We spoke with celebrity stylist Chris Horan about working with Charli XCX, plus-size styling with Barbie Ferriera, and getting his career started at age 19.
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Charli XCX is a British singer and songwriter recognized for pushing the boundaries of mainstream pop with experimental production and unconventional song structures. She was born Charlotte Emma Aitchison on August 2, 1992, in Cambridge, England. Rising from the UK’s underground scene in the early 2010s, she blends catchy hooks with avant-garde sounds, frequently collaborating with producers like SOPHIE and A.G. Cook to craft a distinct sonic identity that challenges pop norms. Fans return for her genre-defying projects like *Pop 2* and *How I’m Feeling Now*, which feature rapid creative shifts and interactive elements that engage her audience directly. Her influence is evident in how she has expanded pop’s landscape by integrating electronic, underground, and DIY aesthetics, making her a key figure in the evolution of 21st-century pop music.
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Iggy Azalea, Charli XCX, and More Send Support to CupcakKe After Suicidal Messages and Hospitalization
CupcakKe tweeted and posted on Instagram on Monday night that she wanted to commit suicide. Thankfully, she's safe.
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Rita Ora's single “Girls,” featuring Cardi B, Charli XCX, and Bebe Rexha, follows in Katy Perry's footsteps as one of many songs that fails to provide positive bisexual representation. Ora has apologized for "hurting anyone" and revealed that the song is about her own experiences, but its harmfulness remains.
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The EQT Creator Studio played host to yet another huge gig in the heart of the capital last night.
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Charli Baltimore Recalls DMX's Reaction After She Fed His Dog Human Food: 'He Came Flying'
The rapper joked about DMX "flying into the kitchen" at the sight of her feeding his dog ground beef.
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Charli xcx Has an Idea on How to Deal With Peppa Pig After Swine's Clairo Shade: 'Let's F*ck Her Up'
PinkPantheress also jumped to Clairo's defense after the anthropomorphic swine's peculiar remark.
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Charli XCX Reflects on Growing Up a 'Mixed Person' and Feeling Like an 'Outsider'
The 'Brat' singer was asked about why she rarely talks about her half Indian background while explaining one of the lyrics from "SS26."
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Charli XCX Drops New Music Video "Wink Wink"
The single will appear on Charli's forthcoming album 'Music, Fashion, Film.'
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Charli XCX Says She's Been 'Struggling' and Is In Her 'Worst Place Mentally'
Being a "very online artist" has possibly contributed to the pop artist's mental turmoil.
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'Faces of Death' Hits Censorship Hurdles Prior to Its Release
The film was forced to release a toned-down trailer after the original was removed from YouTube for graphic content.
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Charli XCX, Jennie, and Lorde Among Lollapalooza 2026 Performers
The ladies are headliners of the four-day music festival at Chicago's Grant Park.
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Charli XCX and Jason Bateman's 'SmartLess' Conversation About Marriage, Kids Draws Mixed Reactions
The 'BRAT' artist is married to George Daniel of The 1975.
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Charli XCX on Parents Taking Her to Perform at Illegal Raves: 'I Was So Ungrateful'
"Who wants to go to the rave with their parents?"
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Margot Robbie Talks Codependency of 'Wuthering Heights' Shoot, Felt 'Unmoored' Without Jacob Elordi
"I felt quite lost," Robbie said of the experience.
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Charli XCX Talks Plastic Surgery, Says She’s ‘Always Thinking’ About What She Would ‘Change’
The 'Brat' singer recently wrapped her sold-out Brat Arena Tour.
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Nicki Minaj Compares Taylor Swift to a 'Battle Rapper' After Listening to 'The Life of a Showgirl'
She also offered a lot of praise for 'The Life of a Showgirl' tracks "Wood" and "Actually Romantic."
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Fans Debate Whether Taylor Swift’s ‘Actually Romantic’ Targets Charli XCX
A new song from 'The Life of a Showgirl' is prompting mixed reactions.
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Taylor Swift Seemingly Responds to Charli xcx on "Actually Romantic"
Fans believe Taylor Swift’s new album includes lyrics about Charli xcx.
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Is Taylor Swift’s ‘Actually Romantic’ Aimed at Charli XCX? Fans Aren’t Sure
Alleged leaked lyrics from Taylor Swift’s upcoming album have fans wondering if one track is about Charli XCX.
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2025 MTV Video Music Awards Winners: Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and More
Lady Gaga was this year's most-nominated artist with 12 total nods.
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2025 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Doechii, and More
Winners will be announced in September.
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You Can Make Custom Charli XCX Converse Chuck Taylors Soon
Here's how to create your own Charli XCX-inspired Converse Chuck Taylors.
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