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Lady Gaga 'Applause' Rush-Released Following Internet Leaks (LISTEN)

LISTEN: Lady Gaga Debuts 'Applause'
Ashley Percival
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The wait is over - Lady Gaga's 'Applause' is finally here!

The singer was forced to rush-release the much-anticipated track after a series of internet leaks, having originally intended to debut it on Sunday.

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Gaga also released this promotional image along with the track

Taking to Twitter to announce the news, Gaga declared a state of 'pop emergency'.

"A POP MUSIC EMERGENCY IS UNDERWAY 911," she said.

"911 SUMMON THE MONSTER TROUPES. HERE IS A PHOTO TO ACCOMPANY THIS EMERGENCY."

She continued: "DUE TO HACKERS AN ABUNDANCE OF LOW/HIGH QUALITY LEAKS...WE ISSUE THIS POP MUSIC EMERGENCY...MONSTERS SPREAD THE WORD.

"MY NEW SINGLE 'APPLAUSE' IS OUT TODAY AND CAN BE HEARD ON UNITED STATES RADIO IN 15 MINUTES. INTERNATIONAL RADIO TO FOLLOW.

"POP MUSIC EMERGENCY #0DAYSTillAPPLAUSE MY NEW SINGLE COMES OUT TODAY. 911 SPREAD THIS MESSAGE."

After the track aired on the radio for the first time to widely positive reviews, an elated Gaga tweeted: "IM ON THE RADIO I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! IT FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR *APPLAUSE,* WE ARE SO HAPPY YOU LOVE IT!

"I LOVE BEING A POPSTAR! WE ARE CHEERING FOR YOU MONSTERS, STANDING OVATION FOR THE WORLDS MOST AMAZING FANS!"

But what do you make of 'Applause'? Vote below....

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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Robert Wilson and Lady Gaga attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Marina Abramovic, Robert Wilson, and Lady Gaga attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Marina Abramovic, Robert Wilson, and Lady Gaga attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Marina Abramovic, Robert Wilson, and Lady Gaga attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Robert Wilson and Lady Gaga attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga and Maren Otto attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Lady Gaga attends The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Marina Abramovic and Lady Gaga attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Marina Abramovic, Lady Gaga, and Robert Wilson attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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WATER MILL, NY - JULY 27: Marina Abramovic, Lady Gaga, and Robert Wilson attend The 20th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit at The Watermill Center on July 27, 2013 in Water Mill, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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