28 Mar 2013
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Twenty-seven years ago Lady Gaga was totally born this way, and now she’s helping other people celebrate what makes them unique. While Little Monsters everywhere wish Mother Monster a happy, happy born day, we’re going to highlight five ways Gaga has made a big diff in the past year. And trust us, it A LOT of good stuff!

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15 Mar 2013
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Photo: (Kevin Casey, Wire Image)

Lady Gaga may be sidelined from her Born This Way Tour due to a hip injury, but that doesn’t mean the Born Brave Bus is going to the big parking lot in the sky. 

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20 Dec 2012
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You’ve already gotten your tickets for that great 2013 Lady Gaga concert in your area, but did you know there’s even more to look forward to in the coming year? Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is launching the Born Brave Bus Tour!

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'Tis the season for list-making, amiright? Naughty lists, nice lists, wish lists, gift lists, grocery lists, guest lists. To-do lists get a special charge this time of year. Resolution lists get their annual dose of ambition. Year-In-Review lists? We're all over them.

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13 Sep 2012
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If he’s not elected, she’s gonna "build a new planet" for all her Little Monsters. During their "productive bilateral talks," he thought her 16-inch heels were "a little intimidating." Are y’all ready to play the Presidential edition of Democrat or Diva: Barack Obama vs Lady Gaga!

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31 Aug 2012
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Austin Laufersweiler is a 21-year-old student starting his third year at the University of Georgia, majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies. He is deeply involved with multiple organizations on campus, and is on the Youth Advisory Board for the Born This Way Foundation.  Here are 5 things Austin shared with us about his recent trip to LA for a summit with his Board!

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23 Aug 2012

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Forbes has released its new list of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women” that not only includes world leaders and CEOs, but some of our fave media ladies. We wanted to spotlight the top five amazing women from this list who also happen to be celebs with big ol' philanthropic hearts.

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1 Aug 2012
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Lady Gaga does more than sing songs -- she inspires her fans to create a new world where individuality is in and bullying is out. And when she sees she’s making people's lives better, it’s enough to bring tears to her eyes.

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25 Jul 2012

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Lady Gaga’s not one to shy away from controversy. The Born This Way Foundation’s mission to “build a kinder, braver world” might sound about as uncontroversial as you can get, but the org is still under fire from at least one group.

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10 Jul 2012
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Listen up Little Monsters, Lady Gaga has officially launched her long awaited social network, titled none other than Little Monsters! Paws up and log on! *Turns up my Gaga tunes*

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