Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan bring festive cheer in ‘A Carpool Karaoke Christmas’

On December 16, 2024By Littum

The holiday season just got brighter with the surprise release of A Carpool Karaoke Christmasnow streaming on Apple TV+.

Actor Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Chappell Roanthe festive part of the Emmy-winning Carpool Karaoke: The Series dropped on December 15 and delighted fans with holiday cheer and star-studded musical moments.

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Hosted by Zane Lowe, the hour-long special takes viewers on a whirlwind global Christmas adventure. The trailer teases a celebratory road trip where Lowe drives his celebrity passengers from Tokyo to Missouri to Los Angeles. Along the way, the trio shares candid conversations, heartfelt moments, and lively renditions of holiday classics and chart-topping hits.

Lady Gaga, who recently dominated the Billboard charts with her global smash “Die With a Smile,” has reworked her smash single “Christmas Tree” from 2008. Known for her sassy lyrics, Gaga calls it her idea of a family anthem with a blink. The journey ends with Gaga and Lowe performing a spirited rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” with her band, a performance now available as a standalone soundtrack.

Dua Lipa brings her trademark energy to the Tokyo leg of the adventure, sharing a karaoke version of the Ronettes’ “Sleigh Ride” along with her own mega-hit “New Rules.” Lipa also reflects on her rise to fame and how a Katy Perry concert inspired her to pursue a career on the world’s biggest stages.

Chappell Roan’s part of the special is as heartfelt as it is funny. Roan takes Lowe on a tour of her family farm in Missouri and introduces a chicken named after Lady Gaga before hitting the road with her parents to sing “Pink Pony Club,” as well as her take on Wham! classic “Last Christmas”. Emotional moments emerge as Roan’s parents share their pride in her artistry and message of inclusivity, calling her a beacon of love and acceptance.

“I started crying just listening to her sing it right now,” says Roan’s mother, Kara. “We love her so much and we’re so proud of what she does and who she is and what she stands for. I love singing it with her at her shows and I love it when you can just see people respond so much to that song. And even as adults, we really care what our parents think of us.”

The festive edition of Carpool karaoke continues the franchise’s tradition of bringing big star power and holiday spirit, with Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan making the special event a must-watch. A Carpool Karaoke Christmas is now available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+.

Watch the trailer for A Carpool Karaoke Christmas here.

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