Lady Gaga tried to stay incognito in a black trench coat, matching baseball cap and oversized sunglasses while visiting pal Tony Bennett in New York City.
As she prepared to meet her frequent collaborator, who recently turned 96, the 36-year-old pop star kept a low profile while keeping her head down as she strolled down the sidewalk in a pair of sky-high black leather ankle boots and jeans in a light wash.
She also wore pink lipstick for the occasion and kept her platinum blonde pulled back in an elegant ponytail.
Low profile: Lady Gaga tried to stay incognito in a black trench coat, matching baseball cap and oversized sunglasses while visiting pal Tony Bennett in New York City
The Oscar winner’s visit comes after Bennett, who has Alzheimer’s disease, was wheeled through Central Park by a nurse last month and seen frail.
In October, Bennett and the Bad Romance hitmaker released their hit album Love for Sale, following up their Grammy-winning 2014 album Cheek to Cheek.
They first worked together on the 2011 album Duets II.
As she prepared to meet her frequent collaborator, who recently turned 96, the 36-year-old pop star kept a low profile while keeping her head down as she strolled down the sidewalk in a pair of sky-high black leather ankle boots and jeans in a light wash.
Dressed to impress: She also wore pink lipstick for the occasion and kept her platinum blonde pulled back in a sleek ponytail
Good friend: The Oscar winner’s visit comes after Bennett, who has Alzheimer’s disease, was seen being driven through Central Park by a male nurse
Bennett had been secretly living with Alzheimer’s since 2016 before his family announced it on Twitter in February 2021.
When Gaga learned in November that her latest album received six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Music Video, Gaga shared a sweet tribute to her “music companion” — who she said had the “idea” for him the record in first place.
Speaking of his character and immense musical talent, Gaga revealed at the time, despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, that “today” he was able to “follow every word” she said, most notably claiming, “There’s nothing quite like it.” like the magic of music.’
Collaborators: In October, Bennett and the Bad Romance hitmaker released their hit album Love for Sale, following up their Grammy-winning 2014 album Cheek to Cheek
Musical partners: They first worked together in 2011 on the album Duets II
The House of Gucci star shared a sweet portrait of the duo, in which she held him tenderly while he beamed at the camera.
Her lengthy caption was an emotional journey, expressing gratitude for the Grammy nominations while joyfully revealing that the Alzheimer’s legend “today” “understood” the magnitude of the historic honor.
At 95, Bennet officially made Grammy history as the oldest artist ever to be nominated in a “general” category.
“Thank you @recordingacademy for these 6 nominations for Love For Sale. I am stunned and shocked and beyond grateful. I don’t know what to say. I just cry and am completely speechless. This means so much to me, @itstonybennett, the Bennetts, my family, jazz music and the amazing Cole Porter who wrote all these timeless classics.
Always by his side: Speaking about his character at the time and immense musical talent, Gaga revealed that despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, “today” he was able to “follow every word” she said, most notably declaring: ” There’s nothing like the magic of music’
Impressive: Tony has won a total of 20 Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, while Gaga has won a total of 13 Grammys
“I will never forget today and congratulate Tony on his 6 nominations. I will never forget that today he could follow every word I said and understood that the world was celebrating him and celebrating jazz – a genre that embodies the joy, richness and imagination of black music throughout history.
“Thank you to all the Grammy voters who recognize Tony’s and I’s dedication to jazz music and also recognize it in important categories where this music is often not nominated.
“This album came about because it was Tony’s idea and I promised him we would make it and we did it. At 95 he has more nominations than ever, I am so honored to be his musical companion and friend.
Friends: The Shallow singer was nominated for five awards alongside Tony Bennett for their second album together Love for Sale and won one; Seen together in 2015
Dream team: When Gaga found out about her latest album, which received six Grammy nominations including Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Music Video, Gaga shared a sweet tribute to her “music companion” – who she said he has the “idea”. for the record in first place
“Thank you to the public for loving us, we certainly love each other and you. Believe in love and partnership, even with 60 years between us and Alzheimer’s there is nothing more beautiful than the magic of music. I love you Tony and the world loves you too. How could they not?’
In all, Tony has won 20 Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001, while Gaga has won 13 Grammys in total.
In February 2021, Bennett’s family revealed his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His wife, Susan Crow, told AARP magazine that he started showing signs in 2016 but started losing weight two years later.
“He’s not the old Tony anymore … But when he sings, he’s the old Tony,” Crow said.
Gaga had previously said of his ability to shine on stage despite his diagnosis: “He gave the world the gift of knowing that things can change and you can still be great.”
One last time: Despite Bennett officially retiring from performing over the summer amid his Alzheimer’s battle, he officially made Grammy history as the oldest artist ever to be nominated in an ‘general’ category last year; pictured August 5 during One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga