Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Charli XCX’s Brat and It’s Completely Different debuts on four U.K.

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Charli XCX says you have to "do a deal with the devil" to be mega-famous. The 'Used To Know Me' singer admits that becoming a pop star means you have to sacrifice your soul and be prepared to "run ...

“The Moment,” music video director Aidan Zamiri’s fascinating, funny and messily self-reflexive feature debut, was never going to actually be about Charli XCX. Yes, the acclaimed British singer and ...

Charli XCX was inspired by Shakespears Sister, The Cure and "obviously Kate Bush" when she wrote the Wuthering Heights soundtrack album. The 33-year-old pop star was approached by writer-and-director ...