Lady Gaga was joined on stage by a suprise guest
The motion picture 'A Star Is Born' won public adoration and sparked a deep friendship between music superstar Lady Gaga and Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper. During Gaga's Las Vegas residency, Cooper sat in the audience with director Todd Phillips. When Gaga announced their presence, the crowd erupted in cheers.
A magical moment unfolded as Cooper joined her onstage. The pair effortlessly rekindled their on-screen chemistry, delivering a moving performance of 'Shallow' and recreating several iconic scenes from their film.
This wasn't the first live rendition of the hit song. At the 2019 Oscar ceremony, the duo performed the track to thunderous applause, earning a standing ovation from the audience.
Cooper has continued to showcase his vocal talents since the 2018 release of 'A Star Is Born', with the soundtrack achieving sales exceeding six million copies by June 2019. Gaga, an established music industry powerhouse, demonstrated why she remains at the top with her emotional and powerful vocal delivery.
Critics praised the original track, with Billboard's Nicole Engelman calling it a "stunning duet" while Pitchfork's Eve Barlow suggested it represented "Gaga's own apex in the spotlight, her completion into a superstar of charts and screen." The song won Best Original Song at the 91st Academy Awards.
'A Star Is Born' first appeared in 1937, followed by remakes in 1954 and 1976 (featuring country music icon Kris Kristofferson in Cooper's role). The story follows an alcoholic musician who discovers and falls for a younger singer while reigniting his passion for music.
The 2018 version earned massive critical praise and commercial success, generating $436.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it strong ratings: 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (average 8/10), 88/100 on Metacritic, and 4.5 stars from Rolling Stone, which dubbed it "a modern classic."
Gaga's Vegas residency, reportedly worth $75 million, took place over two years at the MGM Park Theatre. This engagement placed her alongside notable performers including Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, The Backstreet Boys, and Elvis Presley.
