She travelled to the US at the start of July, after spending four months in lockdown with her American boyfriend Anwar Hadid in her native London.
And Dua Lipa was spotted making the most of her time in New York City on Monday, when she and her beau, 21, left their abode for a day out in the bustling metropolis.
The New Rules singer, 24, looked casually cool as she stepped out in a black tank top, which she teamed with matching jeans and a pair of chunky boots.
The Big Apple: Dua Lipa and her beau Anwar Hadid stepped out in New York City on Monday
Wearing her raven tresses in a sleek topknot, the British beauty shielded her eyes with a pair of stylish sunglasses, while she donned a safety mask.
Her burgundy bag was carried by her doting boyfriend Anwar, who stepped out in a black hoodie with grey shorts with white basketball shoes.
The star’s outing came hours before she excitedly revealed to fans that she’ll be releasing a new track with pop legend Madonna and rap superstar Missy Elliott.
Casually cool: The New Rules singer, 24, looked casually cool as she stepped out in a black tank top, which she teamed with matching jeans and a pair of chunky boots
Taking to Twitter, Dua shared a snap of herself with the stars, alongside the caption: ‘LEVITATING REMIXED BY THE BLESSED MADONNA FEATURING MY IDOLS MADONNA & MISSY ELLIOTT – 14TH OF AUGUST – DREAM COME TRUE LETS GO!!!!!!’
After spending four months in London, the young couple were welcomed back by Anwar’s mother Yolanda Hadid with a heartfelt post uploaded to Instagram.
She shared a photo of Dua clinging on to Anwar’s back as both beamed toward the camera, and uploaded another showing the mother and son posing together.
Captioning the pair of sweet snaps, she the star wrote: ‘My tribe complete #Family.’
Despite being eager to return, the couple had to quarantine in the Caribbean beforehand to isolate as Dua is not a US citizen or permanent resident.
Big announcement: The star’s outing came hours before she excitedly revealed to fans that she’ll be releasing a new track with pop legend Madonna and rap superstar Missy Elliott
And while they were away, the singer and her beau bombarded fans with a slew of snaps as they soaked up the sun in St Lucia.
Meanwhile, Dua has much to celebrate, as she and Charli XCX have been shortlisted for Album Of The Year at the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize awards.
The chart-topping singers are also set to compete with Stormzy amongst others for the top spot, it was announced on Thursday.
Charli released how i’m feeling now in May after recording the album from scratch in lockdown, while Dua’s Future Nostalgia was released in March.
As well as Charli and Dua’s releases, Stormzy’s album Heavy is the Head has also been given a nod in the category.
Back on US soil: She travelled to the US at the start of July, after spending four months in lockdown with her American boyfriend Anwar Hadid in her native London
Mother-son duo: Yolanda Hadid, who is also the mother of models Bella and Gigi, uploaded a snapshot of herself welcoming them back as she cosied up to her 21-year-old son
The Hyundai Mercury Prize Album Of The Year celebrated the best of British music and recognises the achievement of artists across musical genres.
Selected by an independent judging panel, the full shortlist was revealed on Lauren Laverne’s show on BBC Radio 6 Music show.
Dua admitted the honour feels ‘surreal’ because she didn’t think she was ‘cool enough’ for the nod.
She said: ‘My manager Ben called me on the phone when i was in New York and told me I was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and I couldn’t believe it.
‘I never really thought that would ever happen for me so I am really excited to have been shortlisted and for the recognition.
‘The support means so much to me and it’s kind of surreal because maybe I just didn’t think I was cool enough.’
Also up for the prize is Laura Marling – who has previously been shortlisted in 2008, 2010 and 2013 – with her acclaimed LP Song For Our Daughter.
Waiting: Despite being eager to return, the couple had to quarantine in the Caribbean beforehand to isolate as Dua is not a US citizen or permanent resident
Soaking up the sunshine: While they were away, the singer and her beau bombarded fans with a slew of snaps as they soaked up the sun in St Lucia
Rockers Sports Team’s debut album Deep Down Happy has also received the nod, and they’ve been celebrating ever since they found out.
Rapper Kano’s powerful LP Hoodies All Summer, Anna Meredith’s FIBS, Georgia’s Seeking Thrills, Lanterns On The Lake’s Spook The Herd and Moses Boyd’s Dark Matter will also go head-to-head.
Michael Kiwanuka’s self-titled LP Kiwanuka rounds off the 12 albums selected by a panel of artists and music industry professionals, including Anna Calvi, Annie Mac, Supergrass’ Gaz Coombes, Jamie Cullum and Jorja Smith.
The 2019 Mercury Prize went to Dave for his acclaimed debut LP Psychodrama.
The rapper beat off stiff competition from The 1975, IDLES, black midi, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Little Simz, NAO, Anna Calvi, Cate Le Bon, SEED Ensemble, and slowthai.
Big news: Meanwhile, Dua has much to celebrate, as she has been shortlisted for Album Of The Year at the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize awards