Lady Gaga Announces Second Leg Of Monster Ball Tour

For all the fashion, the anthems and the fierceness, the real engine behind Lady Gaga's success has been her tireless work ethic. And despite the fact that the woman can put out a nine-minute video that pretty much stops the Internet in its tracks, and despite the fact that her debut album is a multiplatinum juggernaut, Gaga keeps on trucking.

The "Bad Romance" star has just announced she's added an additional 31 shows to her Monster Ball tour. In the last few weeks Gaga has been playing gigs in the United Kingdom and New Zealand and introducing new stage sets, costumes and dance routines to her live repertoire. So it's great news that U.S. fans will get to experience the whole thing this summer.

If I may put on my Debbie Downer wig for a moment, however, maybe this is all getting to be a bit much. I don't mean I'm getting tired of Gaga, by any means. If anything, she continues to be a totally revelatory, totally fun pop icon who is only growing more confident and unique.

But with recent reports of Gaga nearly collapsing onstage in Auckland, New Zealand, and just the sheer amount of work she does evident to anyone who follows her, aren't we in danger of seeing her burn out? With this new tour announced, recording already begun on her follow-up to The Fame and the distinct possibility of a headlining slot at this summer's Lollapalooza, maybe she's pushing herself too hard.

Hey, I'm only bringing it up because I hope she has a long, healthy and incredible career. There's only one Lady Gaga; I just hope she doesn't work herself into early retirement!

Check out all the dates for Lady Gaga's summer tour, which kicks off June 28 in Montreal.

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