Lady Gaga Wins Grammy for 'Mayhem,' Urges Women to "Fight for Your Ideas"

Lady Gaga won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for her record "Mayhem," triumphing over a strong field of nominees. In an emotional acceptance speech, she thanked her partner Michael for his unwavering support throughout the creative process. Gaga used the platform to address the challenges women face in male-dominated studios, urging them to listen to themselves and fight for their creative ideas. This victory marks her second Grammy win in the same category, having previously won for *The Fame Monster* in 2011.

Key Points: Lady Gaga Wins Grammy, Gives Empowering Speech

  • Wins Best Pop Vocal Album
  • Beats Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus
  • Dedicates win to partner Michael
  • Empowers women in music
  • Marks her second win in category
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Lady Gaga takes home Grammy for 'Mayhem,' calls on women to "fight for your Ideas"

Lady Gaga wins the 2026 Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Mayhem" and delivers a powerful message to women in the music industry.

"I urge you to always listen to yourself, always fight for your ideas - Lady Gaga"

Los Angeles, February 2

Lady Gaga has been delighting fans around the world for years, and now she has one more big reason to celebrate. The pop star won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for her latest record, "Mayhem."

Gaga beat strong nominees in the category, which included Justin Bieber for "Swag", Miley Cyrus for "Something Beautiful," Teddy Swims for "I've Tried Everything but Therapy" (Part 2), and last year's winner, Sabrina Carpenter, for "Man's Best Friend."

When Gaga walked on stage to accept the award, she appeared visibly emotional. During her acceptance speech, she expressed how "honored" she was to stand among so many artists and shared how she started making music as a child. She also mentioned that she still has to "pinch herself" every time she's at the Grammys. The pop star also spoke about her partner, Michael, and said that he is by her side "every single day."

"I'm honored to be up here," Gaga said during her acceptance speech. "I've been making music since I was a little girl, and every time I'm here, I still feel like I have to pinch myself. I respect everybody in this room so much. I have to say thank you first to my partner, Michael. I love you so much. You are by my side every single day in a way that I can't thank you enough for. You worked so hard with me on this record all year. So, I love you and thank you."

Gaga also used the stage to speak to women in music, noting how challenging it can be to work in studios full of men. She urged women to "listen to yourself," "fight for your ideas," and ensure their voices are heard.

Stating that Mayhem stands for "discipline and hard work," Gaga shared, "I just want to say to women in music that I know sometimes when you're in the studio with a bunch of guys, it can be hard. So, I urge you to always listen to yourself, always fight for your ideas, fight for your songs, fight for yourself as a producer, and make sure that you are heard loudly. And thank you so much for supporting me, all of you, in my craft. I believe in discipline and hard work and craftsmanship, and that's really what Mayhem is to me. Thank you."

This win marks Gaga's second Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. She first won the same award in 2011 for The Fame Monster. Gaga also claimed early Grammy wins on Sunday, where dozens of awards were handed out ahead of the televised ceremony. She clinched the award for best dance pop recording.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great win, but honestly, I feel like the Grammys sometimes overlook amazing Indian artists who are doing fusion and global pop. When will we see that kind of recognition on a mainstream Western stage?
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Anjali F
"Fight for your ideas" – what a simple yet strong message. It applies everywhere, from Bollywood music studios to tech offices in Bangalore. More power to women everywhere!
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David E
Respectfully, while I admire her talent, the speech felt a bit generic. Many artists talk about these challenges. I wish she had given more concrete examples from her own journey in the studio.
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Karthik V
Lady Gaga is a true icon. Her dedication is inspiring. Also, good on her for thanking her partner openly. In our culture, we sometimes take such support for granted. Well deserved win!
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Sneha F
As a woman working in a male-dominated field here, her words hit home. It's not just about music; it's about having the confidence to speak up. More power to her! 💪

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