Lady Gaga thanks LGBTQ+ community for ‘changing the world for the better’ at iHeartRadio awards

Pop superstar Lady Gaga thanked the LGBTQ+ community for its “bravery” and took aim at ageism in the music industry as she was honoured at last night’s (17 March) iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Queer rap star and “Anxiety” hitmaker Doechii welcomed Mother Monster to the stage to give her the Innovator Award, but took a moment to reflect on how the “Disease” singer had influenced her growing up.

“I was considered weird but it’s OK, ‘cos things worked out. As a kid that identified as an artist, as queer, as a Little Monster – Lady Gaga wasn’t just a pop star: she was a lifeline,” Doechii shared.

“Gaga taught us that it was OK to be our real selves, to try new things, to try anything, to speak out and to

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