ON THE COVER: LADY GAGA & TONY BENNETT

Top-tier Grammy noms are only the latest accolades for this extraordinary duo’s Cole Porter set, Love for Sale (Columbia/Interscope), not to mention strong ratings for their CBS special. Given that this is vocal giant Bennett’s final turn in the spotlight, the moment is bittersweet. But the glorious music brings considerable joy this season.

Photo by Kelsey Bennett