Lady Gaga's Tour Rider: What She Should Really Request

From: newsroom.MTV.com
Posted 10/7/10 1:30 pm ET by James Montgomery in Music

On Wednesday (October 6), gossip maven Bonnie Fuller's Hollywood Life made sorta waves when they published a list of "bizarre demands" supposedly taken from Lady Gaga's tour rider. Of course, we're a bit skeptical about the whole thing considering said tour rider isn't actually shown and said list of "bizarre demands" includes honey, an oxygen tank and — gasp! — a themed menu. Seriously, if any of those things are shocking, we hope Fuller's never seen Rihanna's tour rider, because otherwise she might have a stroke.

Regardless of whether or not the rider is actually real, whenever a big-name star's demands are made public, we are required by journalistic law to poke fun at them (no lie; in the last month alone, we've done it to Justin Bieber as well as both Eminem and Jay-Z), and we can't give Gaga a pass just because her demands may or may not actually be legit. We are professionals, after all.

So, in the interest of parity (and because we're sort of disappointed that Gaga only asked for honey, oxygen and burritos on Wednesday), we have come up with a list of 10 things that really should be on her tour rider (because, honestly, at this point LG can pretty much ask for anything).

» 40-50 pounds of skirt steak, to make that evening's stagewear and/or feed to pet tiger.

» One of the following Alejandros: Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, singer Alejandro Sanz, former MLB pitcher Alejandro Pena, a member of the venue's cleaning staff named Alejandro.

» A four-star general to debate the intricacies of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

» One of those Can-Am three-wheeled motorcycles, because those things are awesome.

» Something fabulous.

» The members of Semi Precious Weapons, who were probably just hanging out at the venue anyway.

» Actual little monsters, like that troll in "Cat's Eye," an evil Leprechaun that Gremlin from the second movie who could talk like Tony Randall.

» Gold, to ingest.

» A nice pantsuit or a bejeweled three-quarter sleeve top, preferably from the Quacker Factory collection.

» Whatever Madonna asked for on her tour rider, only, you know, double.

What do you think Lady Gaga should have on her tour rider? Let us know in the comments!

Lady Gaga returning to Oz in 2010 for headline tour!

Lady Gaga returns to Australia in March 2010 for a much-demanded headline tour. The Australian tour will feature a spectacular new arena production and full band.

Following her spectacular performances with The Pussycat Dolls earlier this year, the divine Ms Gaga has been tearing up stages around the world.

During August she was one of the stars at both Japan's Summersonic Festival and the UK's V Festivals and will shortly be undertaking a co-headline U.S. tour with Kanye West.

2009 has been hailed the 'Year Of Gaga' as the enigmatic superstar broke records and topped charts around the globe.

Her debut album The Fame reached the top ten in over 20 countries worldwide, with Australia the first to embrace the inexplicable Lady Gaga, clocking up triple platinum sales in just a few months as she placed five singles in the top 50 selling Australian singles of this year. Lady Gaga's debut boasts massive hits - the latest Paparazzi and previous infectious ARIA #1s Just Dance and Poker Face.

Back home in the US, Lady Gaga became the first artist in nearly 10 years to reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 with her first two chart entries, and became only the third artist in the 16-year history of the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart to collect three #1 songs from a debut album - Just Dance, Poker Face and LoveGame.

While Lady Gaga sets the charts alight, its on stage where her story truly comes to life. A shifting artscape of the past, present and future, a live performance by Lady Gaga leaves you wondering how music survived without her.

The TRUTH Behind The Adam Lambert / Lady Gaga TOUR RUMOR!

Adam Lambert called into Ryan Seacrest this morning and talked about all sorts of things. From his new album (which will be out November 24th!) to how EXCITED he is to be premiering his single LIVE at the 2009 AMAs, Adam sure has been busy lately.

Perhaps one of the most INTERESTING parts of the conversation between him and Ryan was when Ryan asked Adam about the rumor that he might go on tour with Lady Gaga herself!

“That’s a FANTASTIC rumor,” Adam responded, “I don’t think I’m going to be touring as soon as she is – I think she’s trying to go on tour real soon.” That’s not to say that Adam wouldn’t LOVE going on tour with Lady Gaga. “That would be cool. I’m a huge fan of hers and that would be a lot of fun.”

North American Monster Ball Latest news

Lady Gaga has added 12 dates to the 2011 North American Monster Ball with new shows from Ottawa, ON to San Diego, CA! Tickets for these performances go on sale to the general public as early as Friday, October 1. See the new dates below and head to the EVENTS page for full details on the 2011 Monster Ball!


3/1 – Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena – On sale Saturday, October 2

3/4 – Buffalo, NY - HSBC arena – On sale Saturday, October 2

3/6 – Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place – On sale Friday, October 1

3/12 – Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center – On sale Friday, October 1

3/17 – Omaha, NE – Qwest Center – On sale Saturday, October 2

3/29 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena – On sale Friday, October 1

4/15 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center – On sale Saturday, October 2

4/16 – Tampa, FL – St. Pete Times Forum – On sale Saturday, October 2

4/22 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center - On sale Monday, October 4

4/23 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Coliseum – On sale Monday, October 4

4/25 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre – On sale Saturday, October 2

4/27 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena – On sale Friday, October 1