Madonna Says, "I Love Lady Gaga ... Imitation Is the Highest Form of Flattery"

America's favorite "fucking fairground stripper" and the country's most prolific pop monster may soon share a stage. According to E! News, Madonna recently told an Atlantic City concert crowd that she loves Lady Gaga, dedicating "Masterpiece" to Mother Monster and hinting a potential collaboration. "Imitation is the highest form of...

By Victor Gonzalez

September 18, 2012

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America's favorite "fucking fairground stripper" and the country's most prolific pop monster may soon share a stage.

According to E! News, Madonna recently told an Atlantic City concert crowd that she loves Lady Gaga, dedicating "Masterpiece" to Mother Monster and hinting a potential collaboration.

"Imitation is the highest form of flattery," Madge said. "But one day, very soon, we're going to be on stage together. Just you wait. You think I'm kidding? I love Lady Gaga."

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-Madonna Announces 2012 World Tour

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Madonna's backhanded compliment was just one of several bits of uncomfortably vapid banter between her and the audience. In addition to cryptically calling Gaga a knock-off, Madge also yelled "Fuck yeah!" a lot before asking, "Have you grown up listening to my music?"

At least she didn't call anyone a Nazi, right?

Do you think Madonna really loves Gaga? Or is the Material Girl pulling a publicity stunt?

Madonna. Monday, November 19, and Tuesday, November 20. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $48 to $386.50 via ticketmaster.com. Call 786-777-1000 or visit aaarena.com.

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball Tour. Saturday, March 16, 2013. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $52.50 to $178 plus fees via ticketmaster.com. Call 786-777-1000 or visit aaarena.com.

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