˙ * ✧ ––– DUA LIPA.

In the Disney days, it was something thsy felt more of an obligation. Of course I enjoyed it, but I know I wouldn't have gone down that avenue if I hadn't been pushed into it. Thank you! I am really proud of the music, I do think a lot of it is really fun so at least I have that going for me. Yeah, you're right and it feels so good to be able to call the shots in my career, like everything up until this point had been worth it. You're brave for doing it. People might say it's foolish, but they don't understand how deverstating the restrictions can be. It's hard to feel motivated when you don't feel like you're being taken seriously as an artist. Seriously, I applaude you for that. You have a lot of balls, but standing up for yourself so young is a huge green flag. And clearly it paid off, look at you now. I am incredibly happy right now, can't see myself switching lanes any time soon. For once I can see a direct path in front of me and I'm beyond thankful for it. I realised super young people were always going to have opinions on me, you're right, I can't please them all so why make myself miserable trying to complete and impossible challenge? Thanks babe, that means so much. I say it all the time, but I'm obsessed with you. Social media causes more harm than good, I'm telling you. Well I saw your set and you smashed it! Not that I ever had any doubts, your beyond talented. I'm going to make it to all of your shows like a little stalker, be prepared to be sick of my face.

God that’s actually devastating. I can imagine you have close to zero of a voice when you’re under a contract with Disney at such a young age as well. They basically control everything you do, don’t they? I mean it seemed like a trend at the time.. You were all having your shows and then being pushed to make music too. I mean everyone outside enjoyed it at the time of course — don’t think anyone could have imagined what you were actually going through behind all of it. Exactly, and at the end of the day, the only one who should be making any sort of calls in your career, is you. Always you. Yeah I mean, I convinced my parents to let me move back to London on my own at 14 to pursue my career, and they didn’t let me do that for nothing. Like I knew I had to trust my gut when it eventually came to things that I felt like it could make me or break me. And sure, one doesn’t know everything at 14. But eventually, you learn that not everyone around you knows all of what they’re doing and saying either. Thank you babe. I mean I’ve made some mistakes and walked down the wrong paths in my career as well.. But you live and you learn, and I’m not going to complain of where it’s led me today. I am equally as obsessed with you darling, please. Oh god yeah. I mean it’s great to get stuff out there. However, people are fucking awful online. Awh babe, you’re too sweet. Did you have a good time overall? Sick of your face? What a joke. As if that could ever happen. You better be at as many shows as you can. I expect it now.

It'd be a real shock to the system if anyone planned a trip for Vegas thinking they'd end up somewhere else. Though, maybe for our amusement it'd have been fun to see. I believe you're right though, it'd be hard to mistake it for another place, it's rather universally known. This time was no different, Vegas was a great criac. Are ya sure about that? My aching back loves to remind me of my mortality in this realm. Are ya trying to tell me I don't know when to take a break? I'll have you know, I have a few of them crammed into the schedule, but I love being a touring musician. If I'm releasing something, I want to fans to hear it live so I'd do it time and time again if I could. I'm happy you know where your limits are, it's certainly not a lifestyle for everyone. I don't know I'd you're right about that. I'm sure people are sick of the sight of me, I know I would be. If anything, the world is screaming your name right now and I can't blame them. You'll have the best time touring, but I'll be honestly with ya like the bus will become old new fairly quickly. How was it to be back on stage after some time has passed by? I'll have to try and figure something out so I can catch one of your shows. Thank you for the hospitality in Vegas. Nina and I had a great rime with you and your lad. We'll have to do it again when we're all free... which might take longer than I'd prefer but I'm willing to commit to it.

Can you imagine the disappointment? Either way.. Say you want to go to the mountains in Colorado and you end up in Vegas.. Or you want to go to Vegas and end up in Utah or something.. horrible thought. Yeah except the drunk ones who think they’ve ended up in Paris the moment they see the Eiffel Tower replica, those people must be getting a shock when the intoxication wears off. Vegas came through as it always does, can’t disagree. Ever thought about having a chiropractor with you on tour? Take my word for it when I say it makes a world of a difference, and by the sound of it - you seem to need one. No but I don’t blame you. Look, it's the best part of getting to do what we do, isn't it? Being out there, giving the audience the songs live, hearing them sing the lyrics back? Like it never gets old. Although I am still convinced you should cram in another break or two in there. But I’m guessing you’ll be out there until your legs can’t hold you up and you’ll go into hiding before spending another couple of years out there, or something like that? I think it’s more my manager trying to make sure I don’t wear myself out too much and get time to be at home and so on. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing I love more than being on tour — but you also do appreciate time at home when you get away from the bus and all the hotels. Sick at the sight of you? Yeah I’m sure that’s why you’re still selling out every night. Don’t be daft. Oh I don’t know about that.. But it’s certainly an exciting time to be Dua Lipa, I can’t lie about that. As much as I’ve missed the bus, you appreciate it the first few weeks, then you really just wish to stay in one place for a bit or at least a hotel. Felt insane actually, in the best way. It was a good way to ease back into it with a few songs. Gearing myself up for my Royal Albert Hall gig in October, before hitting the road in Asia after that. But yeah insanely good to be back out there finally. Oh don’t be silly, we’re the ones who should be thanking you two. Was so good to see you both and don’t you doubt it.. Whenever that happens next, it’s set in stone that we’ll be doing it all over again. 

Tell me why the world seems to only enjoy itself when we can't be in the same place? I heard you were I'm Vegas and I'm so jealous of everyone who has gotten to watch you perform and even more jealous of those that were able to spend time with you. But, not everything is doom and gloom. I hear you're heading out on tour and you can be sure I'll be there to watch you. How have you been anyway? Has anything happened between you and the guy you were telling me about? @dualipca

The one thing that would've really put a cherry on top of the whole thing, would've been if you had been there. I honestly always miss you whenever you're not around. Fucking sucks how the universe so rarely aligns in our favor. What did we do to piss someone off? I am in desperate need for answers. I most certainly am baby, and I'm dead excited. Oh god yeah, I'd expect nothing less than seeing you at at least one of the shows. You don't happen to be home in South Korea in December? Cause I'll be in Seoul on the fourth and fifth, and if you're there, you know there is a place in the crowd with your name. — I've been better than every actually. Feel like I'm on cloud nine and just drifting away constantly, in the best possible way. Yeah yeah, things have happened. If by happen we're talking that we finally made it exclusive, then yeah I guess you can say so.

You'll only let me come on tour if we've got new music? That sounds... fair. Even if I'm struggling to admit that. I would love to come and join you in Aus but that's the week Luna turns one so there's going to be a lot happening that week. Even though it's six months out - going to try and keep that week clear. I can't believe that you're not doing any shows in Nashville. But I'll wait until Atlanta if needed. That's not too far away from home. Glad that we've both decided that we're stuck together for life. You're the real one for adding what I requested to the set list. I love that for me. Thank you. Oh - she has plenty of things. She loves the jolly jumper and walker at the moment. Especially the walker cause it means that she can move. I'll be cooking in the kitchen, prepping lunch or something and then suddenly I feel something hitting my leg and laughing. I think she's out to get me. She's settled in well - I think. Spent the night with Jeremy without me the other day. That was a weird feeling. And oh - the teeth have already started to come in. My boobs are not loving that. Yes - you're a baby. Five years is an eternity. I don't make the rules.

No I thought that's what you were saying.. that you didn't wanna go on the road again without having new music. I absolutely would never say you can only come on tour with me if you have new music, unless you’re saying it’ll give you a kick to get new music out there quicker? Then for sure, I can lowkey threaten you. Ah right, see I just struggle to fathom she’s going to be one in six months, that feels.. wrong. I gotchu babe. We’ll see when and if it fits at some point. After all, I’m excited about the prospect of new music and a tour of your own without you guys being anyone else’s support act. Oh god I can imagine she’s a right little rascal in that walker. Loves to taunt her mama, no doubt about it. Oh wow, how did that feel? But good.. that’s progress right? Love to hear it. Got any timeframe of the whole breastfeeding then? I haven’t got a clue how long mamas do that sort of thing, but I’m guessing it's a different span of time for everyone. I am most definitely not. Maybe in your eyes. But in real life? Nope. Maybe you don’t, but I do.

Truth be told, I have to double check where I am most of the time, but sincerely from the bottom of my heart, I can tell you Vegas is already a solidified grand time. Ah, your sweet but this is just part of the job i love doing. It's a nightmare for scheduling, but I wouldn't change change thing. This particular tour started last June, I believe. Its been a right craic. You're going off on your own tour soon so you'll know all about it. Yeah, Vegas is sure to be fun all around. Can't wait for things to take off. Are you excited? We'll have to get together soon have a good chat face to face. I haven't seen ya properly in far too long.

Yeah I mean one definitely knows when you’ve stepped foot into good ol’ Vegas. Very difficult to mistake that city for anywhere else. Much like you say, can’t go there and have an awful time — then you’ve done something terribly wrong. Yeah no I’m convinced you’re not human mate. Like there is no chance one can be on tour for that long and not be absolutely exhausted. I mean, I love touring more than anything, don’t get me wrong. But at least I know to take a break as well. You? Do you ever manage to take a breather? I get it though, you’re doing it cause you love it and you keep selling out these places. The world can’t get enough of Hozier. There is nothing quite like being on the road and for myself, it’s been far too long so I can't wait to make a tour bus feel like home again. I’m beyond excited I’ll have you know. Haven’t been on stage since July, so I sure am missing the adrenaline rush of being up there. Yeah I know Paul mentioned having a chat with ya and something about a double date, so hopefully we can make that happen at some point before we’re too busy to see each other's faces again for another year.

We've gotta release music before we think of touring so it's the perfect chance for us to open for you, I'm just saying. Think about it. We're available. I'm going to try and come to some of your shows. I'm so excited for you, babe. Rethink the friendship? I'm going to say no on that one. You're stuck with me as a friend for life. Sorry I don't make the rules - I just enforce them. It truly is amazing. There's nothing better than seeing Luna discover the world around her. Oh, we did have one of those but she was getting way too big for what I had. And considering we've been away from home I didn't think to buy another one. She's got the world strongest head - I don't even know how many times she's accidentally heade butted me and it's hurt me more. Please, you're still such a fucking baby. Sometimes I do forget that we're five years apart, though. Don't know if it means that you come across older or I come across younger but we'll ignore that thought that my brain wants to have.

Not that you’re lacking motivation for that, but might give you another kick to get some new stuff out, seeing as we are all actually desperate for it — if I say I want you on tour. Although seeing as it starts in November, that’s not a lot of time. But you can always join in when the Aussie dates start in March next year. Please, you know you’re welcome at any show, anywhere — just say it and I’ll sort you out, you know how it goes. Yeah that’s what I’m saying, then no breaking the trust. Oh and that goes both ways baby, you’re stuck with me for life, no turning back now. Too damn late. I’m sure she’s fine without one, I highly doubt she’s lacking things to keep her occupied. How has she been settling being off the road as much? Oh god imagine when the teeth really come through, that’ll be even more painful. A baby? Don’t fucking think so. You’re sweet though. Acting like five years is an eternity, funny that. I mean I’ve always been told I was mature for my age, so we can go with that. Even my dad says it, so it must be true. 

If I'm being real, I don't even know how I broke into the music industry. It was a thing I had to do for Disney and then it just kinda became a hobby when I was bored. I think most people understand that, but there's a few people out there big mad at me for saying I don't know when or if I'd be ready to do it again. Right now, I'm comfortable where I am and I think the music space is absolutely jam packed with talent right now. You're one of those girls I'm obsessed with, I think I mention you in every interview I ever do. I'm you're biggest fan and I'm planning on making it out to your tour. Need to see you shine. Thank you. I'm really lucky I have some great projects under my belt and the people I've been working with really motivate me, so if that shows I'm a very happy girl. Believe me, I try and avoid social media. It's a scary place to be. Enough about me anyway. Let me hear all about you. Are you ready to kill it on stage?

Yeah I mean it’s one thing if you’re being forced into it. Then you’re really doing it cause you’re obliged to and not cause you want to. Still, you had some bangers, can’t deny that. Thankfully you’re at a place where you can make more of your own choices in life and not just what others tell you to do. I fucking hated that when I started out. I mean, it’s why I dropped my label and also said fuck off to one of my first managers. I mean might have been foolish of me, I was young and only starting out. But like when you get a feeling, and you’re putting everything you have into what you do, sometimes going with your gut is sensible. Look babe, as long as you are happy and content, that is all people should be giving a fuck about. You do you and keep doing exactly what you want to do and feels like, who cares what everyone else thinks and says. I mean eventually you come to a point where you realize you’re never going to please everyone and I’m sure you came to that realization long ago. Honestly nothing is more liberating when you do. You seem to be and I’m dead happy for you babe. Yeah no shit. It’s fun for promotion and all that, but more than that? No thank you. That’s quite more than enough. Oh god yeah, couldn’t be more ready. Haven’t been on stage since July, so I can’t wait to get back up there and get back into it before tour kicks off.

So recently in an interview I said something along the lines of how I wasn't ready to make any new music. It's just a hobby for me, my real love had always resided within the acting community. What had just been an off hand comment seems to have sparked outrage in my fanbase. It's like I've told them I want their first born or something. Have you ever stumbled into something and realised it just wasn't for you despite the popularity of that thing? Sometimes you have to value your own peace of mind otherwise you'll lose your sanity. I'm not saying never, but for now I think pop Selena needs to rest. @notoriousstarters

Darling, I think we’d all absolutely love to have some new music from you. But honestly, at the end of the day, the real fans know it’s all about you being happy with what you're creating. You can't go into making music if you're not really feeling it, can you? I mean, I have days when I’m writing or in the studio, and I’m just not in the mood. Usually, if you're lucky, a spark will ignite once you’re there. But if it doesn’t? You just know it’s not your day, and that’s perfectly fine. Besides, you seem to be absolutely smashing it with the acting, and if that’s where your heart’s at right now, then forget what anyone else thinks or says. The real ones are with you, no matter what. The online world can be a nightmare sometimes. As much as my heart can soar reading certain things, it can just as easily plummet. Dangerous territory, for sure.