01of 10Sweden’s FinestLéon.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Spotify"Tired of Talking" singer and Sweden native Léon told PEOPLE that she agreed to perform at the event “the second that I found out that Rita and Gwen were performing.““I feel very proud to be part of this night,” she said. “And I’m a No Doubt fan!”
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Sweden’s Finest
Léon.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Spotify
“Tired of Talking” singer and Sweden native Léon told PEOPLE that she agreed to perform at the event “the second that I found out that Rita and Gwen were performing.”
“I feel very proud to be part of this night,” she said. “And I’m a No Doubt fan!”
02of 10Embracing Life’s “Circles"Léon.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for SpotifyLéon kicked off the evening with a performance of her track “You And I.” She also performed songs from her latest albumCircles.“It feels like tonight is a full circle moment,” she said. “Spotify was supportive of me in the beginning when I was independent, so to get to come here and do this is pretty cool.”
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Embracing Life’s “Circles”
Léon.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Spotify
Léon kicked off the evening with a performance of her track “You And I.” She also performed songs from her latest albumCircles.
“It feels like tonight is a full circle moment,” she said. “Spotify was supportive of me in the beginning when I was independent, so to get to come here and do this is pretty cool.”
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“Tired of Talking” — But Not Singing!
“There are so many fantastic people,” she said.
Léon also recognizedKaty Perryfor championing her early in her career. After Léon released “Tired of Talking” in 2015, Perry tweeted that she was “one to watch.”
“That, to me, was very cool,” Léon said.
As for her hopes for the decade ahead, Léon — who turned 30 last month — says it’s “touring” and putting out a new album.
04of 10Time for GlamRita Ora.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for SpotifyAhead of her performance,Rita Orachecked out her hair and makeup backstage.“I feel most beautiful when I’m not giving a f— about anything,” she told PEOPLE. “When you get older, you really don’t give a f—. I’m in my 30s, and it’s been the best feeling. I don’t care what people think of me, and I’ve stopped people pleasing. It’s best to live life for yourself.”
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Time for Glam
Rita Ora.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Spotify
Ahead of her performance,Rita Orachecked out her hair and makeup backstage.
“I feel most beautiful when I’m not giving a f— about anything,” she told PEOPLE. “When you get older, you really don’t give a f—. I’m in my 30s, and it’s been the best feeling. I don’t care what people think of me, and I’ve stopped people pleasing. It’s best to live life for yourself.”
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Getting Performance Perfect
“Spotify has always been a big supporter of me since they started,” she added. “I don’t want to say it, but when I started, Spotify wasn’t even out yet.”
As for the female artist who inspires Ora, 32, most, she said, “Tina Turner.”
“She’s my birthday twin, and when I feel like something’s tough, I always remember, ‘Wow, women like her really went through it, and then had solo careers in their 40s, so it’s never too late,'” she said.
She also gave a special mention to her close friends, Charli XCX andBebe Rexha.
“They are really strong, independent women,” she said. “We’ve stuck together.”
06of 10Show TimeRita Ora.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for SpotifyAfter Léon’s performance, Ora took the stage to sing some of her hits including “Ritual,” “Let You Love Me,” “I Will Never Let You Down” and “Anywhere.“At one point, she also grabbed her phone to play “something not even out yet” from her upcoming new album.“My label is probably going to kill me, but I don’t care!” she told the crowd with a laugh.After playing the new song, which samples Fatboy Slim’s “Praise You,” she sang her new single “You Only Love Me.““My whole album’s basically based off my husband, so it’s like my love story to the public,” said Ora, who wed directorTaika Waititilast year. “It’s a very immediate record. I find it very therapeutic.”
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Show Time
Rita Ora.Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Spotify
After Léon’s performance, Ora took the stage to sing some of her hits including “Ritual,” “Let You Love Me,” “I Will Never Let You Down” and “Anywhere.”
At one point, she also grabbed her phone to play “something not even out yet” from her upcoming new album.
“My label is probably going to kill me, but I don’t care!” she told the crowd with a laugh.
After playing the new song, which samples Fatboy Slim’s “Praise You,” she sang her new single “You Only Love Me.”
“My whole album’s basically based off my husband, so it’s like my love story to the public,” said Ora, who wed directorTaika Waititilast year. “It’s a very immediate record. I find it very therapeutic.”
07of 10Feeling HerselfRita Ora.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for SpotifyOra said that her fans can expect her new album in June.“I want to drop another single, and then I think it’ll be time,” she said.
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Feeling Herself
Ora said that her fans can expect her new album in June.
“I want to drop another single, and then I think it’ll be time,” she said.
08of 10When Rita Met GwenRita Ora and Gwen Stefani.@kristenjanwongWhen asked what she would tell her younger self, Ora said: “That I’m on the same lineup withGwen Stefani, and it’s ridiculous!”
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When Rita Met Gwen
Rita Ora and Gwen Stefani.@kristenjanwong
When asked what she would tell her younger self, Ora said: “That I’m on the same lineup withGwen Stefani, and it’s ridiculous!”
09of 10It’s Gwen’s WorldGwen Stefani.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for SpotifyTo close out the evening of performances,Gwen Stefanitook the stage just before 11 p.m. She opened the set with “It’s My Life” and then launched into her hits “Don’t Speak,” “Rich Girl,” “Hollaback Girl” and “Just a Girl.“While singing “Just a Girl,” the No Doubt frontwoman told the crowd, “This song feels a little more relevant now than it’s ever been.““When I wrote ‘Just A Girl,’ I had no idea the impact it would have,” Stefani told PEOPLE. “I was just writing about my truth, being a girl in the world and fast forward to many years later, it’s more relevant today. It was fun to get to perform it on International Women’s Day.”
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It’s Gwen’s World
Gwen Stefani.Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Spotify
To close out the evening of performances,Gwen Stefanitook the stage just before 11 p.m. She opened the set with “It’s My Life” and then launched into her hits “Don’t Speak,” “Rich Girl,” “Hollaback Girl” and “Just a Girl.”
While singing “Just a Girl,” the No Doubt frontwoman told the crowd, “This song feels a little more relevant now than it’s ever been.”
“When I wrote ‘Just A Girl,’ I had no idea the impact it would have,” Stefani told PEOPLE. “I was just writing about my truth, being a girl in the world and fast forward to many years later, it’s more relevant today. It was fun to get to perform it on International Women’s Day.”
10of 10Thinking PinkGwen Stefani.Charley Gallay/Getty Images for SpotifyStefani, 53, saidPinkis a female artist who “inspires me right now.““She’s unapologetically herself, which is a really vulnerable, but beautiful way to put yourself out there,” she said. “I am super excited because I get to play a couple of nights with her at BST Hyde Park in Europe over the summer.“As for when she feels most beautiful, Stefani said it’s when she’s “songwriting.““I am so blessed to be able to use the gifts I was given in a way that resonates and has an impact on other people that listen to my music,” she said. “I also created my makeup line, GXVE Beauty, because I ultimately want to give back to others and inspire people to express themselves however they want that makes them feel confident and empowered.”
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Thinking Pink
Gwen Stefani.Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Spotify
Stefani, 53, saidPinkis a female artist who “inspires me right now.”
“She’s unapologetically herself, which is a really vulnerable, but beautiful way to put yourself out there,” she said. “I am super excited because I get to play a couple of nights with her at BST Hyde Park in Europe over the summer.”
As for when she feels most beautiful, Stefani said it’s when she’s “songwriting.”
“I am so blessed to be able to use the gifts I was given in a way that resonates and has an impact on other people that listen to my music,” she said. “I also created my makeup line, GXVE Beauty, because I ultimately want to give back to others and inspire people to express themselves however they want that makes them feel confident and empowered.”
source: people.com
