"I've sung with Tony for almost 10 years, and it's heartbreaking to watch what he's going through having Alzheimer's, and also I wish to say to anybody that's listening that knows somebody with Alzheimer's or dementia that's dealing with that in their lives. MORE: Lady Gaga looks incredible in stunning white lace wedding dress MORE: Inside Lady Gaga's $22.5m Malibu mansion "I can't tell you how much I learned from him and what it's like to sing with a legend for so many years," she shared. The superstar, who has collaborated with Tony in the past, appeared on BBC Radio Two's Zoe Ball Show in the hours after the announcement and spoke passionately about their relationship, calling him " one of my most favorite people on the whole planet". The family told AARP that his decline began in 2016, but his battle with Alzheimer’s became seriously concerning in 2018 when he was recording “Love for Sale” with Lady Gaga.WATCH: Lady Gaga talks about working with Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born The reason for their dissolution - the pair’s final album together, “Love for Sale,” a collection of Cole Porter tunes will drop on October 1 - is far sadder than the standard musical differences: Bennett revealed in February that he is suffering from a progressive, degenerative brain disease. Bennett, of course, oozed style in his suit and tie.
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Playing it classy, Gaga left the meat dress in her cooler and opted to hit the stage in a glittering white gown. Lady Gaga could barely hold back tears in the video. Dozens of unforced standing ovations ensued throughout the compact 90-minute concert. There was a production crew on-site filming the show - and audience members were warned they could possibly end up on TV. The singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, recalled it all with an air that appeared to blend giddy pride and melancholy nostalgia. That’s when Bennett looked the double 2021 MTV VMAs nominee in the eye and said, “I know who you are - you’re a jazz singer.” Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett looking video-perfect. Gaga, 35, recalled the tale of her first meeting with Bennett in a backstage dressing room: “Hi, I’m Lady Gaga,” the industry newbie said bashfully upon encountering the legend in 2011. Billed as “One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga,” that cryptic title had many in the audience fretting aloud that it was the “last chance ever” to see Bennett, 95, live.īesides being a farewell for the duo, however, it was also a time for revelations.
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Just to be sure, attendants locked them away in security pouches as fans arrived. The show was a celebration with an element of control: Phone cameras were not allowed. The duo, who released the new video Friday, performed their final live show together Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall and The Post was there. If you hoped to see Tony Bennett performing with Lady Gaga one last time, the duo’s latest video, a stunning performance of “ I Get a Kick Out of You,” will have to suffice. Was Lil Nas X referencing ‘SpongeBob’ during his VMAs performance? Real dominatrix rates stars: Did Kim Kardashian or Madonna wear BDSM best? The 2021 VMAs ratings: down on viewers, up on buzz
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