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Webster Green

(13,905 posts) Mon Apr 1, 2013, 11:59 PM Apr 2013

Lady Gaga turned down $1 million to perform during RNC. [View all]

Go Gaga!

http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2525899

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Lady Gaga turned down $1 million to perform during RNC. [View all] Webster Green Apr 2013 OP

Nothing could make the repukes hip olddots Apr 2013 #1

Fuck Journey!!! busterbrown Apr 2013 #41

Well, maybe fuck 'em for taking RNC money but OriginalGeek Apr 2013 #46

I know all about that.... busterbrown Apr 2013 #69

Missed a golden opportunity exboyfil Apr 2013 #2

I like a lot of her stuff. Webster Green Apr 2013 #4

I adore Deadmau5..I'm the coolest Aunt because of it HipChick Apr 2013 #6

You're just too hip. Webster Green Apr 2013 #12

My nephews thought I was so cool... rppper Apr 2013 #72

Heh! Webster Green Apr 2013 #73

No, Eastwood has proven since then that "sabotage" Cha Apr 2013 #16

I think she's great and I'm 37. liberal_at_heart Apr 2013 #28

Gaga rocks! nt stevenleser Apr 2013 #3

And Lawrence Welk was unfortunately dead. nt longship Apr 2013 #5

Well there was always Pat Boone. Marie Marie Apr 2013 #7

Yeah, or ted nugent.. or Cha Apr 2013 #17

what is nugent boon etc going to think when they see they didn't get a similar offer JI7 Apr 2013 #18

lol I was wondering the same.. Will they feel slighted Cha Apr 2013 #19

Why didn't they ask Chaka Khan? Left Coast2020 Apr 2013 #34

Oh ffs does du really think the rnc asked madonnasquared elehhhhna Apr 2013 #56

they always use music of openly liberal artists, RUsh limbaugh paid elton john a million JI7 Apr 2013 #57

Good for her! TDale313 Apr 2013 #8

Check your calendar. RudynJack Apr 2013 #9

March 31, 2013 - same day as the linked article about the lawsuit that exposed this n/t FreeState Apr 2013 #10

OK, I first heard it today. RudynJack Apr 2013 #26

True that the examiner sucks. Webster Green Apr 2013 #33

and DollY Parton turned them down too! Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #11

Dolly's also a longtime supporter of marriage equality.....In my book, she rocks! Rowdyboy Apr 2013 #23

I would think there's no amount of money in the world that Cha Apr 2013 #13

It would have cost her a lot more than $1 million had she accepted. tuvor Apr 2013 #14

Oh, I disagree. Webster Green Apr 2013 #20

Integrity. nt Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #15

That's awesome. Apophis Apr 2013 #21

If you're unfamiliar with how talented Lady Gaga is LittleBlue Apr 2013 #22

Thanks for this! Webster Green Apr 2013 #25

Yes, thanks for posting these! TDale313 Apr 2013 #40

Wow, thanks these videos Carolina Apr 2013 #60

What!? They couldn't get Elton John? Lint Head Apr 2013 #24

Did they want her to sing "Born This Way"? TexasBushwhacker Apr 2013 #27

damn... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #31

"Did they want her to sing "Born This Way"?" Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #39

well, that makes her more principled... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #29

I ran into her at the deli down the street, just last week DollarBillHines Apr 2013 #30

Wow! Webster Green Apr 2013 #32

It was pretty funny DollarBillHines Apr 2013 #35

So jealous! Webster Green Apr 2013 #36

Wow so cool..if you can scan and post the pics at a photo hosting site, it would be great steve2470 Apr 2013 #66

Not a fan of her music so much RFKHumphreyObama Apr 2013 #37

That was my first thought. Webster Green Apr 2013 #38

Again, proving they are soooo out of touch with what actually is popular. Nimrods..LOL...n/t monmouth3 Apr 2013 #44

Remember when Stephen Colbert did the George W. Bush roast.... Jade Fox Apr 2013 #49

Washington Examiner??? ReRe Apr 2013 #42

A Drop in the Bucket Mad Maddie Apr 2013 #43

Born This Way ~ Zorra Apr 2013 #52

They could have gotten Elton John for half that... joeybee12 Apr 2013 #45

Actually, Elton's fee for private concerts is 1 million donated to his AIDS Foundation Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #50

I was referring to Elton playing at Rush's latest wedding and getting $1 million for that... joeybee12 Apr 2013 #51

Not a fan of her music Harry Monroe Apr 2013 #47

i'm glad i already buy her music samsingh Apr 2013 #48

I know someone who wanted her dicography from itunes... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #62

I don't believe the RNC would have tried to hire Lady Gaga... jmowreader Apr 2013 #53

I give her my respect on this one! Rider3 Apr 2013 #54

"$150,000 will go towards a domestic violence shelter" Thav Apr 2013 #55

That is great that she set the example... PennsylvaniaMatt Apr 2013 #58

Rich people are adorable. (nt) harmonicon Apr 2013 #59

Gaga certainly is adorable. Webster Green Apr 2013 #63

I Love Lady Gaga! Joey Liberal Apr 2013 #61

Good for Gaga. ...... Wasn't willing to sell her soul. marmar Apr 2013 #64

Take a lesson, Elton John alcibiades_mystery Apr 2013 #65

When I first saw this I thought it had to be a joke. nt Raine Apr 2013 #67

She would know the GOP is a bad romance Blue Owl Apr 2013 #68

That's the ticket. They don't own her. lonestarnot Apr 2013 #70

She should have performed.... whistler162 Apr 2013 #71

She should do what hubby does everytime he gets a GOP fundraising gig..... AnneD Apr 2013 #74

She should have demanded two million and then donated the money to the DNC! MADem Apr 2013 #75

Would have been awesome to send her with a script RedstDem Apr 2013 #76