With the news that Lady Gaga could be leaving the pop side of her career behind after commenting to a group of Chicago fans that we're facing the "end of the beginning" of her career, we decided to take a look at the star's top 10 moments to-date. With so many to choose from, it was a tough job!
Her breakout single 'Just Dance'
It was the song that catapulted her into superstardom, and was a classic pop bop that still gets everybody a little excited and in the mood to 'just dance' whenever it's played on the radio.
Her arrival in a 'vessel' for the 2011 Grammy Awards
When everybody thought that she couldn't shock anymore, she decided that she'd arrive in a vessel for the 2011 Grammy Awards before busting out a terrific rendition of her single 'Born This Way'.
Becoming the first ever artist to reach one billion hits online
Beating out stiff competition from the Twilight movie series and collection of trailers who reached 980 million views, Gaga racked up a massive billion views online making her the first ever artist to do so.
MTV Video Music Awards - September 2009 - 'Paparazzi' performance
It was controversial as she smeared herself with blood, eliciting gasps from the audience before seemingly hanging herself off a chandelier in the venue, making a powerful statement about the state of affairs and relationship between media and celebrities in the present day.
The 'Telephone' mini-movie and collaboration with Beyoncé
At the height of her career she got Beyoncé onside for the collaboration to end all others. An incredibly catchy song was loved by millions and the music video that followed paved the way for more cinematic takes on her tracks in the future, including 'Alejandro' and more recently 'G.U.Y.'.
Winning at the VMAs whilst wearing a meat dress and getting Cher to hold her meat purse
Whether you agree with her wearing of real meat or not, she was all everybody was talking about, and there wasn't anymore of an awkward moment than when she asked Cher to hold her meat purse so she could accept her award.
The Fame Monster Ball World Tour and HBO special that followed
The Fame Monster Ball was such a loved tour that it spawned a HBO special, and boasted earnings of $130 million plus.
The Royal Variety Performance of 'Speechless'
After meeting the Queen, Gaga took to the stage high up in the air and beautifully performed for the thousands watching and millions at home the ballad 'Speechless'.
Radio 1's Big Weekend in Carlisle - May 2011
Often ranked as one of her best performances to-date, fans queued up for hours to get a glimpse of Gaga and the hour-strong set she put on for everybody in Carlisle, as Radio 1 continued their annual Big Weekend event.
When she teamed up with Elton John for a Grammy Awards opener
Gaga and Elton have an up and down relationship if everything you read is to be believed, but their chemistry onstage is clear to see. The Grammys were left open-mouthed at their greatness following this performance.
We hope that Gaga is only hinting at leaving a tiny bit of her past behind, because there have been some fantastic times and her gift is one that should continue to be shared with the world.
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