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Lady Gaga Halts Tokyo Show to Condemn ICE, Honor Minneapolis Victims

Her on‑stage appeal follows reported ICE‑linked deaths in Minneapolis and a surge of celebrity criticism.

Overview

  • During her Mayhem Tour stop at the Tokyo Dome on Jan. 28, she paused the set to denounce U.S. immigration enforcement, saying lives are being destroyed before our eyes.
  • She referenced Minneapolis and named Renée Good and Alex Pretti, described in reports as killed by federal or border agents.
  • She dedicated the song “Come to Mama” to people who are suffering, lonely, powerless, or grieving.
  • She urged U.S. leaders to listen, change course quickly, and show compassion toward affected citizens.
  • Her remarks aligned with responses from Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Portman, Billie Eilish, and Mark Ruffalo, and reports suggest she could revisit the message at the Grammy Awards, where she has seven nominations.