Dua Lipa has confidently addressed the backlash she faced regarding her dance moves after winning the prestigious Best Choreography award for her music video Houdini at the MTV Video Music Awards. 

During an appearance on The Project on Tuesday night, host Sarah Harris brought up the singer’s recent triumph, directly referencing the social media trolls who had previously criticized her dance skills.

“You’ve got a brand new album, performed on SNL, and your film clip Houdini won Best Choreography at the VMAs. That really must have felt like a big F-you to all those internet haters,” Harris remarked.

The singer responded with grace and maturity, acknowledging that while the online criticism once hurt, she has since moved past it.

“You know what, I try not to even think about that anymore because I feel like so much time has passed since then, and so much work has been done,” Dua said with a smile. 

“But it’s really a beautiful award to get, and to feel so, I guess, accomplished in a way, and confident.”

Back in 2017, a clip of Dua dancing on stage during a concert went viral, with fans humorously comparing her movements to a pencil in a “pencil sharpener.” 

Reflecting on her journey since that initial backlash early in her career, the British-Albanian singer expressed gratitude for her growth.

“It took a little while to get there, so I’m very, very happy,” she admitted. 

“For me, being able to do a whole music video, just me on my own, and having the confidence to do that, feels amazing.”

US music legend Freddie Salem has died from complications due to cancer. 

The American rock legend, who was 70 at the time of his death, first appeared on the band’s 1978 album Bring It Back Alive, which included his very own composition of I Hope You Don’t Mind.

His tragic death was announced by the late guitarist’s facebook page on Monday, September 23.

The post read, “This morning, the heavens parted for the arrival of a legend. Rock on high, Freddie Salem. Until we meet again.”

Meanwhile, his former bandmates took to their social media to express grief over Salem’s death.

They penned a heartbreaking message that read, “It’s with a heavy heart that we have to tell Outlaws fans about the passing of our former guitarist Freddie Salem. Freddie passed from complications due to cancer and will be remembered for his outgoing personality and passion for music.”

On professional front, Salem continued his musical journey, making appearances on Playin’ to Win, In the Eye of the Storm, Ghost Riders, and Los Hombres Malo during the highest point of his successful career.

Lady Gaga is proud of her mother’s decision to find her a fiancé, Michael Polansky.

During an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gaga expressed infinite gratitude to her mother Cynthia Germanotta for bringing in a wave of happiness in her life.

Sharing how her mother acted as a ‘bridge’ between the two love-birds, the 38-year-old told the outlet, “I love him so much. My mom really did good in finding him. He’s amazing.”

In addition, the singer, who recently collaborated with Bruno Mars on Die With a Smile through Interscope Records, reflected on attending the Venice Film Festival alongside the love of her life.

She said, “It was extremely special to share that moment with him. It was our first to go out as a couple together. I love him so much. He’s amazing.”

The Bad Romance songstress revealed she showered her partner with comfort and affection throughout the Italian event, ensuring he felt loved.

Gaga went on to add, “He does that for me all the time in his life and his work. I just want to make sure he felt loved.”

For the unversed, Lady Gaga and Polansky first crossed paths at a mutual friend’s birthday party.

Taylor Swift has a new Swiftie in the Kelce family.

Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, revealed in a previous interview that she was not a Taylor Swift fan before son started dating her.

In conversation with People Magazine, at the premiere of Travis’ acting debut Grotesquerie, Donna shared her plans of attending Eras Tour when it resumes.

“I hope so, I hope so. I would like to,” she said, on September 23, adding, “It’s spectacular.”

Talking of the Eras Tour, the mother of two previously told the outlet, that she has watched the concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, and “was just totally enthralled” with Swift’s “presence to be able to connect with people.

She said, “I did see it and I did like it. It was awesome.”

Considering generation gap to be the reason she was not a Swiftie before knowing Taylor personally, she added, “My era was Earth, Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan, things like that. That’s more my music. But obviously, talent is talent.”

The Anti-Hero hitmaker and Mama Kelce bonded last NFL season when they sat side by side, cheering on Travis, at many of the games of Kansas City Chiefs.

Donna was also present the first time the Love Story songstress appeared to support her then-new beau at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri, last September.

Donna and Taylor’s mom Andrea Swift were also spotted together at the Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 15.

Donna appears to be excitedly waiting, as Taylor gears up to resume the Eras Tour in October.