a way to extend her personal brand until the next project comes along—a path common for so many pop stars who became actors and entrepreneurs. But fans should fear not: “Mayhem” (Streamline ...

“Mayhem,” released Friday, is a satisfying full-length project of big pop material, both a return to her roots and a hard press on the gas pedal. Her 2008 debut “The Fame” introduced a new ...

“Mayhem,” released last Friday, is a satisfying full-length project of big pop material, both a return to her roots and a hard press on the gas pedal. Her 2008 debut “The Fame” introduced ...