Dua Lipa tipped to record James Bond 25 theme as star announces UEFA Champions League performance

The 22-year-old has been named favourite
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Natasha Sporn8 May 2018
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Dua Lipa is tipped to pen the next James Bond theme, ranking above Adele and Ed Sheeran for the honour.

The New Rules singer has enjoyed chart-topping success over the past year and earned two BRIT Awards for British Breakthrough Act and British Female Solo Artist.

And now bookies have made the London-born star a favourite to sing the title track for the upcoming Bond movie, due out next year.

Lipa currently has odds of 5/4, with Adele placed at 7/4 to record her second song. Perfect singer Sheeran has odds of 3/1 while Jessie J is at 6/1.

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James Bond 25 will reportedly mark Daniel Craig's last tenure as the British spy. It will be directed by Trainspotting’s Danny Boyle.

The new odds come hours after it was announced Lipa will perform at the UEFA Champions League Final in Kiev later this month.

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The 22-year-old will be part of the opening ceremony before Real Madrid and Liverpool kick off in search of Europe’s finest club football trophy.

Lipa said: “I was honoured to be asked by UEFA and Pepsi to perform at the ‘UEFA Champions League final opening ceremony – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.

“I can’t wait to get in front of the fans and be part of such an exciting event – I’m planning to put on an unforgettable show!”

The final takes place on Saturday, May 26.

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