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☆ I quit my job at a Fortune 500 company to embrace 'Brat summer.' My friends were concerned.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jordan Page | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jordan Page was deeply unhappy in his 9-to-5 digital content job at a Fortune 500 company. At the beginning of this job, I'd hardly freelanced, putting all my energy into my new role. With decent pay from the corporate role, I'd saved around £6,000, around $7,800, to live on as I tried to build a career as a writer. But when I told them I'd quit, I could see the shock on their faces. Would I have quit my job if "Brat" hadn't been released?

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☆ We are 15 days from the 2024 presidential election. Here's where things stand.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The presidential race remains razor close, with control of the White House at a coin-flip. AdvertisementIn just over two weeks, Election Day 2024 will be here — a final cap to a wild, at times unprecedented presidential fight that, for the moment, remains far too close to call. Noted election forecaster Nate Silver's model now shows Trump with an extremely slight lead in what continues to remain a toss-up race. Harris trolled Trump on Friday for being "exhausted," referencing a string of interviews he has reportedly walked away from. In the overwhelmingly conservative state, there's a swing district, the Omaha-based Nebraska 2nd.

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☆ I drove 3 hours at the crack of dawn on a workday to see Charli XCX for the third time in 4 months. It was worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Zoe Woolrich | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I've been a Charli XCX superfan for years and saw her when I was 14. I even signed into work from an outdoor art museum in upstate New York to see her last-minute Storm King set. AdvertisementIn 2017, Charli XCX opened for Halsey on her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom tour. But the Storm King show was my best experience yet, and well worth missing some work. A view of the crowd at Charli XCX's Storm King set.

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☆ Charli XCX made $10 million off her 'Brat summer.' Now that it's fall, can she keep the momentum?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The picturesque event marked the official transition from "Brat summer" to "Brat autumn." We were there to celebrate "Brat and It's Completely Different But Also Still Brat," a remixed version of, you guessed it, "Brat," Charli's sixth studio album and bonafide phenomenon. Charli XCX threw a listening party to celebrate the release of her "Brat" remix album. Related storiesThe remix album rollout proves that 'Brat' can outlast the changing seasonsThe "Brat summer" campaign was clever and undeniably successful — not to mention lucrative. Charli herself has acknowledged this, posting "goodbye forever brat summer" on X (formerly Twitter) on Labor Day.

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☆ I've DJed dozens of celebrity weddings. Here are 10 songs they always request — and 5 they have me skip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Jesse Kivel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs a DJ who's worked with high-profile clients, I've seen firsthand how specific songs can dictate the energy and flow of a wedding. AdvertisementWith over a decade of experience in the industry, I've learned that some songs are often in demand at high-profile weddings, while others are consistently blacklisted. Here are 10 songs that are favorites among A-list crowds at weddings and five that almost always end up on the "do not play" list. Interscope RecordsDJ Casper's "Cha Cha Slide"AdvertisementThis is usually the first song to get vetoed from any playlist. Los del Río's "Macarena"Similar to the "Cha Cha Slide," the "Macarena" is often seen as too gimmicky.

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☆ Trump says his teen son Barron told him he needed to go on streamer Adin Ross' show
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt appears that former President Donald Trump's teenage son Barron has become his de-facto Gen Z advisor. Trump said that his 18-year-old son influenced his decision to interview high-profile streamer Adin Ross. Advertisement"My sons told me about you," Trump said to Ross later in the interview, adding that Barron told him: "Dad, he's really big." Halfway through the interview, Ross unveiled the first of two goodies he said he was gifting Trump — a gold Rolex watch. Related storiesThe stream ended with Ross and Trump streaming from the Cybertruck as "YMCA" played them out.

Persons: —, Donald Trump's, Barron, Trump, Ross, he's, Ross —, Barron Trump, gifting Trump, that's, Andrew Tate, influencer Logan Paul, Kamala Harris isn't, Kamala, XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi, Megan Thee Stallion Organizations: Service, Business, Trump, Rolex, YMCA, YouTube, NBA, Facebook, NBC, Democratic, Business Insider Locations: Florida, Elon, Atlanta

☆ Charli XCX's 'Brat' era is making remixes fun again. Other pop stars should take note.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewBillie Eilish has gleefully joined the extended "Brat" universe with her featured spot on "Guess," a fan-favorite track from Charli XCX's latest album. Related storiesNow, with "Guess," Eilish enters as both a foil and hopeful love interest. She sing-raps as if she's responding to Charli's original lyrics, breaking the fourth wall with a seductive wink: "Charli likes boys, but she knows I'd hit it." In the "Guess" remix, Charli tweaks her own verse as a nod to Eilish's new era: "Wear 'em, post 'em, might remix it / Eat it up for lunch, yeah, it's so delicious." Each "Brat" remix is arguably as good as the original, yet distinct and unique in its own right.

Persons: —, Billie Eilish, Charli, Eilish, Addison Rae, Robyn, Yung Lean, Rae, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado's, doesn't, — it's, Julia, George, Sophie, Julia Fox, Cook, Charli's fiancé George Daniel, They're, Ariana Grande, Taylor, Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber, they've, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Dua

☆ Charli XCX stopped chasing success when writing ‘Brat’—now it’s her highest-selling album
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Inspired by singer Charli XCX's seventh studio album "Brat," which came out last month, large swaths of social media users — primarily Gen Zers — are celebrating the carefree, rebellious lifestyle depicted throughout the record. The trend gained more attention on Sunday after Charli XCX posted "Kamala IS brat" to social media platform X, referencing U.S. vice president Kamala Harris' attitude, age and energy as she campaigns to become the country's first-ever woman president. For Charli XCX, whose given name is Charlotte Aitchison, the brat takeover is unexpected — the album was risky, and could've flopped. But Charli XCX didn't enjoy the songs: The record represented the "vanilla palatable flatness" that pop music embodied at the time, she told The Face in February. "I wasn't born to do radio one liners," said Charlie XCX, who's been releasing music since age 19.

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☆ Kamala Harris debuts official TikTok account as presidential campaign picks up
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th national convention in Houston, Texas, U.S. July 25, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris debuted an official TikTok account on Thursday, underscoring the social broadcasting app's importance to the 2024 presidential campaign as a way to reach voters. The vice president was referring to the widespread attention her recently announced presidential campaign garnered on social media platforms like TikTok. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump debuted an official TikTok account in June. Watch: "There is no rebranding Kamala Harris," former Trump aide.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, I've, I'd, Charli, Joe Biden's, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: American Federation of Teachers, Democratic, CNBC, Facebook Locations: Houston , Texas, U.S, America

☆ Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff says 'Charli XCX gets it' after the singer declared 'Kamala IS brat'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Charli XCX declared "Kamala IS brat" on X, and Harris' campaign is embracing the endorsement. Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, shared Charli XCX's post and said the singer "gets it." Charli XCX's sixth studio album, "Brat," was released in June and sparked viral trends. AdvertisementEven Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, is in on the Charli XCX "brat" memes powering the Harris campaign's social media strategy. On Monday, Emhoff shared Charli XCX's X post declaring "Kamala IS brat" and added, "@charli_xcx gets it."

Persons: Charli XCX, Kamala, Harris, Ella Emhoff, Charli, —, Kamala Harris, Emhoff, @charli_xcx Organizations: Service, Harris, Business

☆ Hollywood is lining up behind Kamala Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many of the biggest stars in entertainment are now publicly supporting Kamala Harris. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAfter slinking away from Joe Biden in the final weeks of his campaign, many of the biggest stars in entertainment are throwing their support behind Kamala Harris. Like many billionaires and big donors who had soured on the president, stars seem invigorated by the prospect of a Harris campaign, coconut memes and all. Here are some of the biggest Hollywood names publicly endorsing Harris.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Charli, Harris, George Clooney, Biden, —, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, Hollywood

☆ Kamala Harris shouldn't go too far on the 'brat' meme stuff
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewKamala Harris is enjoying a moment in the viral sun — with her #KHive surging into the mainstream, admitting they've been "coconut pilled." One coconut emoji too many, and Harris HQ could be veering into cringe, losing the coveted brain rot demographic. They've already started to try to capitalize on the memes — a little: The Harris presidential campaign's official TikTok account posted Charli XCX's Sunday tweet that said: "Kamala is brat." The Kamala HQ bio also reads "ready to provide context," which is a reference to another Harris-related meme. Advertisementkamala IS brat — Charli (@charli_xcx) July 22, 2024(If the coconut and brat references don't make sense to you, a brief explanation: Brat is a reference to Charli XCX's latest album, which has a girls-just-wanna-have-judgment-free-fun vibe.

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Read previewMemes and celebrity endorsements have already set the tone for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Kamala HQ instead posted a Venn diagram, with the two outer circles, "Biden HQ" and "Kamala HQ" merging to form "holding Trump accountable." Across the social media landscape, the energy is palpable, said David Karpf, a professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University. "When you've got a good social media team that has arrived at a cultural moment and pent-up enthusiasm, they get to play with it." While Harris' team is focusing on younger voters and voters of color, the appeal of social media transcends age, North said.

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☆ The best songs this summer sound like total nonsense. That's a good thing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Brat," along with viral hits like Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" and Tinashe's "Nasty," have ushered in a season of pleasure and levity — what my friends and I have been calling a "smooth brain summer." The primary lure of pop music has always been escapism. Indeed, we've lived in a pop world dominated by Taylor Swift and refashioned in her likeness for several years. These peculiar bops form the perfect foundation for a "smooth brain summer" soundtrack — though please note that doesn't mean they're devoid of value or meaning. An appetite (and a need) still exists for complex metaphors, history lessons, and personal revelations in pop music — but now is not the time.

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