How is Lady Gaga represented across two different mediums?
Sam Osborn
How is Lady Gaga represented across two different mediums?
Lady Gaga is a world famous singer and celebrity and she has an image that the public expect to see. She is known for her unique fashion sense and for wearing provocative clothing. In the music video “Poker Face” she is portrayed as a confident and controlling character that is always the focus and centre of attention. However, in the interview with Paul O’Grady, she seems more sensitive and less controlling but still confident.
In the music video “Poker Face” Lady Gaga is represented as dominant and flirtatious persona and is seen flirting with a number of different men throughout the video. At the beginning of the video she climbs out of a pool and acts animalistic with the dogs by her side. The institution has chosen to represent her in his way because it may make her seem wild. Also at the beginning of the video there is thunder and lightning in the sky but later in the video it is a clear sky. This suggests that Lady Gaga may have a split personality and could be represented in two ways.
In the interview with Paul O’Grady the focus is again primarily on her, there are no other guests or celebrities on the show. Similar to the music video, as she is always the centre of attention. However during the interview she seems less controlling than in the music video and she talks about personal issues such as her parents and growing up. Whilst performing her song “Hair” she is wearing a bald wig and a dress made of hair. This controversial outfit lives up to the expectations of the public because they almost expect to be shocked at what she is wearing. Her outfit suggests that she thinks everyone is beautiful even without their hair. Whilst being shocking and controversial she is also represented as being a caring character.