Styled by Nicola Formichetti, the video features some of the most recognizable looks in music history:
The duo makes their getaway in the iconic yellow truck from Kill Bill . Lady Gaga - Telephone ft. BeyoncГ© (Official Music Video)
While the song itself is an energetic club anthem about needing space from a persistent caller, the video dives into much deeper waters. Gaga has noted that the concept was inspired by her "fear of suffocation," which she channeled into a commentary on the excess of American culture. Styled by Nicola Formichetti, the video features some
In a climax of camp and dark humor, the pair poisons an entire diner’s worth of customers (including a cameo by Tyrese Gibson) before performing a legendary dance routine in American flag-themed outfits. In a climax of camp and dark humor,
The visual narrative is heavily influenced by exploitation cinema and the work of Quentin Tarantino. Key highlights include:
Dialing Up a Masterpiece: A Look Back at Lady Gaga and Beyoncé’s ‘Telephone’
