Lady Gaga performed during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 13, in New York. At one point blood spontaneously erupted from her torso. See more photos & her video after the jump...

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Prior to the event, an elaborate red carpet was rolled out on Avenue of the Americas. Lady Gaga (who tied for the most nominations with Beyonce) appeared with her face shrouded by a mask and with Kermit the Frog by her side.

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Lady Gaga won awards for "Best New Artist," "Best Art Direction" and "Best Special Effects."

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Born Stefani Germanotta on March 28, 1986, in Yonkers, NY, Lady Gaga attended Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private all-girl Catholic school in Manhattan, before proceeding to study music at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts at age 17.

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