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Gulf Today
4 days ago
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- Gulf Today
Dua Lipa's Wembley debut: Another mind-blowing performance
Dua Lipa isn't exactly known for being a mind-blowing performer. Clips of her early performances have been memeified online ad nauseam, with one in particular, of the singer on stage woodenly rotating her right hip, doing the rounds back in 2018. "Go on girl, give us nothing," read one viral comment at the time. The meme, which Lipa has since said was hurtful and humiliating, suggested the pop star with heaps of hits didn't have the performance prowess to match. How things have changed. At her Wembley Stadium debut, a more apt comment might be: "Go girl, give us absolutely everything!". The 29-year-old, who is seven months into her Radical Optimism tour in promotion of her electro-inflected third album, emerges atop an S-shaped bridge, her stage presence irrefutable as she commands the crowd into silence with a single swish of her hair. For the opening track "Training Season", Lipa's Abba-inflected wish list of qualities in a romantic partner, the singer wears a diamanté-encrusted leotard as she struts down the catwalk. A gaggle of male dancers trails behind reverently like a colony of bees surrounding their queen. Watch that 2018 clip now and marvel at the metamorphosis. "I feel like I've been waiting for this moment my whole life," Lipa tells the 90,000-strong crowd. All the stops have been pulled out tonight: the confetti cannons are working overtime, and Lipa has no less than four outfit changes. Providing even bigger spectacle than any pyrotechnics, though, is her surprise guest, Kay Jay of the Nineties funk-soul icons Jamiroquai, who breezes onstage in a lavender fedora hat and tassel shirt, for a raucous duet of 1996's hit "Virtual Insanity". "He's a trailblazer for British music," Lipa says of the band's frontman. "He's paved the way, and I feel so lucky to share the stage." Sonically, it's a match made in heaven, with Lipa's deep, raspy vocals right at home on the song's funky chorus. The pomp surrounding tonight's show is a testament to Lipa's scintillating first decade in music - and her new-ish status as one of the UK's biggest pop powerhouses. There's been three Grammy wins, a string of No 1 hits, and, last year, a headline slot at Glastonbury Festival. In May, she was named the youngest person on The Sunday Times' under-40 rich list, with an estimated wealth of £115m, thanks to her prodigious (and lucrative) touring schedule, her two media companies, an influential book club, and the fact she bought back the rights to her music in 2022. Yet despite such cultural omnipresence, Lipa's personality remains a mystery. Interviews are relatively rare and always cordial, sprinkled with vague stories of rubbish ex-boyfriends and not much else. Tonight, we don't glean anything new from Lipa - her asides can be boiled down to generalised thank-yous and musings on how hard she's worked to get where she is today. She is the consummate professional, but sometimes that guardedness leaves you wanting more. Still, Lipa finds other ways to connect. As she rattles through her hits, it's the nightclub-inspired section of the evening that proves most electrifying. Her 2018 collaboration with Calvin Harris "One Kiss" is beefed up with a drum'n' bass-style dance break, followed by a pulsating mash-up of her 2017 breakout hit "New Rules" with DJ duo Bicep's "Glue". Tracks from her earlier albums, including 2020 lockdown relic Future Nostalgia, stand out against the Radical Optimism cuts, with "Levitating" and "Physical" propelling the crowd into a perpetual two-step. Perhaps in recognition of how far she's come, Lipa performs "Hotter Than Hell" for the first time in six years. The smoky belter is what got her signed to Warner Bros back in 2014. By the end of the night, she is quite literally doing a victory lap of Wembley Stadium, weaving through fenced walkways to high-five the crowd, hug them, and fulfil selfie requests. At one moment, Lipa gets lost in the teary eyes of a group of fans from Spain. She snaps back. "I've got a show to put on. Grazie!" she says, scurrying back to the stage. We may not know her fully, but we're fortunate to have her. The Independent
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to get last-minute Dua Lipa tickets for Liverpool shows
Buy Dua Lipa tickets Dua Lipa's huge UK stadium tour will wrap up this week with two shows in Liverpool – but it's not too late to grab last-minute tickets. The 29-year-old pop star will perform at Anfield Stadium, the home of Liverpool FC, in support of her latest chart-topping album, Radical Optimism. The gigs follow her recent sold-out shows at London's iconic Wembley Stadium, where she wowed fans with a hit-filled setlist. Charli XCX and Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay both made surprise appearances. The Independent praised her "electrifying" performance in a five-star review, while The Standard called it "a victory lap for the megalithic pop star". Worried about missing out? With a limited number of tickets still left, here's all you need to know about this week's Liverpool gigs. Lipa will bring her globe-trotting Radical Optimism tour to Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June. The few remaining tickets can be bought on Ticketmaster now, with prices starting at £47.30 (minus fees) for seated tickets. Stage times have yet to be confirmed, but doors will open at 5pm and Lipa is likely to finish by 10.30pm. Her support acts will be British singer Alessi Rose and former Disney star Dove Cameron. The hotly awaited dates will be her first shows in Liverpool since 2022, when she was touring her disco-inspired second album Future Nostalgia. The tour coincides with the 10th anniversary of her debut single, New Love, being released. The setlist for Lipa's Wembley shows was dominated by material from Radical Optimism, which was released last year. She played 10 of its 11 songs, including hit singles Houdini, Training Season and Illusion, as she turned the stadium into her own dancefloor. The British-Albanian star performed older hits, such as break-up banger New Rules and her Calvin Harris collaboration One Kiss, both of which topped the UK charts. She also sang disco anthem Dance the Night, her most recent number-one single. It earned an Oscar nomination after being included on 2023's Barbie film soundtrack – with Margot Robbie's character dancing to the track in a memorable scene. It's unclear whether the Liverpool shows will have special guests, as the Wembley gigs did. Lipa performed Jamiroquai's 1996 single Virtual Insanity with Jay Kay on the first night, and teamed up with Charli XCX to sing her hit 360 on the second night. See the full setlist below: Training Season End of an Era Break My Heart One Kiss Whatcha Doing Levitating These Walls Hotter than Hell (Wembley night 1) / IDGAF (Wembley night 2) Virtual Insanity feat. Jay Kay (Wembley night 1) / 360 feat. Charli XCX (Wembley night 2) Maria Physical Electricity Hallucinate Illusion Falling Forever Happy for You Love Again Anything for Love Be the One New Rules Dance the Night Don't Start Now Houdini Lipa appeared slightly emotional as she told fans that she was "blown away" to be performing at the national stadium. The London-born singer said: "This is so surreal and so crazy. It means the absolute world to me that you are here tonight. It feels really, really special to be here tonight. "It is 10 years since our first ever London show to about 350 people and I just dreamt of a night like this where I get to be in front of 70,000 people." She took selfies and chatted with fans in the front row, and went through multiple costume changes – at one point appearing in a huge fluffy blue coat lined with the Union Flag. The crowd was also treated to a flurry of confetti cannons and fireworks. Lipa's fiancé, actor Callum Turner, was spotted attending the gig with her family. The singer recently confirmed their engagement, telling British Vogue: "It's very exciting. This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever – it's a really special feeling.' Dua Lipa will perform in Liverpool on 24 and 25 June
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dua Lipa 'overwhelmed' after Wembley show as fans gobsmacked by special guest
Be The One hitmaker Dua Lipa wowed 140,000 adoring fans over two sold-out nights at the revered Wembley Stadium, making her one of just a handful of female solo artists to headline the venue Dua Lipa is "overwhelmed" after her two-night sell-out shows at Wembley Stadium, which saw more 140,000 fans make their way to London to see her perform. The singer cemented herself as a true icon as she stunned her audience with a series of sensational outfits, before topping it off by bringing out a different special guest for each gig. The first night saw her make an emotional entrance to legendary stage in front of her adoring fans, with the 29-year-old breaking down in tears after realising the gravity of her achievement. Writing on Instagram on Sunday (June 22) as she came down from the weekend, Dua shared her heartfelt gratitude for her fans and supporters. She wrote: "2 SOLD OUT NIGHTS AT WEMBLEY STADIUM!! I can hardly believe it. These were the most special, unforgettable shows I've ever done!!! "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. "Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the incredible team on stage and behind the scenes who pour so much love and work into making this possible. I truly couldn't have done this without you. Wembley, you have my heart. Forever." Her fans had camped out at the stadium since Thursday night, hoping to get to the front row to see their idol up close while she delivered some of their favourite songs. Speaking to the crowd, Dua said: "It means the absolute world to me that you're here tonight. It feels really special to be here today." The Be The One singer continued: "It's been ten years since our first ever London show, which happened to be about 350 people, and I dreamt of a night like this that I get to be in front of 70,000 people. I'm so, so blown away." Dua's concerts have made her one of just a handful of female solo artists to headline the stadium. The stage is reserved for only the biggest and most successful artists, with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Adele, P!NK and Rihanna all headlining at the venue. On the first of her two nights, she was joined on the stage by Jamiroquai, with whom she performed a rendition of their 1996 hit, Virtual Insanity. Vocalist Jay Kay wore his classic black hat, paired with a white fringed jacket and purple trousers, as he took to the stage for his surprise appearance. And on the second night, fans were thrilled when Dua welcomed her friend Charli XCX as her special guest. Bringing her pal out on to the stage, Charli said: "I thought I'd bring a friend out. Let me tell you, she is the biggest brat I have ever known." The pair then launched into Charli's hit 360 together, off her sixth studio album Brat.
Scottish Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Dua Lipa shows off her incredible figure in gym gear as she performs impressive workout before Wembley gig
Dua shared her pre-show routine to her millions of fans yoga lipa Dua Lipa shows off her incredible figure in gym gear as she performs impressive workout before Wembley gig Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SINGER Dua Lipa looked incredible as showed off her advanced yoga skills as she limbered up before her concert at Wembley Stadium. Dua, 29, made an emotional debut at the world-famous stadium on Friday playing to 70,000 eager fans. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Dua Lipa made her debut at Wembley Stadium on June 21 Credit: Getty 4 She shared her pre-show workout Credit: Instagram 4 Which included many advanced yoga poses Credit: Instagram The singer shared her pre-show preparation on her Instagram stories which included doing advanced yoga poses, including a headstand and backward bends. She showed off her incredible figure in a dark sports top and matching leggings. Dua realised a life-long dream when she played two massive shows at the iconic stadium and invited some special guests to the stage. During the debut performance on Friday, Dua invited Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay to the stage where they performed a duet of his song, Virtual Insanity. During the second show on Saturday, Dua brought out another pop iconic, Charli XCX, and they sung the latter's big hit, 360. Dua is doing is taking her Radical Optimism tour around the world and gushed about performing at Wembley. The singer said: '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.' Dazzling 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 paraded in five different outfits during her set — also including a petrol-blue Balenciaga slip dress draped in a faux-fur coat lined with the Union Jack flag and a silver custom Swarovski bodysuit with matching Christian Louboutin boots. Dua's mum Anesa and sister Rina, as well as actor fiance Callum Turner and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley were all in the audience. She even had support from the Spice Girls who sent her flowers. And Dua shared a letter from the girls on Instagram. The post read: '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. XXXX.'
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Dua Lipa's ‘dream' Wembley shows with five outfit changes, star fans and cover with 90s music megastar
LIVE-ING MY DREAM Inside Dua Lipa's 'dream' Wembley shows with five outfit changes, star fans and cover with 90s music megastar Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DUA LIPA realised a life dream as she played to 70,000 adoring fans at Wembley Stadium. Her Radical Optimism tour's sell-out gig on Friday — followed by another one yesterday — came ten years after she first per-formed in the capital to just 350 people. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 11 Dua Lipa realised a life dream as she played to 70,000 adoring fans at Wembley Stadium Credit: Getty 11 Her Radical Optimism tour's sell-out gig on Friday came ten years after she first performed in the capital to just 350 people Credit: Getty 11 She said: 'Wembley, thank you. It is something I've dreamt of my whole life' Credit: Getty 11 Dua paraded in five different outfits during her set Credit: Getty 11 Dua also got Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay on stage to join her in singing the Nineties jazz-funk band's hit Virtual Insanity Credit: Getty 11 Dua shared a letter from the Spice Girls, who sent her flowers Credit: Instagram The singer said: '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.' Dazzling 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 paraded in five different outfits during her set — also including a petrol-blue Balenciaga slip dress draped in a faux-fur coat lined with the Union Jack flag and a silver custom Swarovski bodysuit with matching Christian Louboutin boots. And it certainly seemed Queen Dua was reigning over North London — as billboards promoting her YSL plumping lip gloss were plastered on the famous Wembley Way. Fans, many of whom got tickets through Priority from O2, queued at merch-andise stands with T-shirts priced £40. She opened with hit track Training Season and thrilled the crowd with No1 singles New Rules, One Kiss and Dance The Night. Her ballad Falling Forever cast a spell as fans lit up the stadium by holding their phone torches in the air. Dua's mum Anesa and sister Rina, as well as actor fiance Callum Turner and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley were all in the audience. She even had support from the Spice Girls who sent her flowers. Dua Lipa surprises fans by bringing 90s band on stage as she stuns in diamonte bodysuit in front of star-studded crowd to Wembley And Dua shared a letter from the girls on Instagram. The post read: '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. XXXX.' Dua also got Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay on stage to join her in singing his band's 1996 hit, Virtual Insanity. She told fans: 'This next song is a really, really big dream for me because I want to introduce someone who has inspired me from the moment I started making music. 'He is someone who has been a trailblazer for British music and paved the way.' I imagine these Dua shows have inspired the next gener-ation of British music stars, too. A FEW months ago, Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock parted ways with label Warner Music and landed a new deal with Virgin – and she's wasted no time getting started with new music. The singer shot a video for upcoming single, Been A Minute, in Stoke Newington, East London, last week. An insider tells me: 'The song has a carnival vibe and Leigh-Anne is really excited about it.' Leigh-Anne will showcase the tune when she performs at Reading and Leeds Festivals later this year. OASIS STRING 'EM UP OASIS have spent weeks rehearsing in a secret location in London ahead of their reunion tour – and I can reveal that when the lads hit the stage they will be joined by an orchestra. As well as Liam and Noel Gallagher, Bonehead, Gem Archer and Andy Bell, there will be musicians playing the cello, violins and woodwind for several of their hits. 11 Oasis have spent weeks rehearsing in a secret location in London ahead of their reunion tour Credit: PA An insider said: 'The live orchestra will add a cinematic element to their sound and elevate some of the harmonies. It won't take away from the band, just boost the sound.' I can also reveal that everyone around them has ditched booze and turned to clean living in a bid to spur on the brothers, inset below, as they prepare for their Live '25 shows. Cigarettes and alcohol have been binned in favour of non-alcoholic beers and meditation. An insider tells me: 'In these final few weeks before the tour kicks off, those around Liam and Noel have decided to focus on clean living. 'There are lots of positive vibes in the camp, a very meditative, focused mindset. Everyone around them is aware this is history in the making. 'Liam and Noel are the best of British, working class heroes, and they deserve this incredible moment. 'So those around them are determined to set positive examples and make sure everyone is giving 100 per cent. It's pretty impressive to see how dedicated everyone is.' Some Might Say they will be the gigs of the decade . . . MEL C says she is super 'pedantic' about pre-show rituals. Sporty Spice told England rugby star Natasha Hunt that she sticks to the same routine while on tour. Mel said: 'I get the mickey taken out of me because of how pedantic I am about my preparations. I will eat well, try and sleep well, hydration is key.' She spoke as part of Volvic's Force of Nature initiative, in partnership with the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. Sporty by name, sporty by nature. LIKE THE LUNCH BOX, PAUL PAUL MESCAL and girlfriend Gracie Abrams have been preparing for her gig at Glasto next week – with sunshine picnics in the park. The Normal People actor and the singer have been relaxing with friends before she rocks up at Worthy Farm to play The Other Stage on Friday – where Paul is expected to be cheering her on. 11 Paul Mescal and girlfriend Gracie Adams in the park Credit: Supplied 11 Gracie will play The Other Stage on Friday Credit: Mega One park-goer at Highbury Fields in North London said of the pair: 'Paul and Gracie have been making the most of the warm weather by hanging out with friends in the park. 'Paul was boun-ding around and is clearly loving the long summer evenings.' The couple were first linked a year ago when snapped on a dinner date at London celebrity hang-out the BRAT Restaurant – and they seem to be going strong. Our source added: 'They looked super loved-up and Paul couldn't resist taking a picture of the sunset on his phone to capture the moment.' DUFFY TO RETURN DUFFY is secretly working on her long-awaited third album just months after she thrilled fans by appearing in a TikTok video. I can reveal that the Welsh singer, who posted herself lip-syncing to a remix of her hit Mercy back in March, has been in the studio working with ex-Suede musician Bernard Butler, who was a producer on her debut 2008 album. 11 Duffy is secretly working on her long-awaited third album just months after she thrilled fans by appearing in a TikTok video Credit: Getty Duffy, whose first name is Aimée Anne, disappeared from the spotlight in 2011 after being kidnapped and raped and told her harrowing story in 2020. A source said: 'The time is right for her to make a comeback, she has done enough healing and is ready to make music. 'She has a great working relationship with Bernard and they trust each other.' In 2020, Duffy revealed in a social media post: ' I am OK and safe now, I was raped and drugged and held captive over some days. Of course I survived. 'The recovery took time. But I can tell you, in the last decade the thousands and thousands of days I committed to wanting to feel the sunshine in my heart again, the sun does now shine.' STRICTLY star Carlos Gu says he would love to perform with chat king Graham Norton. The pro dancer, who has previously been paired with EastEnders' Molly Rainford, said at the British LGBT Awards: 'I want to show two men can dance sexily and beautifully. I would love to dance with Graham. He would be great.'
