Lady Gaga reacts to rumours of a 'Telephone' sequel with Beyoncé
Could we be getting a follow-up to the 2010 hit?
Last updated 28th May 2024
Lady Gaga and Queen Bey's fans alike dusted off their detective caps earlier this year, as they began to speculate that we might just have another collaboration on the horizon between the pair - and now, over a decade after the release of their iconic track 'Telephone', the 'Rain On Me' singer has addressed the whispers!
Rumours of another collab began to swirl back in February 2024, when Beyoncé shared a teaser video for her country album 'Act II' that drew large similarities to the iconic 'Telephone' video. Now, Lady Gaga has addressed the matter, and it sounds like she's more than keen!
What has Lady Gaga said about collaborating with Beyoncé?
Attending the premiere of her concert film, Gaga Chromatica Ball, in LA on 23rd May 2024, Lady Gaga was asked about a potential follow-up to her and Beyoncé's 'Telephone', with the singer saying telling Entertainment Tonight: "You know what, whenever Beyoncé calls, I like to pick up the phone".
Neither confirming or denying that another collaboration between the pair could be coming our way, it sounds like Lady Gaga is eager to work with the superstar again. With Gaga also hinting that her new music will be released "soon", only time shall tell!
What clues have Lady Gaga and Beyoncé dropped?
As we all know, Gaga and Beyoncé released a music video which is arguably just as well-known as the track itself. Showing Lady Gaga being released from jail, and picked up in a truck by Beyoncé, the eventful video ends with the pair driving off into the distance - with the words 'To be continued' appearing on screen.
Check out the music video below, as the closing screen is where things get interesting...
During the Super Bowl in February 2024, Beyoncé dropped two country-inspired songs - 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' - whilst also sharing a teaser video for her then-upcoming album 'Act II'.
On top of other clues, the teaser clip provided fans with what they thought could be the biggest nod yet that another collab with Gaga was on the way - with many noticing the striking similarity between the clip, and the end to the 'Telephone' music video.
Piecing it together for us all, and sharing more details in a now viral post on X, Matt Suber shared four photos, showing stills from the videos, along with an Instagram post by Lady Gaga, taken from the Super Bowl game.
Lady Gaga can be seen holding two fingers up in the V sign, leading many to suggest it means 'Act II', the name of Beyoncé's album.
Of course, the album dropped in March, and although there were no signs of Gaga, that doesn't mean there aren't more clues to suggest we could still expect a 'Telephone' sequel...
Many fans also noticed is that the date Beyoncé revealed the news of her 'Act II' album, just happens to be the same date that Lady Gaga was sent to prison in the 'Telephone' video. 👀
In addition to this, as Lady Gaga's fans will know, the singer started teasing new music back in 2023, by posting pics from inside a studio surrounded by instruments and sheet music - which would date back perfectly to Beyoncé also hitting the studio.
You can hear songs by Beyoncé and Lady Gaga on KISS.
Take a look through Lady Gaga's biggest collaborations:
'Just Dance' with Colby O'Donis
'Just Dance' was Lady Gaga's debut single back in 2008. Co-written with the legend Akon, it only took the duo 10 minutes to write the record, which has ended up becoming one of the best selling singles of all time, with sales reaching 10 million copies.
American singer Colby O'Donis featured on the track, helping the tune reach Number 1 on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Starstruck' with Flo Rida
'Starstruck' was released following the success of Lady Gaga's debut album, 'The Fame.' Produced and released in 2008, the track featured a rap verse by Flo Rida, with the single peaking at Number 7 on the U.S. Bubbling Under Hot 100. However, it only reached Number 191 in the UK Singles Chart.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Telephone' with Beyoncé
'Telephone' was released in 2009, after Lady Gaga reissued her debut album under the name, 'The Fame Monster.' The song featured the one and only Beyoncé - two icons in one song, what more can we ask for?
Interestingly, Lady Gaga originally wrote the song for Britney Spears, but ended up recording it herself. And we bet she's glad that she did, as it ended up going to Number 1 in both the UK and the US.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'LoveGame' with Marilyn Manson
'LoveGame' was originally released in 2009 and went straight to Number 1 in the US, and landed at Number 19 in the UK charts. The video was deemed too "sexual" in Australia and was therefore banned from being played pre-watershed (9pm).
In 2012, Lady Gaga re-released the record with American singer/songwriter Marilyn Manson, with the pair merging their gothic-like tones together to create an incredible duet.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Do What U Want' with Christina Aguilera
Released in 2014, Lady Gaga paired up with powerhouse Christina Aguilera after the duo teased they were working on something special. It peaked at Number 7 in the UK and Number 9 in the US.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'I Can't Give You Anything but Love' with Tony Bennett
You may have forgotten this, but back in 2014, Lady Gaga released a collaborative jazz album, titled 'Cheek to Cheek', with Tony Bennett.
The album was a huge success, bringing a younger audience's ears to the jazz world, with the song topping Billboard's Jazz Digital Songs chart.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Hey Girl' with Florence Welch
'Hey Girl' was the only collaboration to feature on Lady Gaga's fifth studio album, 'Joanne.' The song was written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Florence Welch, with the latter ending up featuring on the song.
The song was never released as a single, but anyone who has listened to it will know it's a tear-jerker.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Shallow' with Bradley Cooper
Not only is Lady Gaga an iconic singer, she's also an extremely talented actress. Taking on the lead female role in 'A Star Is Born' in 2018, she released 'Shallow' with Bradley Cooper, which shot up the charts across the world, peaking at Number 1 in the UK, US, Canada, and many more countries.
The song achieved four Grammy award nominations, winning 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance' and 'Best Song Written for Visual Media' in 2018. It also won an Academy Award for 'Best Original Song' and the Golden Globe Award for 'Best Original Song.'
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Rain On Me' with Ariana Grande
Lady Gaga teamed up with pop superstar Ariana Grande in 2020 for 'Rain On Me', which was the second single release from Lady Gaga's sixth studio album, 'Chromatica.' The upbeat house, dance-pop and disco song debuted at Number 1 in the UK and US.
Their first performance of the song was also hailed as one of the best performances of all time, after they performed at the 2020 MTV VMAs wearing masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Sour Candy' with BLACKPINK
Another collaboration on her 'Chromatica' album was with the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. Collaborating on the single, 'Sour Candy', the song hit Number 1 in Singapore, Number 3 the US and Number 17 in the UK.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
'Love For Sale' with Tony Bennet
Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennet again in 2021 for their album 'Love For Sale'. It was released on 30th September and is a tribute to Jazz composer Cole Porter. The album includes 12 tracks, with the pair's renditions of Cole Porter songs.
Watch the 'Love For Sale' music video on YouTube
'Die With A Smile' with Bruno Mars
On 16th August 2024, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars released a surprise collab called 'Die With A Smile'. The song is the duo's first collaboration and Lady Gaga explained how the collab came about, saying: "Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating. I was finishing up my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on. It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making. We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song. Bruno's talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision is next level. There's no one like him."
The track was certified Gold within three months of being released.
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