“Mama she MAGA”: Fans react as Dua Lipa brings out Gwen Stefani for Radical Optimism Tour in LA concert

Fans were stunned as Dua Lipa brought Gwen Stefani as a special guest during the fourth night of her ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Together, they performed Don’t Speak, the iconic song by rock band No Doubt, which featured on their third studio album, Tragic Kingdom, released in 1995.

The singer announced the ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ in March 2024, with over 40 new dates across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK. The North American leg of the tour began in September 2025 in Toronto and is scheduled to end on October 16, 2025.

Stefani’s surprise appearance at Dua Lipa’s concert generated a significant buzz on social media. Fans expressed their nostalgia and excitement on seeing their favourite ‘90s star perform on stage. A user wrote on X :

“Mama she MAGA”

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How did netizens react when Dua Lipa brought Gwen Stefani during Radical Optimism Tour in LA?

Netizens had mixed reaction when Dua Lipa introduced Gwen Stefani on stage. Here are some sample tweets:

“Dua x Gwen. LA crowd eating GOOD — ‘Don’t Speak’ on the Radical Optimism Tour is iconic.” A user wrote on X.

“Dua bringing out Gwen Stefani is such a generational crossover 2000s pop rebellion meets 2020s disco confidence. Two eras of attitude sharing one stage.” Another person added.

“Absolute legends together! ‘Don’t Speak’ live must’ve been magical.” Another shared.

“Now that’s a duo to make the crowd go wild! Can you imagine the energy? Bet it was like a proper knees-up with all the best tunes!” A fourth said.

“Dua Lipa calling in Gwen Stefani like that’s supposed to make us forget her music sounds like a factory playlist.” A fifth commented.

However, other users criticised Dua for bringing Gwen Stefani during her ‘Radical Optimism Tour.’

“Dua Lipa brings out homophobic MAGA Republican.” A user said referencing to Stefani’s political views.

“flops supporting flops.” Another netizen commented.

Gwen Stefani shares a cordial relationship with Dua Lipa. In September 2024, she shared an Instagram post which featured the Houdini singer. She wrote –

“got to hang with the prettiest girl in the world last night love u dua.”

The duo attended the 2024 iHeart Radio Festival on September 20, 2024, where they both performed sets. While Dua wore a monochromatic black dress, Stefani was seen donning a white outfit.

Reportedly, they also met and performed together on a 2020 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where they shared a friendly interaction.

Lipa released her third studio album, titled Radical Optimism, in May 2024 through Warner Records. Her tour, which started in support of her album, featured four sold-out nights at the Kia Forum from October 4 to October 7, 2025.

Training Season, Houdini, End of an Era, One Kiss, Illusion and Hallucinate are some of the songs from her 11-track album.

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