Dua Lipa sets Wembley alight with Charli XCX surprise
Dua Lipa electrified Wembley Stadium this weekend, thrilling 70,000 fans with a surprise appearance by Charli XCX.
The British-Albanian pop star, 29, delivered a high-energy show as part of her Radical Optimism Tour.
On Saturday night, Dua paused mid-set and teased the crowd. 'So this next song, I thought I'd bring a friend out. Let me tell you, she is the biggest brat. Give it up for Charli XCX!' she shouted.
The crowd erupted as Charli XCX, 32, joined her to perform the infectious hit 360 . The energy soared. Fans danced, cheered, and sang along.
'Wembley, you're unreal tonight!' Dua exclaimed as the duet ended, according to The Daily Mail.
The previous night, Dua stunned fans again by inviting Jamiroquai, the legendary '90s star, on stage.
'This is someone who inspired me when I first started. Someone who I feel like is a massive trailblazer in music and has kind of paved the way,' Dua said, introducing him.
Together, they performed one of his classic tracks, sending the audience into a frenzy.
Dua Lipa dazzled in a series of bold outfits, from a silver sequin bodysuit to a sheer blue gown. Her style choices kept all eyes on her.
She was supported in the crowd by her fiancé, Callum Turner, her mother, Anesa, and her sister, Rina. 'It feels special to be here tonight,' Dua told the audience.
'It is 10 years since our first ever London show to about 350 people, and I just dreamt of a night like this'.
Friday's show saw Dua break down in tears. She thanked fans for their unwavering support.
'Wembley, thank you. It is something I've dreamt of my whole life,' she said, her voice trembling. 'It feels like such a journey, but also like everything has happened so quickly'.
She reflected on her early days. 'I want to take it back to the beginning a little bit. This song really kind of changed my life,' Dua said before performing Hotter Than Hell , the track that launched her career.
Dua's world tour has been a massive success. Selling out two nights at Wembley is no small feat.
According to a source, 'Headlining stadiums with just three albums under her belt proves how influential her music has been. She's on cloud nine'.
Dua Lipa wants every show to feel personal. She told Vogue, 'Adrenaline is an incredible drug. I can hear people screaming before I'm even on.
That's when my heart starts racing. Moments before, I'm like: 'Oh, my God, we're doing this.' And I'm ready to go'.
She plans to get even closer to her fans, promising to walk the full length of the crowd, just like she did at Glastonbury. 'I want to make it intimate, even in a stadium,' she said.
Fans enjoyed a packed setlist, including hits like Training Season , Levitating , One Kiss , Be The One, New Rules, and Dance The Night .
The show ended with a roaring ovation, cementing Dua Lipa's place as one of pop's brightest stars.
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