Gaga named 'Woman of the Year'

Lady Gaga has been named MTV’s Woman Of The Year.

The New York-born songstress has made headlines throughout the year with her show-stopping performances, jaw-dropping outfits and her chart-topping hits.

“It means everything, I’m not only flattered but really excited – it makes me want to work harder, make better videos and better shows and better music all the time,” she told MTV.com.

Lady Gaga – whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta – revealed that her blood-soaked, dramatic performance at the Video Music Awards was a high point in her year.

“My performance at the VMAs, for me, was a turning point artistically,” she said.