Gaga opened the show with a jazz-inspired performance of her new single "Applause," which led into the Frank Sinatra classic "New York, New York." The singer also performed "Gypsy" and "Do What U Want," featuring R. Kelly.
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Watch Gaga's opening monologue, featuring "Applause" and "New York, New York":
Lady Gaga - Opening Monologue by caseycarlsonx1
"Gypsy":
"Do What U Want":
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