In the meta new video, Dua stars as herself making a music video. Dressed in pieces from her new clothing line, La Vacanza, in collaboration with Verscace, the star weaves between giant falling disco balls, pink polished cars, and shimmery clothing rails whilst singing “I’ll still keep the party runnin’, not one hair out of place”. Watch Dua dance the night away below:

Chatting to Dazed this month, Dua Lipa revealed, “Greta said that the whole film was inspired by disco. There’s a lot of very glittery and pop moments in it.”

One of the most anticipated films of the summer for lovers of kitsch, Barbie is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on 21^st July. With the elite team of Margot Robbie in the titular role, Ryan Gosling playing the beloved himbo Ken, and Ladybird director Greta Gerwig taking the reins, Barbie’s live-action debut seems to be in good hands. Watch the third trailer, released on Thursday the 25^th May, below:

The supporting cast is also jam-packed with A-listers including Helen Mirren, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma Macke.

Dua Lipa will make a cameo in the film playing a mermaid Barbie. It was announced last month that the singer would be in the film when a poster of her in character in costume was released.

More details surrounding the rest of the soundtrack were also revealed this Thursday alongside the newest trailer. Ava Max, Charli XCX, GAYLE, HAIM, Ice Spice, KAROL G, Pink Patheress, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, and Tame Impala are just some of the artists joining Dua Lipa on the cheery pop soundtrack. Mark Ronson is the executive producer of the soundtrack which will be released on the same day as the film.

In other news, Dua Lipa will be hosting a live recording of her podcast, At Your Service, at the famous Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales on the 3^rd June. Unfortunately for fans, Dua’s event at the literary festival is now sold out.

Dua Lipa is currently working on her third album which she’s previously told The Wall Street Journal, “I’ve done a big chunk of writing: It’s starting to take shape; I’ve got a lot of it recorded”.

See below for details of Dua’s appearance:

03/06/23 – Hay Festival – Hay-on-Wye

The Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is an annual literature festival held in Wales. Described by Bill Clinton as “The Woodstock of the mind,” the festival allows its guests to “engage with the world’s great writers, poets, philosophers, scientists, comedians and musicians.”

Held in Haye-on-Wye, Powys, Wales, the festival is set to run from 25th May to 4th June this year.

Dua Lipa will be hosting a live recording of her podcast “At Your Service” at the festival, with this being one of the 30 early bird exclusive events this year.

In a press release announcing her attendance, Lipa said, “I have wanted to explore the bookshops of Hay and experience the literary atmosphere of the Hay Festival for such a long time. So I’m thrilled that I will be there next year to share stories on stage and off with some of my favourite authors, and to soak up the inspiration alongside my fellow book lovers. I can’t wait to see you there!”

Lipa’s podcast has just wrapped its second season and has received critical acclaim since its inception in 2022. Lipa assumes the role of interviewer in the podcast, attracting some of the biggest names of the moment including Elton John, Greta Gerwig and Mo Farah.

Stormzy, meanwhile, will be attending the festival as the figurehead for his publishing imprint #Merky Books. Founded in 2018, this imprint of Penguin Random House UK was developed to help give a platform to young writers.

Before deleting his social media accounts, Stormzy took to Instagram to say, “I know too many talented writers that don’t always have an outlet or a means to get their work seen and hopefully #Merky Books can now be a reference point for them to say ‘I can be an author’ and for that to be a realistic and achievable goal.”

Speaking on his upcoming appearance at Hay Festival, Stormzy said, “It all started with books for me. As a kid in school, I fell in love with literature and it sparked a life-long journey with words and writing, which led into my career as a songwriter and a musician.”

He continued, “I’m really excited to pass on this passion at Hay Festival, celebrate our incredible #Merky Books writers, and inspire the next generation of storytellers. Can’t wait to see you guys there!”

Dua Lipa and Stormzy’s appearances are but a few of the exciting and innovative events taking place throughout the festival. The full programme can be found here.

Tickets are available to purchase here.

Stream Dua Lipa’s podcast “At Your Service” here.