Lady Gaga, the American reigning pop diva who has conquered with world with infectious electronica anthems such as Bad Romance and her provocative fashion sense, will visit Taiwan for the first time on a five-day promotional junket. Gaga, whose second album, Born This Way, topped the charts worldwide last month, will greet Taiwanese fans in a free album premier session with performances of her new songs in Taichung on July 3. Gaga will also attend the Mercedes-Benz Born This Way creative costume competition and pick out the winner on the afternoon of July 3 in Taichung. In tribute to Gaga’s visit, Taichung Mayor Jason Hu (胡志強) will name July 3 Taichung’s “Lady Gaga Day.” The pop queen has sold 15 million albums and 51 singles globally.
■ Lady Gaga Taiwan album premier session, Taichung City Fulfillment Amphitheatre (台中市文心圓滿戶外劇場), 289, Wensin Rd Sec 1, Greater Taichung (台中市南屯區文心路一段289號)
■ July 3. As of press time, the organizer had yet to announce times for the events
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■ Tickets are free for those who have purchased the Born This Way album. Entry is limited to 4,000 people. Exchange details to be announced
on Thursday next week
■ On the Net: www.umusic.com.
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