Charli xcx attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch on Dec. 7, 2024 in Los Angeles.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Charli xcxis taking brat to the next level!
The “Boom Clap” singer, 32, attendedVariety’s Hitmakers Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Los Angeles, wearing a completely sheer, olive-colored dress. The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.
The star wore her long dark hair in soft waves and completed her look with a large diamond ring and a flawless red mani.
Charlie xcx attends the Variety Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
The singer-songwriter also spoke at the event, which brought music industry insiders together to pay homage to the teams behind the year’s biggest albums. During her speech, the “Boys” artist noted that the word “hit” is a subjective term.
She then went on to remind fellow attendees that theVelvet Underground’s now-iconic debut album sold only 30,000 copies during its initial release in 1967.
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“This record is one of the most influential and groundbreaking records of our time,” she told the audience, perVariety, while marveling at its lack of initial success.“It’s the apex of fine art and dirty culture, colliding high and low, poetry meets drugs, earnest and arrogant.”
Charli xcx speaks at the Variety Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2024.Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty
Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty
“So I guess that means I’m halfway there,” she quipped.
The pop star recently made headlines for garnering multiple Grammy nominations for her latest album,Brat, which dropped in June. After its release, the hit album took on even more life when it became the unofficial mantra forVice President Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign.
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Also in attendance at the star-studded brunch wasLana Del Rey, who presented music producerJack Antonoffwith the producer of the decade award.
Other attendees includedOlivia Rodrigo, actressRachel Sennottand industry newcomerShaboozey, along with several hundred songwriters, producers, label executives and music attorneys.
source: people.com
