Biographic - Sunday June 10, 2018 Comic Strip Licensing and Permissions

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Dua Lipa was born in London on August 22, 1995. Her parents are from Albania, and her first name means "Love" she grew up immersed in Music- her dad musician Dukag Jin Lipa is an Albanian Rock Star. She attended the Sylvia Young theatre school, whose Alumni include Amy Winehouse, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, and singer-actress Rita Ora. At the age of 11, Dua moved to Kosovo with her family. Two years later, her parents allowed her to return to Britain to continue studying at the Sylvia Young Schoo and pursue her musical ambitions. She did some modeling and worked as a waitress while gaining attention for the cover songs she posted on Social Media. Her drive and ambition impressed Ben Mawson, a muisc manager whose clients include Lana Del Rey, enough to sign dua to his company and immediately book studio time. Her single "Be The One" was a top-10 hit throughout Europe. "Hotter Than Hell" was a worldwide hit, and "Blow Your Mind (MWAH)" gave DUA her first billboard hot 100 entry. The single "New Rules" was her rocket to Stardom. It topped the U.K. charts, was a massive worldwide hit and became a radio staple in the states, where it reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts. The video has racked up more than a billion views! Spotify named views! Spotify named Dua the most-streamed female artist in the U.K. in 2017, she received a record five nominations in the brit awards!

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