Lady Gaga - Paparazzi Instant

It was a visceral reminder that the public "consumes" its idols.

In 2009, Gaga took the MTV VMAs stage and performed a theatrical version of "Paparazzi" that ended with her hanging from the ceiling, covered in fake blood. Lady Gaga - Paparazzi

The song's stuttering beat and dark synth-pop became the blueprint for "dark pop" artists like Billie Eilish and Halsey. It was a visceral reminder that the public

Released before Instagram and TikTok existed, "Paparazzi" predicted our modern obsession with the lens. Lady Gaga - Paparazzi