Inside Dua Lipa's rise from X-Factor advert to pop sensation

dailyrecord.co.uk:

International sensation Dua Lipa is set to dazzle viewers on ITV's much-anticipated concert special this coming weekend.The exclusive show, titled An Evening with Dua Lipa, will broadcast on Sunday at 8pm, showcasing the pop sensation's performance at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall from October.

The sell-out event featured Dua Lipa belting out her chart-topping tracks, accompanied by a grand 53-piece orchestra, a choir, her band, and an unexpected guest performance by the legendary Elton John.In addition to providing fans with a virtual front-row experience of the concert, the ITV1 special offers a glimpse into the personal life of the London-born star through candid interviews.While Dua Lipa's stardom is unquestionable, those new to her music may be eager to learn more about her background - we take a closer look at her life beyond the limelight.

Dua Lipa was born in 1995 to parents of Albanian heritage, Anesa and Dukagjin Lipa, who had left Kosovo in 1992 amidst the Bosnian War.

She grew up in London but relocated to Kosovo at the age of 11 when her father secured a job opportunity there, reports the Mirror.