Saturday, December 27, 2025
ADVT 
Hollywood

Gaga, Tony Bennett surprise graduates with masterclass

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Jun, 2014 01:51 PM
  • Gaga, Tony Bennett surprise graduates with masterclass
Pop star Lady Gaga and singer Tony Bennett surprised a group of students in New York City by hosting a masterclass on their final day of school.
 
The two reunited at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, a facility Bennett opened in 2001 in his hometown of Astoria, Queens, reports contactmusic.com.
 
The crooner usually attends the annual graduation ceremony, but is unable to make it to this year's event due to his hectic tour schedule.
 
To make up for his absence, he recruited Gaga to join him for a special performance and masterclass at the school's Tony Bennett Concert Hall Monday.
 
Bennett and Gaga began the event by discussing jazz music before answering questions from members of the 700-strong audience.
 
Bennett also gushed about his pop star friend by telling the crowd: "When I first heard Gaga sing, my reaction was that she is going to be bigger than Elvis.
 
"She is so bright and intelligent and she has 'it'. In jazz you either got it, the syncopation, the rhythm, or you don't, and when I heard Gaga I said she's got it.”
 
The two then performed for the audience.
 
Bennett and Gaga first collaborated on the latter's Duets II album in 2011, covering “The Lady Is A Tramp”, and are currently working on a jazz record slated for release later this year.

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

Miley Cyrus bikini fetish continues

Miley Cyrus bikini fetish continues
Singer Miley Cyrus celebrated her risqué Bangerz tour to Dallas by posing at a poolside in a black bikini.

Miley Cyrus bikini fetish continues

'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' to release in India before US

'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' to release in India before US
Awaited Hollywood film “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” will release Indian screens May 2, a day before it hits theatres in the US.

'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' to release in India before US

Paul Walker worked to create memorable name

Paul Walker worked to create memorable name
Late actor Paul Walker, whose last film "Brick Mansions" will hit the screens in India April 25, believed in working to "create a memorable name".

Paul Walker worked to create memorable name

Watch: Justin Bieber posts racy video co-starring Selena Gomez

Watch: Justin Bieber posts racy video co-starring Selena Gomez
Pop star Justin Bieber took to an online photosharing website to share a video, which stars him and his former girlfriend Selena Gomez in an intimate dance routine.

Watch: Justin Bieber posts racy video co-starring Selena Gomez

Aniston-Theroux reunite for lunch date

Aniston-Theroux reunite for lunch date
The Golden Globe winner was wearing her diamond engagement ring, which has been estimated to be around $500,000.

Aniston-Theroux reunite for lunch date

Stacy Keibler Marries Jared Pobre in Beach Wedding

Stacy Keibler Marries Jared Pobre in Beach Wedding
Actress Stacy Keibler married tech entrepreneur Jared Pobre on a beach in Mexico and the couple says that the ceremony was a blend of romance, bonding and 

Stacy Keibler Marries Jared Pobre in Beach Wedding