Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American pop-singer, songwriter, activist, record producer, businesswoman, fashion designer, philanthropist, and actress. Born and raised in New York City, where she lives,
Gaga's second album, Born This Way, was released in May 2011 and topped albums charts in most major markets.
Influenced by David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Queen, As of November 2013, she had sold an estimated 24 million albums and 125 million singles worldwide and her singles are some of the best-selling worldwide.