Before embarking on a lesson in Albanian proverbs on ABC's late-night show, the renowned pop star delved into the intricacies of her meticulous planning. With a twinkle in her eye, Dua Lipa explained, "I adore planning things. It gives me a sense of empowerment, knowing I can accomplish everything."
As she gears up for the release of her highly anticipated third album, Dua Lipa has been a whirlwind of activity. During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday, the superstar promoted her upcoming single "Training Season" while divulging details of her hectic schedule.
"It seems you're on a non-stop rollercoaster. Are you perhaps the busiest person in the world?" Kimmel inquired with a grin. The multi-faceted artist concurred, humbly acknowledging, "I wouldn't dare compare to everyone in the world, but yes, I'm quite busy."
When probed about her daily routine, the Grammy-winning artist confessed to being "a slave to her schedule," meticulously planning every aspect of her day. "I map out everything, down to the smallest detail. Even things like 'take a shower' and 'get dressed' are on my to-do list," she said with a mischievous smile.
Kimmel's eyes widened in disbelief, incredulously asking, "You really have 'shower' on your schedule?" Lipa nodded emphatically, revealing that "everything, including my leisure time, is scheduled to the minute." She continued, "I jot down 'watch Succession' to ensure I have some downtime. Planning is crucial for me to balance work and self-care. It gives me the confidence that I can handle everything."
Testing the rigidity of her calendar, Kimmel queried, "Could you ever say, 'Let's go rogue for a bit and grab some corn dogs at Smart and Final?'" Lipa responded with a laugh, clarifying that while some flexibility is possible, it "ultimately depends on how the day unfolds."
She further revealed that this penchant for planning isn't a recent development. "I've been making lists since I was a kid. My parents would find them scattered around the house, reminding me to 'do my homework, get ready, and head to school,'" she reminisced fondly.
Amidst the chatter about her hectic schedule, Kimmel attempted to pry information about her upcoming album. However, Lipa teased him, keeping the release date a closely guarded secret. When Kimmel guessed that it might drop on Leap Day, dubbing it "Do a Leap" day, Lipa swiftly dashed his hopes, confirming it wasn't the chosen date. He also failed to guess the album's title.
To conclude the interview, Dua Lipa treated Kimmel to a lesson in Albanian sayings, marveling at his pronunciation as he read proverbs about loose screws and the perils of spending too much on parties.
