Dua Lipa: The Ultimate ‘Radical Optimism' Tour Special
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Since first emerging on to the music scene a decade ago, Dua Lipa's sultry vocals and fearless stage presence have sealed her status as a true pop powerhouse.
With seven BRIT Awards and three Grammys to her name, the British-Albanian star has broken multiple records, with songs like New Rules, Levitating, Don't Start Now, IDGAF and One Kiss with Calvin Harris each notching up more than two billion Spotify streams.
Ahead of her sell-out Radical Optimism Tour arriving in the UK in June, this special edition of OK! delves into her incredible journey, beginning with her days as a music-loving schoolgirl. With the help of music industry experts, we dig into all of Dua's music so far, revisit her greatest live shows and collaborations, and take a closer look at the causes that matter most to her.
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