After watching it a few more times in HQ, it's without a doubt the best video I've seen this year. From the choreography to the amazing sense of style, she nails it all.
I'll respond on the UK release. She's releasing the album in the UK in January. Lady Gaga considers the UK a very important market so she will only release when she has time to promote. She's been busy in Australia where she's huge and now she's starting promotion in the USA.