2008 was a glorious time. Lady Gaga was just some nuisance blocking traffic in an IKEA parking lot, traumatizing families with a performance of her new erotic single, “Poker Face.” In full Gaga glam (wig, makeup, AND costume), Stefani Germanotta transformed into a star for four minutes to sell a few CDs. A few CDs turned into a few iTunes purchases which quickly turned into a Billboard #1 hit. 2008 was a glorious time when pop stars had to work to become famous. Cut to 2023. The people topping the charts often haven’t left their houses in a month and…