applause
After almost two years of not having a new release on the market, Lady Gaga released "Applause" on August 12, 2013. It was originally slated for release on August 19, 2013, but due to leaks and hackers, the song premiered a week early. It was written by Lady Gaga and DJ White Shadow, and was inspired by critics' responses to Born This Way and fan support during the Born This Way Ball Tour. As of January 25, 2014, the song has been certified Multi-Platinum in the United States and Canada and Platinum in three other countries.