Preview ‘A Very Gaga Thanksgiving’ (VIDEO)
Lady Gaga has conceived and directed a Thanksgiving special program to air on ABC this year and is offering viewers a sneak peek.
The new video clip for “A Very Gaga Thanksgiving” reveals a glimpse the holiday special which will include eight performances by the singer as well as an in-depth interview conducted by Katie Couric.
The performances will take place in front of a small crowd and will see Tony Bennett in a duet of “The Lady Is a Tramp.”
Get Our Latest News for FREE
The sit-down interview with Couric will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic School in Manhattan, where Gaga graduated, and will cover topics such as sources of inspiration for the singer.
“A Very Gaga Thanksgiving” will reveal details of the singer’s life – her family, friends, and her past. Gaga will also sing her hit singles “Marry the Night,” “You and I,” and “The Edge of Glory,” as well as holiday songs such as “White Christmas.”
The holiday special is a product of Steven Johnson from Factory Films and Lincoln Square Productions, while Rudy Bednar and David Saltz serve as executive producers.
The singer has appeared on television specials in the past. Earlier this year, Lady Gaga appeared on The CW Television Network headlining a telecast, “Gaga by Gaultier,” in which fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier interviewed the singer.
Lady Gaga is well known for taking a stand against discrimination and often dresses in unique, sometimes controversial outfits. In September, the singer made a vow against bullying after the tragic suicide of one of her fans.
Jamey Rodemeyer took his own life Sept. 18 after long-suffering from bullying. A Lady Gaga fan, his final Twitter post revealed a farewell to the singer, who refers to her fans as “little monsters.”
Gaga took to her Twitter account to state her cause, writing: “Jamey Rodemeyer, 14 yrs old, took his life because of bullying, bullying must become be illegal. It is a hate crime.”
Gaga appeared at an Obama fundraiser event during the time, but it is unclear if the singer was able to discuss her concerns with the president or if they plan on meeting to talk about anti-bullying policies.
Watch the preview for the ABC special below.
