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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and we’re not talking about getting stuck in traffic-clogged Los Angeles. This year, Apple TV+ rang in the holiday season early by dropping a surprise festive spin-off of Carpool Karaoke: The Series. The new special, titled A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, is chock full of Grammy Award-winners and nominees, from Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa, to rising star Chappell Roan — and it’s streaming now on Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
Joined by Apple Music’s Zane Lowe as the host, this globe-trotting caroling adventure takes us through Tokyo, Missouri, and Los Angeles as the guests sing along to classic holiday tunes like “Last Christmas” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Expect to see versions of the artists’ signature songs, too, including “Pink Pony Club”, “New Rules”, and even Gaga’s “Christmas Tree”, her first ‘performance’ of the song in nearly 16 years. As another early holiday present, Lowe and Gaga have also debuted a bonus version of “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town”, which you can now stream onApple Musicand other streaming platforms.
At A Glance: How To Watch A Carpool Karaoke Christmas Special
Streaming: Apple TV+
Release Date, Time: Sunday, Dec. 15 at 12 a.m. ET
Looking for another jolly treat? Watch for the special cameo from James Corden, who initially created the format as part of a segment for his late-night seriesThe Late Late Show with James Cordenbefore turning it into a stand-alone variety series that ended in 2023. “I’m delighted Carpool Karaoke is back to celebrate the holidays in true style,” Corden said in a statement. “I’ve entrusted Apple Music’s very own, the brilliant Zane Lowe, to drive our superstars to work and reminded him it’s so important to keep his eyes open while he sings. We can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
If you’re ready to whip out your karaoke mic and sing along (or just leave that to the pros), then read on to find out how to watch A Carpool Karaoke Christmas for free online.
How To Watch A Carpool Karaoke Christmas Online
A Carpool Karaoke Christmas is out right now and available exclusively on Apple TV+. That means you’ll need to sign up for the Apple streaming service (if you don’t already have a subscription) to watch the new Carpool Karaoke special.
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If you don’t have Apple TV+, there are three ways to sign up, each with different benefits. The most straightforward way is to sign up for the monthly plan which costs $9.99/month after aseven-day free trial. The second way is to get Apple TV+ is through the Apple One bundle, which bundles the streamer with up to six other Apple services like iCloud+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade. The Apple One bundle starts with a30-day free trial, and then plans start at $19.95/month after that.
Lastly, if you’ve been thinking about getting a new Apple device, you can get three months of Apple TV+ for free when you do so (this deal only applies to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac devices). Once you’re signed up for Apple TV+, you’ll be able to stream A Carpool Karaoke Christmas on demand.
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Because Apple TV+ offers free trials, you can watch A Carpool Karaoke Christmas without paying. If you get the free trial through the monthly Apple TV+ plan, you’ll have a week to watch A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, and if you get the trial through the Apple One bundle, you’ll have 30 days to watch the holiday special. Either way, just remember to cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
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