POP star Dua Lipa has the world at her feet after becoming the most nominated artist at the Brits Awards for the second year in a row. She also picked up two Grammys last Sunday, has been named the best-selling female artist of 2018 and unveiled her waxwork at London’s Madame Tussauds on Friday. But we can reveal that while Dua, 23, was writing and performing her award-winning music, she was living with her family in a cramped former council flat in London, waiting for the money to roll in. The Sun on Sunday tracked down Dua’s friends and former neighbours to chart her remarkable journey from the daughter of Kosovan refugees to fame. A fame sure to grow after the Brits on Wednesday this week. Her best friend Zana Veseli, 24, who Dua has known since childhood, told us stardom has not changed the beautiful singer. She said: “Dua is the same person now as she has always been. Rita Ora and Dua Lipa are the pop stars putting their hometown of Pristina on the map “All … [Read more...] about How Dua Lipa rose to Brits fame just one year after living in a council flat with her parents ‘waiting for money to roll in’
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Readers share thoughts on past columns on bike lanes, living in Colorado Springs
You write me, I’ll write back. That’s a promise.Disagreement is a big part of what makes life fun. Not just saying that. Truly believe that. I can grow through disagreement. So can you.So, feel free to disagree. Or agree. Or a little bit of both. I promise to read your message and ponder your message and respond to your message. My email: [email protected] Colorado Springs News David Ramsey: Bike lanes in Colorado Springs help us pedal happily toward better future David Ramsey Here’s my first mailbag, a sampling of responses to a column in support of bike lanes along with a rebuttal to my Valentine to the wonderfulness of Colorado Springs. Messages edited for length....What’s missing in your photo — ANYONE RIDING A BIKE. I drive the streets of downtown Cascade, Tejon, and Wasatch and no one is using these lanes identical to what you show in your photo.From what I see, this was the biggest waste of city funds. My viewpoint, it was a … [Read more...] about Readers share thoughts on past columns on bike lanes, living in Colorado Springs
California city named 2019’s worst place to live in the United States
Which U.S. cities are the worst places to live in 2019? Surprisingly, sunny California and Hawaii actually boast some of the worst places to live. Allison Underhill, provided by Published 3:40 pm PST, Monday, February 11, 2019 Rigoberto Arroyofishes from a canal in Mendota, California. Many of the nation’s farmers and ranchers fear the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia means the Obama administration’s broad definition of federally protected waters will prevail. less Rigoberto Arroyofishes from a canal in Mendota, California. Many of the nation’s farmers and ranchers fear the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia means the Obama administration’s broad definition ... more Photo: Jae C. Hong /Associated Press Photo: Jae C. Hong /Associated Press Image 1 … [Read more...] about California city named 2019’s worst place to live in the United States
David Gilmour to auction his Pink Floyd guitars for charity
TAGS: David GilmourPink Floyd David Gilmour has announced that he is auctioning off more than 120 guitars from his personal collection. The collection includes many of his famous Pink Floyd guitars, including his 1969 Black Fender Stratocaster (AKA ‘The Black Strat’) played on “Money”, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and “Comfortably Numb” (estimate: $100,000-150,000). Order the latest issue of Uncut online and have it sent to your home! Other guitars offered for auction include ‘The #0001 Stratocaster’ played on “Another Brick In The Wall (Parts Two and Three)” (estimate: $100,000-150,000); a 1955 Gibson Les Paul, famous for Gilmour’s guitar solo on “Another Brick in the Wall (Part Two)” (estimate: $30,000-50,000); and a rare Gretsch White Penguin 6134 (estimate: $100,000-150,000). All sale proceeds will benefit charitable causes. Says Gilmour: “These guitars have been very good to me and … [Read more...] about David Gilmour to auction his Pink Floyd guitars for charity
Emmerdale spoilers: Frank Clayton spots son-in-law David Metcalfe sneaking Maya out of his house after she stays the night during secret affair
FRANK Clayton spots his son-in-law David Metcalfe sneaking Maya out of his house after they spent the night together. Being the dutiful father Frank, played by Michael Praed, decides to tell his daughter Tracy what he’s seen. The news is likely to be the final nail in the coffin for David’s long-suffering wife Tracy. Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David, revealed: “It’s over with Tracy and Maya is having her own marital problems, so we are each other’s shoulder to cry on. “There is a bit of a spark and things begin to happen. They get a bit drunk and David leans in for a kiss…” He continued: “David has washed his hands of Tracy by this point, and he’s lost the plot a bit and jumped into bed with Maya as a reaction to something that’s happened between them. it's flipping bird! Love Island's Sam and Georgia revealed as the contestants who QUIT show DOUBLE DOWN TWO Love Island contestants have sensationally QUIT the … [Read more...] about Emmerdale spoilers: Frank Clayton spots son-in-law David Metcalfe sneaking Maya out of his house after she stays the night during secret affair