Charli XCX brings out guest Chappell Roan at Los Angeles concert

British singer Charli XCX brought out surprise guest Chappell Roan during her concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on October 18, 2026. Rolling Stone reported that the concert took place as part of her Music, Fashion, Film Tour. Far Out Magazine and InMusic Blog also reported that the singer brought out guests during her Los Angeles performance. [1][2][5]

The two singers performed a duet on Charli XCX's 2014 breakthrough solo single Boom Clap, according to Rolling Stone. Charli XCX stated to the audience that she plays an old song every night on tour. She told the crowd that her guest agreed to perform only if they sang that specific track, Rolling Stone reported. [1]

The performance marked the first time Charli XCX has performed the song live during her Brat and Music, Fashion, Film tour era, Rolling Stone reported. Rolling Stone, InMusic Blog, and Far Out Magazine all reported that singer PinkPantheress also appeared as a guest at the Los Angeles concert. Rolling Stone added that the Dare appeared on stage as well. [1][2][5]

The song Boom Clap was originally released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the 2014 film The Fault in Our Stars and was included on Charli XCX's second studio album, Sucker. Chappell Roan is an American singer and songwriter known for her camp and drag queen influenced style. Charli XCX previously released her third studio album, Charli, on September 13, 2019, through Asylum and Atlantic Records UK. [6][7][8]