Highlights
- Pop sensation Lady Gaga paid a visit to the White House to discuss anti-bullying initiatives with the members of Barack Obama administration.
- The 25-year-old singer, who has supported measures to put an end to bullying in American high schools following the suicide of gay teenager Jamey Rodemeyer, took a trip to President Obama's home in Washington DC on December 6. Gaga could not meet Obama as he was not home but met adviser Valerie Jarrett, reported The Washington Post.
- "Lady Gaga has described this cause as a personal one - she has said that as a child, she was often picked on for being different. I am deeply moved by the way she has used her story, and her success, to inspire young people, and shine the spotlight on important issues," Jarrett said.
- In November, Gaga set up the Born This Way Foundation to help young people develop self confidence and well being.
- The Marry the Night singer recently won a Hero Award in recognition of her work with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by the Trevor Project - a non-profit company that offers suicide prevention services.
Pop sensation Lady Gaga paid a visit to the White House to discuss anti-bullying initiatives with the members of Barack Obama administration.
The 25-year-old singer, who has supported measures to put an end to bullying in American high schools following thesuicide of gay teenager Jamey Rodemeyer, took a trip to President Obama's home in Washington DC on December 6. Gaga could not meet Obama as he was not home but met adviser Valerie Jarrett, reported The Washington Post.
"Lady Gaga has described this cause as a personal one - she has said that as a child, she was often picked on for being different. I am deeply moved by the way she has used her story, and her success, to inspire young people, and shine thespotlight on important issues," Jarrett said.
In November, Gaga set up the Born This Way Foundation to help young people develop self confidence and well being.
The
Marry the Night singer recently won a Hero Award in recognition of her work with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by the Trevor Project - a non-profit company that offers suicide prevention services.