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Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa & Chappell Roan Sing in "Carpool Karaoke" Christmas Special
2024-12-16
On a sunny Sunday, December 15th, Apple TV+ and Apple Music treated viewers to an hour-long holiday special. This marked the long-awaited return of the series after an 18-month hiatus. Regular host James Corden, 46, handed over the keys and the front seat of his SUV to the experienced Zane Lowe, 51, for an unforgettable journey.
Join Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan on a Holiday Carpool Karaoke Adventure
Segment 1: Lady Gaga's Christmas Journey
Lady Gaga, 38, was seated in the passenger seat as the special began. With the show's famous SUV decorated for the holidays, garlands and red ribbons adding a festive touch to the white leather seats, Gaga was ready to make some holiday magic. She sang her 2008 holiday single "Christmas Tree," leaving Zane Lowe puzzled with its suggestive lyrics like "underneath the mistletoe, everyone knows we will take off our clothes" and "my Christmas tree's delicious." This was just the start of an amazing ride.During this segment, Gaga also joined Zane Lowe in singing "Deck The Halls" as they set off on their holiday adventure. It was a sight to behold as these two talented artists came together to celebrate the season.Segment 2: Chappell Roan's Family Moments
Chappell Roan, 26, took center stage during her segment. Her parents, Kara and Dwight Amstutz, were also part of the fun. Roan introduced Lowe to a chicken named after Lady Gaga on her family farm in Springfield, Missouri. It was a heartwarming moment that showed the personal side of the singer.Her parents also took the opportunity to ride in the SUV and express their pride in their daughter. Kara said, "I love it when you can just see the people respond to [her] songs so much." These family moments added a special touch to the holiday special.Segment 3: Dua Lipa's Tokyo Shopping Spree
Dua Lipa, 29, took Lowe on a Christmas shopping spree in downtown Tokyo while singing the Whitney Houston classic "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." This was a unique and exciting part of the special, as Dua showed off her fun side and her love for the holiday season.The last drive of Lowe's shift saw him joining Lady Gaga's band on the electric guitar to record a new version of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," which is being released independently as an audio track. This was a fitting end to an unforgettable holiday special.Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!