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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Charli XCX wows in micro leather hotpants at London festival
Charli XCX commanded attention at her Party Girl Festival on Saturday. The singer, 32, headlined Lido Field in Victoria Park, handpicking every act on the line-up herself to ensure the perfect vibe. And when she took to the stage, Charli wowed in leather microshorts emblazened with XCX and a yellow bra with feather detailing. She paired her look with knee-high boots. Charli clearly put a lot of effort into her first ever Party Girl festival, as she was seen oozing confidence and writhing around the stage during energetic dance routines. As she sipped an Aperol spritz, and lit up a cigarette, she performed an array of songs from her Brat album. She also turned the stage into a club with strobe flashing lights, heavy techno beats and a waterfall. Amelia Dimoldenberg, known for Chicken Shop Date, performed the viral TikTok dance for Charli's song 'Apple', whilst Swedish artist Bladee hit the stage with Charli for a high-energy performance of the 'Rewind' remix, which sent the crowd into a frenzy. At the end of the hour-long performance, Charli left fans with a written message displayed on the stage's screen with flashing lights that read: 'Brat' summer is over. But actually… I don't think it is. 'So tell me the truth: Will you hate me if I stick around? 'Because honestly I don't know who I am if it's over. And so… I've decided I want this to last forever. It wasn't just a summer thing… it's a forever thing. Please don't let it be over.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amelia Dimoldenberg (@ameliadimz) Earlier in the day, she went completely unnoticed as she watched artists perform from the crowd ahead of her headline show. She was seen drinking from a cup as she enjoyed the performance. Before headlining, Charli wore blue cropped denim pants and a polka dot tank top.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Charli XCX showcases her stage style in micro leather hotpants and sheer top as she headlines Party Girl Festival in London
Charli XCX ensured all eyes were on her as she launched her very own Party Girl Festival on Saturday. The singer, 32, was headlining at Lido Field in Victoria Park to 35,000 people, just over a year since she released her BRAT album and took over the music world. The chart topper - who had handpicked every act on the line-up herself, to ensure the perfect vibe - turned up the heat as she took to the stage in some leather microshorts emblazoned 'XCX' and a yellow bra with feather detailing as she belted out her hits to the crowd. She put her svelte frame on display in the flesh-baring outfit which she paired with some knee high boots. Charli clearly put a lot of effort into her first ever Party Girl festival, as she was seen oozing confidence and writhing around the stage during energetic dance routines. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. As she sipped an Aperol spritz, and lit up a cigarette, she performed an array of songs from the viral remix album, including Von Dutch, 365 Remix, Girl and So Confusing. She also performed Speed Drive from the Barbie soundtrack, 2012's mega hit I Love It and Blame It On Your Love and turned the stage into a club with strobe flashing lights, heavy techno beats and a waterfall. Amelia Dimoldenberg, known for Chicken Shop Date, performed the viral TikTok dance for Charli's song 'Apple', whilst Swedish artist Bladee hit the stage with Charli for a high-energy performance of the 'Rewind' remix, which sent the crowd into a frenzy. Normal People's Paul Mescal was also spotted fully embracing the party atmosphere as the night unfolded. At the end of the hour-long performance, Charli left fans with a written message displayed on the stage's screen with flashing lights that read: 'Brat' summer is over. But actually… I don't think it is. 'So tell me the truth: Will you hate me if I stick around? 'Because honestly I don't know who I am if it's over. And so… I've decided I want this to last forever. It wasn't just a summer thing… it's a forever thing. Please don't let it be over.' Earlier on in the day, Charli went completely unnoticed as she watched some performances in the crowd ahead of her headline show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amelia Dimoldenberg (@ameliadimz) She was seen enjoying the rest of the festival, smoking a cigarette while watching Japanese House on the main stage. The songstress recently opened up about her next album, admitting that she's prepared for it 'to be a flop.' Charli, whose real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison, reached a major career milestone with the release of her sixth album last year. It became her highest-charting record, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and even earning her a Grammy Award. However, in a new interview, Charli revealed that commercial success isn't her main focus going forward. She explained that maintaining creative freedom is far more important to her than chasing chart positions. Speaking to Culted at the Cannes International Film Festival, she said: 'I don't really feel the pressure to create another record like 'Brat' because when I was making it, even though I really believed in it and totally knew what I wanted to do with it, I had no idea how it would be received. 'I was really doing it for myself and marketing it in the way I wanted to for myself but I had no clue that people would kind of connect to it in the way that they did,' she said. Charli also hinted that her next album will take a completely different direction. 'You can never really do the same thing twice and my next record will probably be a flop which I'm down for to be honest,' she added.
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Charli XCX declares that Brat summer is forever in triumphant Lido Festival set
As night fell on Saturday at Lido Fest, a crumpled lime-green curtain dropped behind Charli XCX, revealing one word in stark, identifiable Arial font: brat. The crowd, 35,000 strong and dressed like a 2007 Tumblr page come to life, screamed with the abandon of people who had been drinking in the hot sun all day (they had). A year after the release of her sixth and most critically celebrated album Brat, Charli returned to London's Victoria Park for the PARTYGIRL edition of Lido Fest. She curated the lineup herself: a mix of glitchy pop, downtown internet darlings, and off-kilter club icons including AG Cook, Magdalena Bay, The Dare, 070 Shake, and Bladee. The energy was messy, maximal, and the crowd was committed to micro shorts, Jaded London tops, and performatively smoking cigarettes. The Dare nearly collapsed the festival's infrastructure by pulling one of the rowdiest crowds of the day, with organizers having to close access to the tent, meaning the line outside stretched on like a Glastonbury mirage. Food, bar, and toilet queues also became more than a little daunting as Charli's set drew nearer, but the vibes never sagged. And none of that mattered when Charli took the stage. Alone but never lonely, Charli delivered a set that was as minimal as a DJ gig but felt closer to a rave sermon. Dressed in leather micro shorts emblazoned 'XCX' and a slime-green crop top, she writhed, twerked, and twitched through the entirety of Brat. It was minimalism by design – because any more spectacle would've been trying too hard for the queen of gritty nonchalance. Charli isn't pretending to be the cool girl; she effortlessly is. And even a single backup dancer or costume change would have diluted the DIY Dalston basement gig vibe. If you're fresh off seeing Cowboy Carter or fondly remember the Eras Tour, Charli XCX offered something so different it almost felt like another genre of event. Highlights included Amelia Dimoldenberg appearing onscreen to perform the viral apple dance. Bladee emerged for Rewind, and Everything is Romantic was performed under a perfectly bratty, bruised sky. And when Charli inch-wormed her way across the stage during Sympathy is a Knife, a quick glance into the crowd revealed pairs of middle-manager types – weekend warriors in frayed denim and tiny sunglasses- making out like teens at an illegal warehouse rave. That's the Charli effect. She brings out the animal in the British public, and the repressed becomes reckless – it's an effect worth more than any amount of backup dancers or fancy set. English lads who normally apologize when someone bumps into them suddenly become bass-gobbling, beat-thirsty creatures with unearned confidence while girls too shy to ask for ketchup at Nando's suddenly flick ash off a cigarette in the smoking area like they invented cool. Charli is the wave of ego that hits just before the comedown. The show was stripped down, yes. But Charli was full power: gloriously hot, brusquely flirtatious, commanding without ever looking like she tried. A visible bruise on her ass (yes, that ass) felt like an accessory, as if she'd been slammed into a speaker while chasing the night. Totally brat. Totally believable. The set closed with a message on the big screen: 'I thought Brat Summer was over… but actually it isn't over.' Then, more tenderly: 'Would you hate me if I stick around? Because honestly I don't know who I am if it's over.' And finally: 'Please don't let it be over.' If you came expecting a summer album, you left with a life philosophy. And just when we thought we'd collectively ascended, she brought out I Love It. The screams that erupted could have earned a noise complaint at Buckingham Palace. Artificial rain then fell as Charli screamed Blame It On Your Love on a stage tilted so steeply it might qualify as a ski slope. She was literally upstaged by her own legend. More Trending Brat isn't just an album. It's not about being shallow or chaotic for chaos' sake; it's about surviving the end of the world with a cigarette in one hand, a half-warm vodka soda in the other, and a tiny top that says 'try me.' It's political and nihilistic, sexy and strange, a bit self-aware and fully self-indulgent. You can't see brat, you just feel it. And in Victoria Park, you could feel it in your chest, your knees, your soul. Charli's victory lap at Lido Fest proved that she really is more than a summer fad, and she never needed anything but a microphone to make her a star. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I went to a festival alone and realised going with friends is foolish MORE: How to watch Capital Summertime Ball: Where to stream live MORE: Every single Glastonbury headliner by year – including last minute drop-outs
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charli xcx Brings Out Bladee for Live Debut of ‘Rewind' Remix at London's Lido Festival, Declares ‘Brat' Summer a ‘Forever Thing'
Charli xcx declared 'Brat' summer a 'forever thing' during her headlining set at Lido Festival in London on Saturday night, just over a year since the album released and took over the music world. At the end of the hour-long performance, Charli left fans with a written message displayed on the stage's screen with flashing lights: ''Brat' summer is over. But actually… I don't think it is. So tell me the truth: Will you hate me if I stick around? Because honestly I don't know who I am if it's over. And so… I've decided I want this to last forever. It wasn't just a summer thing… it's a forever thing. Please don't let it be over.' More from Variety Charli xcx Drops 'Party 4 U' Video Five Years After Release '100 Nights of Hero,' Fairy Tale Romance Starring Emma Corrin, Charli XCX, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe Sells to Independent Film Company (EXCLUSIVE) Charli xcx to Star in and Produce 'Audition' Director Takashi Miike's Next Film (EXCLUSIVE) The avant-pop pioneer also brought out elusive Swedish rapper Bladee for the first-ever live performance of their 'Rewind' remix, though it wasn't without technical difficulties. The original version of 'Rewind' was played at first, with Charli singing through the lyrics: 'I used to never feel embarrassed/Feel embarrassed when I called up the paparazzi.' She then realized and said, 'Wait, hold on. We gotta stop, we gotta stop. Are we doing the wrong version?' As the crowd chattered in confusion, Charli walked off stage for a brief moment as Bladee greeted the crowd. 'What's up, London? Let's try again.' After Charli and Bladee hugged it out, the remixed version of the song started to play. 'My bad!' Charli added. Charli xcx halts a performance of 'Rewind' ft. Bladee at London's #LidoFestival: 'Hold up, are we doing the wrong version?' — Variety (@Variety) June 14, 2025 Bladee had just headlined the event's second stage as part of Charli's curated 'Partygirl' lineup at Lido Festival. Other performers included the Dare, who brought out Pink Pantheress for their song 'Stateside'; French DJ Gasaffelstein, who delivered his set covered in dark silver body paint; the Japanese House; 070 Shake; A.G. Cook; Magdalena Bay; and Kelly Lee Owens. Elsewhere in Charli's set, 'Chicken Shop Date' host Amelia Dimoldenberg was selected as the 'Apple' girl, performing the viral TikTok dance as fans shouted in approval. Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson — who are set to portray Paul McCartney and John Lennon, respectively, in the upcoming Beatles biopics — were also spotted together in the crowd (with many hoping they would be the 'Apple' dancers). Dickinson was at the fest to support his girlfriend, Rose Gray, who performed on the festival's club stage. Amelia Dimoldenberg from "Chicken Shop Date" as Charli XCX's "Apple" girl. — Variety (@Variety) June 14, 2025 Charli xcx will continue her 'Brat' festival tour with a highly anticipated set at Glastonbury later this month. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charli xcx Brings Out Bladee for Live Debut of ‘Rewind' Remix at London's Lido Festival, Declares ‘Brat' Summer a ‘Forever Thing'
Charli xcx declared 'Brat' summer a 'forever thing' during her headlining set at Lido Festival in London on Saturday night, just over a year since the album released and took over the music world. At the end of the hour-long performance, Charli left fans with a written message displayed on the stage's screen with flashing lights: ''Brat' summer is over. But actually… I don't think it is. So tell me the truth: Will you hate me if I stick around? Because honestly I don't know who I am if it's over. And so… I've decided I want this to last forever. It wasn't just a summer thing… it's a forever thing. Please don't let it be over.' More from Variety Charli xcx Drops 'Party 4 U' Video Five Years After Release '100 Nights of Hero,' Fairy Tale Romance Starring Emma Corrin, Charli XCX, Nicholas Galitzine, Maika Monroe Sells to Independent Film Company (EXCLUSIVE) Charli xcx to Star in and Produce 'Audition' Director Takashi Miike's Next Film (EXCLUSIVE) The avant-pop pioneer also brought out elusive Swedish rapper Bladee for the first-ever live performance of their 'Rewind' remix, though it wasn't without technical difficulties. The original version of 'Rewind' was played at first, with Charli singing through the lyrics: 'I used to never feel embarrassed/Feel embarrassed when I called up the paparazzi.' She then realized and said, 'Wait, hold on. We gotta stop, we gotta stop. Are we doing the wrong version?' As the crowd chattered in confusion, Charli walked off stage for a brief moment as Bladee greeted the crowd. 'What's up, London? Let's try again.' After Charli and Bladee hugged it out, the remixed version of the song started to play. 'My bad!' Charli added. Charli xcx halts a performance of 'Rewind' ft. Bladee at London's #LidoFestival: 'Hold up, are we doing the wrong version?' — Variety (@Variety) June 14, 2025 Bladee had just headlined the event's second stage as part of Charli's curated 'Partygirl' lineup at Lido Festival. Other performers included the Dare, who brought out Pink Pantheress for their song 'Stateside'; French DJ Gasaffelstein, who delivered his set covered in dark silver body paint; the Japanese House; 070 Shake; A.G. Cook; Magdalena Bay; and Kelly Lee Owens. Elsewhere in Charli's set, 'Chicken Shop Date' host Amelia Dimoldenberg was selected as the 'Apple' girl, performing the viral TikTok dance as fans shouted in approval. Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson — who are set to portray Paul McCartney and John Lennon, respectively, in the upcoming Beatles biopics — were also spotted together in the crowd (with many hoping they would be the 'Apple' dancers). Dickinson was at the fest to support his girlfriend, Rose Gray, who performed on the festival's club stage. Amelia Dimoldenberg from "Chicken Shop Date" as Charli XCX's "Apple" girl. — Variety (@Variety) June 14, 2025 Charli xcx will continue her 'Brat' festival tour with a highly anticipated set at Glastonbury later this month. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
