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.

The best music makes you feel lots of conflicting emotions. Charli XCX said "Boom Clap" is about something beautiful, and yet it still has a sad undercurrent.

When Charli XCX released her first album True Romance in 2013, its commercial success didn’t reflect the enthusiasm of her diehard fans and approving critics. But rather than chase trends or charts, ...

NEW YORK — Charli XCX says she feels like she’s escaped the stigma of being a “feature artist” — thanks to her own success. The 22-year-old singer topped the charts as the co-star of Iggy Azalea’s ...

The best movies made expressive use of music. For example, Charli XCX’s “Boom Clap” was perfectly used in The Fault in Our Stars, the film adaptation of John Green’s novel of the same name. This ...