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Title: Gaga Using “Born This Way” Proceeds to Fight Bullying
Post by: Shana A on February 25, 2011, 10:03:58 AM
Posted on Advocate.com February 24, 2011
Gaga Using "Born This Way" Proceeds to Fight Bullying
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Lady Gaga popped by The Gayle King Show to talk about "Born This Way," the accompanying video(s), and her new album — and the talk show host greeted her while still in her Spanx.

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King noted that "Born This Way" is the first time she's ever heard the word "transgender" used in a song, and the two talked about Gaga's reasons for speaking to those who have been bullied.

"I really wanted to make a record that was unapologetic and quite literal and really to the point," Gaga said. She said she wanted to create a cultural, religious experience that doesn't dance around the issues with poetry or sex.