Talk:The Monster Ball Tour/GA2

GA Review

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Reviewer: Rp0211 (talk · contribs) 17:14, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose):
   b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references):
   b (citations to reliable sources):
   c (OR):

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects):
   b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales):
   b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Infobox

• No issues

Lead

• ...while elements of the canceled tour with West still included in some parts. → Put "were" between "West" and "still"
  •  Done
• From 2010 and onwards, the revamped shows had a New York theme... → Remove "and" from this phrase
  •  Done
• Each of them featured Gaga in new outfits, singing songs related to the concept of the segment, and was followed by a video interlude. → Replace "and was" with "as they were"
  •  Done
• Commentators commended Gaga's singing abilities, theatricality of the show, and sense of style and fashion. → Add "her" between "and" and "sense"
  •  Done

Background

• ...West made a public statement that he would take temporary leave from his recording career due to the media and public reaction towards his outburst during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech... → There is no source listed saying that West "would take temporary leave" from touring because of this
  •  Done
• Gaga addressed the situation at Billboard's annual Women in Music luncheon, where she cited creative differences as the reason for the tour's cancellation. → No source to support this
  •  Done

Development

• The revamp of the tour were planned from the arena shows... → Change "were" to "was"
  •  Done

Concert synopsis

• ...she wore bondage inspired black leather dress with guns... → Put "a" between "wore" and "bondage"
  •  Done

Critical response

• No issues

Commercial reception

• Additional shows were announced, and Semi Precious Weapons will continue on the road with Gaga until the Monster Ball ends. → Change to past tense

Broadcast and recordings

• The special has been nominated for five honors at the upcoming 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards:... → Update this information

Opening acts

• No issues

Setlist

• No issues

Tour dates

• No issues

Personnel

• No issues

References

• References 3, 4, 7, 10-15, 21, 46, 52, 53, 67, 68 → The publisher for MTV is Viacom as indicated at the bottom of the website
  •  Done
• References 7, 10, 11, 13, 15 → "MTV" should not be italicized
  •  Done
• Reference 27 → Both "BBC" and "BBC Online" need to be wiki-linked
  •  Done
• References 49 & 51 → "Billboard" should not be wiki-linked since it has already been mentioned in references
  •  Done
• Reference 64 → Publisher needed in citation
  •  Done

After thoroughly reviewing this article, I have decided to put the article on hold. There are many minor prose issues, as well as citation errors. I will give you the general seven days to fix these mistakes and/or explain why you believe particular items do not affect good article status until a consensus is reached. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Rp0211 ^(talk2me) 19:45, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

I believe everything is good to go. :) —DAP388 (talk) 21:13, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

Since all of the issues have been addressed, I feel confident putting this article into good article status. Congratulations and keep up the good work that you are doing! Rp0211 ^(talk2me) 22:32, 19 June 2012 (UTC)