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Today is Lady Gaga's birthday, and she's handing out gifts in the form of glowing updates on new music.
The 38-year-old pop star shared a warm post filled with messages of joy and kindness on her big day, March 28th.
“Today was a very special day,” she wrote on Instagram. “I can't remember ever being so happy on my birthday. I'm in love with my best friend, my family and friends are loving, kind and healthy. My heart is bursting with gratitude for my health and my music. that's right.”
Gaga is reflecting on her busy work schedule, which includes working on the Joker sequel directed by Todd Phillips, in which she plays Harley Quinn alongside star Joaquin Phoenix, as well as working on new music.
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“I’ve written some of the best music I can remember,” she enthuses.
She continues that it means so much to me to see messages from Little Monsters “from all over the world,” as well as artists and “publications that love my work.” “Thank you for loving me as much as you do and for loving my songs with all your heart.”
Lady Gaga releases her sixth studio album, Chromatica, dancing to singles including “Stupid Love,” her hit Ariana Grande collaboration “Rain on Me,” and “Free Woman.” It's been about four years since I returned to my roots. Chromatica debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in June 2020 for the sixth time.
Little is known about the direction or style of her next musical era, but Gaga admitted via social media that she's “not making a rock album.”
In her latest post, Gaga hints at her upcoming pop-related endeavors by wearing a black leather jacket and getting behind the wheel of a car, showing off her long bleached blonde hair and eyebrows.
“I've been writing pop songs since I was little and I can't believe I'm still able to do what I love for a living,” she wrote. “I know this is an important and meaningful year for all of us. Music changes people's lives and I'm so honored to be a part of it.”
Last year, Gaga appeared as a guest vocalist on the gospel-tinged Rolling Stones song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” which was included on the legendary British rocker's LP Hackney Diamonds.
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 4th. The original Joker, based on the DC Comics villain, became the first R-rated film to gross $1 billion at the box office.
See Gaga's post below.