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Dua Lipa has reflected on her headline set at Glastonbury 2024, saying that she “took as many mental pictures as [she] could” during the show.The pop star topped the Pyramid Stage at this year’s edition of the festival, alongside Coldplay and SZA. It followed the release of her third studio album, ‘Radical Optimism’, in May.During a new interview with Billboard, Lipa looked back on “the best year of [her] life” which saw the singer do “things that [she’s] wanted to do for so long”.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has invented a new instrument – a synthesiser he has dubbed The Orchid.The Australian musician has been developing the chord generating tool for over a decade, and it will now be released via Parker’s Telepathic Instruments company, with the first limited-edition run being available to purchase from December for $549 (£437).You can watch a trailer for The Orchid below, and visit here for more information and updates on its sale here.The Orchid brands itself as being easy to use, with just 13 keys, along with voicing options, built-in speakers, a MIDI out port and a rechargeable battery.It boasts three synths – a polyphonic virtual analog subtractive synth, an FM synth for modulations and a “vintage reed piano emulation”. Users can experiment with several modes, with the instrument supposedly accessible for creative music fans with no prior theory knowledge.In other Tame Impala news, they recently appeared on the track ‘Neverender’ by Justice, which has just received remixes from Kaytranada and Rampa.

Dua Lipa played stripped down versions of four tracks from ‘Radical Optimism’ for NPR’s Tiny Desk series this week – check out footage below.On Friday (October 25), the singer gave intimate performances of ‘Training Season’, ‘These Walls’, ‘Happy For You’ and ‘Houdini’, with gentle piano, acoustic guitar and glockenspiel backing. At times, Lips picked up the pace, enhanced by electric guitar and backing vocalists, but it was the closeness of the setting that set the session apart.“I’ve always wanted to come down and be by the desk,” she said.

Justice and Tame Impala have shared the official video for ‘Neverender’, and announced a new EP featuring remixes of the collaborative song by Kaytranada and Rampa.The track serves as the opener of the French duo’s fourth and latest album ‘Hyperdrama’, which was released in April – marking their first full-length project in eight years. Tame Impala (aka Kevin Parker) also appears on the cut ‘One Night/All Night’.Today (September 25) Justice have revealed the epic animated visuals for ‘Neverender’.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has shared about appearing at Dua Lipa’s Glastonbury 2024 set.Parker had joined Lipa to cover his band’s 2015 hit ‘The Less I Know The Better’, with the ‘Radical Optimism’ singer lending vocals to its chorus. Notably, the Tame Impala frontman had handled production duties on the bulk of the pop star’s latest album.In an interview with The Guardian, published today (July 22), Parker spoke more about that moment, saying that it was “way more wild than I thought it was gonna be”.“The nicest thing about it was that it was Dua headlining Glastonbury, which is something she has wanted to do since she was a kid,” he added.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has launched a new fashion range with the Parisian brand A.P.C. that has been described as “psychedelic minimalism”.The capsule of items includes pastel tops, corduroy trousers, bucket hats and alpaca sweaters, with the collection set to be available online and in stores from July 18.

Dua Lipa has announced a second Wembley Stadium show after “incredible demand” saw her first show sell out in minutes – get tickets below.Lipa’s first show at Wembley, slated for June 20 2025, sold out in just five minutes. Now, it’s been announced that Lipa will play a second date at the 90,000 capacity venue next summer on June 21.

Dua Lipa has today (July 1) unveiled details of a huge Wembley Stadium how to take place in 2025.Lipa was the first artist to headline Glastonbury this year, ahead of Saturday headliner Coldplay and Sunday’s SZA. During her set, she brought out Kevin Parker as a surprise guest to sing Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’.Lipa will perform at the 90,000 capacity venue next summer on June 20 2025.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Kevin Parker, who for years has brought psychedelic vibes and hippie sensibilities to the psych-rock music of Tame Impala, is finally venturing into the apparel space with a brand new collaboration with the Parisian fashion brand A.P.C.

Dua Lipa may be about to unveil details of a huge show at London’s Wembley Stadium, according to reports.Lipa was the first artist to headline Glastonbury this year, ahead of Saturday headliner Coldplay and Sunday’s SZA. During her set, she brought out Kevin Parker as a surprise guest to sing Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’.Now, as per The Sun, there are reports that Lipa may be set to headline Wembley’s 90,000 capacity venue next year.A source told the newspaper that Lipa would play one date at Wembley next summer before a tour across America.

Dua Lipa has responded after being wrongly accused of miming when she headlined Glastonbury 2024 on Friday (June 28).Lipa was the first artist to headline Glastonbury this year, ahead of Saturday headliner Coldplay and Sunday’s SZA, bringing out Kevin Parker as a surprise guest to sing Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’.The pop star later became the subject of claims online that her performance on the Pyramid Stage had been “too polished to be live”.

Dua Lipa has hit back at claims she was miming during her Glastonbury headline set.The pop star was quizzed about the accusations while enjoying some downtime at the festival with her boyfriend Callum Turner. Dua, 28, was spotted on Saturday, 29 June, exploring Glastonbury with actor Callum, 34.The couple, who began dating in January, looked loved-up as they got drinks together at one of the festival's exclusive bars. The New Rules hitmaker looked relaxed in a white vest top and black leather skirt, with her red locks worn in loose waves.

Pop star Dua Lipa, aged 28, faced allegations of 'miming' on Friday night as she began her performance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival 2024, dividing fan opinion. As part of her headline act, the singer, known for her hit Dance The Night, stunned attendees with her dance moves while performing the track Training Season from her latest album Radical Optimism, which dropped earlier in the year. During the gig, an exhilarated Dua said: "I can't believe this, I've dreamed about this my whole life.

Glastonbury 2024’s first full day of performances (Friday, June 28) is at an end – from the likes of Damon Albarn and Kevin Parker making guest appearances to SEVENTEEN’s historic performance, here are the day’s biggest headlines.Early in the day, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker stoked rumours he’d appear on stage with Dua Lipa – whose latest album ‘Radical Optimism’ he had many production credits on – when he confirmed a surprise DJ set at Silver Hayes’ Firmly Rooted Soundsystem at 1am.Metal trio – and NME Cover stars – Voice of Baceprot became the first Indonesian band to play at Glastonbury, kicking off the day’s entertainment at the Woodsies stage. Read NME’s interview with Voice of Baceprot about the milestone – and why they initially thought Glastonbury was “out of reach”.Pledis boyband SEVENTEEN made history as the first K-pop group to perform at Glastonbury, giving the Pyramid stage a jubilant, colourful set.

Pop Icon Dua Lipa brought day one of Glastonbury Festival 2024 to a close on Friday night with an energetic and memorable set on the Pyramid Stage.

Dua Lipa‘s headlining slot at Glastonbury 2024 has come to an end – here’s what the pop star performed on Friday (June 28).The pop star closed out the Pyramid Stage on Friday, setting the tone for the rest of the weekend’s headliners. To begin her highly anticipated set, Dua Lipa got the show started with ‘Training Season’, which she followed up with the Calvin Harris collaboration ‘One Kiss’ and ‘Illusion’.“Glastonbury, what the fuck?! I can’t believe this.

Dua Lipa and Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker have performed together at Glastonbury 2024 – watch footage of the performance below.Relatively early into her Pyramid Stage-closing performance on Friday (June 28), the pop singer brought out her Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker – with whom she collaborated for her latest album ‘Radical Optimism’. Together, they performed Tame Impala’s ‘The Less I Know The Better’.Watch footage of the collab below.DUA LIPA E KEVIN PARKER CANTANDO THE LESS I KNOW THE BETTER PQP Q COISA PERFEITA pic.twitter.com/XlZJdjn5NS— lipe (@dualivie) June 28, 2024Prior to the collaboration, she performed songs like ‘Training Season’, ‘One Kiss’, ‘Illusion’, ‘Break My Heart’, ‘Levitating’ and ‘These Walls’ among others.The first day of Glastonbury 2024 has been an action-packed affair: boyband SEVENTEEN made history as the first K-pop group to grace the Pyramid Stage, while Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers played Glastonbury for the second year in a row this afternoon, moving up to the Park Stage from the Crows Nest and Acoustic Stage.Elsewhere, Paul Heaton and Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) had a mini Housemartins reunion, as they performed the 1986 hit ‘Happy Hour’ during Heaton’s Pyramid Stage set.

Ellise Shafer Dua Lipa lit up the Glastonbury Festival on Friday night, not just with the many fireworks that went off during her set. The pop star surprised the crowd by bringing out Kevin Parker of Tame Impala fame — who produced her latest album, “Radical Optimism” — for a duet of the band’s hit “The Less I Know the Better.” Before bringing out Parker, Lipa played a mix of new songs and her biggest hits, including “Training Season,” “One Kiss” and “Levitating.” Addressing the crowd, Lipa said she had manifested this moment. “I have written this moment down, I’ve wished for it, I’ve dreamt it,” she said.

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has announced a surprise Glastonbury DJ set tonight (June 28) at 1am.On the official Glastonbury website, the slot between 1am and 2am on the Firmly Rooted Soundsystem stage reads “TBA”, but Parker’s name is listed in the programme.The blurb under it reads, “The Antipodean psychedelic rock icon takes to the decks.” Meanwhile, Parker has confirmed the news on the official Tame Impala Instagram account, too. “GLASTONBURY come see me tonight at the Firmly Rooted sound system in Silver Hayes at 1am,” he wrote.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa is all set to dazzle the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this Friday night (24 June), in what's tipped to be an epic performance. However, the Dance The Night songstress, 28, reportedly experienced an incident during her rehearsal sessions. A TikTok celebrity managed to breach the security of the Birmingham studio where Dua has been perfecting her routine.The brazen intruder reportedly strolled onto the premises and attempted to enter the rehearsal area, an escapade they later flaunted on social media.This prompted Dua's security detail to immediately lock down the site and eject the trespasser.