CBS PRESENTS "AN EVENING WITH DUA LIPA," A NEW PRIMETIME CONCERT SPECIAL AIRING SUNDAY, DEC. 15
The Special Features Live Performances of the Global Superstar's Greatest Hits
Accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra, Interspersed with Personal Reflections
on Her Career
Special Appearance by Elton John
Photo credit: Elizabeth Miranda
CBS presents AN EVENING WITH DUA LIPA, a new primetime concert special featuring live performances from the GRAMMY(R) Award-winning artist's latest album, Radical Optimism, along with many of her greatest hits, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 15 (8:30-10:00 PM, ET/8:00-9:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+* (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.
Filmed in London on Oct. 17 at Royal Albert Hall, the special features Dua Lipa's reimagined hit songs, accompanied for the first time by the 53-piece Heritage Orchestra conducted by Ben Foster, a 14-strong choir and her seven-piece band, interspersed with intimate interviews, in which the global pop powerhouse reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped her life and illustrious career. As she revisits personal moments, from the New York City trip that changed the course of her career, to her favorite holiday memories in London, Dua shares her thoughts and emotions in real time, giving audiences a glimpse into the woman behind the superstar.
The dazzling London show marks a triumphant milestone in Dua's career. The special features a surprise duet of "Cold Heart" with musical icon Elton John, as well as the debut live performances of "Dance the Night" from the Barbie soundtrack, "Maria," "Anything for Love," "End of an Era" and many more from Dua's latest album, Radical Optimism.
AN EVENING WITH DUA LIPA is produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Radical22. Executive producers are Ben Winston and Sally Wood (Fulwell 73), Dua Lipa, Dukagjin Lipa and Peter Abbott (Radical22).
About Dua Lipa
Three-time GRAMMY and seven-time BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa continues to be one of pop music's leading forces with the release of her third album, Radical Optimism. Upon release, the album went straight to No. 1 in 11 countries, including the UK where it became the biggest album debut from a UK female artist in 2024 and garnered the highest week one sales from a UK female artist since 2021. In the US, the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Dua's biggest sales week yet. Following its release in 2020, Dua's certified platinum sophomore album Future Nostalgia became the longest-running top 10 album by a female artist on the Billboard 200 in 2021. The GRAMMY Award-winning album spawned multiple worldwide hit singles, with "Levitating" earning certified diamond status and the title of Billboard's No. 1 Hot 100 Song of 2021. Dua's eponymous 2017 debut album is certified platinum, spawned six platinum tracks, and made her the first female artist in BRIT Awards history to pick up five nominations in a single year. Dua has a total of 10 GRAMMY nominations, with three wins for Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording. Additionally, she earned nominations at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards for her hit song "Dance The Night" from the box office sensation Barbie. Across platforms globally, she has amassed over 45 billion streams and holds the record for being the first female artist to have two albums with over 10 billion streams each on Spotify.
About Fulwell 73 Productions
Fulwell 73 is the London and Los Angeles-based entertainment company making top-quality, event-level, television programs, including "The Grammy Awards," Emmy Award-winning music specials "Adele: One Night Only," and "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium," and acclaimed live-to-film production "Disney's Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl." Additional credits include the award-winning "The Late Late Show with James Corden," AppleTV+ hit series "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" and Disney+ music documentary series "Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All."
About Radical22
Radical22 Productions, established in 2023 by internationally acclaimed artist Dua Lipa and her father, music executive Dukagjin (Dugi) Lipa, is a dynamic and forward-thinking entertainment company.
Radical22 is a fully in-house production model, where every aspect of a project is conceptualized, developed, and executed by the company's team of experts. From large-scale live events to intimate, immersive experiences, Radical22 takes pride in offering productions that are meticulously crafted from start to finish. This approach allows them to maintain complete creative control and ensure a consistently high standard of quality.
Beyond live events, Radical22 has expanded its portfolio into film and television, working on projects that resonate with global audiences. The company's recent venture, "Camden", a captivating series produced for Disney+, marks their entry into the world of documentary filmmaking. The series explores the rich cultural and musical history of Camden, London - an area known for its profound influence on the arts - through a fresh and insightful lens. "Camden" reflects Radical22's commitment to meaningful storytelling and the creation of content that not only entertains but also informs and inspires.
Radical22 Productions is rapidly emerging as a multi-faceted production powerhouse, shaping the future of entertainment. The company is driven by its founders' passion for creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in both live experiences and media production in the global entertainment landscape.
*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
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