Lady Gaga has recorded a guest spot for an episode of The Simpsons! In “Lisa Goes Gaga,” the singer (seen here recording her lines on Aug. 22) makes a pit stop in Springfield after learning that it’s teeming with low self-esteem, and winds up trying to cheer up a dejected Lisa through the power of speech, song, and a flash mob. The adventurous performer admits that her visit to Simpsons HQ was “a little nerve-wracking.” “I make music, but I don’t do voice-overs every day of the week, and their characters are so awesomely convincing and sincere and wild and funny, I had to remind myself constantly of the sincerity of the humor,” she tells EW. “That’s what I was trying to focus on, not putting on a character too much and really being as sincere as I could with the lines.” And where does this guest spot rank among her professional experiences? “I would say this is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done,” says Gaga, 25, noting: “My dad’s probably going to do 80 backflips when the episode comes out.”

He and the rest of America will be treated to a full-on animated extravaGaganza, complete with a Gaga Express train powered by a giant flame-shooting bustier, ample wardrobe changes, and a kiss with… Marge! “I play a little bit of a slut,” quips Gaga. “The apple doesn’t fall far from my artistic tree.”

The Simpsons producers say they were impressed by her voice-acting range and ad-libbing skills, and are proud to include her in their storied guest ranks. “Since the very beginning, I’ve always wanted to have on the most iconic personalities of our time, and she’s it,” declares series creator Matt Groening. As for the challenge of properly animating such a colorful character, he deadpans, “It’s very hard to top reality with her, but I’m sure we’ll come up with something that is going to be as improbable as her usual wardrobe.” Sums up exec producer Al Jean: “For the first time in the history of The Simpsons, we are honored to have on a show business legend who is younger than our show.”

“Lisa Goes Gaga” airs in spring 2012 as part of the show’s 23rd season, which launches Sept. 25. Gaga will open the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Trading her meat dress for a wet suit, Lady Gaga went surfing in Mexico on Tuesday. Gaga stripped down to a bikini and was actually able to stand up on the surfboard.

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Lady Gaga masters her wave as she exits her hotel with an excited fan and heads out to the MTV studios in New York City.

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Check out Gaga’s uncut VMA promo! The sizzling clip features all of Gaga’s Lower East Side crew set to a mash up of “Government Hooker” and “Heavy Metal Lover”. Gaga will be opening the 2011 Video Music Awards which take place Sunday, August 28, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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On Thursday night, Gaga sat down for an intimate chat with MTV’s Sway in Times Square where she answered a speed round of fan questions, discussed her 2011 VMA plans and inspiration behind “Yoü and I” and recalled visiting TRL as a kid, among many other things. Gaga is set to open the 2011 Video Music Awards!

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