Dua Lipa is setting the bar high with her latest release, “Training Season,” which hit streaming platforms on February 15, 2024.
The pop sensation made waves last month when she teased the single on TikTok, expressing her frustration with subpar romantic prospects. With lyrics like “I need someone to hold me close, deeper than I’ve ever known/ Whose love feels like a rodeo, knows just how to take control,” Lipa isn’t holding back in her quest for a fulfilling relationship.
In a statement accompanying the release, Lipa shared that the song was born out of a string of disappointing dates. “The last one was the final straw,” she wrote. “The next morning I arrived at the studio to Caroline [Ailin] and Tobias [Jesso Jr.] asking me how it all went, and I immediately declared ‘TRAINING SEASON IS OVER.’ Like the best ‘day after’ debriefs with your mates, we had a lot of laughs, and it all quickly came together from there.”
But “Training Season” isn’t just about romantic frustrations; it’s also a testament to personal growth and empowerment. Lipa reflects on her journey, feeling more confident and clear than ever before. “While it is obviously about that feeling when you are just absolutely done telling people… men specifically in this case, how to date you right; it is also about my training season being over and me growing with every experience,” she shared.
The track made its debut at the 2024 Grammy Awards earlier this month, adding to Lipa’s already impressive accolades. Her previous album, “Future Nostalgia,” released in 2020, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 charts and garnered critical acclaim, winning Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
‘Houdini,’ the first single from her forthcoming album was certified Platinum in Canada for selling 80,000 units on February 15, 2024.
THis Sunday Dua Lipa, alongside David Beckham and Cate Blanchett, will take center stage at the BAFTA Awards ceremony.
Confirmed to be among the prestigious presenters, Lipa, Beckham, and Blanchett will each have the honor of handing out one of the coveted golden masks during the event. While the specific categories they will present for have not yet been disclosed, anticipation is high for their appearances.
Sharing the stage with these luminaries will be a lineup of esteemed personalities, including Adjoa Andoh from “Bridgerton,” Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone, the charismatic Hugh Grant from “Wonka,” and the delightful Lily Collins from “Emily in Paris.”
Joining the roster of presenters are acclaimed actors Emma Corrin and Gillian Anderson from “The Crown,” Himesh Patel from “Black Mirror,” and the captivating Idris Elba from “Hijack.”
The Rising Star Award will be handed over by former recipient Jack O’Connell, with contenders this year including Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi, Mia McKenna-Bruce, and Sophie Wilde.
Adding to the excitement, Hannah Waddingham is slated to deliver a special cover song during the ceremony, hosted by the esteemed David Tennant.
Additionally, Sophie Ellis Bexter is set to perform her classic track “Murder on the Dancefloor,” which has seen a resurgence thanks to its inclusion in Emerald Fennell’s film “Saltburn.”
The BAFTA Film Awards, scheduled to take place at London’s Royal Festival Hall, will be broadcast in the U.K. on the BBC and iPlayer, and internationally on streaming platform Britbox.
Expected attendees include Barry Keoghan from “Saltburn,” Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan from “Maestro,” Cillian Murphy from “Oppenheimer,” and esteemed directors Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, and Yorgos Lanthimos.
“Training Season” is now available for streaming, inviting listeners to join Lipa on her journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Dive into the track below and experience the magic for yourself.
