Dua Lipa reveals her 'pinch me' moments since becoming famous
She started off singing covers in her bedroom
Dua Lipa joined Jordan Lee on the evening show and with her new album due to be released before Christmas, Jordan wanted to know how the pop star's life has changed from recording covers in her bedroom, to winning BRIT Awards, and what her 'pinch me' moments were.
The 'Don't Start Now' singer told Jordan that so much has happened, that there are quite a few moments that stand out. One of those 'pinch me' moments is when she got to perform in her home town in Kosovo.
Telling Jordan, "Touring, performing in Kovoso, in my home town, that's always a massive 'pinch me' moment, because it's something I've always wanted to do since I was young."
WATCH: Jordan Lee's full interview with Dua Lipa
Dua went on to reveal another 'pinch me' moment, reminiscing about the time she was recording an advert on the edge of the Grand Canyon. She explained to Jordan, "There was nothing and no one around, and I was just on the edge of this cliff. And it was so beautiful, and I was so taken back by it. In my head I was like, 'I can't believe I get to to this as my job'."
WATCH: The advert Dua Lipa filmed at the Grand Canyon
During the interview on Hits Radio, Dua also revealed more about her new album. The name of the new album, along with a release date has yet to be confirmed, however Dua did reveal that it's more her, saying, "It's almost more me than the first record, and obviously the first record was self-titled, and I was like nothing can get more me than this."
However, she explained she had so much fun with her new album that everything just "happened" and she had the album title before she had the songs for it. Dua revealed that although she had worked with Nile Rodgers on some music, the songs he did extra production on DIDN'T make the cut, as she has a theme for her new music, and the songs didn't fit with it.
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Now take a look at Dua Lipa's looks over the years:
February 2016
Dua made her BRIT Awards debut in February 2016, wearing a floor-length, gothic black dress, four months after releasing her second single 'Be The One'.
April 2016
Two months later, Dua rocked a co-ordinated two-piece with tassels to perform on Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa.
February 2017
Fast-forward to the BRITs 2017, and Dua has certainly smartened up her dress sense, wearing a Men In Black-inspired suit to the ceremony.
June 2017
Dua chose a fancy top and tracksuit bottoms combo for an appearance on Good Morning America in June 2017, topping the look off with some VERY fashionable slanted sunglasses in the same month that her debut album, 'Dua Lipa' was released.
July 2017
A month later, the 'Hotter Than Hell' singer put in an appearance on the red carpet at the premiere for Dunkirk last summer, wearing a slightly boho maxi dress and her long black slicked down behind her back.
September 2017
Dua chose a very punk-chick look to perform at a music festival in Las Vegas in September 2017, a month before her appearance on Later... With Jools Holland.
October 2017
Dua performed at KISS FM's Haunted House Party in London for Halloween 2017, choosing to dress up as Winona Ryder's Beetlejuice character, Lydia Deetz.
February 2018
Dua took to the stage at the February 2018 BRIT Awards, first wearing a puffy pink dress for the red carpet, before changing into a Beatles-inspired outfit to perform her smash hit, 'New Rules'.
May 2018
Three months later, Dua wore a beautiful silk playsuit to perform at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, once again performing 'New Rules' for the audience and debuting her brand new chopped hair.
June 2018
Another US performance saw Dua don a patchwork playsuit for the occasion, sporting her new bob after ditching her long locks.
June 2018
Another US performance in June saw Dua wearing yet another playsuit - this time, she went for a bronze colour.
July 2018
The 'Blow Your Mind' singer sported a very intriguing playsuit for an appearance on US talk show, The Late Night with Stephen Colbert.
August 2018
She was back to her uniform cropped top with trousers combo to perform at the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
February 2019
Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris picked up a BRIT Award for 'One Kiss' in 2019. Dua looked stunning in a vibrant blue dress with big silver stars, paired with gold platforms.
July 2019
Dua channelled her 2017 video 'IDGAF' at an event in July 2019 in this spangly black suit.
October 2019
Dua wowed fans all over the world when she ditched her natural dark locks for a platinum blonde look!
January 2020
Dua was still rocking the blonde look at the GRAMMY Awards 2020, wearing a stunning Alexander Wang gown.
June 2020
Dua dyed the blonde section of her hair cherry red during the lockdown in 2020 - it's SO cool.
July 2020
After polling her fans on Instagram, Dua returned to her natural dark locks - opting for a chocolate brown colour which looked totally gorgeous!
May 2021
As well as performing AND winning awards, Dua made a huge fashion statement with this Vivienne Westwood outfit.
September 2021
Making her catwalk debut, Dua stormed the runway at Versace's SS22 runway at Milan Fashion Week.
After the show, she took to Instagram to share her delight, writing: 'such an honour to open and close the Versace show tonight in Milan.'
'Donatella Versace you know i'll be your Versace girl forever sic
October 2021
In October 2021, Dua wowed in a metallic mini skirt with a safety-pin fastening on the side, a sequinned green vest for a Frieze And Versace event.
The look came after she hit the catwalk for Versace for their Fall-Winter 2021 Collection in September.
November 2021
In November 2021, Dua graced The Fashion Awards red carpet in a off the shoulder black number by Maximilian.
May 2022
Dua Lipa was on tour in London and rocked a bright pink outfit.
July 2022
Back in 2020 Dua Lipa and Puma joined forces, however in July 2022 she visited the Flutur x Puma Experience showing off some of the collection.
December 2022
Dua Lipa received a Hitmakers of the Year award during Variety's Hitmakers Brunch, where she was wearing an oversized pinstripe suit.
May 2023
Dua Lipa attended the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival alongside her boyfriend Romain Gavras, wearing a full length black dress, sporting a long fringe.
July 2023
Dua attends the London Barbie premiere in a stunning multi-coloured dress. She not only provided the song 'Dance The Night' for the soundtrack, she also appeared in the film as Mermaid Barbie.
March 2024
Dua stunned at the 2024 Brit Awards, wearing a black leather dress on the red carpet. Dua also won the Best Pop award at the ceremony, in addition to opening the show with a brilliant performance.
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