There are few spheres that can resist the singer Lady Gaga. We knew of her talent as a songwriter and singer and she surprised us with her good work as an actress in the movie A Star Is Born. Now, the interpreter of songs like Rain on me or Applause has started a new stage, although this time as a politician. And it is that she has been Joe Biden himself, current president of the United States, who has appointed her co-director of the President's Committee on Arts and Humanities. A committee that will also include other recognized faces from the world of culture.
It has been the White House who has made this signing official. Gaga's role on this committee will be to advise the presidents and heads of US cultural agencies on cultural policy, philanthropic and private sector engagement, and other efforts to enhance federal support for the world of culture in the North American country.
In addition, it has also been announced who will be part of the committee. Among the prominent names are Jennifer Garner, George Clooney, Shonda Rhimes, Troy Kotsur or Kerry Washington, among others. In addition, Gaga will share the co-chairmanship with producer Bruce Cohen, who has worked on films like The Bright Side of Things and American Beauty.
"Welcome to the newly appointed members of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, led by Bruce Cohen and Lady Gaga! We look forward to partnering to positively impact the work of the arts, libraries, museums, and humanities across the country." , expressed the official account of the committee on Twitter this Thursday.
This organization was created in 1982 with the aim of addressing issues related to the world of culture and the humanities from the political sphere, always seeking to promote agreements that benefit artists. On the other hand, it also seeks to recognize those people who demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, especially in issues such as cultural exchange and education.
The committee has been active for around four decades, but with a break. The body was dissolved during the administration of Donald Trump, something that Biden wanted to rectify after his rise to power. The president announced its revival last year. From now on, those in charge of this issue will meet every six months to advise the president on issues related to the world of culture.
For her part, Lady Gaga has always been very clear about her political opinion. The singer is a confessed Democrat and, in fact, was in charge of singing the national anthem during the inauguration and inauguration of Joe Biden in 2021. Also in 2020, the year in which the elections were held in the country, she accompanied the then Democratic candidate at a rally. "This goes beyond politics, it's a matter of people. It's a matter of the heart," Gaga defended then. Now, during the filming of The Joker, the singer faces a new challenge in the world of politics.
