CBS presents AN EVENING WITH DUA LIPA, a new primetime concert special featuring live performances of the GRAMMY® Award-winning artist’s latest album, Radical Optimism, along with many of her greatest hits, and a special duet with legendary artist Elton John. Filmed in London on Oct. 17 at Royal Albert Hall, the special features Dua Lipa’s reimagined hit songs accompanied for the first time by the Heritage Orchestra, interspersed with her personal reflections on the pivotal moments that shaped her life and illustrious career. Pictured: Dua Lipa. Photo: Elizabeth Miranda © Radical22 Limited.

Best-bets for Dec. 15: sounds of music, Lipa and joy

1) “An Evening With Dua Lipa,” 8:30-10 p.m., CBS.`In London’s gorgeous, 153-year-old Royal Albert Hall, Lipa (shown here) strolls triumphantly on an S-shaped runway, with orchestra and chorus tucked into each curve. There are a few talk segments (some good, some not) and an Elton John duet; but mostly this is a young star, performing with passion and skill. Read more…

1) “An Evening With Dua Lipa,” 8:30-10 p.m., CBS. In London’s gorgeous, 153-year-old Royal Albert Hall, Lipa (shown here) strolls triumphantly on an S-shaped runway, with orchestra and chorus tucked into each curve. There are a few talk segments (some good, some not) and an Elton John duet; but mostly this is a young star, performing with passion and skill.

2) “Yellowstone” series-finale, 8-9:50 p.m., Paramount Network. The show soared to No. 1 in the ratings, then decided to quit after Kevin Costner left. Reruns of the final season start at 9 a.m.; then the episode that started with the death of Gov. John Dutton (Costner) is at 1:53 p.m., with subsequent ones at 3:06, 4:17, 5:30 and 6:37. Then comes the movie-length finale.

3) “The Sound of Music,” 7-11 p.m., ABC. Just 17 days after showing “Mary Poppins,” ABC has Julie Andrews’ other musical gem. With brilliant Rodgers-and-Hammerstein songs (and an adequate plot), it won five Oscars, including best picture, and had five more nominations, including Andrews.

4) “Christmas With the Chosen: Holy Night,” 7-9 p.m., CW. This reruns a special that uses nativity scenes from “The Chosen,” adding two monologs and seven songs, including a duet by Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo and a “Joy to the World” finale.

5) ALSO: Two of the all-time greats combine on TNT. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is at 7 and 9:45, with “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) at 7:30 and 10:15.

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