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    Charli XCX

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    Real Name: Charlotte Emma Aitchison
    Born: 2 August 1992
    Height: 5' 3" / 1.60 m
    Star Sign: Leo
    Birthplace: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

    Career History
    She started her career performing at warehouse raves in London, but she soon rose to international fame after collaborations with Icona Pop and Iggy Azalea on 'I Love It' and 'Fancy' respectively. Her single 'Boom Clap' from the 'Fault In Our Stars' soundtrack became hugely popular in a number of countries.

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    As well as headlining her own tours, Charli XCX has supported the likes of Coldplay, Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding.
    The 'XCX' doesn't really stand for anything, but it does come from when she would sign off conversations on MSN Messenger.
    She actually predicted that ZAYN would be the first to leave One Direction.
    Charli XCX has named Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne as some of her influences.
    First Single: '!Franchesckaar!'
    Charli XCX Discography: '14' (2008), 'True Romance' (2013) and 'Sucker' (2014)

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    Charli XCX responds to claims fans being disrespectful during m&gs

    Charli XCX Hits Out At 'Fake Wokeness' After Fans Called Out Over 'Disrespectful' Meet & Greet Behaviour

    Charli XCX takes on Wikipedia Fact Check

    WATCH: Charli XCX Corrects Her Own Wikipedia Page

    Lizzo and Charlie XCX have vowed to 'save pop music'

    Lizzo And Charli XCX Dropping ‘Blame It On Your Love’ – As They Vow To 'Save Pop Music' With New Tune

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    Here's Every 90s Reference in Charli XCX & Troye Sivan's '1999' Video

    Gemma Collins and Charli XCX Remix

    WATCH: "It's Better Than The Original" - Charli XCX Breaks Down Hearing The Gemma Collins Remix Of 'Boys'

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    Charli XCX Boys Music Video

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    Charli XCX - 'Famous'

    Charli XCX Rita Ora 'Doing It' Music Video

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    Charli XCX 'Boom Clap' Music Video

    Charli XCX - 'Boom Clap'

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