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- ↑ Mier, Tomás (2024-03-19). "'I Felt Like I Was Underwater': Dua Lipa's Road to 'Radical Optimism'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ↑ Ahlgrim, Callie. "Don't worry, Dua Lipa fans: 'Radical Optimism' isn't a flop — it's primed for slow-burn success". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-05-05.