Answer me one question...does Beyoncé take time out of her schedule on a regular basis to meet her fans? Does Madonna make a continuous effort to spend time with those who made her famous? As artists become more famous, do they continue their practices from their days of small fanbases and even smaller shows?
I know my answer, and the answer is no.
Now answer me this. Does Lady GaGa meet fans at every chance she gets? Is she continuously photographed signing autographs, chatting with fans and making an effort? When a fan stands out to her from the crowd, does she take them backstage?
I know the factual answer...and that answer is yes.
But WHY is she different to every other artist out there? Technically, she is the most famous person on the planet right now. Does she need to give a damn? No, she won't lose fans. She is constantly willing to risk her security to spend five minute with her fans, I have witnessed this in person. Let me tell you a story...
During her run of shows here in Dublin last month, Lady GaGa stayed in the Four Seasons hotel in Ballsbridge. It was well known, and for days on end, fans camped outside her hotel. They hoped to just catch a glimpse of her, or just to hear her voice. So, what happened?
On the third day, she sent out her security guard to the fans to count how many of them were present. A few moments later, she sent them all out hot chocolate and biscuits. Did she have to do it? No! But she was concerned about her fans well-being, because she legitimately cares. I respect that so much, because her fanbase ARE dedicated. They spend hours upon hours outside hotels, arenas, anywhere she goes...just so they can meet her.
The next day, GaGa was making her way out of the hotel. By now, the fans had figured out the entrance to the underground car park. They waited for her...and then the car drove out. GaGa's security told the car to drive on. But GaGa is the boss, and she demanded that they stop.
Lady GaGa stopped in the middle of the road, causing a traffic jam in the middle of Ballsbridge. Did she care? Nope...she had to meet her fans. There were about 20 fans, and she spent a moment with them all, making sure she signed something, and taking a picture. A hotel security guard pushed a fan, and GaGa's reaction is as follows...
"How DARE you push one of my fans! I have booked 30 rooms out in this hotel and you have no right to show such disrespect!"
The guard shit himself, to put it simply. But that's not the point...the point is that, even after 18 million albums sold, 54 million singles sold...after all the awards...after all the records broken...
Lady GaGa still takes time to meet her fans no matter if it's raining, snowing, freezing or full of traffic.
I know that I think of her as a person because of that...the night after that incident, she took me and my best friend backstage after the show.
I'll let everyone else make their own conclusions on who she stays loyal to.
Paws Up! (") (")
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