10 surprising facts about Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

Lady Gaga learned to play the piano at the age of four and wrote her first song at the age of 13.

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Lady Gaga once worked as a go-go dancer in New York City before becoming famous.

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Lady Gaga was the first artist to win a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and Best Dance Recording in the same year.

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Lady Gaga is a big fan of cooking and finds it to be a great stress reliever.

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Lady Gaga has a tattoo of a unicorn on her thigh, a tribute to her fans, who call themselves her "little monsters."

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Lady Gaga has a phobia of airplanes and often travels by bus instead.

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Lady Gaga has been involved in various philanthropic and social justice causes, including fighting against HIV/AIDS.

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Lady Gaga is an supporter of the arts and has donated to support music and art programs in schools.

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