‘The smartest thing a celebrity has done’: Dua Lipa turns her jetsetter meme into a Google Maps collab
As anyone following Dua Lipa on social media knows, a new photo dump from the singer can only mean one thing: a destination filled with midnight food excursions, aesthetic scenery, and equally Instagrammable looks. The artist loves traveling, and her camera roll knows it—and now Google does too. On May 28, Lipa and her global newsletter platform Service95 partnered with Google to roll out 12 curated travel lists on Google Maps. The lists go from local guides—like must-visits to Mexico City and Tokyo—to more curated locations like the singer’s favorite bookstores or natural wine bars around the globe. Dua’s Lists follow a long-running internet joke about the artist and her seemingly idyllic life. In April, the singer posted a carousel from a trip to Warsaw, followed by a photo dump of her in a safari holiday with Callum Turner, who became her husband this weekend. Last week, her feed featured a trip to Paris for the launch of a skincare line, and she was spotted this week in London, celebrating her wedding. She can’t seem to stand still—and fans have noticed. “Everything about dua lipa’s life is like she rubbed a genie lamp and got all 3 wishes. she’s naturally gorgeous, always on some type of dream vacation, and met her husband bc they were reading the same book. for my mental health, i have to block her,” a user said on X. Another added, “Whatever i prayed for, God literally double it and give it to Dua Lipa.” Dua was here With Lipa’s travels turning into a full-fledged meme, it’s perhaps no surprise that Google is tapping into the joke too—making her feed the springboard for a collaboration. “Whether you’re looking for late-night tacos in Mexico City or a romantic spot in Paris for a candlelit date, these lists give you a front-row seat to Dua’s travels,” Google said in a blog post. Users who turn to the lists for guidance will be able to download them for viewing in their own Google Maps app, makin