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Lana Del Rey review: Incredible stage set makes for fine show at Aviva, Dublin
Lana Del Rey review: Incredible stage set makes for fine show at Aviva, Dublin

Irish Examiner

time01-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Irish Examiner

Lana Del Rey review: Incredible stage set makes for fine show at Aviva, Dublin

Lana Del Rey, Aviva Stadium, Dublin ★★★★☆ Imagine, if you will, a Tennessee Williams play, with all the attendant southern gothic overtones, directed by the Coen Brothers, starring Bobbie Gentry, with Busby Berkeley, carousing in New Orleans, handling the choreography and you'll be sort of close to the spectacle Lana Del Rey presented as she took over the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. If there were doubts about her stately music translating to a stadium, compounded by the odd sniffy review from her English dates, then she swiftly dispelled them. Her stage set was amazing for a start, the kind of southern mansion you might imagine a young Elizabeth Taylor sitting outside of, sipping a mint julip to combat the humidity, complete with porch swings, candelabras, and even a tree festooned with Spanish moss. To the left was a five-piece string section under an awning who were wildly effective throughout, while the other musicians, including long-time guitarist Blake Lee, looked like they were auditioning for a Johnny Cash night at the Grand Old Opry. Her dancers veered from (tasteful) pole work to swirling around their boss with burlesque feather fans, to one hero swishing about like an eighties shampoo ad on top of the 'house'. Her troupe of backing singers were equally superb, never more so than when they went full gospel as Ms Del Rey repeated the title to close Did You Know There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. Lana Del Rey at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Picture: Debbie Hickey Del Rey herself was a riveting presence, resplendent in a debutante dress with a bow at the waist before switching to a purple evening gown for the second half. Her choice of material was admirably daring with four songs from a yet unreleased album rumoured to have a country bent. If 57.5, Stars Fell On Alabama, and the gorgeous pedal steel of Quiet In The South are anything to go by, it'll be a strong offering. Recent single Henry, Come On displayed her full vocal range, while sat in a rocking chair, as the strings swelled about her. A marvellous, if short, cover of Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man linked it all back to the source. Admittedly, the decision for the band to play Norman F**king Rockwell and Arcadia without Del Rey, apart from a projection in a house window, was a misstep and there were a few scratched heads during the strangely riveting section combining Bernard Herrmann's Vertigo with Allen Ginsberg's Howl. Equally, a stadium show of a mere hour and twenty-something minutes is short change-ish, but the big songs elicited an eruption of acclaim to match anything I've experienced at previous stadium shows. The stirring, widescreen chorus of Ride brought tears to the eyes of my 19-year-old daughter - for whom Lana is everything - and the late hattrick of Young And Beautiful, Summertime Sadness, and Born To Die had Del Rey equally visibly moved by the crowds euphoric singing of every syllable. And she finished with John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads. Consider this repentant sceptic won over.

Lana Del Ray at Hampden Park: Here are 22 amazing pictures of the star's stunning Glasgow concert
Lana Del Ray at Hampden Park: Here are 22 amazing pictures of the star's stunning Glasgow concert

Scotsman

time27-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scotsman

Lana Del Ray at Hampden Park: Here are 22 amazing pictures of the star's stunning Glasgow concert

Lana Del Rey was in Scotland this week to play just the second show of her new tour. The star has previously only ever played a handful of gigs in the UK, including a date at Glasgow's SECC in 2013 and the city's Hydro in 2017. She's a fan of the city, having dated Kassidy frontman Barrie James O'Neill. When asked if she had a permanent home she said: "I don't have when I have any time I go to Glasgow, that's where I'm happiest". And she professed her love of the Dear Green Place - and the year she spent in the city - again during her sold out gig at Hampden Park. She was late on stage (as she always is) but more than made up for it with a spectacular set. Here are 22 pictures from the memorable evening. Lana Del Ray played: -------- -------- 1 . Ready for it The audience arriving for the gig. | David Hepburn Photo Sales 2 . In support Lana Del Ray's support for Hampden was Banks. | David Hepburn Photo Sales 3 . Better late than never Lana Del Ray was late on stage - building up the anticipation. | David Hepburn Photo Sales 4 . Star The singer opened with 'Stars Fell On Alabama'. | David Hepburn Photo Sales

Watch: Lana Del Rey pauses Cardiff concert for a tearful kiss with husband Jeremy Dufrene
Watch: Lana Del Rey pauses Cardiff concert for a tearful kiss with husband Jeremy Dufrene

Time of India

time25-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Watch: Lana Del Rey pauses Cardiff concert for a tearful kiss with husband Jeremy Dufrene

In a moment that could have easily been the climax of a swoony indie romance, Lana Del Rey turned her Cardiff stage into a real-life fairytale when she paused mid-performance to share a passionate kiss with her husband, Jeremy Dufrene. The 40-year-old songstress was crooning her ballad 'Husband of Mine' on Monday night when the emotion clearly overwhelmed her. Lana Del Rey gets emotional while singing 'Husband Of Mine' & walks off to Jeremy Dufrene Lana Del Rey pauses the music… for love?! As seen in fan-shot footage flooding social media, Lana crouched low, glided across the stage with her signature slow-motion elegance, and locked lips with her husband, who was standing quietly in the wings. The kiss? Long, meaningful, and cinematic enough to make even Nicholas Sparks jealous. After breaking the embrace, Lana visibly wiped tears before strutting back to centre stage to finish the song like the goddess she is. Lana Del Rey kisses husband onstage at Cardiff show. A rare PDA from pop's most mysterious couple The kiss was more than just a mid-set flex. It marked one of the very few public displays of affection from the couple, who have kept their relationship ultra-lowkey since tying the knot in September 2024. Dufrene — yes, the same guy known for being an alligator tour guide (only Lana could make that hot) — and Lana only went public weeks before their wedding while attending model Karen Elson's nuptials. Lana Del Rey kissed her husband Jeremy Dufrene after singing Husband of Mine/Stars Fell On Alabama 🥹 Matching camo, birthday cake, and… lil vibes? Lana recently posted a snap from her joint birthday bash with her in-laws, rocking a camo outfit to match Jeremy's and showing off two birthday cakes — one screaming '40' and the other lit with a '4' candle. She teased that maybe she is '50/50 Gemini' to explain her ever-evolving moods, hinting at the multi-dimensional chaos her fans have come to love. Touring, teasing, and that album that never drops Lana's limited-run tour is officially on, with stops in Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London before she heads Stateside in August. Fans are still salivating over her next album The Right Person Will Stay, though, surprise surprise, the title might be changing again. She previously confessed (in typical Lana fashion) that the album is not arriving on schedule, and she is still not ready to spill all the tea.

Emotional Lana Del Rey breaks down in tears before snogging husband as she opens debut stadium tour
Emotional Lana Del Rey breaks down in tears before snogging husband as she opens debut stadium tour

Scottish Sun

time24-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Emotional Lana Del Rey breaks down in tears before snogging husband as she opens debut stadium tour

LANA DEL REY brought plenty of drama to the stage as she kicked off her debut stadium tour – breaking down in tears and snogging her husband. And that was all during the first song, so there was plenty to get fans talking. 3 Lana Del Rey kicks off the first night of her debut stadium tour 3 Lana performing on the opening night at Cardiff's Principality Stadium 3 Lana's gig acted like a singalong in the garden of her Louisiana home Credit: Joe Okpako When she announced her debut stadium tour last summer, there were questions over whether she'd be able to bring the necessary theatrics to a room with tens of thousands of people in it. She proved her doubters wrong at the opening night at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, even if her performance of Stars Fell On Alabama did come with unexpected waterworks and a kiss with her other half Jeremy Dufrene, who she married in September. Composing herself, Lana said: 'It's good, it's just a long way to come.' She added: 'Oh my goodness. They're good tears. READ MORE ON LANA DEL REY SUMMERTIME SADNESS Lana Del Rey fans furious as UK tour goes on sale with sky-high prices 'It's just actually funny to think about it in front of so many people. 'Thank you so much. I love you Cardiff.' It's a huge feat for a star to headline stadiums without an all-singing, all-dancing pop show, or a massive band to rock out with. Lana decided to transform the room into her backyard, draped with twinkly fairylights, with the gig acting like a singalong in the garden of her Louisiana home. On stage, there was a house surrounded by plants and even a pond, from which she, a band and a fleet of singers and dancers performed. While Lana had a healthy back catalogue to pick from, she opted to play a cover of Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man as she settled in. 'The ending was a complete mess' Reading Festival fans slam Lana Del Rey as set is cut short after she's late to the stage She explained: 'This is the first big show I've done while I've been married. 'I really love singing this song.' But the real crowd-pleasers were the lush tracks from her early career, with a dramatic string instrumental for Ride, which is impossibly moving, and her breakout hit Video Games performed from a swing. Lana's power is her irresistible mystique and she kept that up for the entire set. She will continue her stadium tour this week in Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and London. After turning 40 last Saturday, it's something of a celebration for her. This set may well leave fans crying out for more, but Lana proved she will be around for many, many years to come.

Who Is Lana Del Rey's Husband, Jeremy Dufrene?
Who Is Lana Del Rey's Husband, Jeremy Dufrene?

Graziadaily

time24-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Graziadaily

Who Is Lana Del Rey's Husband, Jeremy Dufrene?

As Lana Del Rey's UK tour gets under way, with shows in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool and London, she is fast trending online. Not only are people searching up the American singer, they're also looking up her husband, Jeremy Dufrene. Lana shared a rare photo of her guy, as she celebrated her 40th birthday with him and her in-laws. Here's everything we know about him… Lana Del Rey – whose full name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant – is married to Jeremy Dufrene. He has accompanied her throughout her UK gigs – with the songstress even stopping her show mid-way to kiss her husband on stage. During her performance at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 23 June, she paused while singing Stars Fell On Alabama to indulge in some PDA with Jeremy, while appearing to wipe her eyes. Jeremy Dufrene is 50 years old, having celebrated his milestone birthday on 21 March. With Jeremy being 50 and Lana being 40, there's a ten-year age gap between the pair. Jeremy is an alligator tour guide. He works at Airboat Tours by Arthur in Des Allemands, Louisiana, where he explores the Bayou des Allemands, known as the 'Catfish capital of the world'. He meets famous people through his job, including Glen Powell, Kate Hudson and Emma Roberts. The pair met in March 2019 when Lana took one of Jeremy's swamp boat tours while in Louisiana for the BUKU Music + Art Project festival and appeared to share an immediate mutual spark. 'Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur's Air Boat Tours x,' she posted afterwards, while he wrote, 'I never know who I can run across on my tours but always a pleasure Lana Del Rey.' Their bond grew when Lana returned to Louisiana for another tour in May 2024. 'Family w my guy Jeremy Dufrene,' she shared. Three months later, Lana and Jeremy were spotted holding hands while in London, before they attended model Karen Elson's wedding in New York in September. After around five months of dating, the couple obtained a marriage license at the Thibodaux courthouse in Louisiana, in September 2024, according to Page Six. Lana and Jeremy got married the following day, next to the Bayous des Allemands. A month after their nuptials, the musician called her new husband her 'one and only - and amazing', adding, 'We're very happy'. Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene do not have any children together, but he has three children with his ex-wife: a son and two daughters. The singer has spoken about her hopes of being a mother, saying that it's not quite the right time. 'That's why God didn't give me children yet. Because there is more to explore,' she said. 'I know people who've tested every water. It's burnt them, like Icarus. But I'm willing to go there. I see it coming for me. We'll see. We'll see what melts the wings.' Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who has covered some of the biggest showbiz news from the past decade.

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