Lady Gaga Honored with Innovator Award at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The pop icon addressed ageism, celebrated her LGBTQ+ supporters, and reflected on her artistic journey during her acceptance speech.

Lady Gaga received the Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, recognizing her contributions to music and culture.
In her acceptance speech, she challenged ageism in the music industry, declaring she is 'just getting warmed up' at 38.
She thanked the LGBTQ+ community for their bravery and support, crediting them with inspiring her courage as an artist.
Gaga paid tribute to her Italian-American grandmothers and influential artists like David Bowie and Tony Bennett for shaping her artistry.
Her latest album, 'Mayhem,' released on March 7, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and reflects a return to her pop roots with artistic evolution.