Of dudes, dancers, and deadlocks

[Shana A]

Of dudes, dancers, and deadlocks
Transmissions
Published 09/08/2011

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith

http://www.ebar.com/columns/column.php?sec=transmissions&article=172

At MTV's video music awards – within the shadow of controversy over Tyler, the Creator's win for best new artist – Lady Gaga took to the stage as her more masculine alter-ego, Jo Calderone.

Calderone started the show with a performance of Gaga's "You And I," but not until after a several-minute mock tirade about his relationship with Gaga. The act itself was bold and showy and quite good overall.

Gaga remained in drag as Calderone for the whole show, accepting a Moonman statuette as well as presenting one to Britney Spears completely in character.