I guess in one regard Def Jam won; MTN wasn't a hit single so the video (and the whole fiasco with Def Jam dropping her and Interscope signing her, to become very successful) is still quite unknown to the public, which saves them embarrassment.
VERY!!
Lets be honest one single flop does not diminish the amount of success Lady Gaga has had in the space of just 3 years. Def Jam should be sad that they haven't got Lady Gaga on their side but then again if Lady Gaga was signed with Def Jam she might not have been managed the same so it works both ways for her really
you're so right! Def Jam won, even though they turned away one of the most powerful current celebrities, who would bring them in a LOT of money (and thats all they seem to care about)