In the latest issue of Service95, Dua Lipa bids farewell to her Radical Optimism Tour, which ends tomorrow night (Dec 5th) in Mexico City. What an incredible accomplishment! Read her heartfelt message below:

I can’t quite believe I’m saying this, but tomorrow night in Mexico City will be the very last show of my Radical Optimism Tour. This journey has been an absolute whirlwind of emotions. When I think back to where it all began in November last year with the Asia leg, and then every city, culture, and pinch-me moment we’ve lived through since – above all, the beautiful souls we’ve met along the way – it honestly brings tears to my eyes.
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I keep saying “we” because none of this would have been possible without the most extraordinary family on the road with me. My talented dancers, my incredible band, every crew member who keeps this magic alive night after night, and every single person who has joined us in the crowds: thank you so much. You made this tour unforgettable.
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To close this chapter, here are five moments I’ll cherish forever (it was impossible to choose just a few!):
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1. My two homecoming shows at Wembley Stadium in London – a dream I still can’t believe came true.
2. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders taking the stage and giving Physical the most iconic twist imaginable.
3. Sharing the Sunny Hill Festival stage with my dad, Dugi, in August – technically not a tour moment, but I have to give it a mention!
4. That one-off night at The Abbey in LA with the legendary queens: Trinity The Tuck, Shea Couleé, Symone, Plastique Tiara and Aquaria. Pure joy.
5. Every single duet I sang with a local artist in their home city. I genuinely can’t pick a favourite – each one felt unique and utterly irreplaceable.
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See you again tomorrow, Mexico City – let’s make the final night one to remember.

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All my love,
Dua x

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Dua Lipa‘s November pick for her Service95 book club is ‘The Handmaid’s Tale‘ by Margaret Atwood. The iconic novel tells the story of a woman trapped in the hellish world of Gilead, a totalitarian theocracy that was once the United States. Offered, our protagonist, is now a Handmaid: stripped of the rights to her own body, she is ceremonially raped by her Commander and ordered to surrender any child conceived to their families, just like all Handmaids. Atwood said she didn’t make any of this up, as the basis for the novel was taken from horrifically episodes throughout history. Stay tuned for Dua’s interview with Atwood, coming November 4th.

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Dua Lipa talks to David Szalay about his book, Flesh, as part of the Service 95 book club. This conversation was recorded live at the New York Public Library on September 15th.

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On September 15th, Dua Lipa attended a live recording of her Service95 book club podcast in New York, which was hosted by Spotify and the New York Public Library. Dua’s interview was with ‘Flesh’ author David Szalay and the conversation was moderated by Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins.

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Dua Lipa‘s September pick for her Service95 book club is ‘The Trees‘ by Percival Everett. The novel opens with a series of brutal murders in the rural town of Money, Mississippi. The murders present a puzzle as each crime scene presents a second dead body. Wisecracking detectives Ed Morgan and Jim Davis are sent down to investigate from the big city and soon discover that each victim has a connection to historical cases of lynching, particuarly that of 14-year-old Emmett Till who was brutally murdered in that same down in 1955.

Dua Lipa adds:

It might sound like a grim tale – and, of course, the subject matter is harrowing. But as the story unfolds, author Percival Everett cleverly sends up all the usual tropes, from TV cop shows to classic detective stories, using satire to bring deep-rooted political issues to light in this masterful blend of horror and humour. He even throws in zombies for good measure.

And then there’s the simmering rage that lies at the heart of this book: at racial violence, at police brutality, at the inequity of American history. It’s Percival at his very best – delivering one-liners that will make you howl with laughter, while simultaneously punching you in the gut.

Nobody puts it better than Herberta Hind, the book’s straight-talking (Black) FBI agent, when she says: “History is a motherfucker.” And once you’ve read The Trees, you’ll understand why.”

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