Silent Night Goes Haute: Andrea Bocelli’s Glamorous Christmas Gathering
In what can only be described as the ultimate festive fusion of classical elegance and contemporary chic, CBS and The Recording Academy are gifting us with the most coveted invitation of the season – “Christmas With Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special.” Mark your Hermès planners for December 24th at 8 p.m. ET/PT, darlings!
The maestro himself has curated an absolutely divine guest list that reads like my dream Fashion Week after-party. Pop sensation Dua Lipa (who’s been absolutely killing it in Versace lately) will grace us with her presence, alongside the eternally sophisticated Josh Groban and the devastatingly talented Jennifer Hudson. And speaking of style credentials, Sofia Carson – who’s been serving looks that make my Instagram followers swoon – will add her crystalline vocals to the mix.
But what truly makes this special absolutely chef’s kiss is the inclusion of Bocelli’s impossibly chic family – his elegant wife Veronica and their darling daughter Virginia. It’s giving us major Italian family holiday realness, and I’m living for it!
Speaking of fashion-meets-music moments, let’s talk about Bocelli’s “Duets: 30th Anniversary” album, which has been topping Billboard’s Classical Albums chart (his 22nd time, if you’re counting). The collaboration with Dua Lipa on “If Only” is simply everything, while Sofia Carson’s rendition of “Moon River” gives me major Breakfast at Tiffany’s vibes – and you know how I feel about Audrey’s timeless style!
The production team behind this festive spectacular is equally stellar, darlings. Ken Ehrlich (the mastermind behind 40 years of Grammy magic) is at the helm, alongside Harvey Mason Jr. and other industry luminaries. It’s like having Tom Ford, Donatella Versace, and Karl Lagerfeld all working on one collection – simply magnificent!
As Mason Jr. perfectly puts it, this isn’t just another holiday special – it’s a celebration of one of music’s greatest voices. And Bocelli himself? He’s absolutely thrilled to bring this glamorous gathering to CBS, where he’s had more iconic moments than I’ve had sample sales (and that’s saying something, sweeties).
