Gaga emails school bully campaign
Lady Gaga has surprised one of her Canadian fans by recording a personal video message in support of his campaign against school bullies.
The pop star emailed 17-year-old Jacques St Pierre, praising his efforts to "spread tolerance" by asking pupils to make pledges against bullying.
"It is important that we push the boundaries of love and acceptance," she said in the video.
The pop star has long been an advocate for anti-bullying laws.
She addressed President Obama on the issue earlier this year, highlighting the case of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer, a US student who took his life after being taunted at school.
This month, she announced the formation of a not-for-profit organisation to tackle issues of bullying and abandonment.
In her video message to Jacques, she reiterated: "I'm going to be working as hard as I can to make bullying a hate crime".
Speaking to Toronto's CBC News, the teenager said he had not been expecting a direct email from the pop star.
"The subject line said 'To Jacques from Lady Gaga,'" he told the broadcaster.
"It said 'click on the link below to download the video for your assembly'.
"I watched it and I started crying. I'm a huge fan. It's kind of embarrassing because I love her so much. I couldn't believe it."
'Tolerance and equality'Jacques said he had been bullied in elementary school, when fellow pupils called him gay for wanting to take part in school plays.
After moving to the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto, he ran for the student council and organised a series of events to raise awareness of bullying.
As part of his campaign, he emailed several celebrities to ask for their support.
In her response, which Jacques has uploaded to his YouTube account, Gaga said: "I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you for being such a strong advocate of the LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] community in your school.
"My father always saves all the fan letters that I receive and I read yours very recently and wanted to send this video to you.
"It is important that we spread tolerance and equality for all students."
According to CBC, pupils at Jacque's school were impressed by the video's message.
"I'm starting to actually realise how big this problem is and I just want to make a difference now," said one male student.
Lady Gaga To Play Amy Winehouse in Movie?
Lady Gaga To Play Amy Winehouse in Movie? was a top 11 story of 2011 for August. Here is the recap: (Gibson) According the U.K. tabloid Daily Star, Lady Gaga is looking to play Amy Winehouse in an upcoming biopic. Tributes have poured in from across the globe following Winehouse's death on July 23. Among those grieving the loss of the talented 27-year-old singer is the chart-topping "Poker Face" diva.
An anonymous "insider" told the tabloid, "Lady Gaga worshipped Amy and would love nothing more than to transform herself into her idol on the big screen. She'd be spot on performing Amy's songs and has got the right look and bolshy attitude. Gaga's been itching to make the transition from music into movies and sees this as the ideal role to launch her film career. Gaga's management team had been discussing possible film ventures before Amy's untimely death. But there's only ever been one role she wants and that's to play Amy."
For her part, Lady Gaga spoke about the loss of her idol: "I am just so devastated and so sad. I really could not speak for 48 hours straight; I was in such shock. She was the most lovely and nice and kind woman." - more on this story
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Lady Gaga’s ex ‘hoping for reunion’
Lady Gaga’s ex-boyfriend is said to be trying hard to win her back.
The American singer has enjoyed an on/off romance with bartender Luc Carl over the last few years. They parted ways earlier this year and she’s now thought to be dating Vampire Diaries star Taylor Kinney, but Luc is said to be keen to reignite their romance.
He is opening a New York City nightclub later this month and has a fitness guide in the works, both of which have surprised the singer. Those close to the pair now think it’s likely they’ll reunite at some point.
“When Lady Gaga and Luc’s lives match a little better, I think they’ll get back together forever. They’ve always had an intense bond,” an insider said.
Gaga and Luc apparently struggled to make things work due to their different outlooks. While she was focused on her career and securing worldwide stardom, Luc was more interested in partying with his pals.
“Luc has always been really ambitious, but he’s been caught up in the party world for a lot of their relationship,” the insider explained to National Enquirer.