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Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
Dua Lipa's emotional Wembley debut featuring Jamiroquai's Jay Kay
Dua Lipa performed at London's Wembley Stadium. The show on June 20, 2025, marked her UK stadium debut. Jay Kay of Jamiroquai joined her for 'Virtual Insanity'. Lipa sang hits like 'Physical' and 'Levitating'. She thanked fans for their support. The concert ended with fireworks. Lipa continues her Radical Optimism tour. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in International 1. Royal insiders hint Kate Middleton may never fully recover — but a bold new chapter with Prince William looms Pop superstar Dua Lipa made her long-awaited debut at London's Wembley Stadium , performing to a sold-out crowd of 70,000 fans. This marked a major milestone in her career as she headlined a UK stadium for the first time on her ongoing Radical Optimism tour , supporting her 2024 album of the same highlight of the night of June 20, 2025, was a surprise guest appearance by Jay Kay, lead singer of British funk band Jamiroquai . Together, they performed a special duet of the 1996 hit 'Virtual Insanity,' a song Dua Lipa called 'a massive trailblazer for British music.' Jay Kay's arrival was met with enthusiastic cheers, especially from longtime two-hour show featured a dynamic setlist blending Lipa's new tracks with her biggest hits, including 'Physical,' 'One Kiss,' 'New Rules,' and 'Levitating.' Opening with 'Training Season,' the concert maintained a disco-driven energy throughout, complemented by multiple costume changes and sharp choreography. Dua's strong and flexible vocals shone during songs like 'Falling Forever' and 'Maria,' showcasing her growth as a addressing the crowd, Dua said, 'This is such a massive milestone for me. I've had a lump in my throat from the moment this show started.' She reflected on her humble beginnings, recalling her first London show 10 years ago with just 350 attendees. 'To be in front of 70,000 people... I'm so, so blown away.'Fans showed immense dedication, with some camping since Thursday despite temperatures over 31°C. Dua thanked them, saying, 'It means the absolute world to me that you're here tonight.'The concert ended with a four-song encore featuring 'New Rules,' 'Don't Start Now,' and 'Houdini,' complete with fireworks and a dramatic guitar solo. The show's focus on music, choreography, and genuine fan connection proved that spectacular stadium performances don't always need extravagant props or Lipa continues her Radical Optimism tour with another Wembley night on June 21, followed by dates in Liverpool and London, before heading to North America in September.
BBC News
5 hours ago
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- BBC News
Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut
Dua Lipa treated fans to a surprise appearance by Jamiroquai, as she played her first ever show at Wembley Stadium. Bringing out the band's frontman Jay Kay for a one-off performance of his 1996 hit Virtual Insanity, the star said he was 'a massive trailblazer for British music".Their performance came half-way through a stunning two-hour show, that saw Lipa tear through hits like Physical, One Kiss, New Rules and Levitating. 'This is such a massive, massive milestone for me,' she told her 70,000 fans. 'I've had a lump in my throat from the moment this show started.' Some dedicated fans had camped out since Thursday to see the singer's UK stadium debut, braving temperatures that exceeded 31C. 'It means the absolute world to me that you're here tonight,' she told them during the show. 'It feels like I've waited my whole life for this moment.' Reflecting on her ascent to the top tier of pop music, the 29-year-old added: 'It's been 10 years since our first ever London show, which happened to be about 350 people, and I dreamt of a night like this.''To be in front of 70,000 people. I'm so, so blown away." She then introduced one of her earliest singles, Hotter Than Hell, telling fans it was the track that had earned her a recording contract. Since then, she has stockpiled an enviable selection of armour-played hits, most of which got an airing on Friday night. The show began with a new-agey wash of ocean sounds, that segued seamlessly into her 2024 single, Training Season. Lipa sang the first verse slowly, over a sultry orchestral backing. But before long, the band kicked into gear, and the disco pulse barely let up for the next two hours. In many respects, the set played like an extended remix of her triumphant Glastonbury performance last year - full of pin-sharp choreography and fiercely futuristic pop. Her voice remains a strong point - resonant and flexible, with a hint of the rasp she inherited from her father, Albanian rock singer Dukajin Lipa. It was particularly effective on the cascading vocal runs of Falling Forever, and the Flamenco-flavoured Maria. Somehow, Lipa managed not to lose her breath, despite demanding, body-rolling dance routines that only occasionally recalled Jane Fonda's 1980s keep fit videos. She leaned into the schtick with an interlude instructing her fans to "move those hips" over the intro to Physical. Jay Kay arrived to a scream of recognition from older members of the audience, suited up in a tasseled white cowboy jacket and pink jeans. "What a privilege and an honour to be on stage with you," said the singer, before launching into Virtual Insanity - a song that became a hit when Dua was just one year songs, the star spent time getting personal with fans in the front row - borrowing their phones to pose for selfies, signing records (side note: who on earth brings a vinyl record to the front row of a stadium concert?) and even appropriating one person's scarf to accentuate her own stage outfit. It was a simple, but personal, touch that helped to illustrate why the star has become only the second British woman after Adele to headline Wembley Stadium. Watched from the stands by her family, including fiancé Callum Turner, she wrapped up the show with a flawless four-song encore that included some of her biggest hits: New Rules, Don't Start Now and Dance The finished with the psychedelic pop smash Houdini, ratcheting up the tension with a flurry of fireworks as she head-banged to a shredding guitar solo. Then the music suddenly stopped and she vanished in a cloud of smoke. A powerhouse performance from a star at the top of their game, it was proof that you don't need giant mechanical props or cutting edge video technology to pull off a compelling stadium show. Sometimes, the right songs, the right choreography and a generous helping of feel-good energy are enough. As an added bonus, that keeps the tickets affordable: The most expensive seats cost £155, compared to some stadium shows this summer, where prices have topped £900. Lipa continues her Radical Optimism tour with a second night at Wembley on Saturday, followed by dates in Liverpool and London before the North American leg kicks off in September. Dua Lipa's Wembley stadium setlist Training SeasonEnd of an EraBreak My HeartOne KissWhatcha DoingLevitatingThese WallsHotter Than HellVirtual Insanity (with Jamiroquai)MariaPhysicalElectricityHallucinateIllusionFalling ForeverHappy for YouLove AgainAnything For LoveBe the OneEncore:New RulesDance the NightDon't Start NowHoudini
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Dua Lipa sends fans wild as she brings 90s icon on stage during Wembley gig
Dua Lipa surprised fans at Wembley Stadium on Friday evening with a surprise appearance from Jamiroquai. Dua and Jamiroquai performed an incredible duet of 1996 hit, Virtual Insanity, for her Radical Optimism tour. Vocalist Jay Kay was rocking a classic black hat with purple trim and a white jacket for the surprise performance. Fans were over the moon with the shock guest and rushed to social media to share their excitement, with one user "wishing" they were at the concert in London. * This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror 's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
