Lady GaGa's upcoming HBO special will be broadcast by Sky 1 in the UK, it has been announced.

It was revealed in February that the 'Judas' star's 'Monster Ball Tour' dates at New York's Madison Square Garden would be filmed for broadcast next month.

Sky have now confirmed that Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball Tour: At Madison Square Garden will also be shown by Sky 1 and Sky 1 HD in the week ahead of the release of the star's new album Born This Way on May 23.

Alongside hits including 'Just Dance', 'Bad Romance' and 'Telephone', GaGa also performs two tracks from the forthcoming LP.

HBO Entertainment's Sue Naegle previously said that the show would be a "memorable experience" for viewers.

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