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Lady Gaga Debuts Three Original Songs on *The Devil Wears Prada 2* Soundtrack
5/1/2026, 7:25:04 PM
The Soundtrack Launch: Three New Gaga Tracks
On May 1 2026 the official 13-track soundtrack for *The Devil Wears Prada 2* was released on major streaming services. It features three brand-new songs by Grammy-winning pop star Lady Gaga: the Doechii collaboration “Runway,” the opening track “Shape of a Woman,” and the closing ballad “Glamorous Life.” The songs were recorded for the sequel’s theatrical debut and appear during the film and its end-credits.
Background & Context: The Sequel’s Musical Legacy
The sequel arrives twenty years after the 2006 cult classic, reuniting Meryl Streep (Miranda Priestly), Anne Hathaway (Andy Sachs), Emily Blunt (Emily Charlton) and Stanley Tucci (Nigel Kipling). Director David Frankel and writer-producer Aline Brosh McKenna return, while the soundtrack continues the franchise’s tradition of pairing fashion-themed narratives with contemporary pop hits—recalling Madonna’s “Vogue” from the original film.
Key Contributors
- Lady Gaga – performer, songwriter, cameo appearance.
- Doechii – rapper featured on “Runway.”
- Producers – Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Gesaffelstein (cited by Rolling Stone).
- Other artists – Dua Lipa (“End of an Era”), SZA (“Saturn”), Miley Cyrus & Brittany Howard (“Walk of Fame”), Olivia Dean, RAYE, Ledisi, Laufey, The Marías, Izzy Escobar, Sienna Spiro.
- Composer – Theodore Shapiro (film score).
Data & Statistics
- Release date: May 1 2026.
- Lady Gaga contributions: 3 songs (? 23 % of the album).
- All-female core lineup includes 9 additional solo or collaborative acts.
- Soundtrack distributed by Interscope Records and 20th Century Pictures, available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms.
Official Statements & Responses
Meryl Streep confirmed she personally reached out to Lady Gaga, noting the singer’s willingness to join despite an ongoing world tour. Film producers highlighted the all-female roster as a deliberate reflection of the magazine’s editorial ethos. Lady Gaga praised Doechii’s lyrical skill, describing her as “out of the gate with a pen that feels immediately legendary.” Doechii, in turn, called Gaga “the biggest Lady Gaga fan.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the opening track: Rolling Stone states “Shape of a Woman” opens the album, while Billboard lists “Runway” as the lead single. Descriptions of “Glamorous Life” vary—JustJared calls it a “power ballad,” whereas Rolling Stone calls it a “reflective anthem.” No source provides chart performance data or critical reception, leaving the commercial impact unverified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That was me. Thank you. You’re welcome,” Meryl Streep said on the UK morning show Heart Breakfast. “I called her from Islington because I was out to dinner with Tracy… I just said, ‘Would you do this? Because it’s going to be really good.’ And she said, ‘Yeah!’ Just like that. She’s on her world tour, which lasted a year, playing to 75,000 people in a stadium and just flew off and did us.” — Meryl Streep, Actress
- “biggest Lady Gaga fan.” — Doechii, Rapper
- “out of the gate with a pen that feels immediately legendary.” — Lady Gaga, Pop Icon
- “I might need a hero to stop me from breaking / Or I’ll be the villain and feed off the pain / Can I be myself in a world that’s just faking? / Only wanna drive in a fast world / I’ll just crush ’til I die of the glamorous life.” — Lady Gaga, Lyric from “Glamorous Life.”
Why It Matters
The collaboration underscores a strategic alignment between Hollywood fashion narratives and contemporary pop culture, reinforcing Lady Gaga’s role as a cross-media brand. The all-female lineup amplifies visibility for women artists in a traditionally male-dominated soundtrack market, potentially influencing future film-music partnerships.
What’s Next
The cast is slated to appear at the May 4 MET Gala, a high-profile fashion event that may further promote the soundtrack. Industry observers will monitor streaming charts and radio airplay to gauge the songs’ reception in the weeks following the film’s release.
