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Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Is Charli XCX married and who is her musician partner George Daniel?
Charli XCX is believed to be marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel this summer after the pair got engaged in 2023. But who is her husband-to-be? Charli XCX is currently enjoying a golden period, having started 2025 with three Grammy and five BRIT Awards, as well as a string of hits from her sixth studio album, Brat. The hugely successful album has taken the music industry by storm. The singer, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is not only basking in the glory of her professional success but also has reason to celebrate in her personal life. She is reportedly set to marry The 1975 drummer George Daniel later in the summer. Charli has been in a relationship with the musician since 2022, and the couple got engaged in November 2023. The Boom Clap singer announced her engagement news on Instagram, flaunting her sparkling diamond ring in a post that has since been removed. Earlier this year, a report revealed several details about the couple's speculated Italian wedding, leading fans to believe that the singer may have already walked down the aisle or is very close to doing so. Who is Charli XCX's partner? Born in Brussels, Belgium in 1990, George was raised in Seattle in the US, with Fleetwood Mac being one of his early musical influences. George started playing the drums at school before heading off to college to study music production, reports the Mirror. The drummer of the 1975 has been a part of the pop rock band since 2002. Back then, they were an emo music group known as Drive Like I Do. George stepped in to replace the band's popular frontman Matty Healy on drums, while Taylor Swift's former flame was promoted to lead vocalist. Their relationship timeline Charli XCX and George reportedly first crossed paths at an awards ceremony back in 2019. They were spotted posing together for several photos, along with other attendees. Two years later, the musicians collaborated on the No Rome track Spinning, which was released in 2021. They teamed up again for Charli's 2022 album Crash and have continued to work together ever since. Charli XCX publicly confirmed her relationship with George in May 2022 and announced their engagement in November 2023. Since then, George has served as Charli's muse, inspiring songs on her chart-topping album Brat particularly her track Talk Talk. Fans also speculate that her songs Welcome to My Island (Remix) and Everything Is Romantic were influenced by the drummer. George teamed up with Charli for several hits on her Brat album, including 'In the City', 'Club Classics', and 'Apple'. Besides Brat, he's worked his magic on a raft of Charli XCX anthems, like the 'Welcome to My Island' remix of Caroline Polachek's song, as well as collaborations with No Rome and The 1975. He also produced 'Hot Girl' from the 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' soundtrack and multiple tracks on her record 'Crash'. Charli XCX opened up about George's impact on her music in a 2023 chinwag with The Sun. She divulged: "Now that I'm in a relationship with another musician, he's influenced me a lot with his process and how he and his band work. It's really different to how I work, and that has definitely influenced me and my process." Is there wedding bells for Charli XCX? Chatter among devotees suggesting the couple may have already walked down the aisle has been buzzing for some time, with the buzz growing louder by the day. While earlier reports claimed the two had secretly said 'I do' in Slovakia's Bratislava this past January 2024, fresh whispers told by The Sun now hint at an Italian do for the duo. A source divulged to the media outlet: "Charli and George both love Italy and it holds a special place in their hearts so they decided that's where they want to get married. They've found a venue that they think is perfect for their unique style of wedding, which won't exactly be traditional. The main aim is to have everyone they love come together and obviously there are plenty of people who are desperate for an invite." Stars such as Troye Sivan and Robyn, along with George's bandmate Matty Healy are among those anticipated to grace the upcoming nuptials. Regarding marriage, Charli has been quoted in the past: "Neither of us are particularly formal about marriage or care about the formalities of the ceremony or whatever. We just want to be together forever and have a party with our friends. That's what we're aiming for wedding-wise." While musical sensation Charli XCX may be blissfully entwined in a romantic chapter of her life, she indicates her passion for music seems to be waning. She hinted to The Sun that a new album might not be on the horizon anytime soon: "It's probably no music for a while... quite a while. I also want to act now. I'm already there and thinking about that stuff a little bit more."
Edinburgh Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Fans find out meaning behind Charli xcx's name and why she won't change it
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Charli xcx was already building momentum long before her album "Brat summer" dominated the charts and timelines in 2024. However, it appears that fans have only recently uncovered the unusual story behind her stage name. Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known by her stage name Charli xcx, made headlines in June 2024 with the release of her sixth studio album BRAT. The album's bold aesthetic, non-stop energy, and viral marketing campaign not only defined the summer but also introduced her music to a new and significantly larger audience. Her rise to fame began with the 2014 hit Boom Clap, followed by the unapologetically playful Boys in 2017, which took over playlists everywhere. In 2018, she even served as the opening act for Taylor Swift's global Reputation stadium tour, occasionally joining Swift on stage for the crowd-pleaser Shake It Off. Despite her growing discography and high-profile appearances, the meaning behind her stage name remained a mystery to some fans. As it turns out, the origin of her name is a nostalgic throwback. (Image: AFP via Getty Images) In a 2015 interview with Tanya Rad on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Charli revealed that her now-famous stage name was inspired by her teenage MSN Messenger days, reports Surrey Live. "XCX was my MSN screen name when I was younger, which was really gnarly of me, I guess," she recalled. "It stood for kiss Charli kiss. "When I first started playing my first shows, the promoter was like, 'What should I put on the flyer?' I was like 14 or 15, and I was like 'Uh, just put Charli xcx!' And it just kind of stuck from there." At the 2015 Grammy Awards, she humorously remarked on the red carpet: "Gotta stick with it... I'm not gonna pull a Prince," in a playful reference to the iconic musician's decision to change his name to an unpronounceable symbol. (Image: Getty Images) Charli xcx has since etched her name into British pop history. Hailing from Cambridge and growing up in Essex, she has emerged as one of the UK's most innovative artists, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Her album BRAT received widespread praise last year, bagging multiple awards including Album of the Year at the 2025 BRIT Awards, Artist of the Year, Best Dance Act, Song of the Year for 'Guess' (featuring Billie Eilish), and Songwriter of the Year. She also triumphed at the Grammys, winning Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Recording Package.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Charli xcx fans are only just learning the 'gnarly' story behind her name
Charli xcx has been a staple of British pop for years - but some fans are only just learning the meaning behind the name of the BRAT superstar Long before "Brat summer" took over the 2024 music scene, Charli xcx was steadily climbing to fame. Yet, it appears that her fans are only now discovering the unique origin of her stage name. Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known in the pop world as Charli xcx, grabbed headlines in June 2024 upon releasing her sixth studio album BRAT. The album's striking style, unstoppable vigour and a viral promotional campaign catapulted her into public consciousness, significantly amplifying her listener base. She first gained recognition with her 2014 hit Boom Clap and then maintained momentum with the bold single Boys in 2017, which quickly became a mainstay on playlists. Charli also supported Taylor Swift during the 2018 international Reputation stadium tour, occasionally joining the megastar for performances of Shake It Off. Despite her growing body of work and numerous notable gigs, many remain unaware of the backstory to Charli xcx's moniker. A nostalgic trip down memory lane uncovers the truth behind her name. In a 2015 interaction on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Charli told Tanya Rad that her celebrated alias originated from her early MSN Messenger nickname, reports Surrey Live. "XCX was my MSN screen name when I was younger, which was really gnarly of me, I guess," she said. "It stood for kiss Charli kiss. "When I first started playing my first shows, the promoter was like, 'What should I put on the flyer?' I was like 14 or 15, and I was like 'Uh, just put Charli xcx!' And it just kind of stuck from there." She brought up her stage name again at the 2015 Grammy Awards, quipping on the red carpet: "Gotta stick with it... I'm not gonna pull a Prince," giving a playful nod to the iconic musician's well-known switch to an unpronounceable symbol. Years on, Charli xcx has etched her name into British pop history. Hailing from Cambridge and growing up in Essex, she has emerged as one of the UK's most innovative artists, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Last year, her album BRAT received widespread praise, bagging multiple honours, including Album of the Year at the 2025 BRIT Awards, Artist of the Year, Best Dance Act, Song of the Year for Guess (featuring Billie Eilish), and Songwriter of the Year. Additionally, she took home Grammys for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Recording Package.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Logic's ‘Paradise Records' Trailer is a Rollicking Chronicle of a ‘Hero's Journey'
Seven years ago, Logic announced that he had written a comedy film. 'I love range, as far as acting, from like drama and all types of stuff, but if I'm going to come out the gate, I just want to make people laugh,' he said during On Air With Ryan Seacrest at the time, teasing that the film would revolve around a record store, but not giving much past that. On Friday, Logic once against traversed genres, and released the trailer for Paradise Records, which he both directs and stars in. A quick synopsis of the film reads: 'Cooper is trying to keep the doors of Paradise Records open with its motley crew of entertaining employees, even as the world works against him.' The clip opens with Cooper (played by Logic) behind the counter of his neighborhood record shop before cutting to a scene of the hard-pressed store owner getting the news that he needs a whopping $178,000 to keep the doors open. More from Rolling Stone Superman Is Saved by His Dog Krypto and Caped Robots in New James Gunn Trailer Charli XCX Doesn't Want to Play 'Boom Clap' in Benito Skinner's Trailer for 'Overcompensating' Death Is Up to Its Old Tricks in 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Trailer From there, a cast of charming characters come through including his honey-toting father, quick-witted uncle, and a rollicking cast that includes Deidrich Bader, David Krumholtz, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Juicy J, Phil Lamarr, Kevin Smith, Martin Starr, Tony Revolori, and more. While the trailer promises a chaotic series of events from a robbery to a 'plot twist,' the film will no doubt be centered around 'the hero's journey where something crazy happens' and Cooper will have to 'figure it out.' The upcoming film is set to premiere on June 6 at Tribeca Film Festival. Kevin Smith executive produced the project, alongside Logic, Jordan Monsanto, Liz Destro. Tramayne Hudson, Reed Northrup, and Mary Elizabeth Kelly also star in the film. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Charlie XCX: What are her most-played biggest songs on UK TV and radio?
It may have started as a Brat the love for Charli XCX's music continues all year round. In March, Charli XCX collected five Brit awards including the biggest ones of all – Best Artist, Best Album, and even Song of the now another of her songs has something to shout about. Research has shown that her songs are played 54 times a day on UK radio and TV and her most-played song? It's the single I Love It. Hit single 'I Love It' was co-written by and features Charli XCX, but was released in in 2012 by Swedish pop-duo Icona Pop. According to stats from the licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited - which makes sure artists are paid for their work - the song accounts for 22% of the artist's airtime. Second in the list is her solo single Boom Clap from 2014. The data also reveals that some of her most-played hits so far are collabs, including I Love It, but also Fancy with Iggy Azalea and Beg For You, featuring pop star Rina Sawayama. Charli XCX has been making music since she was a teenager where she posted it the release of her chart-topping sixth studio album, Brat, shot her to fame last then the album has been nominated for the Mercury Prize last year, and Charli XCX has won three Grammys and several Brit term "Brat" became widely used, and was named Collins Dictionary Word of the Year what's next for the singer is unknown, with stats like these it's likely she still has more big hits to come!
