Lady Gaga finally addressed rumors that she and Bradley Cooper had developed an off-stage relationship while working on ‘A Star is Born,’ rolling her eyes at the thought.,
The superstar scoffed at the suggestion during a Wednesday appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, proclaiming social media as being the ‘toilet of the internet’ that has been ‘abysmal’ to pop culture.
‘That is what we wanted you to see,’ she declared when asked about the pair’s intense chemistry, adding that Cooper adamantly directed all the musical numbers. ‘This is a long song. It is a love story and we worked so hard.’
She later added: ‘I knew he had the vision for how it should go.’
Lady Gaga scoffed at the suggestion that her and Bradley Cooper developed a romantic relationship during a Wednesday appearance on Jimmy Kimmel
Gaga described how even for the racy Sunday performance at the Oscars, Cooper was specific with how he wanted the stage and audience lighting to look.
The songstress then further dispelled rumors by highlighting her previous work with musical legend Tony Bennett.
‘I’ve had my arms wrapped around Tony Bennett for the last three years it what you do when you sing love songs,’ said Gaga.
Sources familiar with the film and its surrounding hoopla have indicated that Cooper intentionally wanted the pair to sizzle on and off the screen.
But the close relationship did become the talk of Hollywood, with many speculating that it played into Gaga’s split from fiancé, Christian Carino.
‘Hollywood is buzzing that Gaga fell for Bradley during preproduction and filming, creating the intense emotional energy you see on-screen and at the Oscars,’ a source explained to Page Six. ‘He wanted an authentic love story on-screen.’
‘That is what we wanted you to see,’ she declared about the intense performances. ‘This is a long song. It is a love story and we worked so hard’
Newly single Lady Gaga gazed into Cooper’s eyes as they brought electrifying chemistry to performance of Shallow at the Oscars… as his girlfriend Irina Shayk watched from the audience
They added that Gaga is a ‘vulnerable’ actress.
At the CAA party on Friday, the two were said to have been ‘very, very close . . . even though her ex-fiancé [Carino] was there — in the same room — but keeping his distance. Gaga and Bradley were cozied up on a sofa . . . [They] were inseparable, and people definitely thought it was weird.’
‘There was no sign of his model girlfriend,’ a different source added.
But another source asserted: ‘Bradley and Gaga were both there and hanging out, but they were not ‘together.’
Sources close to the stars have denied the off-stage relationship, with one person stating: ‘Some in the industry believe Bradley may be working the situation for public attention.
‘Gaga is an artist; she naturally goes into character to perform a song from the movie,’ the source continued.
Another added: ‘Bradley and Gaga wanted to create a performance that was a bit of an homage to the film . . . to emulate the emotion that people felt while watching the film.’
Those familiar with Irina Shayk claim that she ‘is not happy with all the attention that the performance onstage generated. But she feels confident that nothing ever happened between Gaga and Bradley’
Others familiar with Irina Shayk claim that she ‘is not happy with all the attention that the performance onstage generated. But she feels confident that nothing ever happened between Gaga and Bradley. They had chemistry during the movie shoot. But that’s that. She feels confident in her relationship for now.’
In photos obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com the two stars were seen embracing and whispering to each other at the Warner Bros Pictures Post-Oscar Party on Sunday.
The celebrities had already set tongues wagging during Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards, when they performed a sensual rendition of their duet Shallow.
As the number came to an end they gazed lovingly into each other’s eyes despite Bradley’s Russian model girlfriend Irina Shayk watching just feet away.
And these behind the scenes photos will provide more proof for fans who are convinced newly single hitmaker Gaga has her sights set on her A Star Is Born co-star.
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper were spied getting cozy at an Oscars after party, following their steamy performance on stage earlier in the night
Their loved-up display comes hours after they set tongues wagging during a sensual rendition of their duet Shallow. As the number came to an end they gazed lovingly into each other’s eyes despite Bradley’s Russian model girlfriend Irina Shayk watching just feet away
The source said of the after party: ‘Irina (right) was there but she was sat on a couch in the shadows at the back of the room, she didn’t look impressed’
Gazing into one another’s eyes, Cooper and Gaga gave a hot and heavy performance on stage during the Oscars ceremony, nearly kissing as they reached the climax of the track Shallow, which minutes later was named the winner in the Best Song category
A source at the party told DailyMail.com that Gaga, who won an Oscar for Best Song, made a ‘beeline’ for Cooper as soon as she arrived.
‘Bradley and Irina and his mom arrived first and Gaga arrived after 10pm carrying her Oscar,’ the source said.
‘She made a beeline for Bradley, they were all over each other, they embraced and had an intimate chat, they couldn’t get enough of each other.
‘They were hugging and leaning in close to talk in each other’s ear.
‘She hung out with Bradley for almost two hours. Irina was there but she was sat on a couch in the shadows at the back of the room, she didn’t look impressed.
‘Bradley spent more time with Gaga than her that’s for sure.
‘He held court, he didn’t move from his area and Gaga was by his side the whole time.’
And these behind the scenes photos will provide more proof for fans who are convinced newly single hitmaker Gaga has her sights set on her A Star Is Born co-star
The source said of the after party: ‘Irina (right) was there but she was sat on a couch in the shadows at the back of the room, she didn’t look impressed’
A source at the party told DailyMail.com that Gaga, who won an Oscar for Best Song, made a ‘beeline’ for Cooper as soon as she arrived. Pictured: Cooper, Irina and Gaga having a conversation during the ceremony
The source added: ‘As for Irina she was sat down with Bradley’s mom Gloria. If you didn’t know any better you wouldn’t have known she was at the party with Bradley, they didn’t seem to interact at all.’ Pictured: Bradley, 44, arriving with Irina and his mother, Gloria Campano
The Warner Bros party was held on the ground level of The San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood and the ultra exclusive event was filled with mostly VIPs and Warner Bros executives.
DJ Michelle Pesce played music for guests and it was a no press allowed event.
The source said: ‘It was mostly people related to A Star Is Born but some of the cast from Crazy Rich Asians also came in,’ the source said.
‘In the group with Bradley and Gaga was their co-star Sam Elliott and TV producer Chuck Lorre and a bunch of studio executives.
‘As for Irina she was sat down with Bradley’s mom Gloria.
‘If you didn’t know any better you wouldn’t have known she was at the party with Bradley, they didn’t seem to interact at all.’
Gazing into one another’s eyes, Cooper and Gaga gave a hot and heavy performance on stage during the Oscars ceremony, nearly kissing as they reached the climax of the track Shallow, which minutes later was named the winner in the Best Song category.
I did it! Lady Gaga turned to Bradley, leaning over Irina to celebrate after her name was announced for Best Song
Essential collaborator: Once inside the Dolby Theatre, the Silver Linings Playbook star greeted his co-star Lady Gaga
Gaga’s appearance at the Oscars was the first time she had been seen since ending her engagement to fiance Christian Carino, 50.
While Gaga walked the red carpet alone, Bradley, 44, arrived hand-in-hand with his mother Gloria and Irina, the mother of his one-year-old daughter Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper.
In the press room afterwards Gaga revealed Cooper offered her advice at their last rehearsal the day before their emotional performance on Sunday.
She revealed what he told her backstage in the press room after the show.
‘Let’s drop a little bit of joy,’ he told the blonde beauty.
The pair’s electrifying chemistry sent Twitter users into a frenzy on Sunday night, with one user telling the pair to ‘get a room’.
Former WWF champion pro-wrestler The Iron Sheik summed up the feelings of many when he tweeted: ‘BRADLEY COOPER LADY GAGA GET A ROOM BUBBA’.
Intense: Former WWF champion pro-wrestler The Iron Sheik summed up the feelings of many when he tweeted: ‘BRADLEY COOPER LADY GAGA GET A ROOM BUBBA’
‘Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, and Jordyn Woods at the Oscars,’ they captioned the shot, referring to this week’s revelation that Kylie Jenner’s BFF had been caught making out with the NBA boyfriend of her big sister
The look of love? Fans certainly thought so
What about Irina? Whether there is any truth in the speculation, fans seem to have forgotten Bradley already has a child
Envy: The pair’s relationship, whether genuine or acting, inspired many
Another put a cheeky caption on a picture of Gaga laughing with Irina, who sat between the pop star and her boyfriend.
‘Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, and Jordyn Woods at the Oscars,’ they captioned the shot, referring to this week’s revelation that Kylie Jenner’s BFF had been caught making out with the NBA boyfriend of her big sister.
Earlier this month, Cooper thanked Irina for ‘putting up’ with him while he made the music for the film.
Seated between Cooper and Gaga, the model could also be seen applauding, smiling, as Gaga walked to the stage to collect her Best Song Oscar.
WINNERS FOR THE 91ST ACADEMY AWARDS
BEST PICTURE
Roma
A Star Is Born
BlacKkKlansman
Green Book – WINNER
Vice
Black Panther
The Favourite
Bohemian Rhapsody
Happy times: Green Book won top honor Best Picture
BEST ACTOR
Christian Bale (Vice)
Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody) – WINNER
Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born)
Viggo Mortensen (Green Book)
Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate)
BEST ACTRESS
Olivia Colman (The Favourite) – WINNER
Glenn Close (The Wife)
Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born)
Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)
Yalitza Aparicio (Roma)
Sweet: Olivia Colman tasted first Oscar gold with Best Actress win for The Favourite
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Mahershala Ali (Green Book) – WINNER
Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)
Sam Elliott (A Star Is Born)
Sam Rockwell (Vice)
Adam Driver (BlacKkKlansman)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) – WINNER
Amy Adams (Vice)
Rachel Weisz (The Favourite)
Emma Stone (The Favourite)
Marina de Tavira (Roma)
BEST DIRECTOR
Alfonso Cuaron (Roma) – WINNER
Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman)
Pawel Pawlikowski (Cold War)
Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite)
Adam McKay (Vice)
Double trouble: Alfonso Cuarón won Best Director and Cinematography for Roma
DOCUMENTARY
Free Solo – WINNER
Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Minding the Gap
Of Fathers and Sons
RBG
COSTUME DESIGN
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Black Panther – WINNER
Mary Poppins Returns
The Favourite
Mary Queen of Scots
FILM EDITING
BlacKkklansman
Bohemian Rhapsody – WINNER
The Favourite
Green BooK
Vice
We Are The Champions: Bohemian Rhapsody won four including Film Editing
ORIGINAL SCORE
Black Panther – Ludwig Goransson – WINNER
BlacKkKlansman
If Beale Street Could Talk
Isle of Dogs
Mary Poppins Returns
SOUND EDITING
Black Panther
Bohemian Rhapsody – WINNER
First Man
A Quiet Place
Roma
SOUND MIXING
Black Panther
Bohemian Rhapsody – WINNER
First Man
Roma
A Star Is Born
PRODUCTION DESIGN
Black Panther – WINNER
First Man
The Favourite
Mary Poppins Returns
Roma
Wakanda forever! Black Panther won Best Production and Costume Design
DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Black Sheep
End Game
A Night At The Garden
Period. End Of Sentence. – WINNER
Lifeboat
ANIMATED SHORT
Animal Behaviour
Bao – WINNER
Late Afternoon
One Small Step
Weekends
LIVE ACTION SHORT
Detainment
Fauve
Marguerite
Mother
Skin – WINNER
Golden: Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman accepted Best Live Action Short for Skin
ANIMATED FEATURE
Incredibles 2
Isle of Dogs
Mirai
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – WINNER
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Capernaum (Lebanon)
Cold War (Poland)
Never Look Away (Germany)
Roma (Mexico) – WINNER
Shoplifters (Japan)
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
BlacKkKlansman – Written by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee – WINNER
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
If Beale Street Could Talk
A Star Is Born
Purple reign: Spike Lee earned his first ever Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category for BlacKkKlansman
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
The Favourite
First Reformed
Green Book -Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly – WINNER
Roma
Vice
MAKEUP AND HAIR
Border
Mary Queen of Scots
Vice – WINNER
VISUAL EFFECTS
Avengers: Infinity War
Christopher Robin
First Man – WINNER
Ready Player One
Solo: A Star Wars Story
ORIGINAL SONG
All The Stars (Black Panther)
I’ll Fight (RBG)
The Place Where Lost Things Go (Mary Poppins Returns)
Shallow (A Star Is Born) – Lady Gaga – WINNER
When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs)
Touching: Lady Gaga won Best Original Song for A Star Is Born hit Shallow
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Cold War
The Favourite
Never Look Away
Roma – Alfonso Cuarón – WINNER
A Star Is Born