Lady GaGa to Perform for Queen of England

Fri, 20 November 2009 23:38:01 ET

The 'Poker Face' hitmaker is the latest act confirmed to perform in front of the Queen at 2009 Royal Variety Performance in December.

Lady GaGa has been booked to sing in front of the Queen in December. The dance electronica singer becomes the latest act confirmed to perform at 2009 Royal Variety Performance, joining previously-announced performers that include Bette Midler, Michael Buble, Miley Cyrus, Alexandra Burke and Mika.

"I really don't know if the Queen or Prince Philip have listened to Lady Gaga, or are familiar with her," a Buckingham Palace spokesman said of the singer who is known for her dramatic stage performances. "But the Royal Variety Performance is a well-known charitable event which they support, and they meet all the stars involved." It is unclear what song she will deliver during her performance.

2009 Royal Variety Performance will take place at Blackpool's Opera House on December 7 with comedian Peter Kay serving as the host. The annual show is held in aid of the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund, whose patron is the Queen, and will see a performance from "Britain's Got Talent" winner Diversity, who nailed the gig as part of their prize for winning the TV talent show.

Lady GaGa, who shot to stardom with her debut album "The Fame", made headlines in September for her performance at 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Performing one of her hit singles "Paparazzi", the 23-year-old was seen pretending to stab herself to death on stage before ending the routine hanging from the ceiling. She is awaiting for the U.S. release of her upcoming mini album "The Fame Monster" on November 23.

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