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Powys County Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Dua Lipa surprises fans with Jamiroquai frontman during London show
Pop star Dua Lipa returned to London with her Radical Optimism tour, kicking off the first night at Wembley Stadium with a surprise appearance from Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay. Amidst a flurry of dance routines, costume changes and confetti canons, the singer made her way through her latest album, Radical Optimism, on Friday night before bringing out the 90s funk band frontman. Without missing her biggest hits, the British-Albanian songstress performed the likes of New Rules, Be The One and Barbie's Dance The Night to more than 70,000 people. Transforming the stadium into her own dance floor, the pop star kicked off her concert with Training Season before pausing to say she was 'blown away,' adding that it was 'surreal' to be performing at Wembley. Appearing a little emotional, she 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.' Later, she left the stage to take photographs with fans and asked if they were having a good night, but most were too excited to form full sentences. After taking photos with the front row fans, Lipa returned to the stage to perform These Walls before introducing the song that 'started everything'. She said: 'I want to take it back to the beginning a little bit. This song really kind of changed my life. 'This is the song that got me signed and it's the song that started everything and I feel like with weather like this, there is only one song that I could do. This is Hotter Than Hell.' The singer again expressed how grateful she was to be performing at Wembley, before introducing someone who really 'inspired' her. She said: 'Someone who has really been a trailblazer for British music and has really paved the way, I feel so lucky to share the stage with the one and only Jamiroquai!' The frontman of the 90s funk band, Kay, emerged onto the stage, joining Lipa to sing the group's hit song Virtual Insanity. Towards the end of the concert, Lipa returned to the hit songs that prompted her rise to fame, including 2016's Be The One, and her 2017 break-up anthem New Rules. Lipa has several Brit Awards to her name, along with three Grammys and was one of the headline acts at Glastonbury Festival last year. She was recently named the most played artist across radio, TV and public places in the UK for a second time by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and is the youngest person to feature on this year's Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List, making her one of the wealthiest musicians in the UK.
Leader Live
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Dua Lipa surprises fans with Jamiroquai frontman during London show
Amidst a flurry of dance routines, costume changes and confetti canons, the singer made her way through her latest album, Radical Optimism, on Friday night before bringing out the 90s funk band frontman. Without missing her biggest hits, the British-Albanian songstress performed the likes of New Rules, Be The One and Barbie's Dance The Night to more than 70,000 people. Transforming the stadium into her own dance floor, the pop star kicked off her concert with Training Season before pausing to say she was 'blown away,' adding that it was 'surreal' to be performing at Wembley. Appearing a little emotional, she 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.' Later, she left the stage to take photographs with fans and asked if they were having a good night, but most were too excited to form full sentences. After taking photos with the front row fans, Lipa returned to the stage to perform These Walls before introducing the song that 'started everything'. She said: 'I want to take it back to the beginning a little bit. This song really kind of changed my life. 'This is the song that got me signed and it's the song that started everything and I feel like with weather like this, there is only one song that I could do. This is Hotter Than Hell.' The singer again expressed how grateful she was to be performing at Wembley, before introducing someone who really 'inspired' her. She said: 'Someone who has really been a trailblazer for British music and has really paved the way, I feel so lucky to share the stage with the one and only Jamiroquai!' The frontman of the 90s funk band, Kay, emerged onto the stage, joining Lipa to sing the group's hit song Virtual Insanity. Towards the end of the concert, Lipa returned to the hit songs that prompted her rise to fame, including 2016's Be The One, and her 2017 break-up anthem New Rules. Lipa has several Brit Awards to her name, along with three Grammys and was one of the headline acts at Glastonbury Festival last year. She was recently named the most played artist across radio, TV and public places in the UK for a second time by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and is the youngest person to feature on this year's Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List, making her one of the wealthiest musicians in the UK. Lipa recently confirmed her engagement to Masters Of The Air actor Callum Turner.
South Wales Guardian
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Dua Lipa surprises fans with Jamiroquai frontman during London show
Amidst a flurry of dance routines, costume changes and confetti canons, the singer made her way through her latest album, Radical Optimism, on Friday night before bringing out the 90s funk band frontman. Without missing her biggest hits, the British-Albanian songstress performed the likes of New Rules, Be The One and Barbie's Dance The Night to more than 70,000 people. Transforming the stadium into her own dance floor, the pop star kicked off her concert with Training Season before pausing to say she was 'blown away,' adding that it was 'surreal' to be performing at Wembley. Appearing a little emotional, she 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.' Later, she left the stage to take photographs with fans and asked if they were having a good night, but most were too excited to form full sentences. After taking photos with the front row fans, Lipa returned to the stage to perform These Walls before introducing the song that 'started everything'. She said: 'I want to take it back to the beginning a little bit. This song really kind of changed my life. 'This is the song that got me signed and it's the song that started everything and I feel like with weather like this, there is only one song that I could do. This is Hotter Than Hell.' The singer again expressed how grateful she was to be performing at Wembley, before introducing someone who really 'inspired' her. She said: 'Someone who has really been a trailblazer for British music and has really paved the way, I feel so lucky to share the stage with the one and only Jamiroquai!' The frontman of the 90s funk band, Kay, emerged onto the stage, joining Lipa to sing the group's hit song Virtual Insanity. Towards the end of the concert, Lipa returned to the hit songs that prompted her rise to fame, including 2016's Be The One, and her 2017 break-up anthem New Rules. Lipa has several Brit Awards to her name, along with three Grammys and was one of the headline acts at Glastonbury Festival last year. She was recently named the most played artist across radio, TV and public places in the UK for a second time by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) and is the youngest person to feature on this year's Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List, making her one of the wealthiest musicians in the UK. Lipa recently confirmed her engagement to Masters Of The Air actor Callum Turner.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
UK's most played music artists of 2024 revealed as surprise star tops list for airplay on radio, TV and in public
Seven of the top ten acts are British AIRED TO THE THRONE UK's most played music artists of 2024 revealed as surprise star tops list for airplay on radio, TV and in public DUA Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year, beating Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. The 29-year-old's songs received more play on radio, TV and in public places than any other act in 2024. Advertisement 10 Dua Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year Credit: Getty 10 Taylor Swift, 35, was second on the list Credit: Getty 10 Into You singer Ariana Grande finished seventh Credit: Getty It is the second time she has topped the list, compiled by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), having also been the most played in 2020. The Training Season singer has consistently stayed in the top three since then. Taylor, 35, was second on the list, while Ed, 34, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist. DJ David Guetta was fourth, Coldplay fifth, Calvin Harris sixth and Ariana Grande seventh. Advertisement Seven of the top ten acts are British, with Elton John, Becky Hill and Harry Styles rounding out the list. 10 Becky Hill was another British artist on the list, coming in at 9th Credit: Alamy 10 Former One Direction singer Harry Styles was 10th on the list Credit: Getty 10 Ed Sheeran, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist Credit: Getty Advertisement Dua, whose single Houdini was her most played track last year, said: 'It's a real honour to be named the most played artist in the UK for the second time. '2024 was an incredible year and I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported my music on the radio, TV and in venues around the country.' Meanwhile, Stick Season by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, which spent seven weeks at the top of the charts last year, was named the most played track of 2024. Lose Control by Teddy Swims and Beautiful Things by Benson Boone were second and third most played tracks. Advertisement From cheeky topless snaps to Dua Lipa's beach break & luxury £3,600 a NIGHT villas - inside globe-trotting stars' super glam Easter getaways 10 Coldplay, with frontman Chris Martin pictured here, came fifth Credit: Getty 10 Sir Elton John, who finished eighth, was one of seven British acts in the top 10 Credit: PA 10 Scottish DJ Calvin Harris came in at sixth Credit: Getty 10 DJ David Guetta was fourth on the list Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
UK's most played music artists of 2024 revealed as surprise star tops list for airplay on radio, TV and in public
DUA Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year, beating Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. The 29-year-old's songs received more play on radio, TV and in public places than any other act in 2024. 10 Dua Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year Credit: Getty 10 Taylor Swift, 35, was second on the list Credit: Getty 10 Into You singer Ariana Grande finished seventh Credit: Getty It is the second time she has topped the list, compiled by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), having also been the most played in 2020. The Training Season singer has consistently stayed in the top three since then. Taylor, 35, was second on the list, while Ed, 34, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist. DJ David Guetta was fourth, Coldplay fifth, READ MORE ON DUA LIPA Seven of the top ten acts are British, with 10 Becky Hill was another British artist on the list, coming in at 9th Credit: Alamy 10 Former One Direction singer Harry Styles was 10th on the list Credit: Getty 10 Ed Sheeran, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist Credit: Getty '2024 was an incredible year and I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported my music on the radio, TV and in venues around the country.' Meanwhile, Stick Season by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, which spent seven weeks at the top of the charts last year, was named the most played track of 2024. Most read in Bizarre Lose Control by From cheeky topless snaps to Dua Lipa's beach break & luxury £3,600 a NIGHT villas - inside globe-trotting stars' super glam Easter getaways 10 Coldplay, with frontman Chris Martin pictured here, came fifth Credit: Getty 10 Sir Elton John, who finished eighth, was one of seven British acts in the top 10 Credit: PA 10 Scottish DJ Calvin Harris came in at sixth Credit: Getty 10 DJ David Guetta was fourth on the list Credit: Getty
