History of Dua Lipa in Timeline
Dua Lipa is a celebrated English-Albanian singer and songwriter known for her distinctive voice and disco-infused music. Her work has garnered significant critical praise and media attention, earning her numerous awards, including seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards. Her global influence was acknowledged by Time magazine, which featured her in their 2024 list of the 100 most influential people.
1952: Vera Lynn Achieves Three Top-Ten Singles
Vera Lynn had three top-ten singles in 1952.
1979: Cover of "Lost in Music"
Dua Lipa covered the song "Lost in Music" (1979) for an ITV advertisement for "The X Factor" in 2013.
1979: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit by L. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer
A second copyright infringement lawsuit, filed by songwriters L. Russel Brown and Sandy Linzer, claimed that "Levitating" copied their 1979 disco song, "Wiggle and Giggle All Night."
August 1995: Birth of Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa was born in August 1995.
2002: Cover of "Beautiful"
Dua Lipa uploaded a cover of Christina Aguilera's song "Beautiful" (2002) on YouTube.
2004: Cover of "If I Ain't Got You"
Dua Lipa uploaded a cover of Alicia Keys' song "If I Ain't Got You" (2004) on YouTube.
2008: Move to Pristina and Education
In 2008, after Kosovo declared independence, Dua Lipa and her family moved to Pristina, where she attended Mileniumi i Tretë School and learned more about the Albanian language.
2013: Signing with Tap Management
Dua Lipa signed a contract with Tap Management in 2013, while working as a waitress. This allowed her to leave her job and focus on recording music.
2013: Modeling and "The X Factor" Advertisement
In 2013, Dua Lipa modeled for Topshop and appeared as a "singer" in an ITV advertisement for "The X Factor," covering the song "Lost in Music" (1979).
2014: Co-Writing "Hotter than Hell" and Signing with Warner Bros. Records
Dua Lipa co-wrote the song "Hotter than Hell" in 2014, which played a key role in her signing a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.
2014: Record Deal with Warner Bros. Records
Dua Lipa signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records in 2014.
August 2015: Release of "New Love"
Dua Lipa released her debut single, "New Love," in August 2015.
October 2015: Release of "Be the One" and European Success
Dua Lipa released her second single, "Be the One" in October 2015. It reached number one in Belgium, Poland, and Slovakia and charted in the top ten in over eleven European territories.
November 2015: BBC Sound of... 2016 Long List
In November 2015, Dua Lipa was revealed as one of the acts on the BBC Sound of... 2016 long list.
2015: Adele's "Hello" Tops UK Charts
Adele's "Hello" reached number one in the UK in 2015.
2015: Release of "Be the One"
In 2015, Dua Lipa released her song "Be the One." This song was later re-recorded for UNICEF's "Go Blue" campaign in 2018.
January 2016: First UK and Europe Tour
Dua Lipa embarked on her first tour in the UK and Europe, starting in January 2016.
January 2016: Elle 'Boom Boom Tick' Editorial
In January 2016, Dua Lipa was featured in the 'Boom Boom Tick' editorial for Elle Magazine.
February 2016: Release of "Last Dance"
Dua Lipa released her third single, "Last Dance," on February 18, 2016.
April 2016: Elle Editorial
Dua Lipa was featured in an Elle Magazine editorial in April 2016.
November 2016: Release of "No Lie"
In November 2016, Dua Lipa was featured on Sean Paul's single "No Lie".
November 2016: British Vogue Supplemental Cover
Dua Lipa was featured on a supplemental cover of British Vogue in November 2016.
December 2016: Conclusion of First UK and Europe Tour
Dua Lipa concluded her first tour in the UK and Europe in early December 2016.
2016: Featured on BBC Sound of...
Dua Lipa was featured on the BBC Sound of... in 2016.
2016: Dua Lipa Co-Creates Sunny Hill Foundation
In 2016, Dua Lipa and her father, Dukagjin, co-founded the Sunny Hill Foundation to provide financial assistance to people in Kosovo experiencing difficulties.
January 2017: V Magazine Editorial and Clash Magazine Cover
In January 2017, Dua Lipa was featured in an editorial for V Magazine and was on the cover of issue 102 of Clash Magazine.
January 2017: Dua Lipa Wins EBBA Public Choice Award and Releases "Scared to Be Lonely"
In January 2017, Dua Lipa won the EBBA Public Choice Award and released the single "Scared to Be Lonely", a collaboration with Martin Garrix, which reached number 14 in the UK.
March 2017: Foot Locker Global Ambassador
In March 2017, Dua Lipa became a global ambassador for the American shoe company Foot Locker, representing their women's collections.
April 2017: Interview Magazine Editorial
Dua Lipa was featured in an editorial for Interview Magazine in April 2017.
May 2017: Performance at SCTV Anniversary and Win at SCTV Music Awards
In May 2017, Dua Lipa performed at the anniversary celebration of Indonesian television channel SCTV and won the award for Young and Promising International Artist at the SCTV Music Awards.
June 2017: Paper and InStyle Editorials, Teen Vogue 'Fine Tuned' Editorial
In June 2017, Dua Lipa was featured in editorials for Paper and InStyle magazines, as well as a Teen Vogue editorial titled 'Fine Tuned'.
June 2017: Release of Debut Album "Dua Lipa"
Dua Lipa's first album, titled "Dua Lipa", was released on June 2, 2017.
November 2017: Evening Standard Cover and Foot Locker Collaboration
In November 2017, Dua Lipa was on the cover of Evening Standard and released her second collaboration with Foot Locker for their autumn/winter collection.
2017: "New Rules" Achieves UK Number One
In 2017, Dua Lipa's song "New Rules" reached number one in the UK charts.
2017: Debut Album Release
Dua Lipa released her eponymous debut album in 2017, which peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart.
January 2018: Five Brit Award Nominations
In January 2018, Dua Lipa received five Brit Award nominations, more than any other artist that year, including British Album of the Year for "Dua Lipa", British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year for "New Rules", British Female Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough Act. She won the latter two awards.
January 2018: Start of Work on Second Album
Dua Lipa began working on her second album in January 2018.
January 2018: Adidas Originals 'Original is Never Finished' Campaign
In January 2018, Dua Lipa participated in a promotional clip for an Adidas Originals campaign titled 'Original is Never Finished'.
February 2018: Support for Time's Up Movement at BRIT Awards
Dua Lipa showed her support for the Time's Up movement by wearing a white rose dress on the red carpet of the 2018 Brit Awards.
February 2018: Support for LGBTQ+ Rights at Hollywood Palladium Concert
On February 12, 2018, while performing at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Dua Lipa raised a rainbow flag during her song "Be the One" in a display of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
February 2018: Release of "High" and Start of Work on Second Album
Dua Lipa collaborated with American DJ Whethan on the song "High" for the "Fifty Shades Freed" soundtrack, released in February 2018. She also began working on her second album in January 2018.
April 2018: Teen Vogue Cover
Dua Lipa was on the cover of the April 2018 issue of Teen Vogue.
May 2018: Recognition in British Vogue's List of Influential Women
In May 2018, Dua Lipa was featured in British Vogue's first-ever list of the 25 most influential British women. At 22 years old, she was the youngest person included on the list.
May 2018: British GQ and Turkish Vogue Covers
In May 2018, Dua Lipa appeared on the covers of British GQ and the Turkish edition of Vogue.
May 2018: V Magazine 'The Music Issue' Cover
Dua Lipa was featured on one of the covers for the May 2018 issue of V Magazine, specifically issue 113 titled 'The Music Issue', which was released as a limited edition.
June 2018: British Elle Cover
Dua Lipa was on the cover of the June 2018 issue of the British edition of Elle.
August 2018: Dua Lipa Organizes Sunny Hill Festival
In August 2018, Dua Lipa organized the Sunny Hill Festival to raise funds for the Sunny Hill Foundation, which she co-created with her father in 2016 to support people in Kosovo facing financial difficulties.
September 2018: Fans Removed for Waving Rainbow Flags at Shanghai Concert
In September 2018, security personnel removed some fans from Dua Lipa's concert in Shanghai for waving rainbow flags. This occurred despite homosexuality being decriminalized in China since 1997. Lipa expressed her pride and gratitude for those who showed their pride at the event.
October 2018: Adidas 'Here to Create' Campaign
Dua Lipa was part of an Adidas campaign called 'Here to Create' in October 2018, wearing the brand's clothing.
November 2018: Lipa Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Brexit
In November 2018, Dua Lipa expressed dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union due to Brexit.
November 2018: Dua Lipa Supports UNICEF's "Go Blue" Campaign
In mid-November 2018, Dua Lipa participated in UNICEF's "Go Blue" campaign, advocating for children's rights in honor of World Children's Day (November 20). She released a video promoting the campaign and re-recorded her song "Be the One" (2015), changing the lyrics to support the initiative.
December 2018: Dua Lipa Performs at Ellie Goulding's Charity Concert
In December 2018, Dua Lipa participated in a benefit concert for Ellie Goulding's annual charity event, "Streets of London," at Wembley Arena. The event raises funds and awareness for homelessness in London.
2018: Second Collaboration with Calvin Harris on "Potion"
Dua Lipa collaborated with Calvin Harris for the second time (following their 2018 single "One Kiss") alongside Young Thug for the single "Potion."
2018: Dua Lipa Discusses Her Musical Influences
In a 2018 interview with GQ, Dua Lipa spoke about her musical influences, citing artists like Kylie Minogue, Pink, Nelly Furtado, Jamiroquai, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper.
2018: "One Kiss" Success and Brit Award
In 2018, Dua Lipa's collaborative single with Calvin Harris, "One Kiss," became the best-selling song in the UK and won the Brit Award for Song of the Year.
2018: Origin of "Dula Peep" Nickname
In 2018, American talk show host Wendy Williams mispronounced Dua Lipa's name as "Dula Peep". Lipa has since embraced the nickname, which is often used affectionately by her fans.
2018: Criticism of Stage Presence and Motivation for Improvement
Dua Lipa's stage presence was initially criticized early in her career. A YouTube comment on her performance of "New Rules" at the 2018 BRIT Awards mocking her energy became an internet meme. Dua Lipa used this criticism as motivation to improve her stage presence.
2018: "One Kiss" Adopted as Liverpool FC Anthem
In 2018, following her performance at the UEFA Champions League final, Dua Lipa's song "One Kiss" was adopted as an anthem by Liverpool FC fans. It became associated with significant victories for the team.
January 2019: Release of "Swan Song" and Start of Second Album Writing Process
In January 2019, Dua Lipa released the single "Swan Song" for the 2019 film "Alita: Battle Angel" soundtrack. She also stated that she spent the preceding year working on her second studio album.
January 2019: British Vogue Cover and 'Youth Quake' Editorial
Dua Lipa was on the cover of the January 2019 issue of British Vogue and featured in an editorial titled 'Youth Quake'.
March 2019: Lipa Participates in "Global Feminism" Short Film
On March 7, 2019, ahead of International Women's Day, Dua Lipa participated in a short film for an initiative called "Global Feminism", directed by The Circle of Annie Lennox in association with Apple Music.
April 2019: Lipa Shows Support for LGBT Rights in Brunei
In April 2019, Dua Lipa showed her support for LGBT rights in Brunei by calling for a boycott against the hotel interests of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, in response to the implementation of a penal code punishing homosexuality with death in Brunei.
April 2019: Dua Lipa Becomes UNICEF Supporter During Lebanon Visit
In April 2019, Dua Lipa became a UNICEF supporter during a visit to a refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon, where she interacted with children and youth impacted by the Syrian conflict. She also visited Palestinian and Syrian refugees in another camp.
May 2019: Elle Cover
Dua Lipa was on the cover of the May 2019 issue of Elle magazine.
June 2019: Relationship with Anwar Hadid Begins
Dua Lipa began a relationship with model Anwar Hadid in June 2019.
June 2019: Lipa Shows Support for Sudan
In June 2019, Dua Lipa publicly showed her support for the ongoing Sudanese transition to democracy on social media.
August 2019: Yves Saint Laurent Partnership
In August 2019, Dua Lipa partnered with Yves Saint Laurent to endorse their fragrance Libre.
September 2019: Pepe Jeans Collaboration Launch
In September 2019, Dua Lipa launched her first capsule collection with Pepe Jeans for their autumn/winter collection, inspired by 90s and early 2000s fashion.
September 2019: The Face Cover and Spanish Vogue Cover and Editorial
In September 2019, Dua Lipa was featured on one of the four covers for the relaunched The Face magazine. She was also on the cover of the October 2019 issue of Spanish Vogue and featured in an editorial.
September 2019: Launch of Yves Saint Laurent's "Libre" Fragrance
In September 2019, Dua Lipa became the face of Yves Saint Laurent's new fragrance, "Libre." As part of the campaign, she recorded a promotional cover of the song "I'm Free" (1965), which was featured in advertisements.
October 2019: Vogue Sitcom Clip 'Dua's World'
In October 2019, Dua Lipa starred in a Vogue sitcom clip set in the 90s titled 'Dua's World', where she wore notable collections from New York Fashion Week.
November 2019: Dua Lipa Supports Albania Earthquake Relief
Following the 2019 Albania earthquake, Dua Lipa appealed to fans for donations and support for the victims. She collaborated with Albanian fashion designers to create a limited-edition t-shirt line called "Pray for Albania" with all proceeds going towards affected families.
December 2019: Announcement of "Future Nostalgia" Album and Tour
Following the release of its lead single, "Don't Start Now", Dua Lipa's second studio album, "Future Nostalgia", and its accompanying tour were announced in December 2019.
2019: Albania Earthquake
In 2019, a significant earthquake struck Albania, causing damage that led to initiatives like "Adopt a Kindergarten," which Dua Lipa's Sunny Hill Foundation later joined.
2019: Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording
Dua Lipa won two Grammy Awards in 2019: Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for "Electricity," her collaborative single with Silk City.
2019: Release of "Don't Start Now" and Disco Revival
Dua Lipa released the song "Don't Start Now" in 2019. Billboard credited her with playing a key role in the revival of disco music in 2020.
2019: Increase in Babies Named "Dua"
A study by the Office for National Statistics revealed a significant increase in babies named "Dua" in England and Wales after Lipa's rise to fame. The number rose from 63 in 2017 to 126 in 2019.
2019: Support for Childhood Cancer Research
In 2019, Dua Lipa partnered with Belgian singer Angèle and the KickCancer Foundation to raise funds for research against childhood cancer. She offered a manuscript of her song "Don't Start Now" as a prize in a charity raffle.
January 2020: Release of "Physical"
Dua Lipa's second single, "Physical", was released on January 30, 2020, followed by the release of its music video a day later.
March 2020: Dua Lipa Calls for Donations to UNHCR Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In March 2020, Dua Lipa encouraged her fans to donate to the UNHCR agency to support refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their vulnerability and precarious living conditions.
April 2020: Rolling Stone Editorial and Elle Covers
In April 2020, Dua Lipa was featured in a Rolling Stone editorial to discuss her album Future Nostalgia. She was also on the cover of the May 2020 issue of Elle, in an editorial titled 'Dua Lipa Gets Physical'. She later appeared on the covers of the Canadian and British editions of Elle.
April 2020: Charity Work for COVID-19 Relief
In April 2020, Dua Lipa participated in several charitable initiatives. She joined the BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge Allstars to record a cover of "Times Like These", with proceeds going towards COVID-19 relief efforts. She also used her platform to encourage donations for victims of the Beirut explosion.
April 2020: Remix of "Hallucinate" Released
In April 2020, DJ Ben Howell released a remix of Dua Lipa's song "Hallucinate," featuring the BBC news theme, which he created during the coronavirus lockdown.
April 2020: "Future Nostalgia" Reaches Number One in UK
Future Nostalgia peaked at number one on the Official UK Albums Chart in the week of April 2020.
April 2020: Vogue Australia Cover and 'True to Form' Editorial
Dua Lipa was featured on the cover and in an editorial titled 'True to Form' for the April 2020 issue of Vogue Australia.
May 2020: "Future Nostalgia" Sets Record for Lowest One-Week Sales at Number One
"Future Nostalgia" set a record for having the lowest one-week sales while at the top of the UK Albums Chart in the modern era during the week of May 15, 2020.
May 2020: Dua Lipa Performs on "Graduate Together" TV Special
On May 16, 2020, Dua Lipa gave a live performance of her song "Break My Heart" (2020) for the television special "Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020." The special honored high school students whose graduation ceremonies and proms were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2020: British GQ Cover
Dua Lipa was on the cover of the June 2020 issue of British GQ.
June 2020: Lipa Criticizes Israel Defense Forces' Treatment of Palestinians
In June 2020, Dua Lipa shared an Instagram post criticizing the Israel Defense Forces' treatment of Palestinians and showed Israeli soldiers detaining Palestinian minors.
July 2020: Lipa Supports "Let the Music Play" Campaign
In July 2020, Dua Lipa supported the "Let the Music Play" campaign, signing an open letter to the UK government calling for support for the UK's live music industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 2020: Lipa Sparks Controversy with Social Media Post About Kosovo
On July 18, 2020, Dua Lipa shared a post on her Instagram story explaining why "Kosovo is not and will never be Serbia," urging followers to sign a petition for Apple to include Kosovo in its mapping services as an independent state. The next day, she posted an image of a banner containing an irredentist map of Greater Albania, which sparked backlash and accusations of ethnic nationalism and fascism.
July 2020: Dua Lipa Becomes Évian Ambassador
Dua Lipa was announced as an ambassador for the mineral water brand Évian in July 2020.
July 2020: Lipa Headlines Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Signs Open Letter Against Conversion Therapy
Dua Lipa was the headliner party host for the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade and participated in the parade before performing several songs. In July 2020, she also signed an open letter to the UK government requesting a ban on conversion therapy.
August 2020: Release of "Levitating" Remix with Madonna and Missy Elliott
In August 2020, Dua Lipa released a remix of "Levitating" featuring Madonna and Missy Elliott, as part of the Club Future Nostalgia remix collection.
August 2020: Dua Lipa Becomes Évian Global Ambassador
In August 2020, Dua Lipa was named global ambassador for the French mineral water brand Évian.
September 2020: W Magazine 'The Music Issue' Cover
Dua Lipa was featured on one of two covers for W magazine's 'The Music Issue' in September 2020.
October 2020: Collaboration with Angèle for "Fever"
In October 2020, Dua Lipa and Belgian singer Angèle released their collaborative single "Fever."
October 2020: Release of "Levitating" Remix with DaBaby
In October 2020, Dua Lipa released a second remix of "Levitating," this time featuring American rapper DaBaby.
November 2020: Puma Partnership
In November 2020, Dua Lipa signed a multi-year partnership with Puma, becoming their global ambassador.
November 2020: Dua Lipa Performs on Saturday Night Live
It was announced in November 2020 that Dua Lipa would be the musical guest on the December 19 episode of Saturday Night Live.
November 2020: Feature on Miley Cyrus' "Prisoner"
In November 2020, Dua Lipa was featured on Miley Cyrus' single "Prisoner" from Cyrus' seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts.
December 2020: Attitude Cover
Dua Lipa was on the cover of the December 2020 issue of Attitude magazine.
2020: Lipa Endorses Bernie Sanders and Later Joe Biden
After endorsing and campaigning for Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic primaries, Dua Lipa expressed support for Joe Biden in the general election.
2020: Guinness World Record for Livestreamed Concert
In 2020, Dua Lipa set a Guinness World Record for the most tickets sold for a livestreamed concert by a solo female artist.
2020: Lipa Urges Followers to Vote Against Donald Trump
In August 2020, Dua Lipa used her platform to urge her Instagram followers to vote against Donald Trump in the 2020 United States presidential election.
2020: Release of "Future Nostalgia" and Inspiration
Dua Lipa released her second studio album, "Future Nostalgia," in 2020. The album was inspired by artists she listened to during her teenage years, including Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Moloko, Blondie, and Outkast.
2020: Release of "Future Nostalgia" and Chart Success
Dua Lipa's second album, Future Nostalgia, was released in 2020 and became her first UK number-one album. It also won the Brit Award for British Album of the Year and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. The lead single, "Don't Start Now," achieved a long top-ten stay for a British female artist on the UK Singles Chart and ranked in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart of 2020.
2020: "Future Nostalgia" Success and Recognition as "the Future of Pop"
Following the success of her sophomore album, "Future Nostalgia," in 2020, People magazine dubbed Dua Lipa "the Future of Pop."
January 2021: Lipa Encourages Kosovan Citizens to Vote
In January 2021, Dua Lipa encouraged Kosovo citizens to vote in the 2021 Kosovan parliamentary election through a call to action on her Instagram.
February 2021: Release of "We're Good" and Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition
In February 2021, Dua Lipa released the single "We're Good" along with the extended edition of her album, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition.
February 2021: British Vogue and Rolling Stone Covers
In February 2021, Dua Lipa was featured on the cover of the British Vogue and the cover of issue 1348 of Rolling Stone magazine.
March 2021: Dua Lipa Performs for Évian's "Drink True" Campaign
In March 2021, Dua Lipa performed an a cappella version of her song "Levitating" (2020) for an advertisement as part of Évian's "Drink True" campaign.
March 2021: Time and The New York Times Covers
In March 2021, Dua Lipa was featured on the cover of Time magazine, representing the '100 Next' list of influential people. She also appeared on the cover of The New York Times' 'Music Issue'.
April 2021: Puma 'She Moves Us' Campaign and 'Mayze' Shoe Launch
In April 2021, Dua Lipa was featured in a Puma brand campaign called 'She Moves Us' and launched a shoe she designed called 'Mayze'.
May 2021: Lipa Criticizes The New York Times over Advertisement
In May 2021, after expressing solidarity for the death of Palestinian civilians, Dua Lipa criticized The New York Times for publishing an advertisement labeling her as antisemitic.
June 2021: Release of "Can They Hear Us" for Gully Soundtrack
In June 2021, Dua Lipa released "Can They Hear Us," a song featured on the soundtrack of the film Gully.
June 2021: Versace Fall-Winter 2021 Campaign
In June 2021, Dua Lipa was announced as the face of Versace's Fall-Winter 2021 campaign.
July 2021: Dua Lipa Joins "Adopt a Kindergarten" Initiative
In July 2021, Dua Lipa, through her Sunny Hill Foundation, joined an initiative launched by the Municipality of Tirana called "Adopt a Kindergarten" to reconstruct a kindergarten damaged by the 2019 Albania earthquake.
August 2021: Collaboration with Elton John on "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)"
In August 2021, Dua Lipa collaborated with Elton John for the second time on the single "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" from John's album The Lockdown Sessions.
October 2021: "Sunny Hill Kindergarten" Opens
In October 2021, the reconstructed kindergarten, named "Sunny Hill Kindergarten," was completed after Dua Lipa's Sunny Hill Foundation joined the "Adopt a Kindergarten" initiative.
December 2021: Relationship with Anwar Hadid Ends
Dua Lipa's relationship with Anwar Hadid ended in December 2021.
2021: Dua Lipa Raises Awareness About Taliban Takeover
Throughout 2021, Dua Lipa consistently used her social media platforms and her lifestyle newsletter, Service95, to bring attention to the negative consequences of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan.
2021: Continued Success of "Future Nostalgia" and "Cold Heart" Collaboration
In 2021, Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia" album continued its success with singles like "Physical," "Break My Heart," and "Levitating." "Levitating" topped the Billboard year-end Hot 100 chart of 2021 and was certified diamond in the US. Lipa also achieved her third UK number-one single with the Elton John duet "Cold Heart (Pnau remix)".
2021: Performance for Elton John AIDS Foundation
In 2021, Dua Lipa delivered a virtual performance at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party. The event raised US$3 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS.
2021: Guinness World Record for Spotify Listeners
In 2021, Dua Lipa achieved another Guinness World Record, this time for the highest monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist.
February 2022: Launch of Service95 Newsletter and Podcast
In February 2022, Dua Lipa launched Service95, a weekly lifestyle newsletter, and an accompanying podcast titled "Dua Lipa: At Your Service."
February 2022: Dua Lipa Parts Ways with TaP Management
In February 2022, Dua Lipa parted ways with her long-time management company, TaP Management.
March 2022: Release of "Sweetest Pie" with Megan Thee Stallion
In March 2022, Dua Lipa collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion for their first single together, "Sweetest Pie," which was featured on Megan Thee Stallion's second album, Traumazine.
March 2022: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit by Artikal Sound System
In March 2022, reggae band Artikal Sound System sued Dua Lipa and her label Warner Records for copyright infringement, claiming similarities between "Levitating" and their 2017 song "Live Your Life."
April 2022: "No Lie" Music Video Reaches 1 Billion Views
The music video for "No Lie", directed by Tim Nackashi, surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube in April 2022.
August 2022: Dua Lipa Named Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo
In August 2022, Dua Lipa was honored as an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo by President Vjosa Osmani. Lipa expressed her pride in representing her country and her support for the rights of Kosovars, including visa liberalization and freedom of movement.
November 2022: Dua Lipa Rejects World Cup Performance Rumors and Criticizes Qatar
On November 13, 2022, Dua Lipa refuted reports that she would perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar. She denied any involvement in performance negotiations and criticized Qatar's human rights record.
November 2022: Granted Albanian Citizenship
On November 27, 2022, Dua Lipa was granted Albanian citizenship by president Bajram Begaj, a day before the country's 110th independence celebrations.
December 2022: "No Lie" Streaming Milestone
In December 2022, "No Lie" became Sean Paul's most-streamed song, six years after its release, and reached the top ten in ten countries.
2022: Runway Debut at Versace's Spring/Summer Show
In 2022, Dua Lipa made her runway debut at Versace's Spring/Summer show during Milan Fashion Week. The show featured tracks from her album "Future Nostalgia" (2020).
May 2023: Release of "Dance the Night" for Barbie Film Soundtrack
Dua Lipa released "Dance the Night" in May 2023 as the lead single for the Barbie film soundtrack, in which she made her acting debut as Mermaid Barbie.
June 2023: Dismissal of Artikal Sound System Lawsuit
In June 2023, the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Artikal Sound System against Dua Lipa was dropped with prejudice.
July 2023: "Hallucinate" Remix Reaches One Million Views
By July 2023, DJ Ben Howell's remix of Dua Lipa's "Hallucinate" reached over a million views on YouTube.
October 2023: Dua Lipa Joins "Artists4Ceasefire" Campaign
In October 2023, Dua Lipa joined 185 other artists in signing an open letter for the "Artists4Ceasefire" campaign. The letter urged President Biden to advocate for a ceasefire and an end to civilian casualties in the 2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, and to establish a humanitarian aid corridor into Gaza.
November 2023: Dua Lipa Acquires Full Ownership of Her Music
In November 2023, Dua Lipa acquired full ownership of her music catalog, including master recordings and publishing rights, through a deal with her former publishers, Tap Music.
November 2023: Release of "Houdini," Lead Single from Third Album
In November 2023, Dua Lipa released "Houdini," the lead single from her third studio album, produced by Kevin Parker and Danny L Harle.
November 2023: Israeli Music Duo Targets Dua Lipa
In November 2023, the Israeli music duo Ness & Stilla released a song titled "Harbu Darbu" which called for the death of Dua Lipa. This followed her participation in the "Artists4Ceasefire" campaign related to the Israeli invasion of Gaza.
2023: "Dance the Night" Release and Acting Debut in "Barbie"
In 2023, Dua Lipa scored her fourth UK number-one single with "Dance the Night" from the soundtrack of the film "Barbie." She also made her acting debut in the same film.
January 2024: Relationship with Callum Turner Begins
Dua Lipa started dating actor Callum Turner in January 2024.
February 2024: Dua Lipa Becomes Global Ambassador for YSL Beauty
In February 2024, Dua Lipa was promoted to global ambassador for YSL Beauty. This expanded her previous role as the face of the "Libre" fragrance, which began in 2019.
March 2024: Announcement of European Arena Tour
In March 2024, Dua Lipa announced a short European arena tour for June of that year, including performances at amphitheaters like the Arena of Nîmes, Waldbühne in Berlin, and Pula Arena.
May 2024: Starring Role in Argylle
Dua Lipa continued her acting career with a starring role in the 2024 spy action comedy film Argylle.
May 2024: Release of Third Studio Album, Radical Optimism
Dua Lipa's third studio album, Radical Optimism, was released on May 3, 2024.
2024: "New Rules" Music Video Reaches 3 Billion Views
As of 2024, the music video for "New Rules" has streamed over three billion views on YouTube.
2024: Release of "Radical Optimism" and Role in "Argylle"
Dua Lipa released her third studio album, "Radical Optimism" in 2024, which debuted atop the UK Albums Chart. She also had a supporting role in the spy film "Argylle."
2024: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
In 2024, Dua Lipa was included in Time magazine's list of the top 100 most influential people in the world.