Billie Eilish Denies Falling Out With Finneas and Defends Speaking Out Against Billionaires and ICE: ‘Why Is it Controversial to Step in When Someone’s Getting Bullied?’
Key Points:
- Billie Eilish appears on the cover of Elle magazine ahead of her concert movie "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" and reveals her fourth album is more than halfway done, though she shares few details about it.
- The artist discusses her commitment to using her platform to speak out on political issues such as ICE and billionaires, emphasizing the importance of advocacy despite potential controversy.
- Eilish has publicly criticized ICE, wearing an "ICE Out" pin at the Grammys and using her acceptance speech to denounce the agency, while also calling for empathy and protest against injustice.
- She has also called out billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk for hoarding wealth, pledging to donate $11.5 million from her tour earnings to charities.
- On a personal note, Eilish addresses rumors of a rift with her brother and collaborator Finneas, clarifying that while they may argue, their relationship remains strong, and she is navigating touring without him for the first time.