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In a unique show of unity, several Colombian armed groups congratulated Lady GaGa's success at the MTV Video Music Awards and offered to reward her unconditional support for the country's armed conflict.

The letter, signed by leftist rebel leaders and bosses of neo-paramilitary gangs, was delivered to her label Interscope with an estimated 20 grams of cocaine. "Enough for a nice little celebration of the awards and plenty of inspiration," the letter said.

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The Friday OT: Lady Gaga; Bad Romance

Seriously. This is a great pop song that hits all the checkmarks you'd want in a great pop song, from cheesy video to vaguely yearning lyrics to chord changes to danceability. Don't knock any of them, cos the end package rocks.

Maybe it's because this neck of the woods doesn't get the full-on hype of the industry and its hanger-ons, but you actually listen to this song and you'll hear real musical ability. Enjoy.