Little Monsters (as Gaga calls her fans) have reason to celebrate — today, the pop star turns 26.

In tribute, this week’s What’s HOT studylist is all about Lady Gaga — her bold, eccentric fashion choices, the controversy surrounding that bizarre raw meat dress, her atypical ways of performing and connecting to fans, and more.

Check back next week for another HOT studylist, making vocabulary memorable for you.