Lady Gaga continues to dominate the music industry with her unique materials. More than a decade after her debut album's release, she remains an icon for many people across the globe.
While her fandom exceeds the vicinity of the United States, citizens from China and Indonesia will not meet her nor witness her live performances soon. Cheat Sheet reported that these two Asian countries forbade her from performing in their territories.
This is not the first time that some countries banned certain celebrities from entering their borders. The Chromatica artist is just one of the many high-profile personalities who received bans from specific locations.
Lady Gaga did not formally receive a ban from Indonesia, though. Regardless, she may not perform anytime soon in the Asian country because of an incident in 2012.
The A Star Is Born actress had to cancel a "sold-out" show during that year because of the protestors. Less than three weeks before the performance, officials denied the tour's permit because Islamic leaders and lawmakers seemingly forced Jakarta's local police to make the recommendations. The publication said that the policemen's advice came after learning about their inability to secure the celebrity's safety and security amid the protests.
The participants of the rallies called out Gaga's performances and music. They, reportedly, believe that these would threaten the country's "moral fiber" and may even corrupt the minds of the country's young people.
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga's relations with China remain unclear. Although many believe that the country banned her from entering and performing within the country, no clarifications were made about the issue.
The discussion came into light, however, in 2016 when she met with the 14th Dalai Lama in the United States. NBC News reported back then that the Apple Daily, a Hong Kong-based publication, disclosed China's decision to ban the songstress.
Based on The Guardian's translation of the article, it says that the propaganda department of the country issued an instruction toward its citizens and Chinese media organizations. The directives include the banning of Gaga's music from the mainland, as well as stopping the distribution of her music.
Reports, then, recalled that the 81-year-old Dalai Lama fled the country back in 1959. China has since referred to him as a "separatist" and a "wolf" wearing a "monk's clothing."
Aside from Lady Gaga, though, several other celebrities are, also, forbidden in the country, according to Times of India. These include Richard Gere, Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, and Harrison Ford.
