What do you have to say about that?

And with that fame came a lot of speculation about her personal life.

At the time, Gaga never denied the rumors but instead actively leaned into them.

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Would it be so terrible?

The Future with Bill Gates, recalling that the images that triggered the rumors had been doctored.

I think its kind of funny.

Lady Gaga performs on stage in a futuristic silver outfit holding a microphone and a wand

In fact, during a2010 interviewwith Q, she said she would lean into the speculation in her performances.

you’re free to watchWhats Next?

The Future with Bill Gateson Netflix.

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