
Flanked by an army of backup dancers, Lipa was especially commanding while opening the performance at the top of a staircase, then descending while exhibiting lock-step choreography. Lipa was all smiles through the post-breakup track, concluding with some finger snaps, catwalk strutting and the greeting of rapturous applause from the crowd.
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“Don’t Start Now” is the first single from Lipa’s forthcoming second album, which follows her self-titled debut. The pop singer has won two EMAs over the course of her career, including best new act two years ago.