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Lady Gaga Says LGBTQ+ Community Has “Changed The World For The Better” In iHeartRadio Music Awards Speech: “Your Courage Fuels Mine”


Lady Gaga was recognized with the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards and delivered a powerful message.

During her acceptance speech, the “Abracadabra” singer thanked many people that made her the artist that she is today, including her two Italian-American grandmothers. The singer also named a whole list of artists that have inspired her through the years including, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Carole King, Elton John, Lady Starlight, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, and Char. Lady Gaga ended her acceptance speech dedicating a message to artists “who’s ever been told they’re different, complicated or too much,” advising them to “please never change,” and adding, “Break the mold.

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