She's been citing Bowie as an influence since 2008. Very well documented.

Just because Florence's voice is more suited for Hey Girl (And I agree with you on that) doesn't mean she outsang Gaga. Gaga actually has a more powerful and versatile voice and Florence has a more soulful voice with more little nuances. You are right that Gaga is very suited for big pop songs.

Bieber? That's a good one, like your humor Wallace!

The fact that you came here to take the time to write a comment means you don't think she's over or else you wouldn't give a damn.

I think You and I is her best song ever but Edge of Glory is a dance pop song tour de force! One of the best of its kind in a very long time!

Madonna is a performer like Britney. Gaga is a much more talented artist on so many levels. They are not in the same league.

Enough with this Madonna comparison bullcrap!!! In no universe is Madonna gonna ever be as talented as Lady Gaga. You can name any great album by Madonna all you want but she didn't write any of her great songs and she's not a songwriter. Songs are written and given to her and don't even get me started with her…

Releasing an album that sold a lot of copies doesn't necessarily amount to "quality" and that's what Billboard is saying so kudos to them.