The Enigma of a Gaga

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The Gaga is a Lady. Oh yes, she is eccentric, flamboyant, fearless, and to her Filipino fans -- she's real, a Gaga by their definition. An artist who rose to fame for her diverse taste in music and outlandish fashion. And they go gaga over her, tagging her every performance as beyond the best, and her every word downright quotable. Who can argue with that?

Worldwide, Lady Gaga’s music and presence never fail to stir controversy in a huge way. Her bizzare stage performances are often subjects to criticisms and ridicule. Her Born This Way Ball Tour sparked debates from people of all persuasions - religion, politics, entertainment. And just about every Tom, Dick and Harry, too. Locally, it is also the limelight-seeking politicians who dip their already dirty fingers to every issue one can imagine. But often than not, it's the the religious communities who feel strongly against her. They label Lady Gaga and her music as blasphemous, disrespectful, profane. Guys, have you heard of freedom called expression?

These people protest that her songs' lyrics are too offensive and provocative for comfort. They believe their fear that her huge influence will make the youth astray and be menace to society. They claim that she is a devil doing satanic rituals on the pretext of music. Oh, my foot!

But why this violent reaction over Lady Gaga? Why didn’t we protest about other foreign artists who were here before her, whose image and music were likewise as controversial, if not dubious? What made her so ‘special’ to deserve a boycott? Oh well, so much over-acting for nothing. Or so much ignorance.

Wasn't Lady Gaga the one who put up a foundation to empower the youth, who was the first to stand up and raised millions to help Japan and Haiti after the devastating earthquakes, who joined MAC to support people living with aids, and the list goes on? Is this now the new definition of devil?

And who are these supposed judges of Gaga's character? Have you ever filled even half her shoes? Please stand up and be counted.

Since when did it happen that listening to love songs will make you fall in love, exposure to religious songs will make you godly, and listening to Gaga’s Judas song will make you satanic?

Where is reason in justfying that the young people should not watch and hear her? Hello? Have you heard of internet, of youtube? If your daughter goes and chooses to follow the Lady, don't blame the Gaga, blame yourself who raised her.

I happened to be lucky enough to watch her concert on its first day here in Manila. Up close, I saw the fire in her, the passion I never knew before. To say that she is fabulous is a gross understatement. The sold-out concert was an ultimate experience. Her audience was devoted, and like her, was brave and daring. What drew them to Lady Gaga was her fab persona, her fearlessness to express herself. She is bold, captivating, defiant. She was aware of the boycott and addressed those concerned, "I am not a creature of your government, Manila!" That sent goose bumps all over.

For the Lady, it’s all about you, yourself and living it. "People need to be free, to be who they are." And that's enough inspiration for her fans whom she calls her Little Monsters.

To the skeptics, we hope you open that box - behind Lady Gaga's outrageous image is a person who cares about the world, the youth. For the Gaga, it’s not always about the music. It’s all about you - us. Our insecurities and fears hold us back, but she says that we should embrace it all. No escape, no excuse. Because rightly or wrongly, like it or not - we were born this way.

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Just So It Ends

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It seems that a network wants to put in check the social media activities of its heads. Last week, a department head (DH) unleashed a series of malicious statements addressed to one of his followers regarding one of the network’s talents (NT). The series of tweets alluded to the alleged foul-smelling secrets of NT that DH threatened to reveal because the follower seemed to be a fan of NT. Of course, the series of threatening tweets reached the mother of NT. Immediately, the mother retaliated with her own statements and challenged DH to reveal what he threatened to expose. The mother did not stop there, for she even sent text messages to the executives of DH’s network.

If DH thought he could get away with what he did over social media, he was wrong. DH was called by the executives of his network and was given a dressing down. He was reprimanded for his unbecoming behavior that was not worthy of the network’s reputation. Instead of protecting the talents of the network, DH even volunteered to destroy one, and publicly at that. The network’s bosses did not at all like DH’s lack of discernment as to how to address properly such statements that pertain to the network’s talents, especially in social media, which can be read and resent to a mass base. What made it worse is that the network received emails demanding the removal of DH, and even threats of unsubscription to their international cable channel because of what DH did.

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Just Me and You

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The relationship of an emerging actor (E) and enticing actress (A) has been relegated in the background in favor of their careers. E has recently landed a role that showcased his dramatic skills. A is being groomed to be the next important actress of their network because she has the looks and the talent.

However, their relationship is indeed against all odds. A’s family does not like E. In a family gathering, her relatives ignored E and moved around like he was not there. This behavior of her family irked A and she reminded them that she was the one bringing in the money and that her relatives do not have money, anyway. Those words earned her a slap from her grandfather.

So, A left home for a short time. Apparently, the family cannot accept the fact that E used to indulge in prohibited substance. Would E and A end up happily amidst all the blockades in their relationship? Let’s wait and hope for the best.

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Major Mistake

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During the story conference of this upcoming film, starring a local young (LA) actress and a foreign young actor (FA), held in a nearby country, LA was noticeable doing everything to catch FA's attention. The whole time, her voice was unusually high, squealing with delight and evidently flirting with FA.

The foreign management of FA did not like the obvious display of excited affection being thrown by LA. They talked among themselves in their language as to how comedic the whole thing was to them. What worried the foreigners were the rumors of LA flirting with her leading men and her not-so-good reputation.

Worse, the foreign management was not impressed that the storycon was held at a cheap hotel in their country. The choice of venue gave the impression that they may have made a mistake in choosing to work with this local film outfit. They questioned why a kind of big budgeted production held its launch in a such a venue. Another concern is the lack of buzz when the project was formally announced. It now worries them how this will affect the international image of the actor that is prized highly in their country.

Incidentally, adding to the rumors of LA’s flirty nature with local actors is the story of her brief involvement with a committed hunk actor (CH). While they were doing an indie film, CH brought LA to his house in a nearby province. Unfortunately, the girlfriend caught them. As usual, the girlfriend forgave CH. LA was dating someone then, but he was clueless of the side affairs of LA.

Now, should the film management of FA have reason to worry? Will LA behave during their filming of the movie?

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Furious Girl

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Female host became furious host (FH) when she was at Greenbelt 5 last night. Wearing a tight white outfit, FH was seen stepping out of the elevator with a moreno hunk, who was wearing a blue shade of shirt. Of course, FH caught the attention of onlookers because she was in a provocative outfit. Other than that, FH is very visible on primetime and cable TV. She's heard and watched over the radio station of the network on weekends, and she has a very active social networking account. However, the onlookers felt something was wrong as the attention of FH was solely for her companion, and they felt the negative energy.

Her fury continued. At the parking lot, witnesses saw FH scream her lungs out at the moreno hunk. It did not stop there. Screaming was not enough! In front of an SUV, FH was so enraged that she threw her red bag at the hunk.

What did the moreno hunk do to make FH furious? Is this a case of “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” as the cliché goes? Was she so mad that she had to express herself with no regard of being in a public place, and within the sight of the public at that?

Although FH might defend herself by saying that she was only behaving as a normal human being would in a fit of rage, she has to remember that she was still in a public place, (and in sight of CCTV cameras). More than that, as a celebrity, it falls on her to behave in the decorum worthy of the principles of the network she serves. Does FH need to be reminded that as a public figure, her every behavior catches the attention of people? If FH loves her job and her network, then she has to learn to exert control. Striking out twice in such a short span is not good for her image and the network.

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