Storyline:

The telecast will feature eight performances in front of a small crowd by the singer and a sit-down interview with Katie Couric. The special, conceived and directed by Lady Gaga, will also feature appearances by Tony Bennett and chef Art Smith. Lady Gaga will perform a duet with Bennett and a slew of her songs, including 'Marry the Night,' 'You and I' and 'The Edge of Glory.' She will also sing holiday songs like 'White Christmas.' For Couric's sit-down, conducted at the singer's alma mater Sacred Heart Catholic School in Manhattan, the the two touch on Lady Gaga's songs and the inspiration behind them. She will also reveal intimate details about her family, friends and her past.