Hubbry Logo
Rita OraRita OraMain
Open search
Rita Ora
Community hub
Rita Ora
logo
25 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Rita Ora
Rita Ora
Rita Ora
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Rita Sahatçiu Ora (Albanian: [ˈɾita sahatˈtʃiu ˈɔɾa]; born Rita Sahatçiu; 26 November 1990) is a British singer-songwriter, television personality, and actress. Born in Pristina, modern-day Kosovo, she rose to prominence when she featured on DJ Fresh's 2012 single, "Hot Right Now", which peaked atop the UK singles chart. In 2008, she signed with American rapper Jay-Z's label Roc Nation and released her debut studio album, Ora (2012), which debuted atop the UK Albums Chart and spawned the UK number-one singles "R.I.P." and "How We Do (Party)".[4]

Key Information

In 2014, Ora featured on Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's single, "Black Widow", which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. The following year, she was named an honorary ambassador of Kosovo. After parting ways with Roc Nation, Ora signed with Atlantic Records to release her second studio album, Phoenix (2018). The album spawned the moderate hit singles "Your Song", "Anywhere" and "Let You Love Me"; the latter made Ora the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top-ten songs in the UK.[5] Her third studio album, You & I (2023), debuted at number six in the UK.

Aside from her recording career, Ora has served as a judge on television talent shows, including The X Factor UK (2015), The Masked Singer UK (2020–2024), and The Masked Singer US (2024–present), as well as a coach on The Voice UK (2015) and The Voice Australia (2021–2023). As an actress, she played Mia Grey in the Fifty Shades film series (2015, 2017, 2018).

Early life

[edit]

Rita Sahatciu was born on 26 November 1990 in Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (modern-day Kosovo), to Albanian parents.[1][6] Her mother, Vera (née Bajraktari), is a psychiatrist and her father, Besnik Sahatçiu, is a pub owner; he studied economics.[7] Ora's mother is Catholic and her father is a nominal Muslim.[7] Ora has an older sister, Elena, and a younger brother, Don. Her maternal grandfather, Osman Bajraktari, was the Albanian consul to Russia (then part of the Soviet Union).[8][9] Ora's paternal grandfather, Besim Sahatçiu, was a film and theatre director.[10][11] The surname, Sahatciu, is derived from the Turkish word saatçi, which means 'watchmaker'). Her parents later added Ora (ora means 'time' in Albanian) to the family surname so it could be easily pronounced.[12][13]

Her family left Kosovo for political reasons, due to the persecution of Albanians initiated with the disintegration of Yugoslavia.[14] They moved to London in 1991, when Ora was a baby.[7] She grew up in Notting Hill in West London[15] and attended a performing arts school, Sylvia Young Theatre School.[16][17][18]

Career

[edit]

2004–2011: Career beginnings

[edit]

Ora's first acting role at 13 in an episode of the British drama series, The Brief, was her first acting role. Next. she appeared in the British film, Spivs (2004). She also began performing at open mic sessions around London and, occasionally, in her father's pub.[10] In 2008, she auditioned for Eurovision: Your Country Needs You on BBC One to be the British contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 and qualified, but later withdrew from the competition after a few episodes as she "did not feel ready" and thought "that challenge wasn't for her."[19][20] Her manager, Sarah Stennett (who also worked with Ellie Goulding, Jessie J and Conor Maynard), later told HitQuarters that she reassured Ora that performing in Eurovision would hinder, rather than help her chances to make it as a solo artist.[21]

Shortly after, Ora's management got in touch with the American label, Roc Nation, and told them about her. Ora signed a recording deal and a publishing deal with Roc Nation in December 2008, and was one of their first signees.[21][22][23] She made a cameo appearance in Jay Z's video for "Young Forever" (2009).[24] After being signed, Ora recorded an album and wanted to release it, but her label advised against it and she started to work on other material for her debut album.[10]

2012–2013: Musical breakthrough and Ora

[edit]
Ora in Pristina, Kosovo during the filming of "Shine Ya Light", a music video, September 2012

Throughout 2011, Ora released covers and videos about working on her debut album on YouTube.[25] The videos caught the attention of DJ Fresh, who at that time was looking for a female vocalist for his song, "Hot Right Now".[26] She was featured on the single that was released on 12 February 2012, debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart.[27] During February 2012, Ora was also the opening act at UK concerts on Drake's Club Paradise Tour. The first UK single from her debut album, "R.I.P." (featuring Tinie Tempah), was released on 6 May 2012.[28] Produced by Chase & Status, the song debuted at the top of the UK Singles Chart, becoming her first solo UK number one.[29] On 12 August, "How We Do (Party)" was released as a single, and it reached number one in the UK and Ireland. It was Ora's second UK number one as a solo artist, and third overall in 2012.[30]

Ora at Future Music Festival Asia, September 2013

Whilst supporting Coldplay on their Mylo Xyloto Tour, she later announced that her debut album would be titled Ora.[31] The album was released on 27 August 2012 in Europe and Oceania, and debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart.[4] Ora was nominated for Best New Artist, Push Artist and Best UK/Ireland Act at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards.[32] In September 2012, it was announced that Ora would be the opening act on the UK concerts from Usher's Euphoria Tour set to start in January 2013. However, the tour was postponed due to Usher's "professional and personal commitments".[33] "Shine Ya Light", released on 4 November, became Ora's fourth consecutive UK top ten single in 2012, peaking at number ten.[34][35] On 28 November 2012, Ora performed as a special guest at the concert held in Tirana, Albania, for the 100th Anniversary of the Independence of Albania.[36]

In January 2013, Ora embarked on her first UK tour, Radioactive Tour, to support her debut album. She was nominated for three awards at the 2013 Brit Awards, including the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act.[37] Also in January 2013, Ora revealed that her second album would be clearer and have more direction than the first one.[38] On 26 February 2013, she revealed to Digital Spy that her second album shows a different angle to a "party girl".[39][40] On 24 May 2013, Ora was the headline act on the In New Music We Trust stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.[41] On 28 June 2013, she performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.[42]

2014–2016: Split from Roc Nation and films

[edit]
Ora in an Adidas interview in 2016

In 2014, she had two top-five UK singles; the song "I Will Never Let You Down" which debuted at number one, and she featured on Iggy Azalea's "Black Widow" which peaked at number four in the UK, and the latter became Ora's first top ten song on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number three.[43][44][45] The song was initially written as a last-minute addition to Katy Perry's fourth studio album, Prism (2013), but the composition finalized only after the album's release.[46] The music video for the song was directed by Director X and inspired by Quentin Tarantino's epic martial arts films Kill Bill and Kill Bill 2.[47] Actors Michael Madsen, Paul Sorvino, and rapper T.I. also appear in the video.[48] It remains Ora's highest debut on Billboard Top 100 and the most viewed music video of hers with over 690 million views.[49] On 14 December 2014, Ora performed at the 2014 telecast of Christmas in Washington, filmed at the National Building Museum.[50] In February 2015, Ora featured on Charli XCX song, "Doing It", which debuted at number eight in the UK. In April 2014, Ora appeared alongside Korean popstar, Hyuna, in an episode of Funny or Die called "Girl, You Better Walk".[51]

In 2015, she played Christian Grey's sister, Mia, in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey, a role she later reprised in the film's two sequels.[52][53][3] Ora originally approached the production hoping to contribute to the film's soundtrack and instead was asked to audition for the role of Mia Grey by the director of the film, Sam Taylor-Johnson.[54][55] On 22 February 2015, at the 87th Academy Awards, she performed the song "Grateful", which appears in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film, Beyond the Lights (2014).[56][57] In December 2015, Ora filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation, seeking release from the label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 is "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule". The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation is "irrevocably damaged".[58][59][60] In 2015, she was a coach on the fourth series of The Voice UK on BBC One, replacing Kylie Minogue.[61] The same year, it was confirmed that Ora and BBC Radio 1 presenter, Nick Grimshaw, signed as judges for the twelfth series of The X Factor on the rival TV network, ITV, after a bidding war between The X Factor and The Voice UK.[62] She hosted the BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards, alongside Grimshaw, several times (from 2013 to 2017).[63][64]

In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract, in New York. They reached a settlement in May 2016.[65] In June 2016, it was reported that she signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records.[66] In July 2016, Tyra Banks, the creator of America's Next Top Model, announced that Ora would replace her as host of the revamped show which aired on VH1.[67] On 3 September 2016, she performed in a concert at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, in Rome, at the vigil for Mother Teresa's canonisation, alongside other Albanian artists, accompanied by the Kosovo Philharmonic Orchestra.[68][69]

2017–2019: Phoenix

[edit]
Ora in 2018 at the VMA Red Carpet

On 26 May 2017, Ora released her first solo single in almost two years, titled "Your Song", which peaked at number seven in the UK.[70][71] The song served as the lead single from Ora's second studio album, after previous attempts at her second record were lost in her lawsuit against her former label, Roc Nation. The second single, "Anywhere", became her eleventh top ten song in the UK, peaking at number two.[71] Ora hosted the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards on 12 November in London, at Wembley Arena.[72][73]

In January 2018, Ora released the song "For You" (with Liam Payne), from the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Freed.[74] On 18 September 2018, Ora revealed the title of her second studio album, Phoenix, and its release date, 23 November. On 21 September, she released the album's fourth single, "Let You Love Me".[75] The song reached number four in the UK, marking Ora's 13th top-ten song, thus breaking a 30-year-old record for most top ten songs by a British female solo artist (previously jointly held by Shirley Bassey and Petula Clark).[2][5]

From 1 March to April 2019, she went on the Phoenix World Tour in Europe, Asia and Oceania.[76] In April 2019, Ora released the song "Carry On" with Norwegian producer Kygo, as a standalone single for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, a film in which she also briefly appears.[77][78] On 31 May, she released the song "Ritual", with Tiësto and Jonas Blue. In September 2019, Ora confirmed to Marie Claire that she had begun working on her third studio album.[79] She provided further details regarding the music with NME, stating that "people have been coming to studio sessions from all over the world. I've been working on this now for the past two years, on and off. I have plans for this third album to be something I've never done before."[80]

2020–present: You & I

[edit]

From January 2020, Ora has judged the UK version of the music game show The Masked Singer.[81] From 2021 to 2023, she was a coach on The Voice Australia to replace Delta Goodrem.[82][83] In the January 2021 film Twist, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, Ora played the Artful Dodger.[84] On 12 February 2021, Ora released the collaborative extended play, Bang, with Kazakh producer Imanbek.[85] In February 2022, Ora signed a record deal with Berlin-based music label, BMG.[86][87]

Ora performing on Eurovision 2023

Ora hosted the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards, with Taika Waititi, on 13 November in Düsseldorf, Germany.[88][89] In February 2022, she was announced to act in the Disney+ prequel–an eight-episode limited series–to the 2017 film, Beauty and The Beast, in a role described as a "fugitive with surprising abilities who carries with her a secret that could potentially affect an entire kingdom", but the project has been put on hold indefinitely.[90][91][92]

On 27 January 2023, she released the song, "You Only Love Me", as the lead single from her third studio album,You & I.[93] On 19 April 2023, she released the song, "Praising You", in collaboration with Fatboy Slim, and announced that the album would be released on 14 July.[94][95] You & I debuted at number six in the United Kingdom. In September 2023, Fox announced that Ora would join the American version of The Masked Singer as a judge.[96]

On 11 October, Australian singer Kylie Minogue announced Ora would be the supporting act to her U.S leg of the Tension Tour alongside Romy.[97]

Other activities

[edit]

Design

[edit]

In January 2014, Adidas announced a multi-year designer collaboration with Ora for their brand of casual sports clothing, Adidas Originals.[98][99] Ora designed her own apparel collections for the brand, including footwear and accessories.[100][101] In 2016, she collaborated with Italian fashion brand, Tezenis, on a capsule lingerie collection.[102][103] In 2018, Ora co-designed a shoe collection with the Italian footwear designer, Giuseppe Zanotti.[104][105][106] After appearing as the face of Escada, Ora co-designed a capsule collection with the brand in 2019.[107] In September 2023, the Dublin-based retailer, Primark, announced a multi-season fashion collaboration with Ora.[108][109] The first collection, co-designed by Ora, consisted of 169 pieces across knitwear, denim, tailoring and outerwear, along with shoes and accessories.[110][111]

Endorsements

[edit]

In 2010, Ora featured in a commercial for Skullcandy headphones.[112] In 2011, she appeared in Calvin Klein's CK One campaign.[113][114] In 2013, she was the face of Italian sneaker brand, Superga, and the face of Material Girl, a clothing line designed by Madonna.[115][116] In September 2013, cosmetics brand, Rimmel, announced their collaboration with Ora for makeup collections.[117][118] She was the face of two Donna Karan 2014 collections, Resort collection, and Autumn/Winter collection.[119][120][121] She was also the face of the label's fragrance, DKNY My NY, inspired by New York City.[122] In March 2014, Ora was one of the cast members of Marks & Spencer's "Leading Ladies" campaign.[123][124] Later in 2014, she appeared as the face of Roberto Cavalli Autumn/Winter campaign.[125][126] In 2015, she appeared in Coca-Cola and Samsung Galaxy S6 advertising campaigns.[127][128] In 2019, she was the face of several German brands; luxury fashion label, Escada, jewellery company, Thomas Sabo, and footwear retailer, Deichmann.[129][130][131][132] Ora appeared in "London After Hours" campaign for Pepe Jeans in 2023.[133]

Philanthropy

[edit]

On 23 March 2013, Ora performed at Bal de la Rose du Rocher in Monte Carlo in aid of the Princess Grace Foundation.[134] On 1 June 2013, Ora performed at the "Chime for Change" charity concert at Twickenham Stadium in London, which raised funds and awareness for girls' and women's issues around the world.[135] On 15 November 2014, Ora joined the charity group Band Aid 30 to record a version of the track, "Do They Know It's Christmas?", to raise money for the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa.[136] On 9 March 2016, she gave a speech on immigration and the Syrian refugee crisis at the We Day UK event in London, organised by Free the Children.[137] In April 2019, she became one of UNICEF UK's ambassadors.[138][139]

Personal life

[edit]

Ora considers herself spiritual but not religious.[140] She speaks Albanian.[141] Ora is a fan of English football club Manchester City.[142]

On 10 July 2015, Ora was named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo by then-president, Atifete Jahjaga, at the Embassy of Kosovo in London.[143][144] Ora, who was joined at the ceremony by her parents, and former British Prime Minister and his wife, Tony and Cherie Blair, said that she was "overwhelmed" by the honour.[143][145]

Ora dated Scottish DJ Calvin Harris from 2013 until June 2014.[146] In 2016, Ora and American musician Andrew Watt started dating. They were together for two years until September 2018; they got back together in January 2019, but broke up again in October 2019.[147] Since 2021, she has been in a relationship with New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi.[148] They married in August 2022[149][150][151] and live in Los Angeles.[152]

In November 2020, Ora broke the COVID-19 restrictions by having her birthday party at a West London restaurant during a period of national lockdown.[153][154] Ora had recently returned from Egypt and was supposed to be isolating for 14 days, upon her return to London, as a result. According to the police, her security offered to pay the venue £5,000 to break guidelines and asked for CCTV cameras to be switched off.[155] The restaurant's representative denied that such payment was made.[156] Ora apologised for the breach and was fined £10,000.[157]

Discography

[edit]
Main article: Rita Ora discography

Tours

[edit]

Headlining

Supporting

Filmography

[edit]

Film

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Extra[158] Uncredited
2004 Spivs Rosanna
2013 Fast & Furious 6 Race Caller[159] Uncredited
2015 Fifty Shades of Grey Mia Grey
Southpaw Maria Escobar
2017 Fifty Shades Darker Mia Grey
2018 Fifty Shades Freed Mia Grey
2019 Pokémon Detective Pikachu Dr. Ann Laurent[160]
2021 Twist Dodger[161]
2023 Wonderwell Yana
2024 Descendants: The Rise of Red Queen of Hearts
2025 Tin Soldier Mama Suki
2026 Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Queen of Hearts [162]
TBA He Bled Neon TBA[163]
TBA Voltron TBA[163] Filming

Television

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Brief Jaclyn Livermore Episode: "Children"
Credited as Rita Sahatçiu Ora
2006 Bombshell Leylah Episode: "Episode 2"
2015 The Voice UK Coach Series 4[164]
Empire Herself Episode: "Who I Am"[165]
The X Factor Judge Series 12
2016–2017 America's Next Top Model Host Cycle 23
2017 Boy Band
2017, 2022, 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards
2019 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Guest Judge Season 4[166]
2020–2024 The Masked Singer (UK) Panelist Series 1–present
2021–2023 The Voice Australia Coach Series 10–12
2022–2023 Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight Luthera / Wandering Blade (voice) Season 1–3[167]
2024 The Masked Singer (US) Panelist Season 11[168] Season 12
2025 Too Much Herself 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Rita Ora

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Rita Ora

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia

Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born 26 November 1990) is a British and of Albanian descent from . Born in to parents who fled ethnic tensions in the region as refugees when she was an infant, settling in , Ora holds dual British and Kosovar citizenship and was raised in the area. Ora rose to prominence in 2012 as the featured artist on DJ Fresh's "Hot Right Now", which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking her entry into the music industry after signing with Roc Nation in 2008. Her debut studio album, Ora (2012), debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and produced three number-one singles: "R.I.P.", "How We Do (Party)", and "I Will Never Let You Down" from later releases, contributing to her record as the first British female solo artist with thirteen UK top-ten singles and four number ones overall. Subsequent albums include Phoenix (2018) and You & I (2023), with the latter featuring recent singles like "You Only Love Me". Beyond music, she has acted in films such as the Fifty Shades trilogy as Mia Grey, Southpaw (2015), and Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019), and served as a judge on talent shows including The X Factor and The Voice UK.

Early life

Family background and birth

Rita Ora was born Rita Sahatçiu on November 26, 1990, in , then part of the and now the capital of , to ethnic Albanian parents Vera Bajraktari and Besnik Sahatçiu. Her parents, like many , operated within a context of escalating ethnic discrimination following Slobodan Milošević's revocation of the province's autonomy in , which imposed Serb-dominated governance and marginalized the Albanian majority through policies such as mass dismissals from public employment and restrictions on cultural expression. The family fled in 1991 amid these repressive measures targeting ethnic , which included systematic exclusion from and administration, prompting an early wave of before the full-scale conflict of the late 1990s. Ora has described this period as one of direct threats to Albanian communities under Milošević's regime, though contemporaneous accounts note that while overt violence was limited until later, the causal chain of discriminatory laws created untenable conditions for many families. Ora grew up with an older sister, Elena, who later worked in artist management, and a younger brother, Don, reflecting a close-knit Albanian family structure rooted in the region's traditions of kinship amid adversity.

Immigration to the United Kingdom

Rita Ora's family, ethnic Kosovar Albanians, fled Pristina in 1991 amid rising ethnic tensions and violence in the disintegrating Yugoslavia, seeking asylum in the United Kingdom when Ora was one year old. The family was granted refugee status and initially settled in cramped conditions in Earl's Court, West London, sharing a single room with one bed among four members. Upon arrival, Ora and her older sister were briefly separated from their parents and placed in foster care by UK authorities, a measure Ora later attributed to the family's immediate vulnerability as newcomers. The family's early years involved significant economic hardship, with Ora's father, Besnik Sahatçiu, taking multiple shifts in low-wage jobs to support them, eventually establishing himself as a owner in . Her mother, Vera, who had trained as a in , retrained in the UK while working nights as a waitress to contribute to the household. These efforts reflect the self-reliant labor required for immigrant stabilization, contrasting with dependency on state aid, as the parents prioritized and opportunity for their children despite initial barriers like language and cultural dislocation. As a , Ora adapted to British urban life in , navigating feelings of otherness amid experiences of and social indifference common to families. served as a mechanism, with early exposure to diverse sounds—including traditional Kosovar influences from home—blending into the multicultural environment of her neighborhood and schools, fostering resilience without idealizing the displacement's disruptions.

Education and early interests

Ora attended St Cuthbert with St Matthias CE Primary School in , , during her early childhood. Following primary education, she enrolled at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, a London-based institution specializing in training for young talents. At Sylvia Young, Ora developed foundational skills in singing, dancing, and acting, beginning to perform from a young age amid a curriculum that emphasized stage discipline. Her nascent interests leaned toward performance, with early exposure through school activities that built her versatility. By age 14 in 2004, she secured a minor role in the British crime film Spivs, her screen debut that highlighted emerging ambitions alongside vocal talents. Ora balanced these pursuits with academics until completing around age 18, after which she prioritized over further formal or . A 2015 account notes she departed Sylvia Young prematurely, frustrated by stalled music deals that failed to yield a full despite early publishing agreements. This shift underscored a family-influenced drive to integrate artistic discipline with practical opportunities, forgoing traditional paths for professional auditions and demos.

Musical career

Career beginnings (2004–2011)

Ora entered the music industry in her mid-teens, performing at sessions in pubs, including those owned by her family. By 2007, at age 16, she contributed background vocals to tracks on Craig David's fourth studio album Trust Me, released in November that year, and featured as a duet partner on the song "Awkward". This collaboration provided early professional exposure, with Ora's vocal contributions highlighting her R&B-influenced style amid the album's mix of pop and soul elements. In late 2008, Ora signed both a recording and publishing deal with , Jay-Z's management and label company, becoming one of its first artists after the rapper discovered her through uploaded demos that showcased her singing talent. The signing marked a shift toward major-label backing, though it initially yielded limited public output as Ora continued developing material under the label's guidance. Early efforts, including vocal demos shared online, drew industry interest but did not result in immediate singles or albums. In early 2009, Ora auditioned for the BBC's Eurovision: Your Country Needs You to select the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, performing a cover that impressed producers but ultimately withdrawing from the process, citing a mismatch with her artistic vision. The UK was instead represented by Jade Ewen, who placed fifth. This period reflected Ora's persistent auditioning and networking amid rejections and delays, as she navigated unfulfilled deals with smaller labels like Polydor, from which she was dropped after recording an unreleased debut titled Fired Up.

Breakthrough with Ora (2012–2013)

Ora's breakthrough occurred in 2012 with the release of her debut singles under Roc Nation. The lead single "R.I.P.", featuring Tinie Tempah and produced by Chase & Status, was released on May 4, 2012, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart dated May 19, spending two consecutive weeks at the top. This marked her second UK chart-topper following the earlier collaboration "Hot Right Now" with DJ Fresh. Subsequent singles from the album reinforced her commercial momentum. "How We Do (Party)", released on July 13, 2012, debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on August 19, becoming her third overall number-one single and highlighting her appeal in genres. Ora's self-titled debut album, Ora, was released on August 27, 2012, entering the at number one. The record, which relied heavily on external producers and songwriters for its pop and R&B tracks, achieved certification in the for shipments exceeding 300,000 units. To promote the album, Ora served as a support act for Coldplay's during its European stadium dates in May, June, and August 2012, gaining exposure to large audiences. Efforts extended to promotion, though the album's international sales remained modest compared to its performance.

Roc Nation split and transitional period (2014–2016)

In 2014, amid growing tensions with , Ora released the single "I Will Never Let You Down" in collaboration with on May 5, which debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking her strongest US performance to date. However, the track was positioned as the for her anticipated second studio album, which failed to promote or schedule for release despite Ora's submissions, leading to stalled momentum and no full-length project materializing that year. This period highlighted contractual constraints, as Ora's 2008 five-album deal with the label restricted her output, contributing to a commercial plateau evidenced by fewer chart-topping successes compared to her 2012–2013 run of multiple UK number ones. By late 2015, frustrations escalated, prompting Ora to file a against on , alleging the contract was unenforceable due to its length and the label's neglect, including blocking her album release and ignoring communications. responded with a countersuit in January 2016, seeking $2.3 million for and claiming Ora owed four more albums after delivering only her 2012 debut Ora. The dispute underscored 's limited investment in Ora's projects post-2013, with UK single peaks declining—such as "Body on Me" featuring T.I. reaching only number 12 in 2015—signaling a shift from her earlier dominance despite sporadic features like "Black Widow" with , which hit number three in the UK that year. The legal battle resolved via settlement in May 2016, enabling Ora to exit Roc Nation and sign a new recording agreement with Warner Music in June, freeing her from the restrictive deal but delaying her second album until 2018's Phoenix. During this transitional phase, Ora pivoted toward non-album singles and external collaborations, including a contribution to the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, though core music releases remained hampered, reflecting the causal impact of label disputes on her output and the empirical reality of diminished chart traction in the UK, where no further number ones followed until post-split efforts.

Phoenix era and independent moves (2017–2019)

In 2017, Rita Ora released "Your Song" as the lead single from her upcoming second album on 26 May, which peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The track marked her first release under a new distribution deal with Atlantic Records following her 2016 settlement with Roc Nation, allowing greater creative control and self-funding of promotions amid previous label disputes. Later that year, on 11 August, she collaborated with Avicii on "Lonely Together," a dance-pop track that highlighted her vocal contributions during a period of independent maneuvering. Ora's second studio album, Phoenix, was released on 23 November 2018 through Atlantic Records UK, debuting at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart but with first-week sales below 100,000 units, underperforming compared to her 2012 debut Ora, which topped the chart and achieved stronger initial figures. The album's title reflected her career resurgence after legal battles, though critics noted its formulaic pop sound with EDM-influenced beats and generic lyrics on love and fame, amid evolving genre trends favoring more experimental acts. Preceding the full release, "Let You Love Me" dropped on 21 September 2018 as the fourth single, reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and becoming her highest-charting solo track since 2014. To promote her independent pivot, Ora embarked on The Girls Tour in May 2018, her first headlining run across seven major cities including London's Academy Brixton, supported by and serving as a prelude to Phoenix. This self-managed phase emphasized her shift toward owning masters and directing output, contrasting earlier constraints that delayed her sophomore effort by years. Overall, Phoenix sold approximately 100,000 copies in the , signaling modest commercial recovery but highlighting challenges in recapturing debut-era momentum within a saturated pop landscape.

You & I and recent output (2020–present)

Rita Ora released her third studio album, You & I, on July 14, 2023, through , marking her first full-length project in six years following Phoenix (2018). The album comprises 13 tracks, including lead singles "" (released January 27, 2023), which peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, and "" (April 19, 2023), a of Fatboy Slim's 2000 track "" featuring Ora's vocals over the original sample. Additional singles "" (June 30, 2023) and "Shape of Me" (September 29, 2023) preceded the album's launch, with You & I debuting at number six on the but failing to achieve significant international commercial breakthrough. Critical reception to You & I highlighted its polished production and personal themes of self-doubt and relationships, yet noted a lack of innovation, describing tracks as generic, repetitive, and overly reliant on familiar synth riffs and club drops without distinctive personality. Reviewers pointed to strong vocal performances amid formulaic EDM-lite elements, but criticized the album for blending into the contemporary pop landscape without pushing boundaries, contributing to perceptions of stalled artistic momentum post-release. Ora promoted the project through , including a series of shows at ' Go Pool in 2022 and 2023, though these did not constitute a formal long-term residency. Since You & I, Ora has issued standalone singles rather than a follow-up album, with 2025 releases including "" (June 2025), "" (early 2025), and "All Natural" (September 24, 2025), the latter featuring a directed by emphasizing themes of sensuality and confidence. These tracks have achieved modest streaming and chart traction, aligning with a broader career tally exceeding 10 billion streams across platforms like , yet without recapturing the commercial peaks of earlier hits. Ora announced plans for new music, a starring role in the live-action film alongside , and an emphasis on family amid ongoing projects, signaling a diversified focus beyond immediate album cycles. In October 2025, Ora secured planning permission for a high-tech gym extension at her £7.5 million Primrose Hill mansion despite neighbor objections over aesthetic and environmental impacts, underscoring minor public disputes tangential to her professional output.

Acting and media career

Film roles

Ora's entry into feature films began with minor roles, including a part in the short Spivs (2004) and as a race starter in Fast & Furious 6 (2013), which grossed $788 million worldwide. Her first prominent screen role was as Leila Hopkins, a drug-addicted companion to a boxing trainer, in Southpaw (2015), directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The film earned $88 million globally against a $30 million budget and holds a 60% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 228 reviews. She subsequently portrayed Mia Grey, the adoptive sister of Christian Grey, across the Fifty Shades franchise adaptations: Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Fifty Shades Darker (2017), and Fifty Shades Freed (2018). These erotic dramas collectively amassed over $1 billion in worldwide , with Freed alone generating $371 million, though the series faced mixed , averaging 10-20% on per installment. Ora's character served as peripheral family support, underscoring her casting in ensemble or visually driven projects tied to mainstream franchises. In Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019), Ora played Dr. Ann Laurent, a scientist entangled in the live-action Pokémon mystery led by Ryan Reynolds' voice performance. The film achieved $433 million worldwide, bolstered by franchise appeal despite a 63% Rotten Tomatoes score from 240 reviews. Ora took a more central antagonistic role as Dodge (a reimagined Dodger) in the Charles Dickens-inspired crime thriller Twist (2021), co-starring Michael Caine and Raff Law. Released theatrically in select markets, it drew poor reviews with a 9% Rotten Tomatoes rating from 34 critics, citing weak scripting and execution amid its street-gang narrative. Her film work has remained supporting or mid-tier, often in pop-culture extensions like adaptations and blockbusters, with no lead dramatic vehicles to date.

Television and hosting work

Ora served as a coach on the fourth series of , which aired on from January to April 2015, replacing and joining coaches Tom Jones, , and Ricky Wilson. The series culminated in Stevie McCrorie's victory, with Ora's team featuring contestants who advanced through blind auditions and battle rounds. Later that year, she transitioned to judging the twelfth series of The X Factor UK on ITV, appearing alongside , Fernandez-Versini, and from August to December 2015. Her role involved evaluating audition performances and mentoring contestants, though the series faced reported tensions, including her reported exit from The Voice amid scheduling conflicts. In November 2017, Ora hosted the (EMAs) held at The SSE Arena in , performing a medley of "" and "Anywhere" during the ceremony, which drew an international audience across networks. She changed outfits multiple times, incorporating designs from brands like Dsquared2 and , and incorporated British humor into her presenting segments. Ora made multiple guest appearances on , including performances of "Body on Me" featuring in November 2015 and "" in October 2017, often combining musical segments with interviews. From January 2020 to 2024, she was a regular panelist on The Masked Singer UK on ITV, appearing in 39 episodes across five seasons alongside , , and , tasked with guessing celebrities behind costumes through clues and performances. The show achieved high ratings, contributing to its renewal, though Ora stepped away after the fifth season, replaced by for the sixth starting in 2025 due to her commitments. In December 2025, Ora was announced to return as co-host for the 2026 edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest in New York City's Times Square, alongside Ryan Seacrest.

Business and other ventures

Fashion design and collaborations

Rita Ora entered fashion design through collaborations emphasizing streetwear and active elements. In 2014, she partnered with Adidas Originals to launch a capsule collection featuring bold prints, sporty silhouettes, and feminine accents, with the debut line available from August 21 and planned across three seasons through fall 2015. This marked her initial foray into co-designing apparel targeted at young consumers, blending her performance-inspired aesthetic with the brand's athletic heritage. Ora extended into intimates with Italian retailer Tezenis, contributing to exclusive swimwear and lines across multiple seasons starting around , incorporating fringes, sequins, , and technical fabrics. These collections highlighted revealing, playful designs aligned with her stage persona, though specific sales figures remain undisclosed, reflecting the opaque reporting in fast-fashion segments. Her event appearances underscored a style favoring bold, revealing ensembles, such as the 2018 Met Gala's custom gown with sequined skirt, tulle train, and floral appliques, evoking dramatic volume. In 2019, she wore gilded couture at the same event, layered with 280 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds, amplifying opulent, body-conscious glamour. Post-2020, Ora launched Humans Being activewear in 2022, claiming use of sustainable, recyclable materials like Ynviron from Antex for a circular lifecycle, positioning pieces for versatile wear from gym to social settings. However, concurrent multi-season ties with fast-fashion retailer from 2023 onward—co-designed with emerging talent like Jawara Alleyne—drew scrutiny for prioritizing volume over verified eco-practices, as 's model relies on high-turnover production amid industry-wide environmental critiques. No independent audits confirm net gains, underscoring tensions between aspirational branding and fast-fashion realities.

Endorsements and commercial deals

Ora began securing brand endorsements early in her career, often facilitated by her association with , which positioned her as a marketable figure blending music and fashion appeal. In 2012, she was named the face of Italian shoe brand for its campaigns, succeeding and promoting the brand's casual footwear line through advertisements and personal styling. This deal, however, ended acrimoniously in 2014 when sued Ora for breaching exclusivity by wearing rival Converse sneakers, leading to an out-of-court settlement. Her partnership with Rimmel , initiated in 2013, marked a longer-term commitment, involving promotional campaigns, a limited-edition color collection launched in 2014, and ongoing appearances emphasizing the brand's "London Look" aesthetic. In 2015, Ora expanded into tech endorsements by starring in Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge , which highlighted the smartphones' features through her studio recording narrative. Post her 2016 split from , Ora's deal-making shifted toward fashion and retail, including a 2014 DKNY My NY fragrance ambassadorship that reportedly increased sales by 250%. Subsequent partnerships encompassed a multi-year collaboration announced in 2023, featuring hundreds of apparel items and positioned as a global, ongoing venture. She also inked a six-million-euro agreement with around the same period. These arrangements, such as a reported £2.5 million three-year contract, have underscored a emphasis during musical transitions, sustaining amid sporadic album releases.

Philanthropy and public advocacy

Ora has served as a Ambassador since 2013, focusing on refugee support and child welfare programs, motivated in part by her family's flight from in 1991 amid Albanian persecution under Yugoslav rule. In April 2019, she visited to promote for , surprising over 400 children at an event and observing programs funding door-to-door healthcare for families, though specific metrics on outcomes from her involvement remain undisclosed. She has participated in initiatives like online auctions and calls for donations, including for women affected by the conflict in 2022, but public records do not quantify her direct financial contributions or attributable program impacts. Her philanthropy extends to performances at Global Citizen events, such as the 2020 One World: broadcast, where she advocated for response adherence, and collaborations like a merchandise capsule with the directing proceeds to the Solidarity Response Fund. In 2017, she selected the London Fire Relief Fund—linked to the —for a $10,000 donation facilitated by Variety, aiding victims of the , though broader patterns show her efforts often emphasize visibility over detailed fiscal transparency. Additional support includes AIDS research via and general child-focused causes, listed across 19-22 organizations, but of sustained, measurable change from these endorsements is sparse, with activities frequently aligned to promotional opportunities. Publicly, Ora advocates for her Albanian-Kosovar heritage, including endorsements of Kosovo's 2008 independence, which prompted a 2015 Serbian entry ban after she displayed an Albanian eagle gesture at a concert symbolizing ethnic unity. This stance reflects personal ties rather than organized relief for post-1999 recovery, where no verified donations or initiatives from her are documented; instead, her Kosovo engagements center on child advocacy, such as a 2022 visit to Tirana's "House of Colors" community center for refugee children. Such advocacy amplifies cultural pride but yields limited causal evidence of tangible policy or humanitarian shifts beyond awareness-raising, consistent with celebrity endorsements that prioritize symbolic gestures over rigorously tracked interventions.

Personal life

Early relationships

Ora's first widely reported high-profile romance was with in 2012, lasting approximately two months from October. The pair confirmed their relationship publicly before parting ways, after which Kardashian accused her of infidelity via posts, amplifying tabloid coverage at the time. Ora later described the relationship as "very fun" but distant in memory, reflecting its brevity amid her rising music career. In 2013, Ora began dating Scottish DJ and producer , with the relationship spanning from May 2013 to June 2014. Their partnership, which included professional collaboration on her single "I Will Never Let You Down," ended abruptly, with Harris announcing the split via and citing a desire for privacy. The breakup drew media scrutiny, partly due to subsequent tensions over song rights and indirect ties to Harris's later relationship with , though Ora has characterized it as involving "the right guy at the wrong time." Ora was linked briefly to rapper A$AP Rocky around 2014–2015, described by Rocky as a short-lived encounter during a period when he was committed elsewhere. The connection gained public attention in 2015 when Rocky referenced Ora negatively in lyrics on his track "Better Things," alleging she disclosed private details indiscreetly, which he later explained as frustration over breached confidentiality rather than a formal romance. Ora did not publicly respond to the claims. By late 2018, Ora was romantically linked to actor following sightings of them together in , with reports indicating the relationship progressed from friendship but lasted only a few months into 2019. Garfield reportedly ended it seeking a more private life, consistent with patterns in Ora's pairings where media exposure often highlighted short-term, visibility-boosting connections with entertainment figures. These early relationships, frequently fueled by tabloid speculation and social media, coincided with Ora's ascent in the music industry, underscoring a tendency toward transient, high-profile affiliations that enhanced her public profile without long-term commitments.

Marriage to Taika Waititi and family dynamics

Rita Ora and first met in 2018 at a barbecue hosted by Waititi in , though their romantic relationship began in 2021 while both were filming projects in . Ora proposed to Waititi during a vacation in Palm Springs in the summer of 2022, getting down on one knee in a manner she described as aligning with her personal vision of romance, to which he immediately agreed. The couple married on August 4, 2022, in an impromptu, small ceremony at their home, attended by close family and friends including and . Ora has embraced a non-traditional stepmother role to Waititi's two daughters from his previous marriage to producer Chelsea Winstanley—Te Hinekāhu, born around 2013, and Matewa Kiritapu, born around 2017—describing herself as their "fairy godmother" rather than a conventional parental figure. She has highlighted the joy in their bond, noting that simple interactions like receiving a hug from the girls provide deep fulfillment, while emphasizing a lighthearted, fun dynamic that avoids rigid expectations. As of October 2025, the couple has no biological children together, though Ora has previously expressed interest in starting a family in the future. The pair maintains homes in both and , New Zealand, reflecting Waititi's heritage and professional ties to the country, as well as Ora's established base in the U.S.; they purchased a three-story in Auckland valued at approximately £5 million in 2023. Their family lifestyle supports independent careers, with limited joint professional collaborations—such as Waititi directing Ora's 2025 for "All Natural"—allowing each to pursue film, directing, and music endeavors separately while prioritizing work-life balance and mutual support.

Controversies and criticisms

In May 2018, Ora released the single "Girls" featuring , , and , which drew criticism from LGBTQ+ artists such as and for lyrics deemed fetishizing and reductive of same-sex attraction among women, including lines about "pillow fights" and applying "lip gloss" after kissing. Critics argued the track commodified and bisexual experiences for heterosexual appeal, portraying them in a stereotypical, party-oriented manner rather than authentically. Ora responded with an apology on May 14, 2018, stating the song aimed to celebrate fluidity in attraction but conceded it contained "insensitive" elements, expressing intent to educate herself further on the topic. Ora faced accusations of "blackfishing" in August 2020, where social media users highlighted her use of heavy tanning, Bantu knots, and makeup to achieve a darker, racially ambiguous appearance in photos and videos, despite her parents being ethnic from with fair complexions. Detractors claimed this practice appropriated aesthetics for commercial gain, misleading audiences about her racial identity. Supporters countered that her olive-toned Balkan heritage naturally lent to tanned looks, framing the styling as cultural appreciation influenced by diverse influences in her upbringing rather than deliberate deception, and critiquing the claims as an extension of overly expansive cultural policing. Ora did not publicly apologize or directly address the allegations. Ora's concerts in , where she has displayed the Kosovo flag on stage to affirm her heritage, have sparked disputes with Serbian authorities and media, leading to informal restrictions on her music and imagery in due to her association with Kosovo's independence movement, which Serbia rejects. In October 2019, for example, promotional billboards featuring Ora for a watch brand were removed from amid public outcry labeling her stance anti-Serb. Her songs have also faced radio blackouts in , reflecting broader tensions over ethnic Albanian artists' pro-Kosovo expressions in performances.

Personal conduct and rule-breaking incidents

In November 2020, during the UK's second national lockdown, Ora hosted a 30-person party for her 30th birthday at Casa Cruz restaurant in , , breaching restrictions that limited indoor gatherings to members of the same household. The event involved her security team offering the venue £5,000 to violate rules, leading to police investigation and widespread public criticism for perceived entitlement amid heightened pandemic risks. Ora issued a public apology, describing it as a "serious and inexcusable error of judgement" and offering to pay a £10,000 fine, though she ultimately faced no personal penalty while the restaurant was fined. The incident drew further scrutiny when Ora traveled to shortly after, resulting in mandatory imposed by authorities due to the scandal's publicity. In September 2025, Ora secured from Camden Council to construct a in the sunken garden of her £7.5 million mansion, overriding objections from neighbors who cited risks of , light intrusion, and erosion from the proposed structure. Residents described the gym as a potential "pavilion of noise and light" that would disrupt the area's harmony, with prior disputes over noise from Ora's property amplifying concerns. The approval followed a contentious review process, highlighting tensions between celebrity development and local amenity preservation. Reflecting in a June 2025 interview, Ora acknowledged making "a lot of mistakes," expressing her greatest regret as "not being more considerate" of others' perspectives during past rule-breaking episodes, specifically alluding to the breach as a pivotal learning experience that prompted greater . She described the 2020 party as a "spur of the moment decision" that profoundly altered her outlook, underscoring ongoing embarrassment over the fallout.

Public image and cultural accusations

Rita Ora's public image has frequently centered on her bold and revealing fashion choices, which have drawn criticism for being overly provocative. Outfits such as sheer latex ensembles and transparent dresses exposing undergarments have prompted accusations of prioritizing over artistry, with observers noting instances like her backside visibility at a after-party on October 4, 2025. Ora has responded by labeling such critiques "extremely misogynistic," arguing they unfairly judge women's attire while male counterparts face less scrutiny, a stance she reiterated in a May 11, 2023, Glamour UK interview spanning her entire career. However, her reliance on sexually charged to maintain visibility underscores a strategy attuned to the , potentially limiting perceptions of her as a multifaceted performer beyond visual appeal. Ora's image has also been tarnished by persistent rumors of an affair with Jay-Z, speculated to position her as the "Becky with the good hair" referenced in Beyoncé's 2016 Lemonade track "Sorry." These allegations intensified after Ora posted images of a lemon-print bra and a "J" necklace shortly following the album's release, coincidences she dismissed as unrelated in a December 2022 interview, calling the accusations "insane." Ora denied being "Becky" multiple times, including in April 2016 statements and by wearing a "Not Becky" pin at the Met Gala, while claiming Beyoncé acted as her "protector" amid the fallout. Despite denials, the unverified speculation contributed to a narrative of opportunism tied to her Roc Nation affiliations, eroding trust in her professional integrity without empirical confirmation of infidelity. Critiques of Ora's career trajectory highlight a perceived stagnation despite early advantages from 's backing and Jay-Z's mentorship, which positioned her for global stardom around 2012. Analysts have questioned why, with such industry leverage, she failed to sustain momentum, attributing underdelivery to inconsistent output and legal disputes, including her 2015 against for allegedly stalling her releases and fearing career during the 2016 countersuit battle. The label countersued for breach of a five-album , seeking $2.3 million, underscoring mutual accusations of neglect versus non-performance. This episode fueled perceptions of her as a product of hype over substance, with stalled U.S. breakthroughs reinforcing views of limited talent realization despite promotional privileges.

Reception and impact

Commercial achievements

Rita Ora has accumulated over 10 billion global streams across digital platforms, reflecting strong digital consumption of her catalog. In the United Kingdom, her body of work exceeded one billion streams by May 2023, earning her the inaugural BRIT Billion certification from the British Phonographic Industry, which aggregates sales and streams across releases. She has secured four number one singles on the UK Singles Chart, including "R.I.P." (2012) and "How We Do (Party)" (2012), while holding the record for the most top 10 entries by a British female artist without a debut number one album. Her second album, Phoenix (2018), achieved platinum certification in the UK for 300,000 units, combining physical sales, downloads, and streaming equivalents. On the US market, Ora's collaboration "Black Widow" with Iggy Azalea surpassed one million digital downloads by September 2014, contributing to its performance amid high initial sales velocity. Singles such as "For You" (with , 2018) and "Anywhere" (2017) generated hundreds of millions of streams each on , with "For You" exceeding 540 million and "Anywhere" over 558 million as of late 2025. These tracks, alongside others like "Let You Love Me" (), underscore her streaming-driven revenue in international markets. Commercial endorsements have supplemented her music earnings, with deals including campaigns for (2011), , , and , bolstering an estimated of $30 million as of 2023. These partnerships, valued in millions collectively, have leveraged her visibility from chart successes to generate additional income streams outside recorded music sales.

Critical assessments

Critics have commended Rita Ora for her energetic charisma and knack for infectious hooks in singles like "R.I.P." and "Let You Love Me," which showcase her ability to energize audiences through high-octane performances. However, substantive assessments often highlight limitations in her vocal range and technical delivery, with reviewers noting that her voice, while strong in pop contexts, struggles against overly layered production that masks inconsistencies. Her debut album Ora (2012) drew criticism for basic hooks, generic production, and limited lyrical depth, with one review describing it as "very boring" despite intriguing articulation in places. The follow-up Phoenix (2018) earned a Metacritic average of 61/100 from seven reviews, balancing praise for electropop accessibility against perceptions of harmless, unoriginal content focused on love and rebirth themes without deeper innovation. Later work like You & I (2023) has been faulted as "safe, polished, nothing special," prioritizing a shiny, image-conscious formula over distinctive artistry. Frequent comparisons to underscore critiques of Ora's output as derivative, positioning her as a stylistic successor lacking the Barbadian singer's edge in originality and cultural impact, with observers viewing her as an intended "placeholder" during Rihanna's hiatuses. This perception aligns with analyses attributing her trajectory less to groundbreaking creativity and more to strategic marketing, affiliations, and media visibility, debunking narratives of organic breakthroughs amid documented label delays and legal disputes that stalled releases for years. Such factors reveal a career shaped by industry leverage rather than sustained artistic evolution, rendering post-2013 material increasingly formulaic and reliant on external polish.

Cultural influence and legacy

Rita Ora has elevated Albanian-Kosovar representation in global pop music, contributing to a notable influx of artists from Kosovo's Albanian diaspora achieving international prominence, including alongside Dua Lipa and Ava Max. Her performances in Kosovo, such as at the 2018 independence celebration, and incorporation of homeland influences in her work have reinforced cultural ties, inspiring diaspora youth with a narrative of perseverance from refugee origins to stardom through talent and industry navigation rather than institutional favoritism. As an immigrant success story, Ora's trajectory—from fleeing in at age one to topping charts by —demonstrates causal pathways of individual agency in open societies, countering dependency narratives by highlighting self-reliant ascent via early auditions and relentless output, a model she actively promotes in advocacy. In fashion, Ora's status as a style influencer stems from collaborations like her 2014 Adidas line and consistent boundary-pushing red-carpet choices, blending Albanian motifs with high-end designers, though this visibility often overshadows musical output in sustaining her profile. Her legacy, while marked by early commercial peaks, appears provisional without equivalent long-term hits post-2010s, with 2025 releases like "All Natural" representing unverified potential for renewal amid diversification into media.

Awards and nominations

Rita Ora has received numerous nominations for music awards, particularly in the United Kingdom and Europe, reflecting her commercial success with singles and albums, though competitive wins have been limited. She was nominated for British Breakthrough Act and two British Single of the Year awards (for "R.I.P." and "How We Do (Party)") at the 2013 Brit Awards. Further Brit nominations followed, including British Video in 2015 and British Artist Video of the Year for "For You" in 2019.
YearAwardCategoryResult
2012Best NewcomerWon
2015Bambi AwardsPop – InternationalWon
2023BRIT Billion AwardOne Billion UK StreamsWon
Ora has also garnered multiple nominations at the MTV Europe Music Awards, including Best New Act, Best UK & Ireland Act, and Best Push Act in 2012, among others in subsequent years. No Grammy Award nominations or wins have been recorded for her.

Discography

Studio albums

Rita Ora's debut studio album, Ora, was released on 24 August 2012 through Roc Nation and Columbia Records. The standard edition comprises 13 tracks, featuring production from contributors including The-Dream and will.i.am. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry for shipments exceeding 300,000 units. Her second studio album, Phoenix, followed on 23 November 2018 via Atlantic Records UK. The standard edition includes 15 tracks, with songwriting and production involving figures such as Ed Sheeran and Avicii. It peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the BPI in March 2019, denoting sales and streams equivalent to 100,000 units. Ora's third studio album, You & I, arrived on 14 July 2023 under . Comprising 13 tracks, it debuted at number six on the but has not received notable certifications as of October 2025.

Singles and collaborations

Ora achieved her first UK number-one single with "R.I.P.", featuring , released on 6 May 2012, which debuted at the top of the UK Singles Chart and spent four weeks there. The track, produced with and pop elements, marked her commercial breakthrough as a lead artist following guest features. Subsequent singles from her debut album Ora, such as "How We Do (Party)" and "I Will Never Let You Down" in 2014, also reached number one in the UK, contributing to four chart-toppers overall by 2018. In 2017, "Anywhere" became one of her biggest solo hits, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart after initial release in October and sustained by strong streaming and radio play, accumulating over 558 million Spotify streams. The song's style and , featuring Ora in various global locations, helped it chart for over 200 weeks across multiple territories. Ora has amassed 22 UK Top 40 singles, including 13 Top 10 entries primarily between 2012 and 2018. Notable collaborations include "Black Widow" with Iggy Azalea in 2014, which peaked at number three on the UK chart and number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, driven by hip-hop and trap influences. "For You" with Liam Payne in 2018, tied to the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack, reached number one in 14 countries and garnered over 540 million Spotify streams, though UK peak was number five. Other features, such as with DJ Fresh on "Hot Right Now" (UK number one in 2012) and Avicii on "Lonely Together" (2017), underscore her versatility in EDM and pop crossovers. Post-2020 releases, including "" (2023 UK Top 10), have relied heavily on streaming, with Ora's total streams exceeding 7.3 billion by October 2024 and monthly listeners around 9 million. However, chart peaks have generally been lower than her 2010s highs, reflecting a shift toward playlist-driven consumption amid saturated markets, with fewer physical or download sales.
Key SinglesRelease YearUK PeakNotes
"R.I.P." (feat. Tinie Tempah)20121First solo UK No.1
"Anywhere"20172Over 558M Spotify streams
"You Only Love Me"20237Recent streaming focus

Tours and live performances

Headlining tours

Rita Ora's Phoenix World Tour served as her first arena-headlining outing, promoting her second studio album Phoenix (2018). The production launched on 1 March 2019 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, and wrapped on 29 May 2019 at SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, encompassing stops in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The European leg featured seven UK arena performances, including Motorpoint Arena (21 May), (22 May), London's (24 May), AO Arena (25 May), Birmingham Arena (28 May), and the finale. Additional international dates included venues in , , , and the , with the itinerary emphasizing high-energy sets of album tracks alongside prior hits. No subsequent full-scale headlining tour has materialized as of October 2025, with Ora prioritizing festival bookings, one-off , and television commitments over extended arena runs.

Residencies and special shows

Ora headlined a on 17 2018 in Pristina's to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Kosovo's independence declaration, performing hits including "Black Widow" alongside local and drawing an estimated 300,000 attendees, setting a record for the largest by an Albanian-origin in the region. The event, held the evening before the official holiday, featured Ora's set starting at 10:00 PM local time and emphasized her Kosovar heritage, with the performance broadcast and documented as a cultural amid celebrations involving and national displays. On 31 December 2024, Ora co-hosted and performed on ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with 2025, delivering a medley of "," "," and "Ask & You Shall Receive" in , marking her dual role in the annual broadcast that reaches millions via television and streaming. This appearance aligned with promotional efforts for her recent releases, though no fixed residency engagements or additional major one-off specials have been confirmed for 2025 as of .

References

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1357683/bio/
  2. https://www.contactmusic.com/rita-ora.html
  3. https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/rita-ora-glamour-women-of-the-year-awards-2022
  4. https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/7418/rita-ora/
  5. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1357683/
  6. https://www.britic.co.uk/2021/04/05/expose-did-rita-ora-escape-genocide-in-war-torn-kosovo/
  7. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8200385/Rita-Ora-details-tough-experience-refugee-escaping-persecution-Kosovo.html
  8. https://people.com/all-about-rita-ora-parents-8559595
  9. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rita-oras-rags-riches-story-4958184
  10. http://www.britic.co.uk/2021/04/05/expose-did-rita-ora-escape-genocide-in-war-torn-kosovo/
  11. https://www.girlfriend.com.au/news/celebrity/rita-ora-heritage/
  12. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rita-oras-dedicated-big-sister-22634867
  13. https://www.bigissue.com/culture/music/rita-ora-its-important-to-remind-people-i-came-to-the-uk-as-a-refugee/
  14. https://telegrafi.com/en/Rita-Ora-talks-about-the-hardships-of-her-family-as-refugees.-When-we-arrived-in-London--we-only-had-one-room-and-one-bed./
  15. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/features/rita-ora-interview-taika-waititi-b1971300.html
  16. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/rita-ora-i-was-taken-into-care-when-my-family-arrived-in-the-uk-as-refugees-a3099266.html
  17. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3289637/Rita-Ora-taken-parents-care.html
  18. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3142938/From-rags-riches-slept-one-room-worked-day-night-make-ends-meet-Rita-Ora-s-hard-working-family-helped-superstar.html
  19. https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/1931709/who-rita-oras-dad-besnik-sahatciu/
  20. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/26/rita-ora-on-breakups-and-burnout-terry-richardson
  21. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10527617/Rita-Ora-describes-growing-refugee-UK-music-helped-cope.html
  22. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/rita-ora-opens-up-about-experiencing-racism-as-a-163432800.html
  23. https://popcrush.com/rita-ora-musical-roots-repping-albania/
  24. https://www.syts.co.uk/fulltimeschool/alumni
  25. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/stage-school-star-sylvia-youngs-35650961
  26. https://www.complex.com/music/a/lauren-nostro/who-is-rita-ora
  27. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/75458/rita-drugs-my-teenage-boozing-and-being-put-in-care/
  28. https://genius.com/albums/Craig-david/Trust-me
  29. https://www.scmp.com/article/627185/trust-me-cd-craig-david
  30. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rita-ora-opens-jay-z-004412365.html
  31. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VXs8DcJIjU
  32. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/news/a39698/rita-ora-eurovision-audition-video/
  33. https://www.digitalspy.com/fun/a774462/remember-when-rita-ora-auditioned-for-uk-eurovision/
  34. https://www.facebook.com/old.hollywood01/posts/rita-sahat%25C3%25A7iu-ora-born-rita-sahat%25C3%25A7iu-26-november-1990-is-a-british-singer-songwr/1327665538727152/
  35. https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/rita-ora-ft-tinie-tempah-rip-0/
  36. https://metro.co.uk/2012/05/21/rita-ora-holds-on-to-top-spot-in-singles-chart-with-r-i-p-432911/
  37. https://www.nme.com/news/music/various-artists-2539-1253773
  38. https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/rita-ora-scores-third-official-number-1-single__2317/
  39. https://www.ukmix.org/forum/chart-discussion/artist-chart-analysis/120958-rita-ora-charts-sales-history/page3
  40. https://www.coldplay.com/european-tour-support-acts-revealed/
  41. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOnaw3dTGyg
  42. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/19/rita-ora-no-1-single-uk-charts-michael-jackson-xscape
  43. https://www.musicvf.com/songs.php?page=artist&artist=Rita%2BOra&tab=songchartstab&sort=pointsup&filter=all
  44. https://www.billboard.com/pro/rita-ora-signs-warner-music-leaves-roc-nation/
  45. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/02/jay-z-roc-nation-sues-rita-ora-2m-release
  46. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-35129951
  47. https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/rita-ora-reaches-settlement-in-roc-nation-settlement-426190/
  48. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3628879/She-overjoyed-Rita-Ora-start-work-new-album-settles-legal-dispute-Jay-Z-s-record-label-Roc-Nation-six-month-battle.html
  49. https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/rita-ora-your-song/
  50. https://rita-ora.fandom.com/wiki/Your_Song
  51. https://www.courthousenews.com/rita-ora-wantsout-of-roc-nation/
  52. https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/rita-ora-announces-her-new-album-phoenix-will-be-released-on-november-23__24090/
  53. https://bestsellingalbums.org/album/38626
  54. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/nov/25/rita-ora-phoenix-review
  55. https://rita-ora.fandom.com/wiki/Let_You_Love_Me
  56. https://www.gigsandtours.com/news/rita-ora-announces-uk-headline-tour-2018/3114
  57. https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/rita-ora-2018-uk-tour-support-act-announced-as-raye__22036/
  58. https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/rita-ora-signs-to-atlantic-records/065097
  59. https://genius.com/albums/Rita-ora/You-i
  60. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/rita-ora-you-and-i-review-b2374602.html
  61. https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/album-reviews/rita-ora-you-and-i-review-pop-giant-plays-it-safe-31144/
  62. https://dailybruin.com/2023/07/14/album-review-rita-oras-strong-vocals-clash-with-repetitive-generic-production-in-you-i
  63. https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/rita-ora-performs-at-the-flamingo-go-pool-in-las-vegas
  64. https://people.com/rita-ora-heat-new-album-wimbledon-exclusive-11771159
  65. https://www.billboard.com/video/rita-ora-goes-all-natural-with-her-new-song/
  66. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CCwRZC6euC8Odo6y9X8jr
  67. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14984323/Rita-Ora-bitter-row-neighbours-build-gym-garden-North-London-mansion.html
  68. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798684/
  69. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052/
  70. https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Pokemon-Detective-Pikachu-%282019%29
  71. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10077034/
  72. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/twist_2021
  73. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkX7C3xCkZk
  74. https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/588552/The-X-Factor-2015-Rita-Ora-The-Voice-Simon-Cowell
  75. https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/rita-ora-host-2017-mtv-emas-7981582/
  76. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5f3GdzhFlw
  77. https://variety.com/2017/music/news/rita-ora-host-london-mtv-europe-music-awards-1202574766/
  78. https://www.vogue.com/article/rita-ora-dsquared2-vivienne-westwood-mtv-ema-celebrity-red-carpet-photo-diary-style
  79. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hvFvzmNcbo
  80. https://www.billboard.com/video/rita-ora-performs-your-song-at-the-2017-mtv-emas-8031359/
  81. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10477884/fullcredits/
  82. https://www.pinkun.com/news/national/uk-today/24833571.rita-ora-quit-masked-singer-replaced/
  83. https://abc7.com/post/rita-ora-chance-rapper-rob-gronkowski-julianne-hough-host-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-ryan-seacrest/18202547/
  84. https://fashionista.com/2014/05/rita-ora-adidas-collaboration
  85. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2014/05/68271/rita-ora-adidas-collaboration
  86. https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/rita-ora-new-testimonial-for-tezenis-10191669/
  87. https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/celebrity/rita-ora/page/6/?vpage=3
  88. https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/met-gala-2018-rita-ora-225936863.html
  89. https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/rita-ora-prada-met-gala-dress-2018-44817886
  90. https://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/g27411085/rita-ora-met-gala-2019/
  91. https://www.facebook.com/marcjacobsintl/posts/rita-ora-wearing-custom-marc-jacobs-to-the-2019-metgala-metcamp/2672509396097917/
  92. https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Rita-ora-unveils-sustainable-activewear-brand-humans-being%2C1452977.html
  93. https://fashionunited.com/news/fashion/rita-ora-unveils-sustainable-activewear-brand-humans-being/2022102750371
  94. https://corporate.primark.com/en-us/a/news/fashion-news/rita-ora-primark-fashion-collaboration
  95. https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/why-primark-went-all-in-on-rita-ora/
  96. https://hypemagazine.co.za/2012/10/31/rita-ora-and-superga-join-forces/
  97. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/rita-ora-settles-case-superga-699322/
  98. https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/beauty-news/rita-ora-s-exciting-new-beauty-project-revealed-105862
  99. https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/rita-ora-to-create-limited-edition-collection-for-rimmel
  100. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7mlM/samsung-galaxy-s6-anticipation-featuring-rita-ora
  101. https://thatgrapejuice.net/2014/10/winning-rita-ora-helps-dkny-fragrance-sales-soar-250/
  102. https://telegrafi.com/en/rita-ora-signs-a-new-six-million-euro-deal-with-fashion-giant-Prada/
  103. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8956867/Rita-Ora-amasses-20million-fortune-cashing-singing-career.html
  104. https://www.unicef.org.uk/celebrity-supporters/rita-ora-ambassador/
  105. https://www.unicef.org.uk/press-releases/rita-ora-surprises-400-children-at-unicef-event-in-native-kosovo/
  106. https://indeksonline.net/en/Rita-Ora-calls-on-fans-to-donate-to-UNICEF-to-help-women-affected-by-the-war-in-Ukraine1/
  107. https://telegrafi.com/en/rita-ora-and-unicef-%25E2%2580%258B%25E2%2580%258Borganize-an-online-auction-to-donate-funds%252C-the-winner-will-have-the-opportunity-to-enjoy-an-afternoon-of-the-ritual/
  108. https://www.vogue.com/article/rita-ora-stop-the-spread-merch-united-nations-foundation
  109. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52333890
  110. https://variety.com/2017/music/news/rita-ora-philanthropic-causes-1202518142/
  111. https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/rita-ora
  112. https://www.borgenmagazine.com/rita-oras-advocacy-in-kosovo/
  113. https://albania.un.org/en/198592-rita-ora-visits-house-colors-tirana
  114. https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/rita-ora-i-feel-inspired-working-unicef
  115. https://www.eonline.com/news/1216040/rita-ora-makes-rare-comment-about-her-very-fun-relationship-with-rob-kardashian
  116. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rita-ora-says-she-forgot-about-rob-kardashian-relationship/
  117. https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/rita-ora-talks-calvin-harris-split-the-right-guy-at-the-wrong-time-20142810/
  118. https://www.businessinsider.com/remember-calvin-harris-nasty-breakup-with-rita-ora-2016-7
  119. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/asap-rocky-rita-ora-explicit-lyrics-better-things-6576195/
  120. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-32914149
  121. https://people.com/music/rita-ora-andrew-garfield-split/
  122. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/andrew-garfields-dating-history-emma-stone-rita-ora-more/
  123. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10896625/A-look-Rita-Oras-dating-history-Singer-romanced-Calvin-Harris-Andrew-Garfield.html
  124. https://people.com/movies/taika-waititi-and-rita-ora-relationship-timeline/
  125. https://www.brides.com/rita-ora-taika-waititi-never-before-seen-wedding-photos-7569789
  126. https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/rita-ora-proposed-to-taika-waititi
  127. https://theshaderoom.com/rita-ora-taika-waititi-proposal-wedding-engagement-podcast-interview/
  128. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/rita-ora-and-taika-waititis-relationship-timeline/
  129. https://people.com/rita-ora-says-she-like-fairy-godmother-to-husband-taika-waititis-2-kids-11762128
  130. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/rita-oras-insight-on-being-a-stepmom-to-taika-waititis-daughters/
  131. https://www.aol.com/entertainment/rita-ora-offers-rare-insight-151636380.html
  132. https://telegrafi.com/en/rita-ora-reveals-plans-for-children-taika-waititin-hopes-to-start-a-family-soon/
  133. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12740101/Rita-Ora-Taika-Waititi-5-million-mansion.html
  134. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/rita-ora-on-being-a-stepmother-to-taika-waititis-kids-and-life-in-new-zealand/UOTNJHH67NEMRHHYV2TU2CHLGI/
  135. https://people.com/taika-waititi-directing-rita-ora-all-natural-music-video-dream-11819705
  136. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/15/rita-ora-lgbt-criticism-of-song-girls
  137. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44108363
  138. https://www.them.us/story/rita-ora-cardi-b-girls-lyrics-apology
  139. https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/rita-ora-girls-controversy-interview-8460704/
  140. https://www.glamour.com/story/rita-ora-accused-of-blackfishing
  141. https://metro.co.uk/2020/08/13/what-blackfishing-why-has-rita-ora-accused-13123771/
  142. https://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities-blackfishing-accusations-racially-ambiguous
  143. https://reporteri.net/en/Showtime/serbet-indinjohen-me-reklamat-e-rita-ores-ne-beograd-nuk-duhet-lejuar-ka-qendrim-kunder-nesh/
  144. https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-the-songs-of-Dua-lipa-Rita-ora-and-all-the-famous-Albanian-singers-in-the-world-are-blocked-in-Serbian-radios
  145. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-55133313
  146. https://people.com/music/rita-ora-apologizes-hosting-birthday-party-coronavirus/
  147. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-55840764
  148. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/nov/30/rita-ora-throws-birthday-party-london-restaurant-covid-lockdown
  149. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/dec/05/rita-ora-apologises-for-holding-birthday-party-instead-of-self-isolating
  150. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rita-ora-apologizes-birthday-party-covid-19-lockdown/
  151. https://www.indiependent.co.uk/rita-ora-forced-to-isolate-in-australia-following-birthday-bribery-scandal/
  152. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15149473/rita-ora-wins-planning-row-gym-mansion.html
  153. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/36870390/rita-ora-wins-gym-battle-mansion-neighbours/
  154. https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/rita-ora-leaves-neighbours-furious-as-she-wins-battle-over-gym-at-15-2m-mansion/
  155. https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/rita-ora-london-primrose-hill-neighbours-gym-garden-b2822043.html
  156. https://www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk/news/25509895.rita-ora-secures-planning-permission-controversial-build/
  157. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14857829/Rita-Ora-admits-shes-lot-mistakes-alludes-Covid-rule-breaking-scandals-says-regrets-not-considerate.html
  158. https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/rita-ora-birthday-party-covid-lockdown-b2779305.html
  159. https://www.aol.com/rita-ora-says-birthday-party-104757611.html
  160. https://telegrafi.com/en/The-exposed-clothing-reveals-more-than-it-should-at-a-Paris-Fashion-Week-after-party./
  161. https://pagesix.com/2023/05/11/rita-ora-fires-back-at-misogynistic-critics-of-her-sexy-style/
  162. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/this-is-how-rita-ora-called-out-misogynistic-critics-of-her-bold-style/articleshow/100181753.cms
  163. https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/rita-ora-beyonce-jay-z-affair-b2235915.html
  164. https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/zabyib/rita_ora_says_shes_not_becky_with_the_good_hair/
  165. https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/rita-ora-denies-becky-beyonce-rumours-jay-z
  166. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/rita-ora-denies-jay-z-affair-rumors-again/
  167. https://people.com/rita-ora-beyonce-protector-becky-with-the-good-hair-speculation-11765691
  168. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i16hrEATI3s
  169. https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/rita-ora-sues-jay-zs-roc-nation-record-label-over-stalled-music-career-1533976
  170. https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/208080-rita-ora-was-scared-of-losing-career-during-legal-battle-with-roc-nation-news
  171. https://hiphopdx.com/news/rita-ora-sues-roc-nation-demands-release-from-label/
  172. https://www.musicmetricsvault.com/artists/rita-ora/5CCwRZC6euC8Odo6y9X8jr
  173. https://www.bpi.co.uk/brit-billion
  174. https://twitter.com/chartnews/status/509848415187247104
  175. https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/singers/rita-ora-net-worth/
  176. https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/how-old-is-rita-ora-and-what-is-her-net-worth.html/
  177. https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/rita-ora-net-worth/
  178. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/may/22/rita-ora-review-motorpoint-arena-cardiff
  179. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/aug/30/rita-ora-ora-review
  180. https://www.metacritic.com/music/phoenix/rita-ora
  181. https://www.reddit.com/r/popheads/comments/amsubg/was_rita_ora_really_intended_as_a_rihanna/
  182. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-35129951
  183. https://www.theyoungfolks.com/music/127725/review-rita-ora-phoenix/
  184. https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/aug/09/dua-lipa-rita-ora-kosovan-pop
  185. https://www.economist.com/europe/2020/10/03/what-do-dua-lipa-rita-ora-and-ava-max-have-in-common
  186. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2018/2/27/rita-ora-sang-for-independence-but-where-is-kosovo-heading
  187. https://balkaninsight.com/2016/07/11/rita-ora-includes-kosovo-vibes-in-her-new-album-07-10-2016/
  188. https://reporteri.net/en/showtime/Rita-Ora-I-never-forget-where-I-come-from-I-have-always-talked-about-my-background-as-an-immigrant/
  189. https://www.wokewaves.com/posts/rita-oras-global-influence-how-she-made-albanian-culture-a-global-vibe
  190. https://www.facebook.com/OutofSightinTime/posts/november-26-1990-marked-the-birth-of-rita-ora-a-singer-and-actress-whose-journey/1301297922000988/
  191. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/rita-ora-turns-heads-neon-002200776.html
  192. https://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/rita_ora/awards.html
  193. https://hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/rita-ora-career
  194. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLoqOKe-4to86rxiMmNPA2vj2rp7HUMbs0
  195. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/celebrity/news/a39641/rita-ora-bambi-dress-huge-2015-wow/
  196. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/rita-ora-marchesa-at-bambi-840221/
  197. https://www.brits.co.uk/brit-billion/
  198. https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/f97b9552-7810-47f1-8a74-01e4d4b04fa1
  199. https://tidal.com/browse/artist/4639239
  200. https://discogs.com/release/12862136-Rita-Ora-Phoenix
  201. https://thatgrapejuice.net/2019/03/rita-oras-phoenix-album-receives-gold-certification/
  202. https://bmg.com/news/Rita-Ora-releases-You-and-I
  203. https://officialcharts.com/artist/7418/rita-ora/
  204. https://acharts.co/song/70602
  205. https://www.songfacts.com/facts/rita-ora/rip
  206. https://acharts.co/song/109627
  207. https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/5CCwRZC6euC8Odo6y9X8jr_songs.html
  208. https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/rita-oras-anywhere-is-number-1-for-a-second-week-on-the-official-trending-chart__20944/
  209. https://www.billboard.com/artist/rita-ora/
  210. https://www.musicchartsarchive.com/artists/rita-ora
  211. https://hellorayo.co.uk/news/music/pop/rita-ora-best-collaborations
  212. https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/5CCwRZC6euC8Odo6y9X8jr.html
  213. https://entertainment-focus.com/2018/11/08/rita-ora-to-tour-the-uk-in-may-2019-in-support-of-new-album-phoenix/
  214. https://www.wish1075.com/article/rita-ora-won-hearts-in-first-ever-phoenix-manila-concert
  215. https://www.gigsandtours.com/news/rita-ora-phoenix-uk-tour-2019/3480
  216. https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/rita-ora-announces-phoenix-world-tour-dates-including-uk-arena-shows__24574/
  217. https://www.[songkick](/page/Songkick).com/artists/2312757-rita-ora/calendar
  218. https://balkaninsight.com/2018/02/15/rita-ora-gives-concert-on-kosovo-s-independence-celebration-02-15-2018/
  219. https://www.[instagram](/page/Instagram).com/p/C3caOBesE44/
  220. https://indeksonline.net/en/rita-ora-vjen-ne-prishtine-mesohet-se-ne-sa-ora-do-te-kendoj-ne-shesh/
  221. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1TSodl5IyU
  222. https://people.com/rita-ora-ryan-seacrest-new-years-rockin-eve-2025-exclusive-8767756
  223. https://www.facebook.com/RitaOra/posts/surprise-im-pulling-double-duty-on-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-in-addition-/1120038276149789/
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.