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Lady Gaga Honored with Innovator Award at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The pop icon addressed ageism, celebrated her LGBTQ+ supporters, and reflected on her artistic journey during her acceptance speech.

Lady Gaga receiving the Innovator Award during the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Monday.
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Lady Gaga poses during the Spotify: Little Monster press conference in New York City on March 6, 2025.

Overview

  • Lady Gaga received the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, recognizing her contributions to music and culture.
  • In her acceptance speech, she challenged ageism in the music industry, declaring she is 'just getting warmed up' at 38.
  • She thanked the LGBTQ+ community for their bravery and support, crediting them with inspiring her courage as an artist.
  • Gaga paid tribute to her Italian-American grandmothers and influential artists like David Bowie and Tony Bennett for shaping her artistry.
  • Her latest album, 'Mayhem,' released on March 7, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and reflects a return to her pop roots with artistic evolution.