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Lady Gaga raises $35 million for coronavirus relief, helps launch ‘One World: Together at Home’ TV special

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Lady Gaga has helped raise $35 million to help fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring fellow mega-artists Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish and more to support pandemic relief.

Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen has raised the money in seven days and will use it to benefit the World Health Organization. The pop star and Global Citizen also announced “One World: Together at Home,” a televised event aimed at fighting the coronavirus. It will air April 18 at 8 p.m. Eastern simultaneously on ABC, NBC, CBS, iHeartMedia and Bell Media networks.

“We want to highlight the gravity of this historical, unprecedented cultural movement … and we want to celebrate and encourage the power of the human spirit,” Gaga said during a news conference Monday.

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The multi-hour TV special, which will also stream live on YouTube, Apple, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more platforms, will include appearances by Elton John, David Beckham, John Legend, Eddie Vedder, Kerry Washington, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Lizzo, J Balvin, Andrea Bocelli and Maluma. Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Elba, who both tested positive for coronavirus, will also take part in the special.

Lady Gaga has helped raise $35 million for coronavirus relief and will help launch a TV event aimed at charitable help as well.
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Gaga said she plans to raise more money and explained that the TV special is not a fundraiser: “Put your wallets away … and sit back and enjoy the show you all deserve.”

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel will host “One World: Together At Home,” which will also highlight those affected by the virus and celebrate health care workers on the front lines.

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For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

Others taking part in the TV special include Green Day’s Billy Joe Armstrong, Lang Lang, Kacey Musgraves, Alanis Morissette, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Keith Urban, Burna Boy and Eilish’s producer brother, Finneas.

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As of Monday morning, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 1.2 million people across 180 countries and territories, resulting in over 70,000 deaths. In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying over 337,933 illnesses and at least 9,653 deaths.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Lady Gaga’s dad seeks donations to pay furloughed restaurant staff

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His daughter may be a globally famous singer with a net worth of millions — but that doesn’t help him pay his employees.

Joe Germanotta, the father of Lady Gaga, said Friday that his New York City restaurant would be closed for the next month amid the coronavirus outbreak — and he’s trying to raise money to pay his furloughed staff.

“I’m doing the best I can but we had to close Joanne for the month,” Germanotta tweeted. “Our staff needs some help financial. Any help for our employees will be appreciated.”

He linked the post to a crowdsourcing page asking for donations for the staff as the restaurant “has had to lay off almost 30 employees until we are able to reopen our doors,” the page said.

Lady Gaga’s dad says coronavirus hurting his NYC restaurant, vows to support impacted employees

Germanotta owns Joanne Trattoria, an Italian restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, which has seen a 70 percent decrease in business since Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered all bars and restaurants to close except for takeout, Germanotta told Fox Business last week.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo last Sunday issued a statewide order, urging residents to stay home except for work and to buy essentials.

“These kids have been with me for eight years … they’re kind of like my children at this point,” Germanotta told Fox Business. “I intend to keep them on some type of stipend to keep them going.”

Germanotta also owns Art Bird & Whiskey Bar, which the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving to evict from Grand Central Terminal, accusing Germanotta of refusing to pay rent.

He said his business has been hurt by subpar health conditions inside the terminal.

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“The bathrooms are truly less than what you’d expect in a food concourse,” he told Fox Business. “It’s continually dirty. They don’t clean up. There are some pest control problems down there.”

Fox Business’ Angelica Stabile contributed to this report. 

Lady Gaga’s dad seeks donations to pay furloughed restaurant staff

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His daughter may be a globally famous singer with a net worth of millions — but that doesn’t help him pay his employees.

Joe Germanotta, the father of Lady Gaga, said Friday that his New York City restaurant would be closed for the next month amid the coronavirus outbreak — and he’s trying to raise money to pay his furloughed staff.

“I’m doing the best I can but we had to close Joanne for the month,” Germanotta tweeted. “Our staff needs some help financial. Any help for our employees will be appreciated.”

He linked the post to a crowdsourcing page asking for donations for the staff as the restaurant “has had to lay off almost 30 employees until we are able to reopen our doors,” the page said.

Lady Gaga’s dad says coronavirus hurting his NYC restaurant, vows to support impacted employees

Germanotta owns Joanne Trattoria, an Italian restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, which has seen a 70 percent decrease in business since Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered all bars and restaurants to close except for takeout, Germanotta told Fox Business last week.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo last Sunday issued a statewide order, urging residents to stay home except for work and to buy essentials.

“These kids have been with me for eight years … they’re kind of like my children at this point,” Germanotta told Fox Business. “I intend to keep them on some type of stipend to keep them going.”

Germanotta also owns Art Bird & Whiskey Bar, which the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving to evict from Grand Central Terminal, accusing Germanotta of refusing to pay rent.

He said his business has been hurt by subpar health conditions inside the terminal.

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“The bathrooms are truly less than what you’d expect in a food concourse,” he told Fox Business. “It’s continually dirty. They don’t clean up. There are some pest control problems down there.”

Fox Business’ Angelica Stabile contributed to this report. 

A look back at Lady Gaga’s dating history

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Lady Gaga is celebrating her 34th birthday with a new beau.

The singer recently made her relationship with Michael Polansky Instagram official in early February and has shared a few more snaps with him since then, so it’s safe to say she’s found herself a not-so-bad romance.

Here’s a look back at the love life of the “Stupid Love” singer:

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Matthew “Dada” Williams

Reports vary as to when exactly the pair dated, but Gaga and Williams were romantically linked in either 2008 or 2009.

Williams served as a creative director for Haus of Gaga, the singer’s personal creative team.

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Lüc Carl

Lüc Carl. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Because he’s not a celebrity, the details of when Lüc Carl and Gaga dated are a bit fuzzy, but it’s rumored they dated on and off several times between 2005 and 2001.

Carl, a bar owner from Nebraska — read: “cool Nebraska guy” from “Yoü And I” — told Blackbook Magazine that he and the “American Horror Story: Hotel” star called things off because of her busy schedule, according to Pop Crush.

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Taylor Kinney

Taylor Kinney. (Photo by Kim Raff/Getty Images for Operation Smile)

In her first truly high-profile relationship, Gaga dated actor Taylor Kinney beginning in 2011.

The “Chicago Fire” star proposed to Gaga in 2015 with a massive, heart-shaped rock.

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The two met on the set of Gaga’s “Yoü And I” music video set, ironically, where he played her lover/torturer, he told Andy Cohen.

Unfortunately, the two split in 2016.

The exact reasons for the breakup are unclear, but in the documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” Gaga references the relationship, admitting that she and Kinney, now 38, were fighting frequently.

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Christian Carino

Christian Carino. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Delete Blood Cancer DKMS)

After her highly-publicized breakup with Kinney, Gaga and talent agent Christian Carino were spotted smooching as Gaga was preparing to perform at the 2017 Super Bowl, according to Harper’s Bazaar.

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Rumors of an engagement began swirling just a few months later, but the relationship wasn’t even made public until October 2017. A year later, Gaga thanked Christian, calling him her “fiance” in a speech, confirming their engagement.

Things reportedly ended for the duo shortly before she won her Oscar for the song “Shallow.” Us Weekly reported that the engagement ended because Carino was “jealous.” People magazine, however, was told that there was “no long, dramatic story” behind the breakup.

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Dan Horton

Just a few months after news broke that Gaga and Carino’s engagement had ended, the singer was spotted kissing her audio engineer, Dan Horton.

The two were said to have worked “closely” on music together, but the relationship didn’t last long, as news of their breakup surfaced in October.

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Michael Polansky

Michael Polansky. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The beginnings of their relationship are a bit unclear, but Gaga confirmed her relationship to Polansky a few weeks before Valentine’s Day this year.

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A Harvard graduate, according to Page Six, Polansky runs Sean Parker’s Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

The pair seem to be head-over-heels, as she regularly shares photos with her beau, the most recent one being posted on March 17.

“Day 6 of self-quarantining!” Gaga wrote in a caption of a photo of herself cuddling up with Polansky. “Going strong, playing video games and cards, and taking care of ourselves.”

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She added: “Important reminder: keep your mind as stress free as possible and your body moving… try not to pass it in case you have it #corona it’s ok and so wonderful to stay home if you can! What a kind act for the world.”

A look back at Lady Gaga’s dating history

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Lady Gaga is celebrating her 34th birthday with a new beau.

The singer recently made her relationship with Michael Polansky Instagram official in early February and has shared a few more snaps with him since then, so it’s safe to say she’s found herself a not-so-bad romance.

Here’s a look back at the love life of the “Stupid Love” singer:

CELEBRITIES PROVIDE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC RELIEF WITH DONATIONS

Matthew “Dada” Williams

Reports vary as to when exactly the pair dated, but Gaga and Williams were romantically linked in either 2008 or 2009.

Williams served as a creative director for Haus of Gaga, the singer’s personal creative team.

LADY GAGA POSTPONES RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: ‘IT JUST DOESN’T FEEL RIGHT’

Lüc Carl

Lüc Carl. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Because he’s not a celebrity, the details of when Lüc Carl and Gaga dated are a bit fuzzy, but it’s rumored they dated on and off several times between 2005 and 2001.

Carl, a bar owner from Nebraska — read: “cool Nebraska guy” from “Yoü And I” — told Blackbook Magazine that he and the “American Horror Story: Hotel” star called things off because of her busy schedule, according to Pop Crush.

LADY GAGA ON FIGHTING DEPRESSION: ‘I STILL WORK ON MYSELF CONSTANTLY’

Taylor Kinney

Taylor Kinney. (Photo by Kim Raff/Getty Images for Operation Smile)

In her first truly high-profile relationship, Gaga dated actor Taylor Kinney beginning in 2011.

The “Chicago Fire” star proposed to Gaga in 2015 with a massive, heart-shaped rock.

LADY GAGA SONG INTERRUPTS ITALIAN COUNCIL MEETING DISCUSSING CORONAVIRUS

The two met on the set of Gaga’s “Yoü And I” music video set, ironically, where he played her lover/torturer, he told Andy Cohen.

Unfortunately, the two split in 2016.

The exact reasons for the breakup are unclear, but in the documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” Gaga references the relationship, admitting that she and Kinney, now 38, were fighting frequently.

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Christian Carino

Christian Carino. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Delete Blood Cancer DKMS)

After her highly-publicized breakup with Kinney, Gaga and talent agent Christian Carino were spotted smooching as Gaga was preparing to perform at the 2017 Super Bowl, according to Harper’s Bazaar.

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Rumors of an engagement began swirling just a few months later, but the relationship wasn’t even made public until October 2017. A year later, Gaga thanked Christian, calling him her “fiance” in a speech, confirming their engagement.

Things reportedly ended for the duo shortly before she won her Oscar for the song “Shallow.” Us Weekly reported that the engagement ended because Carino was “jealous.” People magazine, however, was told that there was “no long, dramatic story” behind the breakup.

TOP OSCAR PERFORMANCES, FROM BRADLEY COOPER AND LADY GAGA TO BEYONCE

Dan Horton

Just a few months after news broke that Gaga and Carino’s engagement had ended, the singer was spotted kissing her audio engineer, Dan Horton.

The two were said to have worked “closely” on music together, but the relationship didn’t last long, as news of their breakup surfaced in October.

OPRAH WINFREY BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS AFTER LADY GAGA RECALLS BEING REPEATEDLY RAPED AS A TEEN

Michael Polansky

Michael Polansky. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The beginnings of their relationship are a bit unclear, but Gaga confirmed her relationship to Polansky a few weeks before Valentine’s Day this year.

LADY GAGA REVEALS SHE CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME SHE’S BATHED

A Harvard graduate, according to Page Six, Polansky runs Sean Parker’s Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

The pair seem to be head-over-heels, as she regularly shares photos with her beau, the most recent one being posted on March 17.

“Day 6 of self-quarantining!” Gaga wrote in a caption of a photo of herself cuddling up with Polansky. “Going strong, playing video games and cards, and taking care of ourselves.”

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She added: “Important reminder: keep your mind as stress free as possible and your body moving… try not to pass it in case you have it #corona it’s ok and so wonderful to stay home if you can! What a kind act for the world.”

Lady Gaga postpones release of new album due to coronavirus pandemic: ‘It just doesn’t feel right’

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Lady Gaga has decided to postpone the release of her forthcoming album, “Chromatica,” for now.

The singer, 33, believes it’s not the right time to drop new songs amid a global fight against the coronavirus.

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“This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us,” Gaga said in a long post on her social media channels. “And while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn’t feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic.”

Gaga said on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday that “after a lot of deliberation, I’ve made the incredibly tough decision to postpone the release of Chromatica. I will announce a new 2020 release date soon.”

The album had been scheduled for release on April 10.

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Gaga already had a set of Las Vegas concert dates tied to the release canceled and said Tuesday that she had also planned a surprise set at the Coachella music festival, which was also previously postponed.

Instead, Coachella will now take place on October 9 to11 and Oct. 16 to 18.

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Coachella had announced a star-studded lineup that included Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Lady Gaga postpones release of new album due to coronavirus pandemic: ‘It just doesn’t feel right’

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Lady Gaga has decided to postpone the release of her forthcoming album, “Chromatica,” for now.

The singer, 33, believes it’s not the right time to drop new songs amid a global fight against the coronavirus.

CELEBRITIES PROVIDE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC RELIEF WITH DONATIONS

“This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us,” Gaga said in a long post on her social media channels. “And while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each other during times like this, it just doesn’t feel right to me to release this album with all that is going on during this global pandemic.”

Gaga said on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday that “after a lot of deliberation, I’ve made the incredibly tough decision to postpone the release of Chromatica. I will announce a new 2020 release date soon.”

The album had been scheduled for release on April 10.

TV SHOWS, MOVIES AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS: FROM ‘THE BATMAN’ TO ‘STRANGER THINGS’

Gaga already had a set of Las Vegas concert dates tied to the release canceled and said Tuesday that she had also planned a surprise set at the Coachella music festival, which was also previously postponed.

Instead, Coachella will now take place on October 9 to11 and Oct. 16 to 18.

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Coachella had announced a star-studded lineup that included Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Celebrities provide coronavirus pandemic relief with donations

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Bunkered down at home or not, celebrities all over the world are stepping up to do what they can to combat the coronavirus pandemic by making charitable donations to those in need.

As the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 rose to over 200,000 worldwide as of Wednesday morning, the world’s biggest performers have either made sizable donations or have utilized their already-existing businesses to provide relief.

One of country music’s biggest stars, Brad Paisley, and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley own a free grocery store in Nashville they are using to deliver groceries.

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Called The Store, the Paisleys’ volunteer delivery service plans to deliver a week’s worth of groceries to elderly individuals in specific neighborhoods in the city, according to the Tennesseean.

Meanwhile, singer Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson announced they have donated $1 million to a food bank called Food Lifeline in their community in Seattle, Wash.

“The world needs us ALL. These are unprecedented times,” Ciara captioned a video of the couple announcing their donation, adding, “We can all make a difference together. Let’s all keep the Faith during this difficult time.”

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On Monday, Ryan Reynolds took to his Twitter with the news that he and wife Blake Lively are donating $1 million total to be split between two organizations.

“Covid-19 has brutally impacted older adults and low income families. Blake and I are donating $1 million to be split between FEEDING AMERICA and FOOD BANKS CANADA,” Reynolds wrote on Twitter. “Take care of your bodies and hearts. Leave room for joy. Call someone who’s isolated and might need connection.”

The COVID-19 outbreak also hit close to home for Lady Gaga, a native New Yorker who also splits her time between her home state and Los Angeles, Calif. The pop star’s beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, announced it will be supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Food Bank for New York City “in order to get food to those affected by the closing of schools & other places that offer this critical resource.”

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Memphis, Tenn. native Justin Timberlake reminded his Twitter followers to stay healthy and “stay calm” while stressing the importance of making sure everyone is fed.

The “Suit and Tie” singer revealed Sunday he is donating to Mid-South Food Bank in his hometown to help assemble and deliver non-perishable food in the mid-south.

“Every. little. thing. helps,” Timberlake added.

Country singer Dierks Bentley announced the closing of his Nashville bar, Whiskey Row Nashville, this week along with plans to give his 90 hourly employees $1,000.

“@riothospitalitygroup and I encourage all bar owners on Lower Broadway to take care of their bartenders, bar backs, waitresses, security, dishwashers etc the best they can,” he wrote on Instagram.

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Back in February, Justin Bieber centered his efforts on China, saying at the time that he “couldn’t imagine how scary it would be if a new disease was effecting my wife and my family and friends.”

Bieber said he made a donation to the country and urged his followers to join in on the conversation.

Meanwhile, other celebrities are doing their part by encouraging creative kids all over the world to interact with them on social media. “Frozen” actor Josh Gad, who voices the loveable snowman Olaf in the Disney franchise, has vowed to read children’s books each night to keep them entertained.

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Jennifer Garner has also joined in on the fun by creating the hashtag #heyjenlookatme to inspire her followers to perform for her at home.

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She also praised Broadway star Laura Benanti, who had a similar idea with the hashtag #SunshineSongs.

Lady Gaga on fighting depression: ‘I still work on myself constantly’

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Lady Gaga is working to find happiness.

The 33-year-old singer recently spoke to Paper Magazine and discussed her battle with depression and the meaning behind her new album “Chromatica.”

Gaga explained that while the record is representative of her overcoming traumas, she still struggles from time to time.

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“Give me a break, [happiness is] not that simple,” she said. “I have clinical depression. There’s something going on in my brain where the dopamine and serotonin are not firing the same way, and I can’t get there. If someone says, ‘Come on, just be happy,’ I’m like, ‘You f—ing be happy.’”

The “Bad Romance” singer said that her new music was written in times of crisis.

“It came from thinking on some days I was going to die. I was like, ‘I’m going to die soon, so I better say something important,’” said Gaga. “Now I listen to it and know that I’m going to live.”

As for what she was looking to make when crafting her new album, she hopes that “Chromatica” is something that “forces people to rejoice even in their saddest moments,” which she feels is important because she feels she has to “fight all the time” against her depression.

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“I still work on myself constantly. I have bad days, I have good days,” admitted the singer. “Yeah, I live in Chromatica; it took a minute to get here, but that doesn’t mean I don’t remember what happened.”

Gaga then urged her fans to find solace in her new music.

“So if you’re in pain and listening to this music, just know that I know what it’s like to be in pain,” she said. “And I know what it’s like to also not let it ruin your life.”

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“Chromatica” is due for release on April 10. The lead single, “Stupid Love,” is currently available to stream.

Lady Gaga on fighting depression: ‘I still work on myself constantly’

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Lady Gaga is working to find happiness.

The 33-year-old singer recently spoke to Paper Magazine and discussed her battle with depression and the meaning behind her new album “Chromatica.”

Gaga explained that while the record is representative of her overcoming traumas, she still struggles from time to time.

LADY GAGA, BOYFRIEND MICHAEL POLANSKY ARE INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL

“Give me a break, [happiness is] not that simple,” she said. “I have clinical depression. There’s something going on in my brain where the dopamine and serotonin are not firing the same way, and I can’t get there. If someone says, ‘Come on, just be happy,’ I’m like, ‘You f—ing be happy.’”

The “Bad Romance” singer said that her new music was written in times of crisis.

“It came from thinking on some days I was going to die. I was like, ‘I’m going to die soon, so I better say something important,’” said Gaga. “Now I listen to it and know that I’m going to live.”

As for what she was looking to make when crafting her new album, she hopes that “Chromatica” is something that “forces people to rejoice even in their saddest moments,” which she feels is important because she feels she has to “fight all the time” against her depression.

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“I still work on myself constantly. I have bad days, I have good days,” admitted the singer. “Yeah, I live in Chromatica; it took a minute to get here, but that doesn’t mean I don’t remember what happened.”

Gaga then urged her fans to find solace in her new music.

“So if you’re in pain and listening to this music, just know that I know what it’s like to be in pain,” she said. “And I know what it’s like to also not let it ruin your life.”

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“Chromatica” is due for release on April 10. The lead single, “Stupid Love,” is currently available to stream.