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Malay Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Brat bride' era begins: Charli XCX marries The 1975's George Daniel in low-key London ceremony (VIDEO)
LONDON, July 20 — Pop provocateur Charli XCX has confirmed she's tied the knot with George Daniel, drummer of British band The 1975. The couple were spotted outside Hackney Town Hall in London yesterday, with Charli in an off-the-shoulder white dress and her trademark wraparound sunglasses, while Daniel cut a sleek figure in a suit and tie. The scene looked every bit like a wedding — and TikTok was quick to pick up on it. As fans buzzed over the unconfirmed nuptials, Charli posted a cheeky TikTok of herself strutting away from the camera, deadpan and seemingly unimpressed, with the caption: 'When George isn't crying when he sees me walking down the aisle.' But she quickly reassured her followers with a follow-up caption: 'Luckily he did xx.' According to BBC, the viral video — now with over seven million views — served as her digital announcement. Another post featuring Daniel wearing her veil only added to the 'bridal party energy', as Charli herself put it. The pair's ceremony appeared to be an intimate affair, but the moment still felt quintessentially Charli: stylish, ironic, and completely online. As one commenter wrote: 'Brat girl summer just turned into brat wife era.' Their romance, which began publicly a few years ago, has also been a musical collaboration. Daniel co-produced and co-wrote two tracks on Brat, the critically acclaimed 2024 album that saw Charli's bratty club-pop aesthetic dominate TikTok and catapult her to a headline slot at Glastonbury. They first worked together on the 2021 single Spinning, and Daniel even made a cameo during her tour via the viral 'Apple dance' video that played to thousands of screaming fans. Daniel, best known for his work in The 1975 alongside frontman Matty Healy, has also been exploring solo material in recent years. But the band hasn't always stayed in the spotlight for their music. The 1975 faced backlash in 2023 when Healy kissed Daniel onstage at the Good Vibes Festival in Sepang, just before launching into a rant criticising Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws. The group's performance was cut short, and the episode triggered the cancellation of the entire event.
The Guardian
an hour ago
- The Guardian
Hackney birdsong? Stolen Lime bikes the new sound of summer in the city
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep. Was that exhausting to read? Well, imagine if that noise was the soundtrack to your summer. To the ire of many city dwellers this year, it is. The piercing and persistent sound, something akin to a half-bothered fire alarm you accidentally set off, has been everywhere. Its origin? Lime e-bikes, specifically the stolen variety. The bikes, which have become ubiquitous in London and other cities, cost 27p a minute to ride, plus a £1 unlock fee in the capital. Those hoping to get around without paying a penny have resorted to naughtier (and noisier) ways of doing so. There are video tutorials available online on how to break into Lime e-bikes. When someone manages to bypass their lock and ride around for free, it emits a continuous beep, beep, beep sound. The noise is supposed to be a deterrent – a sonic advertisement to all who pass by that the rider is a cheat – but considering how prevalent it has become, it seems as though boosting a bike has become not only an acceptable course of action but even a lifestyle choice. On a balmy Friday afternoon in lush and leafy Clissold Park in east London, I played the beep, beep, beep sound to sun seekers, who recognised it instantly. During the course of our conversation, offending e-bikes sped around people, including children, along the park's paths. Ellie Roberts said she heard the sound daily, describing it as the 'birdsong of Hackney'. 'It doesn't keep me up but it bothers me,' said Roberts, 47, who works in advertising. 'It's an indication of low-level crime on an ongoing basis.' Her friend, Sinead McKenna, 49, is more fond of the persistent sound. 'I quite like it, it's the sound of the summer,' said the solicitor. Schoolkids are often seen whizzing around on the beeping bikes, despite under-18s being banned from using the service. 'I genuinely like [the sound] because I think if I was a kid, that's what I'd do,' said McKenna, laughing. 'It's the fact that Lime is making a lot of money and they have a responsibility. I don't blame the kids for it.' There was little sympathy for Lime in evidence. 'Why is it that they can make money off public space?' said Sebastian Eyre, 34, who runs a pizza company. 'I don't actually mind [the sound] because it's usually kids. Lime have done their evil, so let the kids get a free ride.' Eyre, who lives in Sydenham, said he heard the dreaded beep, beep, beep 'a couple times a day'. He reckons in his pocket of south-east London people are riding stolen bikes 'nine time out of ten', based on how often he hears the sound. A small stroll outside the park, on a road where cafes and bakeries that are the calling card of gentrification lie, Lime bikes were also seen whizzing up and down. Clad in Lycra and a bike helmet seldom seen on those zipping around on Lime e-bikes, John Villeneau said there had been a 'massive increase' in the number of them available in the area. 'If you just go to any of the pubs, there used to be a group of 10 bikes outside. Now, there's like 50. There's just hundreds of bikes outside on a Friday night because everyone Limes it up and Limes it back,' said the 59-year-old non-practising solicitor. He said he hears the beep, beep, beep sound a lot but doesn't mind it. 'If you're forced to take a Lime bike and not pay for it and you have to put up with that noise yourself, who cares? I don't care,' he said. He has given the e-bikes a go himself, but he's not a big fan. 'I'm not keen. They're expensive and I can't be bothered. The last couple of times I've ridden them into town, you have to go to a designated place and all that crap.' Jane, 68, a former teacher, who did not want to provide her last name, visited Clissold Park for the first time in over a year since moving out of the area. She said she had heard the beep, beep, beep sound twice since entering the park. The current stereotype seems to be that it is only young boys who drive the e-bikes recklessly, but Jane thinks this is incorrect. 'I don't think it's just young people, I don't think it's just young boys or young men. I think it's everybody,' she said. 'When you get on those bikes, everybody turns very selfish.' A Lime spokesperson said: 'We know that the vast majority of people use our bikes responsibly, and we take instances of them being stolen, damaged or misused very seriously. Previously, our hardware team has successfully delivered several targeted improvements to stop bikes being used fraudulently. 'We are developing further measures to counter the latest attempts to damage and fraudulently use vehicles. We are also working with TfL and local authorities to hold offenders to account and we urge the public to report any incidents they see, including time and location, so we can take appropriate action.'
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mr and Mrs XCX: Brat star weds drummer of The 1975
Pop star Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to George Daniel, drummer of band The 1975, after a video snapped by a passer-by sparked online speculation of a wedding. The pair were spotted posing on the steps of Hackney Town Hall on Saturday afternoon - Daniel in suit and tie and the 'brat' idol in white. A TikTok post from the singer several hours later confirmed the nuptials, racking up 3.9m views and thousands of congratulatory comments for "Mr and Mrs XCX". Charli XCX's album, Brat, became a global cultural phenomenon on its release last year. Filling social media feeds with viral videos and receiving critical acclaim, its success saw her perform a headline slot at Glastonbury in June. The singer confirmed the news while dressed in an off-the-shoulder white dress and her signature dark wraparound sunglasses. She stomped away from the camera – pretending to be annoyed – on a video beneath text that read, "When George isn't crying when he sees me walking down the aisle." But "Luckily he did xx" was the accompanying caption. A later post, which included shots of Daniel wearing Charli's veil, gave "bridal party energy", according to XCX. The footage from outside Hackney Town Hall suggests the couple had an intimate ceremony. The two have been public about their relationship for several years and shared engagement photos in 2023. They have also worked together multiple times, first collaborating on Charli's song Spinning and then on Brat, with Daniel named as co-producer and co-writer of two songs. He also took part in the viral "Apple dance" at one of Charli's London shows, appearing on the concert's screens in front of thousands of fans. His band The 1975 is fronted by singer Matty Healy and are well known for their song Chocolate. Daniel has released several tracks as a solo artist in recent years. Lorde: 'Working with Charli XCX kicked me into opening up' Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps Charli XCX: 'My parents drove me to raves aged 15'
BBC News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Charli XCX weds drummer of The 1975 George Daniel
Pop star Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to George Daniel, drummer of band The 1975, after a video snapped by a passer-by sparked online speculation of a pair were spotted posing on the steps of Hackney Town Hall on Saturday afternoon - Daniel in suit and tie and the 'brat' idol in white.A TikTok post from the singer several hours later confirmed the nuptials, racking up 3.9m views and thousands of congratulatory comments for "Mr and Mrs XCX".Charli XCX's album, Brat, became a global cultural phenomenon on its release last year. Filling social media feeds with viral videos and receiving critical acclaim, its success saw her perform a headline slot at Glastonbury in June. The singer confirmed the news while dressed in an off-the-shoulder white dress and her signature dark wraparound sunglasses. She stomped away from the camera – pretending to be annoyed – on a video beneath text that read, "When George isn't crying when he sees me walking down the aisle."But "Luckily he did xx" was the accompanying caption. A later post, which included shots of Daniel wearing Charli's veil, gave "bridal party energy", according to footage from outside Hackney Town Hall suggests the couple had an intimate ceremony. The two have been public about their relationship for several years and shared engagement photos in have also worked together multiple times, first collaborating on Charli's song Spinning and then on Brat, with Daniel named as co-producer and co-writer of two also took part in the viral "Apple dance" at one of Charli's London shows, appearing on the concert's screens in front of thousands of band The 1975 is fronted by singer Matty Healy and are well known for their song Chocolate. Daniel has released several tracks as a solo artist in recent years.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Charli XCX's wedding ring value 'REVEALED': Brat singer continues to defy showbiz traditions with modest band after donning mini dress and shades to tie the knot with The 1975's George Daniel in low key ceremony
Charli XCX's wedding ring value has been revealed following her low key nuptials to The 1975's George Daniel at Hackney Town Hall on Saturday. The Brat singer, 32, defied showbiz tradition and enjoyed a small ceremony without the spectacle, where she donned a white mini dress and her trademark shades. And now it's been revealed that the couple seemingly carried the low key theme into the bride's wedding ring which has been valued at relatively modest £10K, despite the newlywed's reported £10M fortune. The band seemingly boasted a bold twisted, overlapping design and in platinum it perfectly matched her engagement ring, which is worth £15K. Laura Taylor from Lorel Diomands told MailOnline: 'Charli's wedding band is where she's really made it her own. Rather than going for a traditional band to sit next to the solitaire, or even an eternity band like we're seeing with other celebrities, she's chosen something much bolder'. 'It's chunky and very different to the delicate bands you usually see paired with solitaires. We are starting to see more celebrities choosing bold rings this year, like Dua Lipa and her chunky engagement ring. 'I'd estimate Charli's wedding band to be worth around £8,000 to £10,000, depending on the designer. 'The choice fits perfectly with the rest of her wedding look, as she wore a short white dress and sunglasses to her ceremony, skipping the usual formal bridal style. By pairing a classic engagement ring with a heavier, statement wedding band, Charli's showing you don't have to follow the usual rules. It's a really good example of how you can incorporate your own personal style.' On her big day Charli, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, threw convention to the wind with a leggy white mini dress that she teamed with her trademark sunglasses. Charli and George, 35, put on a very saucy display as they posed for snaps with family and friends after saying I Do and smooched for all to see. 20 of the couple's nearest and dearest were in attendance including The 1975 bandmates Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald, however frontman Matty Healy was noticeably absent. Charli was the epitome of style in the chic dress which boasted a plunging boat neckline and draped detailing that she wore with a traditional veil. Slipping her feet into Jimmy Choo heels, the stunner styled her long raven tresses loose and carried a bouquet of white flowers. Meanwhile George wore a dark double breasted suit over a light open collared shirt with a flower, that matched his wife's bouquet, in his button hole. The newlyweds posed for sweet snaps with the songstress' proud parents Jon and Shameera Aitchison. Despite his absence Matty reportedly attended his pal's stag do earlier this week which took place in Ibiza. According to The Sun, the drummer and frontman Matty, 36, flew out to the party island on Tuesday for a short but wild getaway. Charli and George are also said to be planning a lavish wedding in Sicily later this year, after officially tying the knot in London. A source told the publication: 'George has been busy this summer, but his mates were determined to take him on a stag do. 'He flew to Ibiza for a couple of days for a raucous knees-up with his closest pals – including his bandmates – and party girl Charli was all for it.' MailOnline has contacted George and Matty's representatives for comment. The couple, who have been together since 2022, announced their engagement in November 2023. The Sun claimed the couple have spared no expense on the upcoming Sicilian celebration and have reportedly spent close to six figures. The source revealed: 'Charli and George fell in love with Sicily and knew they wanted to get married there. 'It's incredibly secluded and romantic. There will be no expense spared.; it's costing tens of thousands of pounds and visually it will be mesmerising.' It is believed that the duo wanted a 'massive party' with a bar that is open all night long.
