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Why Lady Gaga Hosted a Party for an Obscure Sunscreen Brand

Even some of the influencers who attended the singer’s intimate gathering had never heard of Clinuvel, an Australian sun protection pharmaceutical company. The pop star, whose boyfriend, Michael Polansky, has ties to the company, clearly intends for that to change.
Lady Gaga hosted an event for Clinuvel at the Malibu home she shares with boyfriend Michael Polansky.
Lady Gaga hosted an event for Clinuvel at the Malibu home she shares with boyfriend Michael Polansky. (Getty)
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Last week, millions of little monsters and their allies were made aware of an Australian sun protection pharmaceutical brand called Clinuvel, thanks to Lady Gaga, who hosted an event for the company at the Malibu home she shares with boyfriend Michael Polansky.

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Brennan Kilbane
Brennan Kilbane

Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.

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