Lady Gaga's VMAs performance is part of a long international tradition of performing with masks

theconversation.com: Before a bruise-coloured backdrop, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande performed a medley of Chromatica II and Rain on Me at MTV’s recent Video Music Awards (VMAs). Gyrating in purple and black, the singers’ costumes were distinctive for including face masks.

Photos: CPFWE and The Actor's Fund Team Up to Auction Off Art-Masks Created by Broadway Artists

www.broadwayworld.com: Costume Professionals for Wage Equity (CPFWE) is teaming up with The Actor's Fund to host an auction at CharityBuzz.com. Up for grabs will be one-of-a-kind art masks by Broadway designers and makers inspired by the Covid19 crisis. Proceeds from the auction will go to The Actors Fund to support entertainment workers who are suffering from economic strain due to the massive shutdowns across the industry.