Lady Gaga Honors Tony Bennett, Continues Work On New Album

On Saturday, Lady Gaga paid tribute to her friend and collaborator, Tony Bennett, on the one year anniversary of the legendary crooner’s death. Gaga’s Instagram post featured an affectionate black-and-white photo of the two musicians, with the caption paying tribute to Bennett: “It’s been one year since Tony passed away. This picture says it all. I’m so grateful for my continued friendship with his wife Susan—the legacy of jazz music he left—and for the community of jazz musicians I still work with who all knew and loved Tony. We’re gonna keep on swingin’. Miss you 🖤life is a beautiful thing 💋”

Gaga also revealed some exciting news about the progress she is making on her highly-anticipated new album. She shared some behind-the-scenes photos of her in the recording studio on Instagram, with this tempting caption, “Just me in the studio—happy as ever making music,” she wrote. “Feel so grateful, heart is peaceful. It’s like meditation. I can’t wait for you to hear what I’m working on.” (Billboard)