Years of GAGA

Love her or hate her, there’s no disputing that 2009 belonged Lady Gaga. With a theatrical persona inspired by the likes of past DIVA’s, the name “Gaga”—taken from a song by the latter’s band, Queen—has acquired a meaning all its own, simultaneously evoking catchy pop music and avant-garde fashion (as well as a growing army of imitative fans). But Lady Gaga’s forward-pushing fad is not a fleeting one. Thanks to two back-to-back albums—the first aimed at the fans, the second aimed at the critics—she has shown that her music and revolutionary style are here to stay into the new decade and beyond.

However, let’s check out female theatrical personas of THE CENTURY!!!

2000's

Britney Spears

1990's

Lil Kim

1980's

Grace Jones

Madonna

Cher

1970's

LaBelle

Blondie aka Deborah Harry

1950's

Dorothy Dandridge as Carmen Jones

1920's

Josephine Baker