Billie Eilish Is Now the Youngest Person to Win 2 Oscars
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Billie Eilish Is Now the Youngest Person to Win 2 Oscars
Billie Eilish , Is Now the
Youngest Person , to Win 2 Oscars.
Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, won
an Oscar for best original song on March 10.
The award for "What Was I Made For?" from 'Barbie' cements a place in history for 22-year-old Eilish.
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She is now the youngest person ever
to win two Oscars, ABC News reports.
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Eilish previously told 'GMA3' that "What Was I Made For?" was greatly influenced by 'Barbie.'.
If we hadnât been shown the movie
and talked to Greta about it, we
would not have made that song, Billie Eilish, to 'GMA3'.
We wouldnât have known the movie
had that gut-wrenching aspect to it, Billie Eilish, to 'GMA3'.
Watching it and seeing what it
was about and that scene of Barbie
sitting at the bus stop and thereâs
that old woman sitting next to her â , Billie Eilish, to 'GMA3'.
... that scene just really got me and
it made me [go,] âOh, this is so
much more than we all think.â, Billie Eilish, to 'GMA3'.
Eilish and Finneas also performed their hit song at the Oscars before Ryan Gosling took to the stage to sing another song from 'Barbie,' "I'm Just Ken.".
Eilish and Finneas also performed their hit song at the Oscars before Ryan Gosling took to the stage to sing another song from 'Barbie,' "I'm Just Ken.".
The siblings were awarded their first Oscar
as a duo in 2022 for "No Time to Die."
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
Musicians Push Congress , to Pass Bill Aimed at , Reforming Ticket Industry.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
On April 25, over 250 popular musicians signed an open
letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding
reforms to the current live-event ticketing system.
The open letter was organized by Fix the Tix,
a coalition spearheaded by the National
Independent Venue Association and Eventbrite.
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
Musicians who signed the letter include: , Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews and Green Day. .
We are joining together to say
that the current system is broken:
predatory resellers and secondary
platforms engage in deceptive
ticketing practices to inflate
ticket prices and deprive fans
of the chance to see their
favorite artists at a fair price, Fix the Tix open letter, via NBC.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
Other artists to sign
the open letter include: , Cyndi Lauper, Lorde
and Fall Out Boy.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The Fans First Act looks to reform three
significant issues that plague the ticketing industry,
including transparency and consumer protections.
The bill also looks to prevent
potential bad actors from reselling
tickets at exorbitant prices.
The Fans First Act is one of several
bills introduced in recent years that
seeks to fight unfair ticketing practices. .
Other bills include the TICKET Act,
the BOSS Act and the SWIFT Act. .
It is clear that all participants of the live
event ecosystem, from artists, to venues,
to fans, demand comprehensive ticketing
reform and consumer protection against
the predatory ticket resale practices
that have deeply afflicted live
entertainment in the United States, Stephen Parker, executive director of the
National Independent Venue Association, via NBC
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Billie Eilish , Announces New Album.
Eilish's third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard
and Soft,' will drop May 17, AP reports. .
The 22-year-old took to Instagram on
April 8 to make the announcement.
She also shared the
album's artwork.
Eilish went on to say that she won't be releasing
any singles before the album comes out.
I wanna give it to you all at once, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
I truly could not be more
proud of this album, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
Eilish's brother, Finneas, co-wrote the album.
The album does exactly as the title
suggests: hits you hard and soft
both lyrically and sonically while
bending genres and defying
trends along the way. , Via press release.
âHIT ME HARD AND SOFTâ journeys
through a vast and expansive audio
landscape, immersing listeners into
a full spectrum of emotions. , Via press release.
In light of Eilish's recent criticism of wasteful packaging, it was also announced that recyclable materials will be used for physical formats.
In a continued effort to minimize
waste and combat climate change;
across all physical formats in limited
variants on the same day, with the
same track-listing and using
100% recyclable materials, Via press release
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem â
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artistsâ
voices and likenesses, violate creatorsâ
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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Billie Eilish Drags âBig Artistsâ , for âWasteful Packagingâ of Their Albums.
Eilish discussed her passion for sustainability in an interview with 'Billboard.'.
We live in this day and age where,
for some reason, itâs very important
to some artists to make all sorts of
different vinyl and packaging ⊠which
ups the sales and ups the numbers and gets
them more money and gets them moreâŠ, Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
âI canât even express to you
how wasteful it is,â Eilish said.
I find it really frustrating as somebody
who really goes out of my way to be
sustainable and do the best that I
can and try to involve everybody in
my team in being sustainable â , Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
... and then itâs some of the biggest
artists in the world making f------
40 different vinyl packages that
have a different unique thing just
to get you to keep buying more, Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
Itâs so wasteful, and itâs irritating to me
that weâre still at a point where you care
that much about your numbers and you care
that much about making money â and itâs
all your favorite artists doing that s---, Billie Eilish, to 'Billboard'.
Eilish's 2021 record, 'Happier Than Ever,' was released in eight variants, but they were created with recycled materials, 'Page Six' reports. .
Many people speculated that Eilish's
comments were aimed at Taylor Swift, prompting Swifties to come to the pop star's defense.
Many people speculated that Eilish's
comments were aimed at Taylor Swift, prompting Swifties to come to the pop star's defense.
The dig at Taylor and other
similar artists about charts and
numbers was unnecessary and
detracts from her original point. , Swiftie, via X.
Billie herself put out multiple
vinyl variants (sustainably) so
her point about chart and
number obsession is hypocritical, Swiftie, via X
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2024 , Oscars Winners.
2024 , Oscars Winners.
'Oppenheimer' stole the show
at the 96th Academy Awards. , Here are some of the big winners of the night:.
Best Picture, 'Oppenheimer'.
Best Director, Christopher Nolan, 'Oppenheimer'.
Best Actor in a Leading Role, Cillian Murphy, 'Oppenheimer'.
Best Actor in a Leading Role, Cillian Murphy, 'Oppenheimer'.
Best Actress in a Leading Role, Emma Stone, 'Poor Things'.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robert Downey Jr., 'Oppenheimer'.
Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robert Downey Jr., 'Oppenheimer'.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, 'The Holdovers'.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, 'The Holdovers'.
Best Original Screenplay, 'Anatomy of a Fall'.
Best Original Screenplay, 'Anatomy of a Fall'.
Best Cinematography , 'Oppenheimer,' Hoyte van Hoytema.
Best Original Score, 'Oppenheimer,' Ludwig Göransson.
Best Original Score, 'Oppenheimer,' Ludwig Göransson.
Best Original Song, "What Was I Made For?" from 'Barbie,'
by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.
Best Documentary Feature Film, '20 Days in Mariupol'.
Best International Feature Film, 'The Zone of Interest'
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Margot Robbie , Following Success of 'Barbie' , With 'Monopoly' Movie.
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
The game is available in over 100 countries
and has sold almost half-a-billion copies
since its release in 1935.
LuckyChap attained blockbuster success with
'Barbie,' which became the highest-grossing
movie of 2023, raking in $1.4 billion globally.
I could not imagine a better production
team for this beloved and iconic brand
than LuckyChap. They are exceptional
producers who choose their projects
with great thought and care, and join
Monopoly with a clear point of view. , Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
We are tremendously excited
to be working with the entire
LuckyChap team on what we all
believe can be their next blockbuster, Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
Both LuckyChap and Hasbro
released statements expressing their
excitement for the upcoming project.
Monopoly is a top property â
pun fully intended. Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
Monopoly is a top property â
pun fully intended. Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
As one of the most iconic games
in the world, Monopoly provides
an incredible platform for
storytelling opportunities, Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainmentâs head of film, via NBC.
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game. .
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game.
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Shakira says that she and her sons found the 'Barbie' movie "emasculating." The Colombian pop star opened up about finding empowerment after being brought down by heartbreak in a new Allure profile and cover story. When asked her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film, Shakira told Allure, "My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent."
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From Emma Stone's best actress to win to 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'Maestro' being completely shut out, The Hollywood Reporter is breaking down all of the 2024 Oscars snubs and surprises.
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Red Carpet Fashion , at the 2024 Oscars.
Red Carpet Fashion , at the 2024 Oscars.
The 96th Academy Awards
took place on March 10.
The 96th Academy Awards
took place on March 10.
Here's a look at what stars wore to the event:.
Here's a look at what stars wore to the event:.
Cynthia Erivo, The 'Wicked' star stunned in a green frilly dress.
Ariana Grande, Grande turned heads in a pink puffy gown.
Michelle Yeoh, 'The Brothers Sun' actress sparkled in silver.
Cillian Murphy, The 'Oppenheimer' actor looked
dapper in a black suit and bowtie. .
Florence Pugh, Pugh stunned in a silver gown.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph, 'The Holdovers' star looked
radiant in a shimmering blue gown.
Sandra HĂŒller, The 'Anatomy of a Fall' actress stood out
in a black gown with pointed shoulders.
Zendaya, The 'Dune' star rocked a pink dress with palm leaves.
America Ferrera, The 'Barbie' actress was mesmerizing in her shiny pink gown.
Danielle Brooks, 'The Color Purple' star commanded
attention in a strapless corset black gown.
Ryan Gosling, The 'Barbie' actor wore a black suit with silver trim.
Billie Eilish, The singer wore a white shirt with a blazer,
paired with a tweed skirt and white socks.
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Maite Alberdi, the director who made Oscar history as the first Chilean woman to be nominated for an Academy Award, chats with The Hollywood Reporter about making her documentary 'The Eternal Memory.'
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Aaron Sorkin says he's working on a new potential 'Social Network' sequel. The Oscar-winning screenwriter shared that he's writing a new movie that could serve as a sequel to his 2010 film during a live-from-D.C. edition of 'The Town' podcast.
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Get ready to return to Middle-earth this summer. 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy is headed back to theaters. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming up to rerelease the Oscar-winning fantasy blockbusters. The versions screened will be Peter Jackson's extended editions, as well as the versions that the filmmaker remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. This is the first time the remastered films will be in theaters.
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Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.
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'The Fall Guy' starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt is now in theaters and we're breaking down how it's fairing at the domestic box office so far. The film inspired by the 1980s TV show of the same name made $3.15 million in previews, including early access screenings on Wednesday and Thursday's ticket sales. The Universal title is tracking to open in the $30 million to $35 million range. Its net budget is a reported $130 million.
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'The Fall Guy' is already facing criticism over a distasteful joke in the film. The David Leitch-directed action-comedy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt came under fire before its even opened in theaters over a joke about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Hannah Waddingham's character, Gail Meyer, at one point makes a reference to Depp and Heard's turbulent relationship.
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'The Fall Guy's' Hollywood premiere included multiple wild stunts, fire and a special appearance by Ryan Gosling & Mikey Day as Beavis and Butt-Head. Gosling, who stars in 'The Fall Guy,' initially walked the red carpet in a mint-green Gucci suit and took photos with his co-star, Emily Blunt. He later returned looking a bit different. Gosling and Day posed for photos as live-action depictions of Beavis and Butt-Head, the main characters from the hit '90s adult animated series.
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Kiss Sells Catalog, , Brand Name and IP.
Pophouse Entertainment Group has bought the rock band's catalog, brand name and intellectual property in a deal worth over $300 million, ABC News reports. .
Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA co-founded Pophouse.
When Kiss played their last show in
December, they revealed digital avatars
of themselves, ABC News reports.
Pophouse partnered with
George Lucas' company, Industrial Light & Magic, to create the avatar technology.
The "ABBA Voyage" show in
London featured an entire performance
with the Swedish band's digital avatars.
ABC News reports that a biopic, documentary and "Kiss experience" are in the works, according to Pophouse CEO Per Sundin.
An avatar show is planned for the later part of 2027.
Gene Simmons said,
"I don't like the word acquisition.".
Collaboration is exactly what itâs
about. It would be remiss in our
inferred fiduciary duty â see what
I just did there? â to the thing
that we created to abandon it, Gene Simmons, to AP.
People might misunderstand and think,
âOK, now Pophouse is doing that stuff
and weâre just in Beverly Hills twiddling
our thumbs.â No, thatâs not true. , Gene Simmons, to AP.
Weâre in the trenches with them.
We talk all the time. We share ideas.
Itâs a collaboration. Paul (Stanley) and
I especially, with the band, weâll stay
committed to this. Itâs our baby, Gene Simmons, to AP
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Sam Bankman-Fried , Speaks Out After Sentencing.
The former FTX CEO was sentenced
to 25 years in prison on March 28.
He was previously convicted of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering.
In an exclusive interview with ABC News,
the 32-year-old exhibited remorse for his actions, saying, "It's most of what I think about each day.".
Bankman-Fried attributed FTX's downfall to many "bad decisions" made in 2022, ABC News reports. .
I never thought that what I was
doing was illegal. But I tried to hold
myself to a high standard, and I
certainly didn't meet that standard. , Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
I've heard and seen the despair,
frustration and sense of betrayal from
thousands of customers; they deserve
to be paid in full, at current price, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
That could and should have
happened in November 2022,
and it could and should happen
today. It's excruciating to see
them waiting, day after day, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
Bankman-Fried went on to say that he's "haunted, every day, by what was lost.".
I'd give anything to be able to help
repair even part of the damage.
I'm doing what I can from prison,
but it's deeply frustrating not
to be able to do more, Sam Bankman-Fried, to ABC News.
Bankman-Fried plans to
appeal based on trial testimony that
"greatly misstated what actually happened.".
I'd give anything to be out there, trying
to make a positive difference in the
world, but I know that's not going to
happen. I can't help from prison, Sam Bankman-Fried, via statement
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Biden Cracks Down , on âJunk Insurance Plansâ.
On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that
a new rule will limit short-term health insurance
plans to three months, ABC News reports. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
Additionally, short-term plan providers must
clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. .
The president really believes
the American people do not want
to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement.
Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition,
such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare.
However, critics call these plans
"junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover.
ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs.
In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.".
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
The short-term plan expansion was
upheld by an appeals court in 2020
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Chick-fil-A Will Start Serving Chicken , Treated With Antibiotics.
On its website, the fast food chain said that
"serving quality food has always been our priority," .
but beginning in spring 2024, the company will
"shift from No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) to No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine (NAIHM).".
NAIHM restricts the use of those
antibiotics that are important to human
medicine and commonly used to treat
people, and allows use of animal
antibiotics only if the animal and
those around it were to become sick, Chick-fil-A, via statement.
Chick-fil-A previously pledged
"no antibiotics ever" for
more than a decade. .
The change in policy comes amid projected supply shortages, ABC News reports. .
Chick-fil-A highlighted its pledge
to use high-quality chicken.
saying that it only uses "real, white
breast meat with no added fillers, artificial
preservatives, steroids -- and no added hormones.".
saying that it only uses "real, white
breast meat with no added fillers, artificial
preservatives, steroids -- and no added hormones.".
We established an Animal
Wellbeing Council of outside
experts, which provides feedback
on our policies and practices, Chick-fil-A, via statement.
With their input, we are constantly
evaluating our approach to animal
wellbeing to ensure it is consistent
with or exceeds industry standards, Chick-fil-A, via statement
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Siblings, Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell became the youngest two-time Academy Award winners when they took home the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'What Was I Made For?' from Barbie . Elish, 22..