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South Wales Guardian
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful' after being awarded Kosovo citizenship
The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovo-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president @vjosaosmani.' A post shared by Vjosa Osmani (@ Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying 'welcome home Dua'. She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. 'Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single Levitating. In a statement, Lipa added: 'Every time I come back to Kosovo, it always feels like coming home. 'Receiving citizenship from president Osmani is such an honour and feels like my two sides are now one. 'It completes the duality I have always had within. I love this country and this means so much to me and my family.' Our pride, our voice to the world, Kosovo's gem — welcome back home, @DUALIPA! — Vjosa Osmani (@VjosaOsmaniPRKS) August 1, 2025 It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill Festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era with her father in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride… it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad @dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK number one singles and two UK number one albums, she is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris.
Leader Live
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful' after being awarded Kosovo citizenship
The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovo-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president @vjosaosmani.' A post shared by Vjosa Osmani (@ Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying 'welcome home Dua'. She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. 'Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single Levitating. In a statement, Lipa added: 'Every time I come back to Kosovo, it always feels like coming home. 'Receiving citizenship from president Osmani is such an honour and feels like my two sides are now one. 'It completes the duality I have always had within. I love this country and this means so much to me and my family.' Our pride, our voice to the world, Kosovo's gem — welcome back home, @DUALIPA! — Vjosa Osmani (@VjosaOsmaniPRKS) August 1, 2025 It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill Festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era with her father in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride… it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad @dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK number one singles and two UK number one albums, she is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris.
Rhyl Journal
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Dua Lipa ‘feeling grateful' after being awarded Kosovo citizenship
The 29-year-old was born in London to Kosovo-Albanian parents, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, and moved to the country's capital of Pristina aged 11, when her family returned after Kosovo gained its independence in 2008, before moving back to London aged 15. In a post on Instagram, Lipa said: 'Feeling so grateful to have been awarded my Kosovan citizenship by our president @vjosaosmani.' A post shared by Vjosa Osmani (@ Kosovo's president, Vjosa Osmani, posted a picture of herself presenting a certificate of citizenship to the Houdini singer with a caption saying 'welcome home Dua'. She added: 'Special honour that today, by presidential decree, to grant citizenship of the Republic of Kosovo to Dua Lipa, one of the most important cultural and artistic personalities in the history of our country. 'Dua and Kosovo have always been inseparable. She has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices on the world's biggest stages, making history with her achievements and becoming an inspiration to millions of people around the globe. A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) 'Our gratitude is endless for all that Dua has done and continues to do for Kosovo, for our youth, for our art and for the international image of our country. 'Dua, Kosovo is always proud of you.' At her initiation ceremony, Lipa was welcomed by a group of children dressed in white singing her 2020 UK hit single Levitating. In a statement, Lipa added: 'Every time I come back to Kosovo, it always feels like coming home. 'Receiving citizenship from president Osmani is such an honour and feels like my two sides are now one. 'It completes the duality I have always had within. I love this country and this means so much to me and my family.' Our pride, our voice to the world, Kosovo's gem — welcome back home, @DUALIPA! — Vjosa Osmani (@VjosaOsmaniPRKS) August 1, 2025 It comes after the singer appeared at the country's Sunny Hill Festival, which she created in 2018, on Friday, where she performed the song Era with her father in Albanian. She said of the performance in a post on X: 'Sharing this night with you all, in the city that shaped me, surrounded by so much energy, joy, and pride… it's hard to put into words what it means. 'Performing for you, and sharing the stage with my dad @dukagjinlipa was a moment I'll never forget. 'I feel so incredibly lucky and grateful, and we still have two more nights to celebrate together.' In November 2022, the singer was granted Albanian citizenship by its president Bajram Begaj. Since beginning her career in 2013, Lipa has had four UK number one singles and two UK number one albums, she is best known for songs such as Training Season, New Rules and One Kiss, which she recorded with DJ Calvin Harris.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
