Glastonbury and Coachella fight over huge British star for headline gigs as she prepares to release third album
SHE has performed at the Grammys, the Brit Awards and even with Sir Elton John.
But now Dua Lipa is gearing up for the biggest gig of her career so far – after Glastonbury and Coachella Festival both made bids to have her top their bills next summer.
Insiders said the British pop sensation is still undecided about her position and is weighing up the offers.
If Dua does return to Worthy Farm, it will mark seven years since she last played there on the low-key John Peel Stage.
A source said: “Dua loves Glastonbury and when she last played there she described it as her ‘favourite thing ever’.
“She knows how huge this opportunity is but it’s also the same for Coachella.
“Dua has been to both as a punter before and loves everything about them. She feels so honoured and excited to even be considered by organisers.”
Whatever Dua decides, she certainly has a busy few months ahead of her.
I can reveal the Levitating singer is preparing to drop her hotly anticipated third album early next year.
And fans can expect to hear new music in just two months.
My insider added: “The wheels are in motion to prepare for the rollout of Dua’s next record, which will begin with the first single later this year.
“Her third album will then be out in 2024.
“On top of all that, Dua has loads of other projects lined up, including her new film.”
Last month, the trailer for Dua’s upcoming blockbuster Argylle dropped for the first time.
She landed a starring role in the movie, out next year, alongside actors Henry Cavill and John Cena.
The source continued: “A lot is riding on this album and Dua is pulling no punches.
“It will cement her as one of the greatest pop stars to ever come out of the UK.”
Dua previously said of the record: “I’ve definitely grown up.
“Overall, whether it’s sonically or in terms of the themes, I’ve matured. It’s like I’m coming into my power and not afraid to talk about things. It’s about understanding what I want.”
Mark Ronson, who worked with Dua on his 2018 single Electricity alongside Diplo and Silk City, as well as on her latest No1 single Dance The Night, said he was mesmerised by her new record.
He teased fans earlier this year and said: “I’ve heard some of it and it’s incredible.”
Dua’s second album, 2020’s Future Nostalgia, topped the charts and had a string of hit singles including Physical and Don’t Start Now.
There is no doubt in my mind that given Dua’s pop superstar status, this record will also go straight to No1.