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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
I spent £125 at Charli XCX's favourite restaurant - one thing had to be changed
As a north Londoner, when I heard that Charli XCX's favourite London restaurant was just down the road in Highbury and Islington, I knew I had to pop in for a bite Charli XCX is easily one of the most influential figures for Gen Z and Millenials alike, thanks to the success of her 2024 album Brat, which birthed the iconic Brat Summer era and sent a slime green wave global as fans channelled their inner Brat. A year on, the 365 singer is still having a cultural impact, from her DJ set with Cannes (alongside fiancé George Daniel) to her song 'I think about it all the time' climbing in virality on TikTok as the backing track for the new 'propaganda I'm not falling for' trend. As the cultural icon she's become, her recommendations are treated like gold dust and thankfully, she's not gatekeeping them. In a video posted in November 2024, Charli engaged in a quick-fire Q&A with Top Jaw, sharing her top recommendations, from the best bar in London (she says it's Trisha's in Soho) to her favourite restaurant. Charli's favourite London spot, Trullo, is based in Highbury and Islington. The quaint, unassuming restaurant is mere seconds from the tube station, and is nested on St Paul's Road. It's only noticeable by it's royal blue exterior and doubles as the perfect spot for a mega star to grab a low-key bite. I managed to book a table for 9pm, fairly late but a win is a win. Once seated at our table, the lights around us dimmed and my friend and I couldn't help but notice how cosy and - dare I say - romantic the spot had become. It'd make the perfect place for a date. We ordered sparkling white wine and the Bruschetta of Westcombe ricotta and marinated Olasagasti anchovy (£14.50) to start, although our waiter described a delicious squid starter option that wasn't featured on the menu. For mains, we both loved the sound of the Pici with white asparagus, prosciutto San Daniele and egg yolk (£21), but asked for a different pasta shape - sorry to be pici but I love tagliatelle! Our waiter obliged and offered the meal in a tagliatelle shape instead which tasted divine. With a huge portion, oozing with flavour, it's no surprise that Charli listed this as one of her favourites in the whole city. From incredible service, indulgent food and a cosy atmosphere. In total, our meal, including drinks and service charge cost £125.42 for two. You really can't go wrong with a bite at Trullo, but good luck at getting a spot as bookings fill fast. Next month, you'll be able to experience Charli's very own music recommendations, as the singer has been busy curating her own 'Party Girl Festival' which she'll headline along with personally chosen special guests, including 070 Shake, The Dare and The Japanese House, with many more still to come. The 'Party Girl Festival' is part of the LIDO festival and will take place from June 6 to June 15, but Charli won't take to the stage until June 14. The singer announced the 'Party Girl Festival' via Instagram, sharing the festival poster with the caption: "I'm throwing a festival in London in Victoria Park on June 14th and all these people are playing so get tickets xx." Fans took to the comments to share their excitement at the line-up and Charli's impending performance, with one writing: "This the only time I wish I lived in the UK."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Charli XCX wants to make a Final Destination movie with 'It girls'
Charli XCX wants to make a 'Final Destination' movie featuring "It girls". The 32-year-old pop star is a huge fan of the horror franchise - which focuses on people who cheat death before their destiny catches up with them - and she's been rewatching the the first five movies before heading to the cinema to see the sixth installment 'Final Destination Bloodlines' - and it's given Charli an idea for her own 'Final Destination' film. In a post on TikTok, she explained: "I'm rewatching all of the 'Final Destination' movies, in preparation to see 'Final Destination Bloodlines', which I'm really excited to see. "The reason I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed. You know, there's no moral backbone to the story, it really is just, 'they're hot, they're cursed and they deserve to die." Charli went on to add: "I was thinking, well, shouldn't there be a sort of It Girl version of this franchise. You know like, a 'Final Destination' with It girls. "Kind of like, Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Romy Mars, Me, Quenlin Blackwell, Devon Lee Carlson … maybe there's like a Scream Queen in there like Jenna [Ortega]. "Maybe there's an OG Scream Queen like Sissy Spacek. And then it's also directed by like a horror auteur." She went on to insist her idea for the next movie would stick to the franchise's "formula". Charli said: "The films wouldn't have to change their formula, I think the whole point is that they play into the lore. "They kind of make fun of their own lore, and I don't think this one would have to be any different, like I think that's the point. "It's really not trying to do anything other than have hot people die in the most brutal ways and play with some unbelievable dialogue." Actress Rachel Sennott - who was one of Charli's top picks for her movie idea - was along those who commented on the post and she told the singer she's up for taking part. Rachel wrote: "Ok I'm in." Charli has already started dabbling in the movie business and has a number of film projects in the works including Takashi Miike's film 'Audition' which she is producing and starring in, as well as roles in 'The Moment' and 'The Gallerist'.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Just hot people getting killed!' Charli XCX 's puts herself forward to produce Final Destination
If you thought Final Destination was just about gruesome deaths and wild set pieces, Charli XCX is here to shake things up. The Grammy-winning pop sensation recently revealed her vision for the next chapter in the cult horror series and it's exactly what you'd expect from a self-proclaimed horror fan with an ear for pop culture. In a recent TikTok video, the Grammy-winning singer shared her enthusiasm for the Final Destination franchise ahead of the release of its latest installment, Bloodlines. She explained why the series has remained a favourite: 'It's about attractive people being killed off. There's no moralising, no deeper message. They're cursed and they deserve to die.' Her idea? To inject the series with a fresh twist by casting a group of 'It Girls', including Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Romy Mars and Charli herself, alongside scream queen Jenna Ortega and original horror icon Sissy Spacek. Charli said: 'I think a Final Destination with this kind of cast would stay true to the franchise's formula, which plays with its own lore. It's not trying to do anything new other than have hot people die in brutal ways, with some sharp dialogue.' The Final Destination films, known for their inventive and often elaborate death sequences, have been a staple of supernatural horror since the first movie in 2000. The latest release, Bloodlines, performed strongly at the box office, achieving a franchise-best domestic opening of $51.7 million. Rachel Sennott, known for her recent breakout roles, appeared keen on the concept, responding in the comments of Charli's video with 'Ok, I'm in.' The proposal to cast a lineup of stylish young women alongside scream queens represents an intriguing evolution for the series, blending glamour and horror. Bringing in Sissy Spacek, famous for her role in Carrie, would serve as a fitting nod to horror history, bridging generations. Charli also suggested the film be directed by a horror auteur capable of balancing style and scares, ensuring the franchise's trademark inventive deaths remain front and centre. While no official project has been announced, Charli's pitch highlights a growing trend to combine fashion and genre filmmaking, and the popularity of horror among younger audiences. Whether this vision will come to fruition remains uncertain. For now, it offers a tantalising glimpse of what could be a stylish, high-profile new chapter for the Final Destination franchise.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charli XCX Pitches 'It Girl' ‘Final Destination' Film Starring Rachel Sennott, Jenna Ortega: 'Just Hot People Getting Killed'
Charli XCX has an idea for the next Final Destination film. The Grammy-winning singer recently took to TikTok to express her love for the supernatural horror-thriller franchise, which just released its latest installment, Final Destination Bloodlines, as well as pitch her own version starring 'It Girls.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Jenna Ortega on Transitioning Out of Child Stardom: "I Play a Schoolgirl" in 'Wednesday' "but I'm Also a Young Woman" 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Directors Share Secrets for Revitalizing a Franchise Box Office: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Opens to Record-Shattering $51.7M in U.S., $105.8M Globally 'I'm rewatching all of the Final Destination movies, in preparation to see Final Destination Bloodlines, which I'm really excited to see,' she said in the video. 'The reason I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed. You know, there's no moral backbone to the story, it really is just, 'they're hot, they're cursed and they deserve to die.'' Charli even has an idea for the perfect cast and director. 'I was thinking, well, shouldn't there be a sort of It Girl version of this franchise,' the 'Apple' singer continued. 'You know like, a Final Destination with It Girls. Kind of like, Rachel Sennott, Alex Consani, Gabbriette, Romy Mars, Me, Quenlin Blackwell, Devon Lee Carlson… maybe there's like a Scream Queen in there like Jenna (Ortega). Maybe there's an OG Scream Queen like Sissy Spacek. And then it's also directed by like a horror auteur.' There have been six films released in the Final Destination franchise, including Bloodlines, which was released on May 16, since the first film debuted in 2000. The latest pic also ended up being one of the most successful in the series, with a franchise-best domestic box office opening of $51.7 million, ahead of expectations. 'The films wouldn't have to change their formula, I think the whole point is that they play into the lore. They kind of make fun of their own lore, and I don't think this one would have to be any different, like I think that's the point,' Charli added of her idea. 'It's really not trying to do anything other than have hot people die in the most brutal ways and play with some unbelievable dialogue.' While no official movie is in the works at the moment, Sennott already seemed down for the role, writing in the video's comments, 'Ok I'm in….' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Charli xcx sparks new trend after last year's Brat summer
Charli xcx has been one of the hottest names on music fans' lips over the last 12 months. The Grammy award-winning artist, 32, catapulted her stardom to new heights with her 'Brat' album and will take to the Glastonbury stage in one of the festival's most hotly-anticipated performances. And with that event just under a month away, the 'Apple' hitmaker may have just set off a new summer trend. Charli turned heads at an exclusive party in Cannes by arriving with an iconic Magnum Classic Ice Cream in hand to complete her look. The moment pays homage to the iconic 1994 runway, where models famously cracked into Magnum Classic ice creams on the Vivienne Westwood catwalk. Now, with Charli leading the way, this playful nod to edible luxury is inspiring fashion lovers to add a touch of cool – quite literally – to their summer OOTDs. Magnum hosted an electrifying beach party on La Croisette to launch its 2025 global campaign Crack Into Pleasure. Charli, known for her boundary-pushing style, curated the night's soundtrack with explosive DJ sets from genre-defying producer Jamie xx, DJ and producer George Daniel, and a performance by breakthrough Swedish rapper Yung Lean, igniting a high-energy atmosphere that reflected the campaign's disruptive spirit. Guests abandoned restraint and embraced freedom in style, with Charli leading the way in a Vivienne Westwood Cafe Society ensemble. Gabbriette, making a dramatic entrance alongside Charli, broke away from the expected conservative dress code in a baby pink Y2K-inspired two-piece, embodying the campaign's fearless edge. Supermodel and creative Georgia May Jagger also made a statement in an ivory gown, while her iconic mother Jerry Hall commanded attention in a glittering black suit and satin red shirt. The party was anchored by the return of the Magnum® Dipping and Spray Barexperience, where Charli xcx set the tone, creating her signature Magnum® recipe to demonstrate how true pleasure comes from rejecting the expected and defining indulgence on your own terms. #CrackIntoPleasure marks a bold new chapter for Magnum®, inviting Pleasure Seekers around the globe to embark on an indulgent journey that pays homage to Magnum®'s original three ice cream flavour innovations: Magnum® Classic, Magnum® Almond, and Magnum® White.
