Lady Gaga announced that she will release her next album, The Fame Monster, in three different versions - a standard version of the new 8-song album; a deluxe version which includes both The Fame Monster and her massively successful debut album The Fame; and a collector's edition super-deluxe art book version, which includes both albums, fanzines, 3-D glasses, paper dolls, a puzzle, pictorials, a lock of Lady Gaga's hair and other surprises.
Says Lady Gaga, "In the midst of my creative journey composing The Fame Monster, there came an exciting revelation that this was in fact my sophomore album. I would not add, nor take away any songs from this EP, it is a complete conceptual and musical body of work that can stand on its own two feet. It doesn't need The Fame."
"We may have an economy, but MUSIC HAS NO ECONOMY. I will release four or more singles from The Fame Monster, tour the world with The Monster Ball Tour, and most importantly I insist on honoring my fans with an affordable new album, an album that is as loyal to them, as they have been me."
"For those who do not have my debut album, there are a series of collectible double-disc editions that include both albums and artwork conceived by the Haus of Gaga in collaboration with our mentor Hedi Slimane. Hear the music, see the show, live and love yourself...Lady Gaga."
The standard and deluxe versions of The Fame Monster will be released on November 23, 2009. The collector's edition super-deluxe version will be released on December 15, 2009.
Lady Gaga is the first artist since the inception of monitored airplay to chart four #1 hits at Top 40 Radio - "Just Dance," "Poker Face," "LoveGame," and "Paparazzi." She will perform her next chart-topper, "Bad Romance," on the American Music Awards (ABC) on November 22, 2009.
Lady Gaga has announced plans for her next North American tour, entitled "The Monster Ball." The tour will begin on November 27 in Montreal, and will wind up on January 21, 2010 in Gaga's hometown, New York City. Kid Cudi will be the supporting act for the entire tour.
Says Lady Gaga, "The Haus of Gaga had been designing ‘The Monster Ball' for premiere in 2010 at the O2 Arena in London, but due to diligent work and preparation, ‘The Monster Ball' will begin on November 27 in Montreal. ‘The Monster Ball' is a multimedia artistic experience in the style of the first-ever ‘pop electro opera.'"
Lady Gaga will release a re-package of her breakthrough album, The Fame, called The Fame Monster, earlier that week, on November 23. The re-package will include eight brand new songs, including the club-banging first single "Bad Romance." Continues Lady Gaga, "A message to all my little monsters: The Fame Monster will come out four days before the first live show. You have exactly 96 hours to learn all of the lyrics so you can sing along. Dress accordingly."
The dates for "The Monster Ball" are:
November 27 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - The Bell Center
November 28 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Air Canada Center
November 29 - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Scotiabank Place
December 1 & 2 - Boston, MA - Wang Center
December 3 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna
December 9 & 10 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
December 13 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic
December 18 - Las Vegas, NV - TBD
December 19 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
December 21 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre
December 29 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theater
December 31 - Miami, FL - Knight Center
January 3 - Orlando, FL - The Hard Rock
January 7 - St. Louis, MO - The Fox
January 8 & 9 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
January 12 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theater
January 16 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata
January 20 & 21 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall