Katy Perry and Lady Gaga have both shown their approval at the US government's decision to over turn the controversial Don't Ask, Don't Tell ruling this weekend.The ruling related to gay people being unable to openly serve in the American military and was highly criticsed by many, including two of our favourite pop divas.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who has spearheaded the campaign to end DADT, tweeted to Gaga after the vote, "We did it! #DADT is a thing of the past."

Gaga, then Tweeted her own message, saying:

"Can't hold back the tears+pride. We did it!i Our voice was heard + today the Senate REPEALED DADT. A triumph for equality after 17 YEARS."