This week's Five Burning Questions looks at the early returns for Mother Monster's latest No. 1 album. Lady Gaga is over a decade and a half into her superstar career, and with this March’s Mayhem she’s proving to still be one of the most reliable performers in pop music.

The seventh such feat for Gaga comes as Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" spent a fourth week atop the Hot 100.

Lady Gaga was honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which are airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The pop star also thanked the LGBTQ+ community,

But yesterday (March 17), during the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the “ Abracadabra ” singer’s career stride thus far were acknowledged when Lady Gaga was bestowed with the Innovator Award.

Lady Gaga, who was recognized with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, reflected on her career longevity in her speech.