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The video for Lady Gaga’s provocative new single ‘Judas’ has been roundly criticised by religious groups.
The Born This Way singer is set to appear as Biblical character Mary Magdalene in the video, with actor Norman Reedus taking the role of Judas.
Earlier this week, Gaga posted a teaser clip titled ‘Gagavision No. 14’, which includes an encounter with a Christian protester picketing one of her live shows.
The clip implying the video, is released today, ends with the words: “‘Judas’ is coming. Let the cultural baptism begin.”
Gaga has already been poking a few faces with the clip alone, such as The Catholic League For Religious And Civil Rights, who claim it is a stunt timed to coincide with its forthcoming Easter celebrations.
President Bill Donahue commented: “People have real talent, and then there is Lady Gaga. I find Gaga to be increasingly irrelevant.
“Is this the only way to jet up her performance? This isn’t random, we are getting closer to Holy Week and Easter.”
Last month, Lady Gaga’s previous single Born This Way was censored in Malaysia over its pro-gay lyrics.
The single has been edited on Malaysian radio to remove lyrics breaking the country’s rules on promoting homosexuality.