Not content to merely shape the planet’s sartorial desires, win Grammy awards, garner Guinness World Records, sing duets with Elton John and write fashion columns for V, pop’s royal highness has taken it upon herself to help the homeless, advocate for LGBTQ rights, rally for HIV/AIDS patients and restore Haiti’s economy.
While scoffing at the Fame Monster is easier than taking the stilt-wearing wonder seriously, in reality, Lady Gaga has more power to effect substantive change than the United Nations.
Her latest call to arms is indubitably worthy: Japan. Lady Gaga launched a charity concert in Tokyo to benefit tsunami victims, plus a full-on PR campaign to get people to visit the country again, stressing its safety, beauty and tasty eats.
Check out her party line on the country and people of Japan, below:
TOPICS: Eat to the Beat, Kathleen Willcox