Lady Gaga unleashes The Dead Dance from Wednesday

September 3, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

Lady Gaga’s The Dead Dance Debuts with Her Wednesday Cameo

Lady Gaga makes a chilling, glamorous splash today as Netflix launches the second half of Wednesday Season 2, bringing with it her first full appearance in the series as Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious, ethereal teacher at Nevermore Academy.

A New Character Enters Nevermore

Gaga’s character is introduced in Part 2 (released today, 3 September 2025), arriving between episodes 5 and 6. Clad in ghostly white, with long pale hair and accompanied by Thing perched on her shoulder, she perfectly fits the gothic milieu of the series. Fans online greeted her with excitement, praising her as a seamless addition to the Addams universe.

The Dead Dance — A Gothic Dance Anthem

Coinciding with her on-screen debut is the release of “The Dead Dance”, Gaga’s new single featured in the show’s soundtrack. Crafted together with Andrew Watt and Cirkut, it’s the third single from her album Mayhem, officially released today across all major platforms under Interscope Records.

At Netflix’s eerie Graveyard Gala in New York—an immersive Tim Burton–styled fan event—Gaga surprised attendees by debuting a snippet of the track inside coffin-shaped listening booths. There she explained the song is about the emotional fallout of a breakup, turning darkness into celebration with friends and self-reinvention through dance.

Critics describe The Dead Dance as a disco-infused, funky yet gothic pop track—“catchy,” “infectious,” and Gothic-spiced—continuing Gaga’s signature theatrical vibe. Tim Burton also directed the music video, filmed against the eerily iconic backdrop of Mexico’s Island of the Dolls; the full video is scheduled to drop later today at 12 p.m. ET.

From Bloody Mary to The Dead Dance

Gaga’s involvement with Wednesday began in Season 1, when the pandemic-era TikTok viral resurgence of her 2011 song “Bloody Mary”—used for Wednesday’s original dance—caught her attention and led to mutual fan-driven admiration. That viral cycle planted the seeds for her official inclusion in Season 2 as both actress and musical contributor.

Jenna Ortega, serving also as executive producer, praised Gaga’s performance as natural and hauntingly perfect for the world of Nevermore. Tim Burton echoed the sentiment, calling her artistry inspiring and a perfect fit for the show’s tone and aesthetic.

Why It Matters for Wednesday & Gaga

• Wednesday S2 Part 2 lands today, 3 September 2025, and Gaga’s dual contribution—acting and music—adds both star power and sonic depth.

• The Dead Dance expands Gaga’s creative universe, pairing her theatrical music persona with a visual narrative steeped in gothic fantasy.

• For fans of both Wednesday and Gaga, today crowns the virtuosic collision of pop culture, horror-goth aesthetics, and viral folklore.

Suggested Radio Bits

• Spotlight Feature: Play a snippet of The Dead Dance and discuss Gaga’s character, the setting, and how her presence shapes the tone of Season 2.

• Interview Starter: Invite listeners to share their reactions—does Gaga’s cameo feel earned? How does the song compare to her earlier Wednesday-related impact with Bloody Mary?

• Cultural Angle: Discuss how TikTok trends can lead to real casting and creative collaborations, using Gaga’s journey from viral meme to series guest star.

Conclusion
Lady Gaga’s The Dead Dance arrives today (3 September 2025), heralding her official crossover from viral meme muse into Wednesday canon—as Rosaline Rotwood and musical collaborator. The release unites gothic allure, pop flair, and the narrative world of Nevermore Academy in one haunting, danceable package.