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Lady Gaga Recording With Tony Bennett This June

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:56:27 +0000

Tony Bennett just said that he and Lady Gaga have their big swing album mapped out on paper. Now, he has revealed that the May-December duo will execute their plans in the studio after she recovers from the hip surgery that forced a premature end of the American leg of the Born This Way Ball tour. The two plan to hit the studio in June to put music to tape.

Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Lady Gaga + Tony Bennett Recording 'The Lady Is a Tramp'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:06:42 +0000

Footage of Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett working on their rendition of 'The Lady Is a Tramp' has made landfall online and they are absolutely adorbs together as they record.

They are a true collision of generations, and the crooner brings out the best in Gaga. He really helps her to show off her jazzy side and offers an inkling of what creative road Mama Monster could go down 20 years from now.

Lady Gaga Shares Futuristic Bride Photo of Herself With Tony Bennett

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:00:25 +0000

This is a new couple alert of a different sort. Lady Gaga confirmed that she will be doing a jazz album with crooner and frequent collaborator Tony Bennett, with whom she sang 'The Lady Is a Tramp' and who sketched her in her birthday suit. Bennett was her date to the private inauguration event, where she performed for White House Staff, and she shared a new photo from the festivities.

Lady Gaga Working on a Jazz Album

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:30:34 +0000

Tony Bennett, who collaborated with Lady Gaga on 'The Lady is a Tramp,' which was featured on his ‘Duets II’ album, and who sketched her in the buff for Vanity Fair, has gone on record to state that they are indeed working on a jazz platter. There were rumors, but the crooner has confirmed it.

Christina Aguilera Duets With Tony Bennett on 'Steppin' Out With My Baby'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:14:56 +0000

Christina Aguilera is getting back to basics yet again. The singer, who adopted a jazz-inspired sound on ‘Back to Basics’ back in 2006, teamed up with legend Tony Bennett for his ‘Viva Duets’ collection. The duo duet on ‘Steppin’ Out With My Baby,’ and Aguilera adopts an unusually (for her) understated tone on the song. [...]

Lady Gaga + Tony Bennett to Do Full Album of Duets?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:00:57 +0000

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett showed what they can do together on her Thanksgiving Day special and for their version of 'The Lady Is a Tramp' for his 'Duets II' album. Gaga and the crooner had such good chemistry -- not to mention the fact that he sketched her in her birthday suit -- that they want to take advantage of their working relationship and do a full album of duets! We love when generations collide.

Tony Bennett + Amy Winehouse's Parents Accept 2012 Best Pop Duo / Group Grammy

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:12:54 +0000

Amy Winehouse accepted a posthumous Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her duet with Tony Bennett, 'Body and Soul.' Amy's parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse, accepted her trophy for her following an understated introduction from Bennett.

Tony Bennett + John Mayer Look Dapper in 'One for My Baby' Video

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:22:33 +0000

Tony Bennett enlisted the best of the best to appear on his Grammy-nominated ‘Duets II’ album, including John Mayer, who appears in the duo’s new video for ‘One for My Baby (And One More for the Road).’ Both singers are looking mighty dapper in the clip, which is taken from Bennett’s forthcoming ‘Duets II: The [...]

Lady Gaga Strips Down for Tony Bennett

Nadine Cheung — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:34:13 +0000

Lady Gaga's Thanksgiving special was filled with plenty of entertaining moments, but there was one eyebrow raising tidbit when the singer revealed that she had previously stripped down for the legendary Tony Bennett.

That's right, Gaga got naked for the crooner, but it was all in the name of art. Bennett used the pop star as a muse for a

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Go Old-School for 'The Lady Is a Tramp' Video

Cristin Maher — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:21:42 +0000

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have finally released the video for 'The Lady Is a Tramp.' In the clip for the song, which appears on Tony Bennett's latest album 'Duets II,' Gaga dons a teal, cropped wig and a glamorous black, lacy dress, while Bennett also keeps it classy in a traditional black suit. Their attire isn't the only classic element either, since the whole video setting has an old-school feel, as the duo sings to each other in the studio for the entirety of the clip.

Tony Bennett: Amy Winehouse Knew 'She Wasn't Going to Live'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:49:40 +0000

Tony Bennett, who recently came under fire for his 9/11 comments on 'The Howard Stern Show,' made another bold statement while appearing on Jon Stewart's 'The Daily Show.'

Bennett is on the promo trail for his chart-topping 'Duets II,' which features 'Body and Soul,' the final recording singer Amy Winehouse ever did. It's obvious that people are going to ask him about his interaction with the singer, who died at 27 on July 23.

Tony Bennett Earns First No. 1 on Billboard 200

Scott Shetler — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:54:53 +0000

He was already the oldest artist ever to hit the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Now, Tony Bennett has earned his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart with 'Duets II,' in the process becoming the oldest artist ever to top that chart.

Tony Bennett Currently Oldest Living Person to Chart on Hot 100

Scott Shetler — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:17:13 +0000

With a little help from the late Amy Winehouse, Tony Bennett is now the oldest living person ever to appear on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Body and Soul,' his duet with the British singer, enters the countdown at No. 87, based on sales figures of 25,000 downloads last week.

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, 'The Lady Is a Tramp' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:53:03 +0000

The 1937 standard ‘The Lady Is a Tramp’ has been recorded hundreds of times over the years, but Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga manage to keep it fresh on their version from Bennett’s new ‘Duets II’ album. The duet kicks off with lively horns that announce the song’s jazzy, big band style. The singers fully [...]

Queen Latifah Brings Class to 'America's Got Talent' On Duet With Tony Bennett

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:55:55 +0000

In a stark contrast to many of the more sensational performances and cameos during the 'America's Got Talent' finale on Wednesday night, Queen Latifah looked eloquent standing next to 85-year-old Tony Bennett as the two sang 'Who Can I Turn To (Nobody Needs Me).' The song is included on Bennett's 'Duets II' album that drops Sept. 20.

Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett Exchange Glances in Powerful 'Body and Soul' Video

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:31:40 +0000

Amy Winehouse left her mark on the world in a very lasting way: through her music. In March, the soulful singer met up with the legendary Tony Bennett to exchange lines on a track called 'Body and Soul,' and their session was caught on video tape, which was later turned into the last Amy Winehouse video that will ever surface.

Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse, 'Body and Soul' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:57:49 +0000

The world is finally getting to hear the last song Amy Winehouse recorded before she died, and her ‘Body and Soul’ duet with crooner Tony Bennett stands as one of the finest songs of her career. This is traditional pop music, built around strings and piano. The song was written in 1930, after all. While [...]

Amy Winehouse Gushes About Singing with Tony Bennett in New Studio Footage

Scott Shetler — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:58:37 +0000

The late Amy Winehouse says singing with Tony Bennett was a joy in brand-new, behind-the-scenes footage of the singers at work in the studio recording their duet ‘Body and Soul.’ The two-minute clip shows the vocalists standing together recording the track, with commentary from Winehouse mixed in. She says, “The first time I met Tone [...]

Listen to Mariah Carey + Tony Bennett Sing on 'When Do the Bells Ring for Me' Duet

Scott Shetler — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:44:02 +0000

Two vocals legends team up when Mariah Carey joins Tony Bennett on ‘When Do the Bells Ring for Me,’ a song from Bennett’s upcoming ‘Duets II’ album. A short clip of the song has been released showing the two singers harmonizing on the old-fashioned piano ballad. Carey sings, “To those who say, ‘Hey wake up [...]

Lady Gaga + Tony Bennett Release Snippet of 'The Lady Is a Tramp'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:23:48 +0000

The Lady (Gaga) is a tramp!

Lady Gaga showed off her musical theater side when she jazzed up 'You & I' in the VMAs promos she recorded before the big show. We've seen her jazzy side and now we get a taste of the Mother Monster's "trampy" side thanks to this all-too-brief, 30-second snippet of her rendition of 'The Lady Is a Tramp.' The song is Gaga's duet with crooner Tony Bennett for his 'Duets II' album, due out Sept. 20.

Tony Bennett on Lady Gaga: 'I Think She's Going to Become as Big as Elvis Presley'

Nadine Cheung — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:32:03 +0000

Tony Bennett is getting ready to release his 'Duets II' album on Sept. 20, and now the crooner is opening up about his seemingly unusual pairing with pop diva Lady Gaga.

Snippet of Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett Duet 'Body and Soul' Streams on the Web

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:11:39 +0000

Tony Bennett’s new ‘Duets II’ album will feature Amy Winehouse's first posthumous release, and now a snippet of the 'Body and Soul' collaboration is streaming on the Web.

Tony Bennett Reveals Track Listing for 'Duets' Album

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:27:45 +0000

As expected, the track listing to Tony Bennett's new 'Duets II' album reveals that the legend has collaborated with both the late Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga on his upcoming release, along with many other popular artists.

Norah Jones, Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse + Many More Will Join Tony Bennett on Upcoming Duets Album

Cristin Maher — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:30:37 +0000

Tony Bennett has recruited an all-star lineup of singers for his upcoming duets album, including Norah Jones, Lady Gaga, and Amy Winehouse. USA Today and Billboard.com are reporting that the album, 'Tony Bennett: Duets II,' will be released on Sept. 20 and is the follow-up to his 2006 album, 'Duets: An American Classic.'