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Dua Lipa criticises musicians who ‘use their private life to attract attention’ and fans think it’s a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift

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Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift

As a seasoned music enthusiast with decades of concert-going under my belt, I must say that the upcoming Radical Optimism Tour by Dua Lipa is truly something to get excited about. Having attended countless shows spanning various genres, I can confidently assert that this tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.

Dua Lipa has spoken out against artists who make headlines by revealing aspects of their personal lives, leading some fans to interpret this comment as a subtle criticism directed towards Taylor Swift.

In simpler terms, Taylor, aged 34, often draws inspiration from her previous relationships for her songs, and her latest work, “The Tortured Poets Department,” seems to hint at her split with former partner Joe Alwyn.

Fans of hers got excited, speculating possible jabs towards her well-known former partners when the track list came out in February. The album then dropped in April as anticipated.

In a recent conversation with 60 Minutes, Dua, who is 29 years old, explained the reasons behind her choice to not sing songs that delve into her personal life.

The artist noted: ‘Sometimes, individuals expose their personal lives so openly in songs, as they believe it will draw interest from others.’

Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift

Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift

Dua emphasized: ‘What mattered to me most was creating music that truly resonated with people, not as a means of criticizing others or for gaining attention at someone else’s cost.’

In a discussion about X, fans expressed their opinions by stating: “I’m taking a risk here, but I think this was a not-so-subtle jab, though harmless, aimed at Taylor Swift”; “Without a doubt. It’s an accurate assessment. I make this statement as a Swift fan”; “Ha ha! Not even slightly subtle. I can’t wait until Swift experiences a fall from grace. Look at Madonna – that’s what lies in store for Swift.

‘Wait, how did she manage to get away with that without a backlash from the Swifties’; ‘Nothing thinly veiled here. Shot over the bow’; ‘Hasn’t Dua Lipa always been about showing veiled disrespect towards Taylor Swift? I would say she’s the Katy Perry 2.0 in the Swiftverse.’

Last week, Dua announced her new global 2025 tour for her latest album Radical Optimism. 

Next year, the artist who has won three Grammys and seven BRIT awards will travel worldwide, performing at more than 40 locations in Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

The pop sensation’s career is thriving, with each step building upon the last. Her most recent tour comes after her much-awaited debut as a headliner at the iconic Pyramid Stage during this year’s Glastonbury Festival in 2024.

Following her impressive show on Friday evening, the BBC commended her performance, noting that she seemed to have been honing her skills for this very moment over numerous years, hitting each note with remarkable accuracy.

After her sensational performance at Glastonbury, she quickly booked and sold out two back-to-back shows at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London, scheduled for June 2025.

Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift
Dua Lipa criticises musicians who 'use their private life to attract attention' and fans think it's a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift

Starting this autumn, the Radical Optimism Tour will commence, as earlier announced, with performances scheduled in Asia. Cities such as Singapore, Jakarta, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur are among the destinations on the itinerary. The tour concludes on Thursday, December 5th at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, Korea.

Starting from March 20, 2025, the schedule unfolds with events taking place first in Melbourne, Australia at Rod Laver Arena. This will be followed by engagements in Sydney, New Zealand (Auckland), Spain (Madrid), Germany (Hamburg), France (Paris), Netherlands (Amsterdam), United Kingdom (London), and Ireland (Dublin).

After that, she’ll travel to Toronto, Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and several other cities before wrapping up in Seattle on October 16 at the Climate Pledge Arena.

Before her Asia tour begins, Dua is scheduled to perform at Austin City Limits in Austin, Texas on October 5th and 12th.

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2024-09-17 19:10

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