Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery

Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery Charli XCX’s eighth album, Music, Fashion, Film, arrived on Friday to largely positive reviews. Critics noted its construction from chopped‑up guitar samples and acid‑burned melodies, describing it as the artist examining her relationship with art and fame after Brat propelled her from cult favorite to mainstream star. The New York Times labelled the record “proudly prickly [and] satisfyingly scuzzy”, while DIY magazine called the 29‑minute effort a “candid, introspective triumph”. According to the Official Charts Company, the album was on course to top this week’s chart, holding off challenges from Snow Patrol, Shania Twain and