'Strawberry jam... and a mannequin with puffy pink pubic hair' Lady Gaga's bizarre rider requests revealed in lawsuit
![Quirky requests: Lady Gaga ordered several odd items for her rider while she was working on her Monster's Ball tour in 2011](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/05/article-0-173A3F3B000005DC-904_308x427.jpg)
Quirky requests: Lady Gaga ordered several odd items for her rider while she was working on her Monster's Ball tour in 2011
All famous singers have their tour riders, the essentials they need to make life backstage that little bit easier.
And while by their very nature stars can be demanding, it appears Lady Gaga has one of the most bizarre riders yet.
The 26-year-old insists on a huge list of items to make her feel at home backstage.
These include ‘a mannequin with puffy pink pubic hair’ which she specifically requested while working on her epic two-and-a-half year Monster’s Ball tour.
‘Also she wanted a manquin with puffy pink public hair… Please send us some samples…,' wrote an assistant.
The papers were revealed in court documents during a six-hour deposition Gaga gave in a lawsuit by her former assistant Jennifer O’Neill, who is suing for over $300,000 in unpaid wages.
The emails reveal just how much effort venues were expected to make to ensure their star was happy.
In terms of ambiance, Gaga wanted her dressing room to be 'glam rock'.
The documents obtained by Celebuzz read: ‘Glam rock, Black, Silver statins dropped over walls Old Rock Posters from her favorite artists Bowie, Queen, Elton, Billy Joel, Billy Holiday Her favorite fan art that was kept on the road with us.'
It appears the artist likes to have a little fun too.
A bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey was added to the list and she also asked for several bottles of good quality red and white wine. But next to that was a strange bid for ‘1 pack of long straws (must be extra long)’.
![High importance: Gaga's tea requirements were listed as a top priority](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/05/article-0-175D8FF3000005DC-689_638x898.jpg)
High importance: Gaga's tea requirements were listed as a top priority
Alongside the more unusual requests, many of Gaga's desires seem pedestrian.
Known for her obsession with tea, a look she has often incorporated into her costumes, the singer’s aide, Lisa Einhorn-Gilder from Streamline Records, is careful to note: ‘The coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, organic ginger and lemon grass tea, throat coat, & honey are very important.
'Plus all necessary spoons, mugs (with lids) & napkins.’
Catering for every taste there were also '28 bottles of still water - cold' and '28 bottles of still water - room temperature'.
Aside from choosing staples which will help keep her vocals sounding top notch, it appears the artist likes to have a little fun too.
![Jam for Gaga: The singer ordered Hero Strawberry Jelly](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/06/article-2273912-175DB5C6000005DC-428_196x295.jpg)
![Jam for Gaga: The singer ordered Hero Strawberry Jelly and honey](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/06/article-2273912-175F2FFD000005DC-445_196x295.jpg)
![Jam for Gaga: The singer ordered Hero Strawberry Jelly and honey](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/06/article-2273912-175F2AD6000005DC-197_196x295.jpg)
Jam for Gaga: The singer ordered Hero Strawberry Jelly and honey along with some Jameson Whiskey
A bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey was added to the list and she also asked for several bottles of good quality red and white wine. But next to that was a strange bid for ‘1 pack of long straws (must be extra long)’.
But it seems that Gaga – whose real name is Stefani Germanotta – could be prone to making unusual demands that she often changes her mind about.
In the conversation, titled ‘Need a favour’, one worker writes: ‘My computer is acting up and I need to send studio in Boston a correct Rider. Below is what I have please tell me what she really wants and delete the rest.’
According to other emails submitted in the lawsuit from O’Neill, Gaga had spent almost $10,000 on online high-end clothing, designer luggage and eyeglasses.
The pop star also spent up to $150,000 to charter a round-trip from New York City to Poland.
According to the electronic exchanges she was browsing the Big Apple housing market for a $4 to $5 million apartment or brownstone in Tribeca, Soho or the Lower East Side in June 2010.
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