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Metro
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Billie Eilish faces backlash for telling audience 'everybody looks like me'
Billie Eilish comments to the crowd at her concert in Ireland on July 26 have sparked controversy. The popstar recently wrapped up the UK and European leg of her giant Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour, where she played at Dublin's 3Arena for the final two shows. Between songs, the Happier Than Ever singer said to the crowd: 'Obviously, I am not from here, but it's really cool to come somewhere and everybody looks exactly like you, and you're all just as pasty as me.' She continued: 'I love it. It just makes me feel so seen. Also, a thousand of my relatives are in the crowd right now, I'm pretty sure.' The crowd roared their approval, and Eilish ended the sentiment by saying, 'I love it here – it's so beautiful and you are all so beautiful and I see so many familiar faces out there.' For many Irish fans, the moment felt like a tender nod to shared roots as Eilish has previously spoken about her Irish and Scottish ancestry. But online, her words sparked a flurry of criticism, with some social media users accusing her of insensitivity or 'casual racism,' arguing that 'everybody looks like me' is a dangerous generalization, even if said with affection. Supporters quickly defended her, with one X user, @sabwarrioranu, writing: 'She's made jokes about being pale before btw. She was just trying to express how nice it feels to be around where your family comes from that's all so give her a break. I swear Billie gets dragged for the dumbest stuff.' @bittersuite agreed: 'Spinning this into anything other than someone openly of irish descent complimenting & connecting with the fans of the same descent is strange for you to do. i can never count on men for critical thinking though i guess.' Billie Eilish celebrates return to Irish homeland. "It's really cool to come somewhere and everyone looks exactly like you". — Gearóid Murphy (@gearoidmurphy_) July 28, 2025 While the Dublin shows marked the end of her European dates, earlier performances in Manchester had fans buzzing for a different reason. On July 19, during one of four nights at Co-op Live Arena, Eilish revealed she was working on a secretive project with none other than Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron. Noting the unusual number of cameras positioned around the arena, she teased the crowd, saying, 'You may have noticed there's more cameras than usual up here. I can't say much, but I am working on something really, really special with James Cameron. And it's going to be in 3D.' Cameron, famous for revolutionizing film with technological innovation, was reportedly seen at one of the Manchester shows, adding fuel to the speculation. Eilish hinted she had worn the same outfit for all four nights to maintain continuity for the camera crew – a sign that the footage is being compiled into a larger narrative project. More Trending All this comes on the back of Hit Me Hard and Soft, released in May 2025 to critical acclaim and commercial success. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, with over 339,000 units in its first week, and songs like Lunch, Chihiro, and Birds of a Feather have already become iconic. The Dublin shows were the final stop in Europe; she heads to Japan in August, then North America in the fall, with the tour wrapping up in November. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Jamie Lee Curtis reveals she's already started 'retiring' from Hollywood MORE: 'Brutal' film based on harrowing true story finally comes to Netflix MORE: Myleene Klass caught ex-husband cheating on her with celebrity known for 'family values'
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billie Eilish and James Cameron 3D Collaboration in the Works
A 3D project is underway from Billie Eilish and acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron, the singer announced Saturday night (July 19) in Manchester, England, where she performed the first of a four-show run at the city's Co-Op Live. While details remain under wraps, Eilish let the cat out of the bag to the U.K. crowd as they'll apparently be a component of the release that's in the works. 'You may have noticed there's more cameras than usual here,' she said from the stage Saturday. 'I can't say much about it, but what I can say is I'm working on something very, very special with somebody named James Cameron, and it's gonna be in 3D.' More from Billboard Billie Eilish Says Music Industry Started to Become More Eco-Friendly 'Because We Would Yell at Them' Tomorrowland Goes on as Scheduled After New Mainstage Erected: Watch the Livestream YURIYAN RETRIEVER Talks Debut Solo Single & Ambition to Become a Genre of Her Own 'So, take that as you will,' she teased. 'These four shows here in Manchester, you and me, are part of the thing that I am making.' 'And also, I'll probably be wearing this exact outfit for four days in a row,' she said with a laugh. Eilish, currently in the midst of her ongoing Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, was wearing black-and-blue plaid bottoms and a 'Hard and Soft' jersey. Spanning two years, the world tour in support of her Hit Me Hard and Soft studio album (which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200) began in fall 2024 and runs through November 2025. Several dates were added to the itinerary in May, including the trek's last two nights in San Francisco. Cameron, most recently immersed in the Avatar universe — 2009's Avatar; 2022's Avatar: The Way of Water; 2025's Avatar: Fire and Ash, opening in theaters Dec. 19, plus an upcoming fourth installment expected in 2029 — is a three-time Academy Award winner, notably taking home a trio of Oscars (including best picture and best director) for Titanic in 1998. For Eilish, the presently untitled project — presumably involving live performance footage in some way, based on her Saturday night comments in Manchester — follows the 2021 concert movie Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billie Eilish enforces 'woke' vegan food policy for London concerts leaving attendees 'less than impressed'
enforced a completely vegan food policy at her London concert held at the O2 Arena, making it the venue's first-ever fully plant-based event. The singer, 23, is performing at the venue for six nights for her Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour and every food vendor has been required to offer only plant-based options, removing all animal products from the arena for the evenings. Of the menus available there was a peri-peri haloumi wrap, a corn naan, chipotle tacos, pizzas, and pancakes. While some of Billie's vegan fans praised her decision, others were left disappointed with the food options after paying upwards of $94 for their tickets. One attendee told MailOnline: 'Punters were less than impressed with the vegan options - a mixture of pizzas, cauliflower bits and loaded fries - with more than one asking, "Did they run out of meat or something?" 'When venue staff explained that the directive had come from Billie, they were largely met with eye rolls and groans. 'The curated drinks menu was more well-received, but no doubt plenty of fans will have resorted to ordering a takeaway when they got home.' Before the show started, Billie narrated a short film about veganism, the environment, and all of the steps they have taken on the tour to do their bit. The crew all eat plant-based food on tour, while her merch is made using sustainable practices. They also had an Eco Village at the O2 arena to raise awareness of climate change. Billie is not the only star to take action, Paul McCartney famously refuses to perform at venues that don't offer vegetarian options. Meanwhile, Moby, a longtime vegan and activist, has hosted entirely vegan events and even opened vegan restaurants to further the cause. Despite not all fans being impressed with the food choices, Billie's performance made up for it, as the talented artist belted out hits including Ocean Eyes, No Time To Die, and What Was I Made For? Billie was raised as a vegetarian and has been a consistent advocate for animal rights and veganism, frequently discussing her beliefs when it comes to animals. Billie does however excuse veganism in wearing leather shoes, eating honey and riding horses, she otherwise largely lives a vegan lifestyle. The singer was named after her maternal grandfather, Bill Baird, who hunted and fished, yet her mum took issue with the practices and stopped eating meat in the Seventies. Her mother, Maggie Baird said of her decision: 'It was like a weight off my shoulders… It was never something I strayed from or, you know, had a hard time with.' At first, the family continued to eat animal products, yet Maggie explained that she soon also adopted veganism when she learned more about the industry. She said: '[I stopped when I saw] the cruelty involved. You know, once you really open your mind to knowing about it, it is impossible not to go all the way with it... 'The amazing thing was we all had health benefits, different health benefits. You know, you do it for the philosophical reason, and then you go "wow." … That was a real plus.' Fans have been left stunned after discovering Billie has famous parents, leading them to ask if she is a 'nepo baby'. Billie found fame in the music industry at fourteen years old and has gone on to win an impressive collection of Grammy, BRITs, and Billboard awards. However, diehard fans have only just realized that both her parents are successful actors, having starred in some of the biggest movies and TV shows. Billie's mum Maggie previously held a role in Friends, all the way back in 1999 before she was even born. She appeared in season six, episode four which was titled 'The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance'. It saw Maggie play a casting director, in which Joey (Matt Le Blance) auditions for a part in front of her. She has also starred in 1989 thriller An Innocent Man, while her other acting credits include The X Files, Six Feet Under, and Bones. Meanwhile, Billie's father Patrick O'Connell was cast in the 2008 Iron Man movie. Patrick also appeared in The West Wing, Life Inside Out, Baskets, and Hunter. Shocked fans flooded social media with comments, after learning about Billie's background. One said: 'So Billie is a Nepo Baby?' While another specifically addressed Maggie's Friends appearance, writing: 'I literally just watched this episode and now feeling annoyed that I didn't notice this.' A third said: 'HOLY S**T I THOUGHT SHE LOOKED FAMILIAR!'
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billie Eilish at Manchester Co-Op Live banned items for Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour
Billie Eilish is heading up north to perform at the Co-Op Live for four nights - but what can you bring in with you? The 23-year-old singer-songwriter is finally bringing her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to Manchester for four night at the Co-Op Live on July 19, 20, 22 and 23. Billie announced this major world tour back in April 2024, a month before she released her latest album of the same name. She kicked off her tour in Canada before heading to America, then Europe. READ MORE: Noel Gallagher issues five-word message to fans during Oasis Heaton Park gig READ MORE: Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais gives verdict on Manchester at third Oasis Heaton Park show She has just finished up her run of five nights at the London O2 before she reaches Manchester this weekend. Billie Eilish has been writing and recording music since she was just 13, releasing her first single Ocean Eyes in 2015 after recording it in her bedroom with her brother Finneas, who co-writes and produces many of her songs. Now, ten years later, Eilish has released three studio albums and has won an array of highly prestigious awards including to Oscars and nine Grammys. For this highly anticipated set of gigs, Billie is being supported by American singer-songwriter Syd who will take to the Co-Op Live stage at 7pm, following General Admission at 6pm. Then, the moment fans have all been waiting more than a year for, Billie will take to the stage at around 8:15pm. The Co-op Live has a curfew for all gigs of 11pm. For all of Billie's nights performing at the east Manchester stadium, the whole venue will be offering entirely plant-based food due to her animal rights and environmental activism. For those attending the Co-Op Live for any of Billie Eilish's 2025 gigs, there are some items you are not allowed to bring in. What items are banned? Members of staff can remove items such as food, glass, bottles, cans, alcohol, large umbrellas, lighters, disposable vapes, professional cameras, plastic bottle tops, and recording equipment. Devices like laptops, iPads, Go Pros, and similar items are also not allowed, unless pre-approved for medical reasons. Other banned items include: Weapons, ammunition, explosives, horns, whistles, drums, fireworks, flagpoles and any other item which in their reasonable opinion, may cause danger or disruption to any event or other visitors (regardless of whether such item is illegal or is carried for specific purposes). What is the bag policy? Co-op Live operates on a one bag per person policy. Small handbags are permitted as long as they are no larger than A4 in size. However, large bags, like backpacks and laptop bags, will not be allowed inside the venue. There will be limited bag storage on site priced from £15. This facility is located on Sir Howard Bernstein Way - opposite Gate J in the Orange Car Park on the Etihad Campus. Full list of Billie Eilish dates in Manchester July 19 - Co-Op Live July 20 - Co-op Live July 22- Co-op Live July 23 - Co-Op Live
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Billie Eilish fans fuming as she bans meat from £70 a ticket UK shows and turns arenas 100% vegan
Before the show started, Billie narrated a short film about veganism and the environment VEGGIE D'EILISH Billie Eilish fans fuming as she bans meat from £70 a ticket UK shows and turns arenas 100% vegan Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BILLIE Eilish fans have been left fuming as she bans meat from her £70 a ticket UK shows and turns arenas 100% vegan. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, 23, enforced the food policy at her London concert at the O2 Arena. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Billie Eilish fans have been left fuming as she bans meat from her £70 a ticket UK shows and turns arenas 100% vegan Credit: Getty 5 The Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, 23, enforced the food policy at her London concert at the O2 Arena. Credit: Getty 5 Every food vendor has been required to offer 100% plant-based options, removing all animal products from the arena for the evening Credit: Getty The Birds Of A Feather songstress is performing at the venue for six nights during her Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour. And every food vendor has been required to offer 100% plant-based options, removing all animal products from the arena for the evening. The menu included a peri-peri haloumi wrap, a corn naan, chipotle tacos, pizzas, and pancakes. While some of Billie's vegan fans praised her decision, others were left disappointed with the food options after paying upwards of £70 for their tickets. One attendee told MailOnline: 'Punters were less than impressed with the vegan options - a mixture of pizzas, cauliflower bits and loaded fries. Another asked: "Did they run out of meat or something?" When venue staff explained that the instruction had come from Billie, most customers weren't happy. Before the show started, Billie narrated a short film about veganism, the environment, and all of the steps they have taken on the tour to do their bit. The crew all eat plant-based food on tour, while her merch is made using sustainable practices. They also had an Eco Village at the O2 arena to raise awareness of climate change. Billie Eilish confirms romance with actor Nat Wolff as they kiss despite denying dating rumours Billie was raised as a vegetarian and has been a consistent advocate for animal rights and veganism, often discussing her beliefs when it comes to animals. Recently, she confirmed romance rumours with actor Nat Wolff after the pair were spotted snogging in the street. According to gossip site Deux Moi, the pair enjoyed their passionate moment on a balcony in Venice during a recent trip to Italy. Billie, who has been in the public eye since 2015, has seen her love life in the spotlight too. She previously dated rapper Q, singer Jesse Rutherford and actor Matthew Tyler Vorce in the past. It came after rumours of her relationship with the Los Angeles native started last year. At the time, a source close to the pair insisted they were "100 per cent a couple." Earlier this month, Apple Music released its 500 most played songs of all time. The entire list can be found on the streaming site for fans to listen too in full. But Billie closed out the top ten with her track - Bad Guy. This meant that Billie was the only woman to place in the top 10 of the list. But fans were shocked when Billie left completely empty handed from the Grammys. Billie was up for seven awards across the evening, including the coveted album of the year for her record, Hit Me Hard and Soft. However, her hopes of getting acknowledged were dashed when, in the last Grammy honoured of the evening, it went to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter instead. 5 Recently, Billie confirmed romance rumours with actor Nat Wolff
