While “Boom Clap” appeared in The Fault in Our Stars, but it wasn’t intended for that film initially. Charli XCX tried to sell the song to former Disney star Hilary Duff before singing it herself.

Charli XCX combined a magnetic stage presence with a strong, feminist message at the 9:30 Club concert. With a “Boom Clap,” Charli XCX has recently thundered into the top-50 pop charts. From this ...

The pop songwriter’s sixth album is in some ways her most daring release yet. Improbably, it also yielded her best opening week. Hosted by Lindsay Zoladz. Produced by Pedro Rafael Rosado. The ...