Dua Lipa took another big bite of the apple before leaving New York. After playing double duty as musical guest and host Saturday night livebrought to her by the singer Radical Optimism vibe in Times Square for a surprise pop-up concert on Sunday night (May 5).
Playing to a packed crowd from the rectangular stage set up in the heart of the city, Dua took to the stage with her band and launched into her new album single 'Training Season'. Wearing a long black leather duster over a black and white patterned maxi dress, the singer presented her new collection on the rainy evening, slipping right into pop burner 'Houdini' as giant images of the show were projected on digital screens behind her.
“Wow, you guys are amazing, thank you so much, what an incredible night,” she told the crowd. “Thank you for showing up. Thanks for braving the rain and cold. I even saw you take your top off! Is it hot in here?' The singer gushed about her “incredible” week, which included the album launch and, not for nothing, a visit she called “the most New York ever.”
Keep things Radical playing the LP's final track, the bouncy “Happy For You,” followed by her final selection, the album's current single, “Illusion.”
Just 24 hours ago, Dua became the latest musician to do a double-up SNLexplaining the meaning behind the title of her third studio album in a monologue track and then performing “Illusion” and “Happy For You” on the show.
Watch Dua Lipa's surprise appearance in New York below.
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