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Lady Gaga's performance at the European Games opening ceremony in Baku cost $2m, according to reports.

Lady Gaga's performance at the European Games in Baku is reported to have cost the Games organisers $2m (£1.3m).

Inside the Games claims that the fee was paid to the American singer in order to appear at the opening ceremony.

The 29-year-old performed John Lennon's 'Imagine' in front of a capacity crowd, and was only unveiled at the last minute.

Gaga has won six Grammy awards and 13 MTV Video Music awards throughout her career.

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