Ok I'm curious as to why you think Venus is the only similarity for "classic" Lady GaGa because about 90% of people I know say that Do What U Want feels like something off the Fame Monster. Actually I'm questioning it too because this is like experimental EDM and not clubby anthems.
I have to be honest, her X Factor performance was a mess and a half. I've never seen her so messy. It was dreadful.
Decided to watch the performance, and I don't think it was too bad. It was kind of awkward in some parts, but definitely not as bad as I expected it be from reading your comments.
1. "Royals" - Lorde (=) (4th week @ #1!)
10. "Blurred Lines" - Robin Thicke ft. T.I. & Pharrell (-1)