As she releases her sixth album, the musician discusses – and stokes – her controversial history, dismissing identity politics, the move to defund the police, and cancel culture

The American avant-pop star started out as an indie darling who went on to write songs for Beyoncé. Now, she’s back with an album that could make her Gen Z’s Kate Bush

The latest album from Charli XCX sees the British pop sensation at her most volatile and poignant.

She has won armfuls of trophies at the Latin Grammy awards and recorded with the likes of Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny. Ahead of a date at the O2, she talks about her drive, genre-blending and subverting female archetypes

The infamous rapper has made a surprise return to a major label. It’s part of her search for dignity, she says – along with getting offline and moving to Miami for its ‘practical’ governor