Now that Lady Gaga is getting out of business–unwisely–with Troy Carter, who will she turn to? If this story goes as history’s proven, Gaga will be back with Carter in three years when she realizes the mistake she made. But in the meantime, who are her go-to’s?

1. Scooter Braun– the guy behind Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen. He’s into charity and philosophical musings on Twitter. He also likes to travel, and is rarely in the same place as his clients. This may be fine for Gaga, who doesn’t want close attention anyway.

2. Benny Medina– he knows divas. Between Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey, Benny has seen every crazy backstage demand known to man or beast. If she listened to him, Gaga would soar.

3. Col. Tom Parker– managed Elvis Presley. He’s dead. But Gaga needs someone this devoted to her.

4. Jermaine Dupri– currently managing Mariah Carey. Advised girlfriend Janet Jackson for a long time and did pretty well.

5. Coran Capshaw– managed Dave Matthews so well he launched a huge management firm in the process called Red Light. Dave has no hit singles and no one cares. He can sell out a stadium in two minutes.

6. Simon Cowell– come on, you know this would be so over the top. Even better: Simon Fuller. So much fun!

7. Guy Oseary– already managing Madonna, who’s Gaga’s predecessor. Just get Gaga into Kabbalah and we’re all set.

8. Irving Azoff– the only one whom she would have to listen to, or else. But he’s got the Eagles and Steely Dan and enough success. There isn’t enough Advil.

9. Johnny Wright– imagine a Gaga-Timberlake duet.

10. Larry Rudolph- already has Miley and Britney. Knows naked ambition. Doesn’t mind daily breakdowns. Probably has stock in Kleenex.

Janis Joplin got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. Why was it only in 2013? Because no one had asked for it before. Recording industry legend Clive Davis, who signed Janis to Columbia Records in 1967, was on hand. So was Kris Kristofferson who wrote Joplin’s hit “Me and Bobby McGee.” He sang it at the ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard. You can hear-see him on the official video, with fans singing along.

Davis told me how he felt: “I’m so proud for the recognition of Janis and the sadness she’s not around us.”

Laura Joplin, Janis’s sister: “To celebrate with Kris, who was so important in her life, we don’t get many opportunities like that. Janis was successful because of her strength. She was ahead of her time.” Michael added, “She was right on time too, she couldn’t have done what she did at any other time.”

I asked how they felt about the upcoming biopic of their sister, to be directed by Lee Daniels and starring Amy Adams.

Laura said: “We would like a movie about her, it’s about time. I hope for the best.”

Mitch Davis, Clive’s powerhouse music entrepreneurial son, who is about to launch his own yet unnamed label told me, “This is a meaningful day for my father. He came here to keep her memory alive and wanted to be here for her legacy. Clive’s love of music has so much to do with her; she was his first major signing. Last week, he was on the ‘The Late Show’ and her name came up. She’s continuously reaching new generations of fans and is an iconic figure to music fans worldwide.”

Clive then told the crowd: “There has never been an artist like Janis. That was so evident from the first time I saw her on stage. She vibrated, the music going thru her whole body, throwing that unruly hair around and letting out that sound from deep in her gut. I can still picture it and I can still hear it four decades later. How truly revolutionary she was. It was obvious that she studied her blues and R and B predecessors, but she was something new.

“She did for women in rock, what Aretha did for women in soul. She broke all the rules for what was possible and permissible, she was pained and vulnerable. She was riveting. Our paths crossed that weekend in 1967. We bonded, and as I wrote in my book, she thought our relationship should be in more physical, traditional way. (which cracked up Kris.) It didn’t go that way, but it doesn’t mean our relationship wasn’t personal and intimate. She had her hopes and insecurities. I was completely prepared to be by her side for a very long time. I was filled with anticipation for what was coming down the road. It broke my heart when she died. I was angry, because she was depriving everyone of her life force.

“This contradictory chick from Texas was on top of the rock world. She was unapologetically herself. She helped change from what we perceive star quality to be. I’m so glad she’s here on the Walk of Fame. She’d be drinking Southern Comfort and having a good time. Artists from around the globe all still say that she was their inspiration. Her spirit is still with us. Nothing was the same for me after I first saw Janis Joplin.”

photo c2013 Showbiz411 courtesy of Mitch Davis

EXCLUSIVE

Lady Gaga and her loyal manager Troy Carter are over. The reason is “creative differences.” Carter literally created Gaga’s career in 2007, got her a multi zillion dollar deal at Interscope, and helped hatch her from that egg she appears in. I am told by friends that Carter was cut out of the ARTPop album campaign. and that Gaga has refused advice. “She doesn’t take direction anymore,” a source told me.

This all culminated in last night’s train wreck of an appearance at the YouTube Awards. Millions of people tuned out as Gaga appeared in darkness singing a terrible ballad called “Dope.” It’s one of three songs on ARTPop with references to drugs, not smart for her young audience. As well, Gaga apparently left a couple of what I’m told were “great” songs off ARTPop that could have been hits. (One of them was a song I featured here a few months ago, a duet with Cher.)

But this is what happens when a “star” believes they are too big to take guidance. What a shame. Carter manages John Legend and other artists, so he will be fine. Gaga, however, has problems on the horizon. Last night’s outing was a nightmare. She cried and carried on, and even her most fanatic fans didn’t know what was going on. “ARTPop” is released in one week– November 11th. It’s had a flurry of leaked singles but no focus or direction. Remember how clear the “Born this Way”  campaign was? “ARTPop” is all over the place. And that may be reflected in its initial sales.

(PS Thanks for the tip off from HitsDailyDouble.com.)