Lady Gaga...cocaine addiction licked! Album due after Christmas...

She once had a monkey on her back, thinks the freaks are the regular Joes in middle America (not artists like her), and tends to talk in such a garbled fashion (marbles in mouth syndrome) that - at times - the Pop Diva is difficult to comprehend.

What did I think was rude?

Lady Gaga appeared on Larry King Live! behind ubiquitous - but “cool”-looking dark shades - which shielded her face for the most part.

Actually, It was a very butch look when teamed with her short-cropped hair, man’s white shirt, and snazzy black suspenders.

When Larry compared Lady Gaga to Madonna, she beamed, and noted that the material girl was a wonderful friend and incredibly supportive.

“There are no bad comparisons to Madonna, because she’s great,” Lady G gushed without holding back.

When the chat turned to religion, the chart-topper noted that she was raised a Catholic.

In spite of a solid religious foundation provided during her youth, Lady Gaga admitted she still struggled with her feelings about the church.

“In terms of religion, I’m very religious, and I believe in God.”

In spite of that, she confided to Larry King that she’s still confused about religion and would like more peace in respect to the issue.

She was quick to add that she didn’t feel any prejudice towards other sects or religious organizations.

The talented musician is also an advocate of gay rights.

Her admiration for the LGBT community arises from what she described as their  “joyful courage” and their ability to be “brave” in the face of adversity.

For the record, Lady Gaga was inclined to note that all her friends tend to be homosexual.

“Gay men never wanted anything from me,” she added almost as an after thought.

Curiously, when Larry probed further about her own sexuality, Lady Gaga became tongue-tied.

Although reluctant to confide in Larry “point-blank” about her sexual persuasion - Lady Gaga confessed that - like so many others - she’s looking for love.

Right now, fans satisfy that need for love.

Children?

In her own inimitable way, she explained:

“My womb is not beckoning for a child right now.”

On the issue of coming clean - getting off cocaine, for instance - she was pretty dismissive.

“It was ruining my life.”

By her account, it was not difficult to get the monkey off-her-back.

Lady Gaga looked embarrassed when King made mention of her generous spirit.

“At a Local pub in Birmingham, you picked up everyone’s tab. True?”

Awkwardly, the - at times shy-and-retiring Pop Diva - admitted it was.

“I am blessed,” she asserted.

Entertaining 17, 000 fans at a concert is a thrilling experience. she noted for the record.

“If you weren’t in show business, what would you be doing,” Larry probed further.

Without skipping-a-beat, she laughed.

“I am show business."
“So, I wouldn’t be here," she chirped up in all sincerity.

The “Just Dance” album - which was released in 2008 - was a ureka! moment in which her act, persona, and stage image all came together.

Lady Gaga hasn’t “looked back” since.

Although fans will be disappointed, the musical wonder will not be releasing a new album ‘til after Christmas.

“I need more time to give fans what they deserve.”

In the meantime, Lady Gaga intends to perform live and travel the world.

The Lady is spreading her wings!

God speed!

Footnote

Lady Gaga earned a special place on my Best & Worst-Dressed List!

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Rolling Stones...Mick Jagger reveals secrets to band's success!

Last night on Larry King live - lead singer Mick Jagger - attributed the success of the Rolling Stones to three things.

“We were lucky. In the right place at the right time. And, we worked hard.”

The business school graduate remains humble to this day - in spite of the fact - there is a lot to toot his pretty horn about.

A little talent, and the raw sensual appeal of band members like superstar Jagger, may have been  contributing factors, too.

Don’t ‘ya think?

The Rolling Stones are still shaking up fans around the concert circuit!

In fact, there are plans to release a new album in tandem with a release of a documentary on the world’s greatest rock n’ roll band.

I caught the Stones live in Vancouver (B.C.) a couple of decades ago.

Phenomenal!

My favorite stones hit?

Sympathy for the Devil.
 
Say, if you've never experienced Mick Jagger's acting in "Performance" - a mesmerizing tale about a reclusive rock star prone to experiment with psychadelic drugs and magic mushrooms (striking a bit close to home?) - then rent the DVD if its available.
 
Nothing beats the theatre experience, though, so catch it next time at your local Revival House.
 
 

 

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Larry King..tries to trap Depak Chopra and place blame for Michael Jackson tragedy!

It should have been obvious to the keen observer last night that Larry King was clearly laying a trap for the New Age self-proclaimed Guru - Depak Chopra - or at a minimum was pining to toss a little of the blame for Michael Jackson 's untimely demise in his direction.

Was Depak one of the much-scorned inner circle enablers responsible for Michael Jackson's death now shrouded with mystery and intrigue?

According to Depak?

No.

The soft-spoken articulate man was inclined to offer up a handful of scenarios for the viewing audience to digest.

In one instance - when Depak mentioned that children who were abused were often susceptible to various disorders in their adult years - King was quick to interrupt and underscore that a news report released earlier that day stressed there was no evidence supporting that theory or line of thinking.

Ah, King was obviously laying in wait for unsuspecting Chopra!

Without doubt, the scandal-chasing talk-show host tried to seize the moment to discredit Depak on the air, without fair warning.

But, the Spiritual leader was quick on his feet and managed to out-fox the mouthy late-night talkpiece with the penchant for loud tasteless ties!

In fact, Depak not only adeptly sidestepped King's deceitful maneuvers, but managed to score points when he proceeded to clarify for the record that one respected journal just published an article on the issue in support of the theory based on a research project conducted with a handful of qualified subjects.

Without skipping a beat, King pounced.

"Are you saying they're wrong?"

"They're obviously not up on the literature," the best-selling author responded coolly.

Obviously miffed at failing to snare his prey, King sprang into the attack mode on a different front to save face.

"Some say (he didn't specify who) that you tarnished Michael's reputation," he retorted with an accusing tone in his voice.

In his defense, Depak noted in so many words that he simply refused to gloss over the facts.

Depak admitted on air last night, for example, that on occasion he spied an IV Drip in Jackson's bedroom.

In addition, he also witnessed the presence of pharmaceutical paraphernalia out-of-place in a home environment setting without medical supervision.

Michael knew that Depak had a license to write prescriptions for narcotics and tried to trade off of their friendship for access to drugs he felt he needed to alleviate his pain, according to Chopra.

"I refused to write the prescriptions, " Depak noted for the record without blinking an eye.

"Did Michael get angry?" King probed further.

"Yes."

On the heels of this admission, Depak added that Michael was quite a manipulative individual.

And, he added as an afterthought, Michael was difficult to refuse, on occasion.

"That is the problem with celebrity. Doctors are afraid to say no."

The sentiment echoed those expressed by a Jackson attorney on a talk show earlier.

"Michael begged me. He said - 'that machine runs the business' - so, I have to have it," the lawyer fessed up to the interviewer.

Based on that curious argument, the Pop Icon also demanded a doctor be hired 24/7 to administer the drugs at his home at his whim.

So, the handler complied with the request.

In the final analysis, Depak Chopra - in spite of what Larry King may think - is an honest individual who meant well.

In fact, Chopra is exalted in some quarters for a spiritual slant on the natural order of things, which some find quite insightful.

The truth of the matter?

In essence, his new age musings are just watered-down interpretations of the teachings of wise old masters, presented in a palpable new way.

Sadly, his quick-fix solutions were too flimsy to provide a lifeline for Jackson.

Clearly, it was the fault of handlers - business associates, superficial friends, doctors (even Jackson family members afraid to engage in tough love for fear of losing favor with Michael who held the purse strings) - that are responsible for his death.

In due time, the truth shall be revealed.

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