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Extra.ie
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Did you know that Billie Eilish actually has Irish roots?
Music sensation Billie Eilish is getting ready to entertain her Irish fans and some of you may or may not know that this is something of a homecoming for her. While we've a tendancy of claiming anyone with a whiff of Irishness, the Bad Guy star's full name is actually Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, and as the surname might suggest, she does have Irish heritage. Billie's name 'Baird' is from her mother Maggie Baird and her father is Patrick O'Connell, with both parents having roots in Ireland and also in Scotland. US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish accepts the Song Of The Year award for What Was I Made For? at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards Pic: Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images Billie previously spoke of her Irish heritage on Today FM ahead of her first Irish show, saying: 'My whole life I've been told by my parents that, y'know, I'm Irish and Scottish and I'm like 'Okay, yay!' 'I'm mean, it's cool, but I just didn't have anything to base it on – never been to Ireland, y'know, I didn't know anything really. And it's been actually really cool to come here.' The two-time Oscar winner is bringing her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to Dublin on July 26 and 27, having wowed Irish audiences back in 2022 with her Happier Than Ever tour. Billie Eilish and Andrew Scott. Pic: Michael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images However, something which surprised some of her concert goers in the UK is the fact she turned the arena vegan by banning meat products from the venue. Fans were surprised to learn that London's O2 Arena had a fully vegan menu for sale to concert-goers, which included a peri-peri halloumi wrap, chipotle tacos, pancakes and pizza. The What Was I Made For singer was raised vegetarian and switched to veganism aged 12, way before it became one of the go-to lifestyles.
News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Billie Eilish Teases 'Special' Project With Titanic Director James Cameron; Find Out
Last Updated: Billie Eilish is collaborating on a project with James Cameron, filmed during her Manchester shows. She also expressed interest in a future music collaboration with Ariana Grande. Billie Eilish is working on 'something very, very special" with James Cameron. The What Was I Made For? hitmaker explained to fans at her show at Co-op Live in Manchester, north England on Saturday (19.07.25) that the evening was being filmed for her mystery collaboration with the Avatar filmmaker. She said on stage: 'So you may have noticed there's like more cameras than usual. Basically I can't say much about it, but what I can say is that I'm working on something very, very special with James Cameron." While Billie declined to offer any specific details, she did confirm the project 'is gonna be in 3D". James was in attendance at the concert, and Billie suggested filming will continue during her other three shows at the venue. She added: 'You and me are part of the thing that I'm making with him. Also, I'll probably be wearing this exact outfit for like four days in a row." Earlier this year, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande have revealed they hope to collaborate on music when the Bad Guy hitmaker interviewed the 31-year-old star about her film Wicked at a screening of the blockbuster musical in Los Angeles. Towards the end of the Q+A, Ariana told Billie they need to hit the studio together. Billie accidentally said: 'OK, a few more songs. And then we go, because we're only allowed a few more songs. Did I say songs? Oh my God. I meant questions. I'm on tour, you guys. I'm used to saying that. Sorry." Prompting Ariana to respond: 'We do need to do that, though." Billie agreed: 'I would love to do that." Ariana explained that Billie was at the top of her wish-list to join her on the sofa for the chat, but she didn't expect her to be able to do it due to her hectic schedule, so she was 'so nervous". She said: 'My team was like: Who would be a cool person to do this? Who's your dream person? I was like, Billie, [but] she's not gonna say yes. She's too busy. She's too fabulous. It's too much. But she said yes, and I was like, 'Oh, s***.' Now I'm so nervous." First Published: July 20, 2025, 17:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Billie Eilish teases 'special' collaboration with James Cameron
Billie Eilish is working on "something very, very special" with James Cameron. The What Was I Made For? hitmaker explained to fans at her show at Co-op Live in Manchester, north England on Saturday (19.07.25) that the evening was being filmed for her mystery collaboration with the Avatar filmmaker. She said on stage: 'So you may have noticed there's like more cameras than usual. 'Basically I can't say much about it, but what I can say is that I'm working on something very, very special with James Cameron.' While Billie declined to offer any specific details, she did confirm the project "is gonna be in 3D". James was in attendance at the concert, and Billie suggested filming will continue during her other three shows at the venue. She added: "You and me are part of the thing that I'm making with him. Also, I'll probably be wearing this exact outfit for like four days in a row.' Earlier this year, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande have revealed they hope to collaborate on music when the Bad Guy hitmaker interviewed the 31-year-old star about her film Wicked at a screening of the blockbuster musical in Los Angeles. Towards the end of the Q+A, Ariana told Billie they need to hit the studio together. Billie accidentally said: 'OK, a few more songs. And then we go, because we're only allowed a few more songs. Did I say songs? Oh my God. I meant questions. I'm on tour, you guys. I'm used to saying that. Sorry.' Prompting Ariana to respond: 'We do need to do that, though." Billie agreed: 'I would love to do that." Ariana explained that Billie was at the top of her wish-list to join her on the sofa for the chat, but she didn't expect her to be able to do it due to her hectic schedule, so she was 'so nervous'. She said: 'My team was like: Who would be a cool person to do this? Who's your dream person? 'I was like, Billie, [but] she's not gonna say yes. She's too busy. She's too fabulous. It's too much. But she said yes, and I was like, 'Oh, s***.' Now I'm so nervous.'
Vancouver Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Seven-year-old musician to conduct VSO at special Barbie: The Movie live music event
Vancouver violinist Lauryn Press is setting down her bow and taking up the baton to conduct the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for a special event on July 16. Here's the hook: Press is just seven years old. A student at the VSO School of Music and the daughter of VSO second assistant concertmaster and school faculty instructor Jennie Press, the young musician will conduct the orchestra at the Barbie: The Movie Live In Concert event. Tickets are available at . 'It's not something that I expected to be happening, with Lauryn to be performing in front of the VSO. Although I have always hoped that, one day, she would play alongside me onstage,' said Press. 'I never imagined she would be on the podium!' Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Press describes her daughter as 'a courageous and open-hearted little girl.' 'And I am so proud of her,' she adds. Lauryn will conduct the orchestra during the performance of Billie Eilish's song What Was I Made For? The tune won the best original song Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards. Barbie: The Movie Live in Concert is a special presentation by the VSO where the film is shown on the Orpheum Theatre's large screen while the score is performed live. The family-friendly event is intended for all-ages and attendees are encouraged to don their finest pink clothing or dress up as their favourite characters from the film. We caught up with Lauryn Press in advance of her conducting gig: Q: When did you start playing violin, Lauryn? A : I took up the violin at age four. It was my mother's decision to play it. She also plays violin and piano. Q: What is it like studying at the VSO School of Music? A : I study with Ashley Plout one lesson a week. Then there is daily practice. ('Hopefully daily,' says her mother.) Q: You made you stage debut at the school's Strings Festival recently. What did you perform? A : I performed something by Schumann (the Two Grenadiers) and a waltz by Brahms. I haven't ever conducted before, and I'm a little nervous. After this, I don't have any other concerts coming up. Q: Did you see the Barbie movie before this show? A : Of course I saw it. And I really, really loved it. Q: Was the moment when What Was I Made For? plays your favourite scene in the film? A : No. My favourite part was where Barbie flipped over in her car and they were screaming 'Aahhhh!' sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Huge pop star's mum makes surprise appearance in Friends in unearthed clip
The actress - and now mum to one of the biggest popstars of her generation - appeared in an old episode of Friends, performing alongside Matt LeBlanc as Joey Tribbiani Long before her daughter was selling out arenas around the world, Maggie Baird was an in-demand actress with roles on shows including The X Files, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Charmed and Friends. Now 66, Maggie is also known as mum to What Was I Made For? singer Billie Eilish, 23, and her singer-songwriter brother Finneas, 27. Colorado-born Maggie made her TV debut in 1981 in American soap opera Another World, before stepping onto the Broadway stage and becoming a member and teacher of an improv comedy troupe in Los Angeles, working alongside stars such as Will Ferrell and Melissa McCarthy. In 1999 she appeared in Friends, playing casting director number two in an episode called The One Where Joey Loses His Insurance. The season six episode features Joey auditioning for a dog food advert while trying to hide his pain caused by an untreated hernia. When a clip featuring Maggie and Matt LeBlanc resurfaced on social media recently, some people accused Billie of being a 'nepo baby' - and it didn't go down well with Billie's brother Finneas. Following comments such as "Another celebrity helped by Hollywood's roots lol" and "She's been part of Hollywood since her youth", Finneas addressed the topic from his own official Instagram account. He wrote: "Ah yes, the classic, 1 day of work on 1 episode of friends to make someone rich and famous- the whole gag of this video is none of you had any idea at all who she was." As well as releasing her own country music album and having larger roles in Bones and Six Feet Under, Maggie has also worked as a voice actress in computer games such as the EverQuest II series, Final Fantasy XIII, and the Saints Row series. Billie and Finneas' dad Patrick O'Connell, 67, was also an actor, with credits on Broadway as well as on TV series The West Wing and NYPD Blue. Addressing what it was like witnessing her parents try to succeed in such a fiercely competitive industry, Birds of a Feather singer Billie once said : "For years, I saw my parents beat up over the fact that they didn't have it better." She continued: "My dad is the best actor I've ever seen. And my mom can do all these voices and characters – she's incredible. So I wish they'd had more recognition." As well as working, Maggie and Patrick also homeschooled Billie and Finneas, and Billie has since said how beneficial it was to her growing up. "I learned how to do math by cooking with my mom,' she said. 'I learned, like, how to build sh*t from my dad."
