TikTok starCharli D’Ameliocouldn’t believe her own fame at first.Her mom, Heidi D’Amelio, recently opened up about her daughter’s initial reaction to going viral on the video app for the first time. Since then, Charli — who joined about two years ago — has built up a massive fanbase, becoming the first TikToker toreach 100 million followers.During an appearance on theBand of Motherspodcast, Heidi recalled how Charli, 17, filmed a clip of herself dancing on the way to a dance workshop, and exited the event to find that it “went crazy” in terms of views....

Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyCharli D’Ameliohas her eye on Landon Barker — literally.At the beginning of June, Barker, the 19-year-old son of drummerTravis Barker, showed off his latest tattoo — a hyper-realistic drawing of his girlfriend D’Amelio’s eye. The TikTok personality, also 19, now reveals to PEOPLE that the tattoo was actually the product of a simple game of rock, paper, scissors.“Basically, he was like, ‘I have to get a tattoo tomorrow. What should I get?...

Landon Barker; Charli DAmelio; Dixie DAmelio.Photo:Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty; Phillip Faraone/Getty; Claudio Lavenia/GettyCharli D’Ameliois opening up about the dynamic between her boyfriendLandon Barkerand her sisterDixie.The TikTok star, 19, tells PEOPLE “my favorite relationship is between Dixie and Landon, 20, because they bicker like siblings,” adding, “but I just think it’s the funniest thing ever, especially when they were doing the same hairstyles at the same time and just everything.”Dixie, 22, says “people would confuse Landon and I,” noting, “and now, Charli and I have the same length hair....

Charli D’Amelio and Landon Barker attend the 65th Grammy Awards on Feb. 5, 2023.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Charli D’Ameliois giving a new meaning to his and hers closets. TheTikTokstar, 19, admitted that she regularly raids her boyfriendLandon Barker’s wardrobe because he “has really good style.” D’Amelio made the confession in a video forAllurefeaturing her reacting to some of the most popular TikTok trends of the moment. This includes the “styling men’s boxers” craze, which has women wearing underwear as shorts, with everything from sweaters and jean jackets to button-up shirts....

Charli XCXandSam Smithare ready to party. On Thursday, the pop star, 35, and the singer-songwriter, 31, released their first-ever collaboration,“In the City”(out via Atlantic Records). Charli XCX and Sam Smith’s “In the City”.Courtesy of Atlantic Records Courtesy of Atlantic Records With a bumping bass throughout and club-ready techno beat that explodes after the chorus, paired with the two stars’ melodic voices, the song is a euphoric meeting of their sounds....

Photo: Courtesy Samsung Charli XCX is ready for some transformation in her new era of music. Chatting with PEOPLE ahead of her collaboration withSamsung’s Galaxy Buds 2, the singer opens up about what’s to come with her new music and why she has “no regrets” about her sound evolution. “It is the start of a new era,” the British singer, 29, tells PEOPLE. “It’s one that I’ve been dying to do....

Charli XCX.Photo: Frito-Lay Charli XCXchanneled her inner ’80s diva in the making of her latest studio albumCrashand she’s done it again — but this time with a little bit of help. During a conversation with PEOPLE about her involvement in the Live From the Upside Down concert to celebrateStranger Thingsseason four, the “Yuck” singer revealed why this collaboration was just right. She continued, “The whole theme of thisStranger Things(premiering May 27,) Netflix, Doritos collaboration felt very right for me, and also the other artists who are involved are just kind of like ’80s icons....

Photo: Charli XCX/Instagram Charli XCXhas learned to take the minor mishaps of fame in stride. TheCrashartist, 29, suffered a wardrobe malfunction at Wednesday’s ARIA Music Awards while virtually presenting the award for best pop release in a little black dress. “Congrats guys!” she wrote, posting theouttakeSunday to Instagram. “And the ARIA goes toThe Kid LAROIandJustin Bieberfor ‘Stay’. Well done, congratulations,” Charli said before one of the straps slid off her shoulders, exposing her breast, which caused her and a friend behind the camera to burst into laughter....

Charli XCX, Sophie.Photo: Joe Maher/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty Charli XCXis mourning one of the most important people in her life. “It’s really hard for me to sum up the special connection I felt with such an amazing person who completely changed my life,” the 28-year-old wrote on Twitter. “There are so many memories, so many small details, so many different views and incredible feelings and stories.” “It’s impossible to summarize the journey I went on with Sophie....

Photo: Billy Clayton/Instagram Billy Clayton — the 22-year-old rising pop singer who was a protégé ofCharli XCX— died on Tuesday evening in his home from an aggressive form of bone cancer known as Ewing’s sarcoma. “He held on for so long and had more strength than anyone could ever imagine. But his body would no longer allow him to live the life he so desperately wished for and his soul needed to escape to be free,” Becky said....

Photo: Saturday Night Live/Youtube Charli XCXmade the most of her rain check! After her initialSaturday Night Liveperformance scheduled for Dec. 2021 wascanceled due to the omicronCOVID-19 variant, the British singer returned to the iconic sketch show Saturday to perform two singles from her upcoming albumCrash. Charli, 29, first impressed with a captivating solo version of “Beg for You” — complete with duet partnerRina Sawayama’s name tag at the start of her verse — as she donned a stylish white ensemble to complement her flawless act....

Sam Smith and Charli XCX in Paris in January 2023.Photo:Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Charli XCXis standing up for her friendSam Smith. Without specifying any negative remarks she’s witnessed online, Charli offered support to her friend and collaborator. “At the same time, I am so proud of Sam’s ability to withstand that because I know I certainly couldn’t withstand it,” she continued. “Sam, I love you, I love our song together, and I am in awe of your strength,” concluded the “Speed Drive” singer-songwriter....

Being weird is cool — just askCharli XCX! As the British pop star gears up for the release of her fifth album,Crash, set for release on Friday, she opened up toApple Music 1’sZane Lowein a new clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE about the progression her music has made over the years — and the role it has played in the industry. “I’m on my fifth album in my five-album deal. I’ve arrived at this place where I’m incorporating all of the different things that I’ve done in the past into one body of work,” the singer, 29, told the host....