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Lady Gaga….I have to say I wasn’t sure about her at first, but I feel like she keeps working and showing up the haters. I feel like people shouldn’t compare her because she not trying to be anybody but lady gaga.

In April, Lady Gaga graced the “American Idol” stage, bringing her alien-disco vibe to the masses. Rocking one of her more out-there looks (a zippered eye patch and a starry, silver leotard), the “Poker Face” singer took a major step toward mainstream takeover.

The performance was definitely different from any that had taken place on the “Idol” stage over the years. Moments like that are what the New York disco queen appreciates most now that she’s a certified pop star with hit records and an ever-growing fanbase, which includes Madonna and Kanye West.

“I’m really very grateful more than anything,” she told MTV News about being asked to perform on “American Idol.” “I mean, I’ve been working hard, and I’ve never given up.”

For Gaga, taking the “Idol” stage was merely one of the most recent triumphs in a long string of accomplishments that she’s worked so hard to achieve. And she credits growing up in New York as one of the reasons she’s found so much success. “I’m a real New York hustler, and now that I’m here, I want to do better things, more inspirational for my fans,” she said. “It’s all about them.”

At the end of the day, it’s all about giving back to the fans who’ve helped her become a star. “I have quite an ego but not when it comes to giving. I really want to give as much as I can to them,” she said. “And give back the way that they’ve given to me. And just do great music and great shows. And sign every autograph that anyone ever wants me to sign and that’s it.”

Lady GaGa may be known for her love of bizarre fashion, but yesterday it was not her outfit or even her ultra-high platform heels which were attracting attention.

Instead all eyes were fixed on the latest accessory on the pop star’s arm – a new man.

GaGa, real name Stefani Joanne Germanotta, was spotted holding hands with her dark-haired beau while enjoying a stroll in New York City.

The 23-year-old singer, who has become known for her innovative style, was dressed relatively demurely for the date compared to her usual flesh-baring look.

Only her eye-wateringly high shoes nodded towards the singer’s unique fashion sense.

Her partner, a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur known as Speedy, was also dressed down in jeans, trainers and a leather jacket.

The pair are said to have met on the set of her Love Game Music video and have become inseparable ever since.

Later, the duo took a cab ride to visit her friends and family in the outer boroughs during an afternoon break before one of her New York concerts.

The Just Dance singer is preparing to release her third single Paparazzi next month.