Charli XCX: VMAs Snub, TIFF Debut, Iconic Style, and Italian Wedding Bash | Pop Culture Roundup

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Charli XCX has barely slowed for a moment in the past week, serving style and culture at every turn. The biggest story is her high-profile absence from the 2025 MTV VMAs despite securing five major nominations, including Best Pop Artist and four joint technical nods for her hit with Billie Eilish, Guess. According to Elle, Charli chose instead to spend her week at the Toronto International Film Festival, citing a packed schedule and a desire to celebrate her recent film and music achievements rather than attend the ceremony in Elmont. Elle highlights that Charli’s last VMAs appearance dates all the way back to 2021, fueling speculation about her prioritization of film and fashion in this new chapter.

TIFF proved a pivotal moment for Charli, marking her acting debut in the sapphic drama Erupcja, directed by Pete Ohs, with her signature style on full display—Harper’s Bazaar raved about her sheer Chanel slip dress, a look that’s been circulating widely in entertainment coverage. At a separate screening for the comedy Sacrifice, she traded her beloved neon Brat green for a subtler jade silk bodysuit from Saint Laurent, signaling a more mature iteration of her iconic aesthetic. Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar have been quick to note how Charli’s red carpet preferences echo both her wedding after-party looks and her album-inspired fashion, solidifying her as an enduring style muse.

On the personal front, Charli and husband George Daniel grabbed headlines with an Italian getaway in Sicily, where pre-wedding festivities for their second, star-studded ceremony have begun. Reality Tea and People describe Charli’s Instagram tease of corset dresses, chilling with friends like Gabbriette and Devon Lee Carlson, and shots with Daniel in Sicilian streets. Sources close to the couple confirm plans for an epic bash at a private venue—“They’ve always dreamed of a big party in Italy. It will be star-studded,” per People.

Online, Charli’s unapologetic embrace of a monobrow in a recent Instagram selfie has sparked fan admiration and media analysis. Hello! Magazine praises her fearless take on beauty, influencing trends now dominated by expressive, individualized brows. Her playful banter and chic looks have kept social media buzzing.

As music and art photography converge, Charli’s rain-soaked live shot is nominated for Music Moment of the Year at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2025. Eastern Eye details the prestigious competition and London exhibition highlighting her iconic stage presence. Elsewhere, her soundtrack work for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights has driven new waves of online discussion, especially after Charli herself cheekily engaged with fans’ witty comparisons of the film to viral internet memes, as reported by Architeg Prints.

Not to be overlooked, Brat Summer dance parties and tribute events, including recent dates in Vancouver and Philadelphia, fill her calendar with fan celebrations. The sense is clear: Charli XCX’s creative influence spans not just pop music, but film, beauty culture, and nightlife—with this week’s events hinting at a lasting and dynamic legacy.

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