When it comes to pop stars who debuted in the latter half of the 2010s and truly solidified their positions at the top of the 2020s, Dua Lipa arguably has the most bulletproof catalog of them all — and she flaunted her endless stream of Top 40 smashes throughout her Radical Optimism Tour.

On Thursday night (Sept. 18), Lipa powered through her second of four nights at The Garden, treating NYC to a solid pop showcase that displayed her vocal chops, megahits (“Don’t Start Now” was a particularly thrilling penultimate song), and idiosyncratic ear for covers. In tribute to “true New York icons,” Lipa delivered a roaring cover of Blondie‘s “One Way or Another,” infusing her heavily dance-forward set with a splash of rock and roll. Launched in November 2024 in support of its namesake album, whic

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