(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Lady Gaga has gone public with her romance with Taylor Kinney.

The flamboyant singer has been dating The Vampire Diaries actor since July. They met after he appeared in the promo for her track Yo and I, although Gaga has declined to discuss her burgeoning romance.

The pair recently spent a weekend in a rural part of California together, which is when she felt ready to be more open about the relationship.

The two stars were pictured strolling around together by British newspaper The Sun, with their arms slung casually around each other's shoulders. Taylor dressed down in a simple T-shirt, cargo pants and cap ensemble, while Gaga took more care with her appearance. She opted for knee-high, lace-up black boots, a mini-dress and leather jacket, with a slick of red over her lips.

It's the first time the pair have been pictured together and they looked relaxed and happy in each other's company.

Gaga and Taylor have shunned lavish hotels and expensive holidays during their time together. Instead she has been happy to stay with him at the beach shack he shares with three friends.

There are suggestions that might be a thing of the past soon though, with Gaga said to be considering purchasing a 1.1 million home in Pennsylvania for them to live in. (C) Cover Media