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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Dua Lipa downs pint of Guinness as she celebrates five-night sold-out stadium gigs
DUA Lipa celebrated her five sold out stadium shows in style last night by sinking a pint of Guinness. The pop superstar perfectly split the G at the first time of asking in a Dublin bar, before taking part in a raucous singalong to Don McLean's classic, American Pie. Advertisement 6 Dua Lipa celebrated her sold out UK stadium shows in Dublin last night Credit: DUALIPA / X 6 She looked thrilled to have her hands on a pint of Guinness Credit: DUALIPA / X She wrote on social media platform X: "5 SOLD OUT STADIUMS IN A ROW!!!! ~ ONLY ONE WAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! BY SPLITTING THE G!!!!!!" Dua, 29, looked incredible as ever in a white bandeau top and was The singer's Radical Optimism tour has seen her play Liverpool 's Anfield, and one night at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Split into four acts and an encore, Dua's career-spanning set went down a storm with fans and critics alike, featuring hits Be The One, IDGAF, Houdini and Levitating. Advertisement READ MORE ON DUA LIPA Such is her pulling power that A-list actor Callum also partied with Dua after her landmark London shows. The 35-year-old, who dating , gently squeezed her bum in snaps from the boozy after party. Dua shared the pictures on her Instagram page with the caption: "Somehow managed to keep on dancing... adrenaline is one hell of a drug." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity She fulfilled a lifelong dream when she played to 70,000 adoring fans at Wembley last weekend, a decade after performing in the city for the first time to just 350 people. Dua Lipa surprises fans by bringing 90s band on stage as she stuns in diamonte bodysuit in front of star-studded crowd to Wembley With that in mind she marked the occasion with an exclusive after party at Behind the scenes snaps showed her beaming from ear to ear as she posed with friends in a skimpy see-through sheer black dress. There were also personalised menus with a range of signature cocktails from the exclusive Advertisement 6 Callum Turner got in on the Guinness drinking action too Credit: DUALIPA / X 6 Dua split the G like a pro Credit: DUALIPA / X During her show, she exclaimed: 'Wembley, thank you. It is something I've dreamt of my whole life, and all day I have been feeling so much love and gratitude to be here with you guys. 'It is just surreal. It feels like such a journey, but also like everything has happened so quickly. Advertisement "I want to thank you for believing in me and trusting me, dancing with me, singing with me — and allowing me to wake up every single morning to do what I love to do. Looking out and seeing all you guys means the absolute world to me." As she dazzled concertgoers in a white Valentino sheer lace catsuit, she added: "It has been ten years since our first London show and I just dreamt of a night like this." Dua Lipa's love life: A history Who has Dua Lipa dated in the past? Isaac Carew Dua dated the British model and chef twice. The started dating in 2015 before splitting up two years later due to scheduling issues. They rekindled their romance in 2018 before splitting for good a year later. Paul Klein After she broke up from Isaac in 2017, she embarked on a new relationship that same year with the musician. They broke up after just five months of dating in 2018. Anwar Hadid One of her most high-profile relationships was with Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. Although they quarantined together during the COVID-19 Pandemic they called it quits in 2021 as Dua wanted to focus on being single Jack Harlow In December 2022, it was claimed that both of the music pairing were 'hanging out' together. Although after a few months it seemed that the relationship fizzled out. Romain Gavras The French director was first linked to Dua back in 2023 when they were seen in London leaving the BAFTA Awards afterparty together in February. They later walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival in May. They were later pictured together over the summer that year in July and August as they celebrated his birthday. She has since deleted mentions of him off of her Instagram. Callum Turner In January 2024, Callum celebrated the release of his Apple TV+ series, Masters of Air. The pair were spotted together at the afterparty of the premiere in Los Angeles. They were then spotted getting close on a number of dates. Insiders since revealed that the duo have travelled together and have met each other's families. The pair then became more public with their relationship before rumours circulated of an engagement over the festive period. The singer appeared to confirm the news on social media, posting a photo with her huge ring in plain sight. 6 Dua Lipa wrapped her arms around her fiance as they shared an intimate moment on the dancefloor Credit: Instagram 6 Dua was beaming from ear to ear as she partied at White City House Credit: Instagram Advertisement
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Dua Lipa downs pint of Guinness as she celebrates five-night sold-out stadium gigs
DUA Lipa celebrated her five sold out stadium shows in style last night by sinking a pint of Guinness. The pop superstar perfectly split the G at the first time of asking in a Dublin bar, before taking part in a raucous singalong to Don McLean's classic, American Pie. 6 Dua Lipa celebrated her sold out UK stadium shows in Dublin last night Credit: DUALIPA / X 6 She looked thrilled to have her hands on a pint of Guinness Credit: DUALIPA / X She wrote on social media platform X: "5 SOLD OUT STADIUMS IN A ROW!!!! ~ ONLY ONE WAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! BY SPLITTING THE G!!!!!!" Dua, 29, looked incredible as ever in a white bandeau top and was surrounded by pals and fiancé Callum Turner. The singer's Radical Optimism tour saw her play two nights at Wembley, two at Liverpool's Anfield, and one night at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Split into four acts and an encore, Dua's career-spanning set went down a storm with fans and critics alike, featuring hits Be The One, IDGAF, Houdini and Levitating. Such is her pulling power that Charli XCX made a guest turn at one Wembley show, performing 360 and sending the crowd wild as the pair's vocals gelled perfectly. A-list actor Callum also partied with Dua after her landmark London shows. The 35-year-old, who popped the question in December after a year of dating, gently squeezed her bum in snaps from the boozy after party. Dua shared the pictures on her Instagram page with the caption: "Somehow managed to keep on dancing... adrenaline is one hell of a drug." She fulfilled a lifelong dream when she played to 70,000 adoring fans at Wembley last weekend, a decade after performing in the city for the first time to just 350 people. Dua Lipa surprises fans by bringing 90s band on stage as she stuns in diamonte bodysuit in front of star-studded crowd to Wembley With that in mind she marked the occasion with an exclusive after party at White City House in West London. Behind the scenes snaps showed her beaming from ear to ear as she posed with friends in a skimpy see-through sheer black dress. There were also personalised menus with a range of signature cocktails from the exclusive Soho House private members' club. 6 Callum Turner got in on the Guinness drinking action too Credit: DUALIPA / X 6 Dua split the G like a pro Credit: DUALIPA / X During her show, she exclaimed: 'Wembley, thank you. It is something I've dreamt of my whole life, and all day I have been feeling so much love and gratitude to be here with you guys. 'It is just surreal. It feels like such a journey, but also like everything has happened so quickly. "I want to thank you for believing in me and trusting me, dancing with me, singing with me — and allowing me to wake up every single morning to do what I love to do. Looking out and seeing all you guys means the absolute world to me." As she dazzled concertgoers in a white Valentino sheer lace catsuit, she added: "It has been ten years since our first London show and I just dreamt of a night like this." Dua Lipa's love life: A history Who has Dua Lipa dated in the past? Isaac Carew Dua dated the British model and chef twice. The started dating in 2015 before splitting up two years later due to scheduling issues. They rekindled their romance in 2018 before splitting for good a year later. Paul Klein After she broke up from Isaac in 2017, she embarked on a new relationship that same year with the musician. They broke up after just five months of dating in 2018. Anwar Hadid One of her most high-profile relationships was with Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. Although they quarantined together during the COVID-19 Pandemic they called it quits in 2021 as Dua wanted to focus on being single Jack Harlow In December 2022, it was claimed that both of the music pairing were 'hanging out' together. Although after a few months it seemed that the relationship fizzled out. Romain Gavras The French director was first linked to Dua back in 2023 when they were seen in London leaving the BAFTA Awards afterparty together in February. They later walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival in May. They were later pictured together over the summer that year in July and August as they celebrated his birthday. She has since deleted mentions of him off of her Instagram. Callum Turner In January 2024, Callum celebrated the release of his Apple TV+ series, Masters of Air. The pair were spotted together at the afterparty of the premiere in Los Angeles. They were then spotted getting close on a number of dates. Insiders since revealed that the duo have travelled together and have met each other's families. The pair then became more public with their relationship before rumours circulated of an engagement over the festive period. The singer appeared to confirm the news on social media, posting a photo with her huge ring in plain sight. 6 Dua Lipa wrapped her arms around her fiance as they shared an intimate moment on the dancefloor Credit: Instagram
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dua Lipa downs pint of Guinness as she celebrates five-night sold-out stadium gigs
DUA Lipa celebrated her five sold out stadium shows in style last night by sinking a pint of Guinness. The pop superstar perfectly split the G at the first time of asking in a Dublin bar, before taking part in a raucous singalong to Don McLean's classic, American Pie. 6 6 She wrote on social media platform X: "5 SOLD OUT STADIUMS IN A ROW!!!! ~ ONLY ONE WAY TO CELEBRATE!!!! BY SPLITTING THE G!!!!!!" Dua, 29, looked incredible as ever in a white bandeau top and was surrounded by pals and fiancé Callum Turner. The singer's Radical Optimism tour saw her play two nights at Wembley, two at Liverpool's Anfield, and one night at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Split into four acts and an encore, Dua's career-spanning set went down a storm with fans and critics alike, featuring hits Be The One, IDGAF, Houdini and Levitating. Such is her pulling power that Charli XCX made a guest turn at one Wembley show, performing 360 and sending the crowd wild as the pair's vocals gelled perfectly. A-list actor Callum also partied with Dua after her landmark London shows. The 35-year-old, who popped the question in December after a year of dating, gently squeezed her bum in snaps from the boozy after party. Dua shared the pictures on her Instagram page with the caption: "Somehow managed to keep on dancing... adrenaline is one hell of a drug." She fulfilled a lifelong dream when she played to 70,000 adoring fans at Wembley last weekend, a decade after performing in the city for the first time to just 350 people. Dua Lipa surprises fans by bringing 90s band on stage as she stuns in diamonte bodysuit in front of star-studded crowd to Wembley With that in mind she marked the occasion with an exclusive after party at White City House in West London. Behind the scenes snaps showed her beaming from ear to ear as she posed with friends in a skimpy see-through sheer black dress. There were also personalised menus with a range of signature cocktails from the exclusive Soho House private members' club. 6 6 During her show, she exclaimed: 'Wembley, thank you. It is something I've dreamt of my whole life, and all day I have been feeling so much love and gratitude to be here with you guys. 'It is just surreal. It feels like such a journey, but also like everything has happened so quickly. "I want to thank you for believing in me and trusting me, dancing with me, singing with me — and allowing me to wake up every single morning to do what I love to do. Looking out and seeing all you guys means the absolute world to me." As she dazzled concertgoers in a white Valentino sheer lace catsuit, she added: "It has been ten years since our first London show and I just dreamt of a night like this." Dua Lipa's love life: A history Who has Dua Lipa dated in the past? Isaac Carew Dua dated the British model and chef twice. The started dating in 2015 before splitting up two years later due to scheduling issues. They rekindled their romance in 2018 before splitting for good a year later. Paul Klein After she broke up from Isaac in 2017, she embarked on a new relationship that same year with the musician. They broke up after just five months of dating in 2018. Anwar Hadid One of her most high-profile relationships was with Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid. Although they quarantined together during the COVID-19 Pandemic they called it quits in 2021 as Dua wanted to focus on being single Jack Harlow In December 2022, it was claimed that both of the music pairing were 'hanging out' together. Although after a few months it seemed that the relationship fizzled out. Romain Gavras The French director was first linked to Dua back in 2023 when they were seen in London leaving the BAFTA Awards afterparty together in February. They later walked the red carpet together at the Cannes Film Festival in May. They were later pictured together over the summer that year in July and August as they celebrated his birthday. She has since deleted mentions of him off of her Instagram. Callum Turner In January 2024, Callum celebrated the release of his Apple TV+ series, Masters of Air. The pair were spotted together at the afterparty of the premiere in Los Angeles. They were then spotted getting close on a number of dates. Insiders since revealed that the duo have travelled together and have met each other's families. The pair then became more public with their relationship before rumours circulated of an engagement over the festive period. The singer appeared to confirm the news on social media, posting a photo with her huge ring in plain sight. 6 6
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Dua Lipa at the Aviva review: Confident and often sublime evening of pulsing stomp-pop
Dua Lipa Aviva Stadium, Dublin ★★★★☆ Dua Lipa is seamlessly executing the night's shimmering dance workout when the crowd at the Aviva miss an opportunity. The singer's pandemic hit Levitating belongs to that select group of disco-pop songs blessed with double handclaps, the finest adornment in all of music, and an optimist might have hoped for the magic of an entire stadium clapping in sync. A realist would have known that fans' hands would be occupied, but that their phones would create their own special effect during the occasional moments in the English-Albanian star's set when she slows down. During the portion of the show reserved for a tribute to a local artist, torches are switched on as a reward for her smart choice of Sinéad O'Connor 's Nothing Compares 2 U. The song becomes more of a stage-school product in this context, but she doesn't totally overcook it, and when she blows a kiss to the crowd at the end, satisfied, you think, 'Yes, that worked.' Tonight, the last date in the European leg of her Radical Optimism tour, we've got steam jets, jewelled collars and joy. She kicks off the celebration with Training Season, a typically relentless Lipa song beloved of sadistic exercise-class instructors, and she's soon running on the spot and shoulder-rolling in silver corsetry. READ MORE Later, Physical, off superior second album Future Nostalgia , is preceded by a mock aerobics video, and that's the sort of regimented, disciplined shape of things with Lipa. She excels as a purveyor of super-honed bops that, at their best, lean into robotic elements, huskily voiced confidence and Eighties-infused brashness, while exuding their own likable, propulsive groove. After third song Break My Heart, in which she contemplates the dire consequences of falling in love after a single 'hello', she laps up the Aviva's adoration, then we're straight on to the similarly themed One Kiss, her tropical-house smash with Calvin Harris and the first real banger of the set. Among the evening's standouts is Love Again, another slice of Future Nostalgia, in which Lipa, resigned to the whole love thing by now, exclaims 'goddamn' at the inevitability of it all beneath giant rings of fire while somehow acquiring a faux-fur coat to match her cobalt blue lace dress and stockings. But the best thing about Love Again is the vintage sample that propels it – a muted trumpet line originally recorded in 1932 for the composition My Woman, with a 'vocal refrain' by Al Bowlly, has wended its way through musical history to reach the Aviva in the year 2025. That's objectively delightful, and a reminder of how rich the textures of pop music can be. [ The 10 best Irish albums of 2025 so far Opens in new window ] When Lipa indulges in overt crowd orchestration, she pulls that off, too, and nowhere is this more effective than on Be the One, from her debut – it's like a manual for euphoria. Not everything attains such heady heights and there's a patience-testing segment where she interacts with an emotional front row, but she still does more than enough tonight to make us know we're never more than seconds away from something fun, something cool. She's got this. London-born Lipa's next listed concert is a performance at a festival that she and her family organise in Pristina, Kosovo – from where her Kosovo Albanian parents emigrated to the UK – and then there's the small matter of turning 30 to do before she embarks on her North American tour. [ The Music Quiz: Rufus Wainwright once played himself an episode of which classic TV comedy? Opens in new window ] But, for now, on this sultry night in Dublin, she just has her kaleidoscopic final stretch to complete. It starts with infectious early breakthrough New Rules, in which she reminds herself and us how to swerve a man who doesn't love her back. (In real life, she recently announced her engagement to British actor Callum Turner.) The artist also known as Mermaid Barbie then slips into an all-too-short snippet of Dance the Night from the soundtrack to Greta Gerwig's Barbie film before injecting what's left of her professional energy into 2019 mega-hit Don't Start Now and rumbling Radical Optimism track Houdini. With the confetti cannons working overtime, she extricates herself from the stage, wrapping up what has been an efficient and often sublime two hours of pulsing stomp-pop, and her replenished fans leave so high they might as well be levitating.
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Watch: Dua Lipa shares emotional moment with fan at Dublin gig
Dua Lipa left one fan visibly emotional during her Dublin show at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night, after she made her way down to the barrier mid-performance. The singer, who brought her Radical Optimism tour to the Emerald Isle, took a moment to interact with fans up closem sparking a wave of excitement in the front rows. As she moved along the barrier, greeting fans and taking a few brief moments to take photos, one fan was seen wiping away tears as he approached her. Dua Lipa left one fan visibly emotional during her Dublin show at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night, after she made her way down to the barrier mid-performance. Pic:The young fan named Jack opened up to the New Rules singer about the impact she's had on his life, revealing he is now an aspiring dancer after seeing the star in concert. Jack went on to thank the singer for her dedication to her fans, admitting he hopes to be on stage dancing with her someday. 'Never forget, you change lives,' he remarked as the pair posed for a selfie, with the young fan visibly emotional. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@extradotie) It wasn't the only hard hitting moment of the night, with Dua also paying tribute to a late, great, Irish star. Traditionally the singer uses her surprise song slot to pay tribute to each city she plays in, choosing to pay tribute to iconic Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who she described as an Irish legend. Dua belted out a touching rendition of the late star's anthem Nothing Compares 2 U, with fans reaching for their torchlights to build the atmosphere. The European leg of Dua Lipa's Radical Optimism tour wrapped on Friday night, with the star taking to the states in September following a brief festival stint in her native Kosova.
