Dua Lipa, queen of pop perfection and owner of three shiny Grammy trophies (Best New Artist, remember?), just got hit with a curveball so wild, even she had to stop and go, “Wait, what?!” Her album, Radical Optimism, got a full-on ghosting from the Grammys this year, leaving fans clutching their pearls and Dua… well, not quite sweating it, but definitely side-eyeing the situation.
“I’m so proud of Radical Optimism and where it’s brought me,” the 29-year-old told Billboard UK, oozing calm but definitely sprinkling a pinch of “Y’all sure about this?” energy. “I love that album, and I’m having the time of my life performing it live.” Translation? “Y’all can keep your trophies because I’m out here living my best life on stage while fans scream my name.”
Dua, who’s basically a walking serotonin boost, didn’t let the snub get her down, but she did point out the glaring elephant in the room: recognition. “It would’ve been nice to be recognized by your industry, especially as a woman,” she said, delivering a subtle clap-back so elegant you almost miss the sting. Then she flipped the narrative, queen that she is: “I’m so proud seeing so many incredible female artists nominated at the Grammys this year.”
Translation: I’m proud of my sisters, but don’t forget, I’m still THAT girl.
While Radical Optimism might not be picking up hardware this year, Dua’s busy proving that optimism isn’t just radical—it’s a lifestyle. So let’s all take a page out of her book, shall we? When life hands you a snub, grab a mic, hit the stage, and keep shining like the star you are. 👏✨
