Singer Lady Gaga and fiance Taylor Kinney have announced they are "taking a break" from their relationship.

The Poker Face star, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, met Taylor in 2011 and the pair have been engaged since Valentine's Day last year.

A representative for the 30-year-old singer told the Associated Press the couple are "taking a break" but gave no other details.

Throughout her career, Gaga has sold 146 million singles worldwide and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.