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Gaga Dumps Target Deal in Gay Rights Flap

Company didn't make amends for anti-gay donations last year, says singer

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2011 2:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Lady Gaga is backing out of a business deal with Target because of continued controversy following the corporation's contributions to a group fighting gay rights. Target came under fire last year for donations to MN Forward, a political action committee that supported anti-gay candidate Tom Emmer in his failed bid for governor in Minnesota, where the company is headquartered.

Gaga's deal with Target "hinged" upon the discount retailer's "reform to support the gay community and to redeem the mistakes they've made," the pop star said last month. That, apparently, didn't happen. The agreement to split was "mutual," a Gaga rep tells E! Online. The singer had planned to release an exclusive edition of her album Born This Way to Target.

It's the kissoff, baby.
It's the kissoff, baby.   (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
Lady Gaga appears at the end of Thierry Mugler Fall-Winter ready-to-wear 2012 fashion collection in Paris last week.
Lady Gaga appears at the end of Thierry Mugler Fall-Winter ready-to-wear 2012 fashion collection in Paris last week.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
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Glasswalker
Mar 9, 2011 10:43 AM CST
As a gut reaction I don't like pop stars, especially ones that just seem to want to stay relevant or popular by shocking people with their eccentricities. However.. this girl is slowly winning my respect.
Naked_Emperor
Mar 9, 2011 10:28 AM CST
The singer had planned to release an exclusive edition of her album Born This Way to Target. Don't you mean re released Madonna's Express Yourself?
tangeri
Mar 9, 2011 10:04 AM CST
Good for her, taking a stand on something that's apparently important to her (and a good portion of her audience). Ditto for Target.

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