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After coronaviru­s delay, Lady Gaga’s album out May 29

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NEW YORK — After scrapping the original release date for her new album because of the spreading coronaviru­s, Lady Gaga has announced that her sixth studio release will be out on May 29.

Gaga announced the news Wednesday. Chromatica was originally supposed to be released on April 10. The album includes collaborat­ions with Ariana Grande, Elton John and Blackpink, and features the single Stupid Love, which peaked at No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Several artists have postponed albums because of the coronaviru­s pandemic, including Luke Bryan, Dixie Chicks, Alanis Morissette, HAIM and Kehlani. Hundreds of live tours have also been cancelled or postponed.

Gaga’s last full-length studio album was 2016’s Joanne. In 2018, she released the soundtrack for A Star Is Born, which won her four Grammy Awards as well as an Oscar for the hit song Shallow.

Chromatica will qualify for nomination­s at the 2021 Grammys. Songs and albums released between Sept. 1, 2019, through Aug. 31, 2020, are eligible.

Gaga’s hits include Just Dance, Poker Face, Bad Romance, Born This Way and Million Reasons.

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