Lady Gaga has unveiled her highly anticipated concert film, Chromatica Ball.
To fans' delight, the film matched the wild, bold, and unapologetically pop nature of the Chromatica album that inspired it, and even includes an exciting hint about LG7, the fan nickname for Gaga’s upcoming album.
Recorded before an audience of over 52,000 during the Sept. 10, 2022, show at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium, Gaga's Chromatica Ball was self-directed, showcasing the entire concert from start to finish.
Though the film lacks major surprises and omits documentary-style behind-the-scenes segments, it remains a compelling highlight reel of one of Gaga's most immersive and elaborately designed tours.
Lady Gaga’s new album: LG7
As one era concludes, another begins. Gaga was unusually secretive leading up to her Chromatica era, which started almost four years after 2016's Joanne.
As Gaga exits the stage at the end of the concert film, a snippet of a new song plays, featuring her singing "dance in the shadow of the night." The words "LG7" and "Gaga returns" briefly flash on the screen.
This is the biggest hint yet at new music from Gaga, who has been teasing the project for months. She has posted images of herself recording new material, using monster emojis and phrases like "tik tok tik tok" to keep fans speculating about the sound of her next era.
William’s cameo
Viewers of the film were quick to spot RuPaul's Drag Race personality Willam, showcasing a stunning, jewel-adorned look during a brief cameo in the audience during the second performance of the show.
It's said that Gaga personally selected Willam to join fellow Drag Race star Shangela in scenes from Bradley Cooper's 2018 film A Star Is Born. In the movie, the queens portray drag bar owners who nurture the singing abilities of Ally (Gaga) before she rises to fame as a pop star under the mentorship of Cooper's character, Jackson, a country singer.
Shortly after the filming of Gaga's Chromatica Ball, Willam posted an Instagram video displaying "some Chromatica nails" in preparation for their friend's performance at the venue.
Gaga Chromatica Ball is now streaming on HBO Max.
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