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Irish Examiner
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Dua Lipa review: Pop superstar delights Aviva, Dublin with moving tribute to Sinéad O'Connor
We are firmly in the era of strong women dominating pop as female alpha Dua Lipa further proved on Friday night in Dublin. Almost a year to the day since Taylor Swift brought her juggernaut billion-dollar Eras Tour to Ireland, Lipa brought her own flavour of girl pop back to the same venue, with breakout artist Alessi Rose and Disney Channel star-turned-singer Dove Cameron warming up the crowd before the main event began at 8.40pm. The latest stop on the Radical Optimism tour, and her last European date, saw the English and Albanian singer thrill a predominantly young audience, belting out hit after hit to devoted fans. Filling the stands and standing together were groups of girlfriends, mothers and daughters, sisters and sisterhoods — with a few sprinkling of boys and men throughout too for good measure. Gig was like a homecoming The streets around the Aviva felt like a homecoming, a continuation of last year's epic experience of girlhood on the same weekend for gig-goers. Pubs overflowed with pals toasting their drinks, friends shared takeaways pizzas, and sequins sparkled in the sun as fans found their way to their seats. If you think you don't know a Dua Lipa song, you're wrong. Opening with Training Season, upping the ante with One Kiss and Physical, and bring it back to the Barbie movie with Dance The Night before wrapping up on Houdini, the global superstar's catalogue of hits is as impressive as her showmanship. She arrived through a mist of smoke wearing a sparkly bodysuit with matching heeled boots and threw herself into each piece of slick choreography, never missing a beat. 'This is unreal. Dublin, you ready to go to the moon?' she asked to deafening cheers. She posed for selfies with fans at the barricade, asking their names, celebrating birthdays, and sharing hugs. One tearful fan told her he saw her Future Nostalgia tour in Dublin and it inspired him to become a dancer. Local flavour on each tour date The usual setlist features a surprise song section. Traditionally Lipa uses this slot to pay tribute to each city she plays in ( 360 by — and with — Charli XCX was her nod to London, for example, while fans in Liverpool enjoyed covers of Hey Jude by The Beatles and Valerie by The Zutons). The question on everybody's lips en route to the show was all about this section, if there would be a surprise guest, and who it could be. Having brought Charli XCX and Jamiroquai out on stage for her Wembley gigs, rumours were swirling ahead of her Dublin appearance. Dermot Kennedy? Niall Horan? Jedward? As it happened, it was better than we expected. She performed a tribute to iconic Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who she described as an Irish legend. A touching rendition of the late star's anthem Nothing Compares 2 U was a poignant moment in the night as torchlights illuminated the night, a perfect touch for her Dublin date. 'Every night on this tour I sing a different song by a local artist,' she told the crowd. Tonight I am honoured to perform a song by a late Irish legend, Sinéad O'Connor. If you know the words, please sing along. And sing they did, in memory of a local legend lost too soon. • Lana Del Ray plays the Aviva Stadium on Monday night, continuing a trend of strong female headliners that other venues could learn from. Pop is popping off and we want more opportunities to dance the night away.
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
Prepare for another pickle summer: From dill flavored fast food menus to pickle brine lemonade
Summer is here and once again people are professing their love of all things pickles. From snacks to sips, there's no shortage of the tasty, tangy pickle flavor. Is pickle juice good for athletic recovery? Dietitian explains probiotic and other possible benefits The summer of pickles Fast-food restaurants have tapped into the versatile veggie topping. Sonic just launched a new collaboration with Grillo's Pickles to add its signature flavor in both savory and sweet menu items. The limited-time menu includes big dill burgers, pickle-seasoned tater tots and fries and a sweet slush that combines pickle juice and lime, made with pickle flavored bubbles and topped with a Grillo's Pickle Chip. Popeyes also added its culinary take on the briny flavor, adding it to menus in April for a limited time. The menu includes a pickle glaze chicken sandwich -- a twist on the iconic Popeyes chicken sandwich that's now coated in a zesty pickle glaze and topped with thick-cut pickles -- pickle glaze bone-in and boneless wings, fried pickles with ranch dipping sauce and even a pickle lemonade. "This sweet-yet-savory lemonade is infused with real pickle juice for a surprisingly addictive sip that pairs perfectly with every item on the menu," Popeyes stated in an announcement for the specialty menu. Last year pop star Dua Lipa went viral for her pickle juice, pickled jalapeno and Diet Coke concoction. Earlier this year, Cheetos launched a Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle flavor.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Save 15% on the overnight anti-aging miracle worker that reduces wrinkles in just seven DAYS - and that Dua Lipa swears by for flawless skin
'Beauty sleep' is a real thing. Your skin works hardest overnight to repair and renew itself, shedding dead cells as it replenishes. Naturally, a good night cream can have a dramatic effect on that vital process, leaving your skin soft and smooth by morning. If you're looking for something that plumps up your complexion while locking in moisture and smoothing away lines, you could find just what you need in the Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Night Cream. When you order now through June 30, 2025, you can get 15 percent off when you enter DAILY15 at checkout. Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Night Cream Transform your skin overnight with the multifaceted skin cream that's so nourishing and effective, it's been shown to visibly reduce even stubborn wrinkles in just one week. It's a powerhouse that drenches dry skin with lasting moisture while plumping and firming, leaving skin looking more youthful than ever. Enter code DAILY15 to save 15 percent on your purchase through June 30, 2025. Save 15% Shop See the difference: Within just a week, users in a consumer trial reported a visible reduction in even the most stubborn lines and wrinkles Rarely does a formula work as quickly — or as effectively — as Medik8's night cream. This widely beloved product boasts over 2,700 five-star reviews offering high praise for both its texture and its potent ingredient blend. Dua Lipa is among them. She recently told Vogue that it's one of her staple beauty products and at least part of the secret to her flawless, glowing skin! Among the hero agents is multi-ceramide complex, which wraps skin in hydrating lipids that both nourish and support your natural barrier. That's the key to strengthening your skin over time, leaving it looking and feeling better the more you use the cream. Another addition is the brand's midnight antioxidant complex, consisting of detoxifying peptides and extracts from dragonfruit and saskatoon berry. This medley of amino acids and superfoods gives your skin a little extra boost, helping it restore even more effectively overnight. With N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) added to deeply moisturize and leave skin softer and smoother, the formula takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to nourishing skin. Used regularly, Advanced Night Ceramide has proven to deliver remarkable, noticeable results. From the start, you'll feel the difference as it absolutely drenches even the driest skin in lasting moisture. One week to flawless: Your skin works hardest overnight to replenish itself, and with this nourishing night cream you can experience a visible improvement quickly It has a wonderfully rich, comforting texture that feels soothing both straight out of the jar and as it's massaged into the skin. 'My dry skin was transformed to the softest skin!' exclaimed a user. 'It has an incredible texture.' It's also formulated to visibly firm the skin by the next morning — and a consumer study conducted over a four-week period found that within just seven days, even stubborn lines and wrinkles were less visible. Plus, an impressive 96 percent of participants found that their skin felt softer and more nourished immediately after applying the product. Those results speak to the product's popularity, with shoppers lauding it as the 'best night cream ever.' 'My skin feels improved already,' raved another. 'I love it. My skin feels soft and nourished in the morning and I am starting to notice that fine lines are less pronounced.' It's never too late to level up your overnight routine with the Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide Signature Night Cream. Don't forget to enter DAILY15 at checkout to snag your discount!
The Independent
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Labubus are taking over the internet – and they've just been restocked here
Fuzzy, mischievous-looking, fang-toothed characters dangling from luxury bags, Labubus are the bizarre fashion trend that has the internet divided. Despite being sold out for weeks, the dolls are now being restocked thanks to TikTok Shop's summer sale. Mainly sold by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, the designer toy-turned-fashion collectables are incredibly popular. A queue outside the Birmingham Pop Mart store was so long that it made headlines, and rare Labubus are selling for more than £1,000 each. A few weeks ago, a child-sized Labubu sold for more than $150,000. You can now even rent Labubus for upwards of £4 a day on platforms like By Rotation (alongside luxury accessories from the likes of Chanel and Hermès). Despite recent fandom, the Labubu character isn't new. It was designed in 2015 by Hong Kong-born illustrator Kasing Lung, as part of his collection of characters, The Monsters, inspired by Dutch and Nordic folklore. Leaning into maximalism, Labubus bring a pop of personality and fun to any outfit, so it's easy to see the appeal. Their popularity can be traced back to Lisa from the K-pop band BlackPink. Having shared Labubus on her Instagram stories, the singer confirmed her love of Pop Mart during a blind unboxing for Vanity Fair, and even referred to Labubu as her 'baby' when interviewed for Teen Vogue. Since then, Rihanna has been seen adorning her Louis Vuitton bag with a lychee berry Labubu, and Dua Lipa has also jumped on the trend. Emma Roberts also took to Instagram to open a whole blind box. Now, the charms can often be seen dangling from Birkins and Miu Miu bags, lending them a fun and colourful twist, though, of course, you don't need a designer bag to enjoy the trend. Labubu dolls are often sold in 'blind boxes'. These contain a toy chosen at random from the series, so you won't know which one you've bought until you open the box. As well as regular designs, there are also so-called 'secret edition' Labubus, which are especially rare and sought-after by collectors. The latest is the Big Into Energy series (£17.50, which dropped this spring. To give you an idea of scale, the toys are around 6in in size (about the same size as an iPhone 16). With a surge of interest in bag charms – such as Coach hanging cuddly toys from its bags at its New York Fashion Week show – the hashtag Labubu has appeared more than one million times on the toys sold out fast. But now, TikTok have announced a restock as part of its huge sale on TikTok shop - here's everything you need to know. Where to buy Labubus in the UK Labubu figures are available on the Pop Mart platform, in Pop Mart shops or via the retailer's TikTok shop. It's been near-impossible to get your hands on a doll online, but now TikTok has announced a summer sale with a restock of the viral Labubus. New drops of the bag charms are set to be available today (27 June) between 2pm and 7pm, but other dolls from the range are currently available on the PopMart shopfront. You might find you have more luck buying the toys at other retailers, such as StockX, Depop, eBay and the Pop Mart store on Amazon. However, you need to be wary when shopping elsewhere, as counterfeit versions (jokingly referred to as 'Lafufus') are common on third-party sites. It pays to research the differences between the fakes and the real thing. For instance, collectors suggest looking for signs such as the brightness of the packaging, whether the dolls have a Pop Mart stamp on their foot, the number of teeth the dolls should have (nine), and the presence of a QR code on the back of the packaging, which should take you to the official Pop Mart website. There are also several Pop Mart shops in the UK, so if you'd rather buy a Labubu in person, you can head to the locations in Manchester, Birmingham, London, and Cambridge. Labubus are also available from Pop Mart's vending machines, known as Robo Shops, which can be found in London and Reading. With the fashion rental market booming, it's perhaps no surprise that you can now rent Labubu dolls for £3 a day. The trend may not last, so renting a doll for a specific outfit might be more cost-effective than buying your own Labubu – you might not be as keen to hang a doll off your bag once summer is over. Leading rental platform By Rotation has a variety of dolls to rent, starting at £3 a day ( Hurr has been slower to jump on the trend; at the time of writing, the platform only has one doll to rent (from £22,
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dua Lipa Surprises Fans by Bringing Out Charli XCX at Sold Out Show
Dua Lipa surprised fans in London on Saturday night by bringing out another British superstar, Charli XCX. Lipa was in the midst of her second of two sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on Saturday, June 21, when she decided to give fans a taste of Brat summer with fellow pop diva Charli XCX. As the stage changed to the colors of Brat green, Lipa announced to fans that she would like to 'bring a friend out," according to fan footage of the concert. 'Let me tell you, she is the biggest brat I have ever known,' Lipa joked. Charli then took the stage as her hit song '360' began playing. Both Lipa and Charli performed the song, belting out the lyrics together to screaming fans. Charli was wearing a cropped white baby t-shirt that tied in the middle, along with green snakeskin short shorts. She paired the outfit with black lace-up boots and sunglasses. Lipa was wearing a white lace bodysuit that covered her entire body with a white fur stole that draped over her shoulder. The two bounced around the stage singing, having the best time. Charli's appearance comes after Lipa surprised fans on night one with the 90s-2000s band Jamiroquai. Dua Lipa's three-night stint at Wembley Stadium marked a major milestone for her, as she filled the massive stadium in her hometown for the first time in her career. 'These were the most special, unforgettable shows I've ever done,' Lipa wrote in a caption on Instagram. 'I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. For this journey. For every single person who's stood by me, believed in me, sung with me, danced with me, and shared in this dream.' The singer got a very special confidence boost ahead of her concerts by the Spice Girls. Lipa shared a photo in an Instagram carousel of the sweet note she received from the iconic pop duo. 'Dear Dua, we just wanted to wish you lots of luck with your sold out shows at Wembley Stadium … that's Girl Power!! We love you! The Spice Girls xxxxx.' Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue Want more great Culture stories from Teen Vogue? Check these out: Underneath Chappell Roan's Hannah Montana Wig? A Pop Star for the Ages Is Your New Favorite Song Real or AI? Bridgerton Showrunner Clarifies Benedict's Sexuality & Talks Francesca's Queer Plot Twist The Borders of Country Music Are Finally Crumbling
