Singing sensation Lady Gaga is determined to shake off comparisons with Madonna, because she is intent on creating her own image.

The dance star has taken the charts by storm, reaching number one in the U.K. and the U.S. with her debut single Just Dance. Fans have likened GaGa to the Holiday hit-maker - but she is eager to be known for her own sense of style and individual persona.

She tells U.K. newspaper The Sun, "It's not a bad comparison but I want to be respected as an artist in my own right. Bowie, Prince and Grace Jones were all famous for their style and fashion, so I think it's a tradition pop stars should maintain."

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