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Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, And More (Including Some Surprise Guests) Perform For The 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony

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Days ahead of the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony yesterday (August 11), there were reports of who would be performing (beyond previously announced acts), and the list included Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Well, the reports ended up being true, as the world learned last night.

The festivities kicked off at Stade de France, and among the performers there was Phoenix, who called upon a number of guests for their set, including Kavinsky, VannDa, Air, and Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig. Later, HER performed the United States National Anthem.

Then, there was a series of performances from Long Beach, California, which were pre-taped on August 10. There, Snoop busted out a setlist featuring (per setlist.fm) “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “The Next Episode” alongside Dr. Dre, “Gin And Juice,” and “What’s My Name” (check out a video here).

At another point, RHCP hit the beach for “Can’t Stop” and “Eddie” (video), while Eilish (with Finneas, of course) played “Birds Of A Feather” and “The Greatest” (video).

It was a good showing from the United States, and that was the case for the actual Olympic events themselves. By the time all the medals had been handed out, the US had secured the most with 126 in total while tying with China for the most gold medals, with 40.

Questlove And Quinta Brunson Threw A Dream Game Night With Thundercat, Willow, Vince Staples, Weird Al, And Many, Many More

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Questlove is an amazingly accomplished artist, with six Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and a slew of books and movies to his name. Likewise, fellow Philadelphian multihyphenate Quinta Brunson has a ton of hardware adorning her shelf, with an Emmy Award to go alongside multiple(!) Peabody Awards.

You’d think that these would be pretty serious people, but everyone needs to unwind sometime — and, in their case, they equally overachieve with their game nights as with anything else, putting on a party of epic proportions with a guest list that reads like a dream blunt rotation.

In addition to fellow Abbott Elementary stars Ayo Edibiri (who plays Quinta’s character’s sister), Cree Summer, and Zack Fox (who plays Quinta’s character’s ex), the guests included music stars like Eryn Allen Kane, Finneas, Jason Sudeikis, Jojo, Kelly Rowland, LL Cool J, Maggie Rogers, Steve Lacy, Thundercat, Vince Staples, Willow, and even Weird Al Yankovic. I’d ask what a brother has to do to get an invite, but it seems pretty obvious: Get nominated for a Grammy or two, shift the paradigms of popular music, or be one of the most talented humans alive. You can check out some photos from the hosts below.

Finneas Addresses Age Gap In Billie Eilish’s Relationship

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Finneas has addressed the controversy surrounding the 10-year age gap in his sister, Billie Eilish’s, relationship with Jesse Rutherford. Finneas supported his sister in response to a fan replying to one of his TikTok posts.

“Your sister’s dating a 31-year-old man and your music is shitty,” the person said.

“I want my sister to be happy and safe,” Finneas responded, before adding, “and she is a 21 year old adult perfectly entitled to make her own life decisions.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 26: L-R) Billie Eilish, winner of Record of the Year for “Bad Guy”, Album of the Year for “when we all fall asleep, where do we go?”, Song of the Year for “Bad Guy”, Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for “when we all fall asleep, where do we go?”, and Finneas O’Connell, winner of Best Engineered Album Non-Classical for “when we all fall asleep, where do we go?”, Song of the Year for “Bad Guy”, and Producer Of The Year Non-Classical pose in the press room during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Finneas previously confirmed his support for their relationship while speaking with E News at an event for GQ in November.

“Listen, as long as she’s happy,” he told the outlet, “I’m happy.”

Eilish first confirmed her relationship to The Neighbourhood back in October after paparazzi caught them kissing in Los Angeles.

She later elaborated while speaking with Vanity Fair in November.

“It’s really cool, and I’m really excited and I’m really happy about it,” she said at the time. “I managed to get my life to a point where I not only was known by a person that I thought was the hottest fucking fucker alive, but pulled his ass! Are you kidding me? Can we just [get a] round of applause for me.”

Billie further added: “Thank you, Jesse Rutherford, everyone! I pulled his ass. All me. I did that shit.”

Check out the TikTok to which Finneas responded below.

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Janelle Monáe, Finneas, Tinashe, And More Share Support For Megan Thee Stallion Following Her Trial

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Following a guilty verdict for Tory Lanez for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, several fans have shown their support. As Megan was met with online vitriol over the course of the past two years, her supporters are celebrating a feat of justice. Also showing support are several of her peers and fellow musicians in the industry.

Fellow Houston rapper Monaleo took to Twitter to express her gratitude as Megan received justice, saying, “This is major for her and for every other black women who has been taunted for speaking up about abuse and violence against them.”

She followed up, urging people to “Believe black women the FIRST time around.”

Sharing a similar sentiment was singer Tinashe, who said, “Sending love and healing to
@theestallion #ProtectBlackWomen”

Singer and Glass Onion star Janelle Monáe also took time to send Megan “the (((biggest hug))) (((love))) & (((peace)))”

Rapper Baby Tate also was happy to hear the verdict, and expressed her wishes for Megan to find the peace she deserves.

“I can’t imagine the nightmare that this past two years has been for you @theestallion and I know that this verdict won’t erase that but I pray it helps you on your journey to finding peace and healing! We love you,” she said.

Singer, songwriter, and producer Finneas, who has previously spoken of his fandom for Megan, shared a short sentiment, “Megan thee stallion forever,” following the announcement of the verdict.

Fellow Texan Bobby Sessions, who previously collaborated with Meg on the Coming 2 America soundtrack cut “I’m A King,” celebrated Lanez’s guilty verdict, noting that “Megan is God’s Favorite.”

Some of the artists mentioned are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Halle Bailey, Wiz Khalifa, Tomorrow x Together, And More Will Ring In 2023 On ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

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Although some of us may still be living in 2019, you can’t deny that 2022 is about to be over and a new year is upon us. With Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities just weeks away, ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced the lineup to Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest on Monday (December 5). And boy, it’s jam-packed.

Continuing its annual tradition of holding celebrations across the country, Rockin’ Eve will take place in Los Angeles’ Disneyland, New Orleans, and New York’s Time Square simultaneously.

Halle Bailey, Fitz And The Tantrums, Maddie & Tae, Shaggy, Ben Platt, Aly & AJ, Bailey Zimmerman, Lauren Spencer Smith and K-pop favorites TOMORROW X TOGETHER will perform at the Disneyland Resort for a pre-recording of the show with Ciara as co-host. D-Nice will host the Los Angeles party with Wiz Khalifa, Finneas, Armani White, Betty Who, Dove Cameron and Nicky Youre performing. Billy Porter is set to perform and host down in New Orleans, Louisiana.

And last, but not least, Ryan Seacrest will take the Rockin’ Eve show in Time Square for the 18th time and will be joined by Liza Koshy.

The live broadcast for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest will begin at 8 p.m. ET on December 31 on ABC.

Billie Eilish And Finneas Received An Invitation To Join The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences

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Three months ago, Billie Eilish and Finneas both won their first Oscar award after they took home the trophy for Best Original Song thanks to “No Time To Die.” The feat joined Billie and Finneas’ past Grammy wins, putting them halfway towards securing the coveted EGOT title, something Jennifer Hudson recently did. As they continue to work on that, the successful duo may now assume a new role with The Academy. Billie and Finneas were two of 397 artists and executives that were recently invited to join The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences.

The news was shared by Deadline, which said that this year’s class includes 71 Oscar nominees and 15 winners, with 44% being women and 37% coming from underrepresented communities. The grand total of 397 invites is two more than last year’s class which was preceded by a jump in membership as The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences worked to diversify its rolls and expand its international footprint following the #OscarsSoWhite backlash in 2015.

Other invitees to the 2022 class include actors Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Jesse Buckley, Michael Greyeyes, Olga Merediz, and writers Zach Baylin, Jeremy O Harris, Adele Lim, and Jon Spaihts.

In addition to winning Best Original Song for “No Time To Die,” Billie and Finneas also performed the song at the 2022 Oscars, and prior to that, they won a Critics Choice Award for it.

Billie Eilish, Chloe x Halle, Coldplay, And More Sign Global Citizen’s Letter To End Extreme Poverty

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Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes, Chloe x Halle, and 5 Seconds Of Summer have signed Global Citizen’s new open letter to end extreme poverty, which is part of its 2022 campaign. It calls for “breaking systemic barriers that keep people in poverty” and “empowering young women and girls across the world,” demanding that global leaders focus on these urgent issues, especially climate change.

Other celebrities who signed the letter include Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Alok, Bill Nye, Billy Porter, Camilo, Cathy Freeman, Connie Britton, Criolo, Cyndi Lauper, DJ Cuppy, Duran Duran, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Femi Kuti, Finneas, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness, Lali, Lang Lang, Made Kuti, Måneskin, Muzi, Nancy Isime, Nile Rodgers, Nomzamo Mbatha, Padma Lakshmi, Rachel Brosnahan, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Elba, and Tropkillaz.

Eilish in particular is known for her devotion to bringing awareness to climate issues. Next month, she’ll be hosting a climate change seminar in London that will span six days and include fellow musicians like Vivienne Westwood, Girl In Red, Glastonbury co-organizer Emily Eavis, and more. She also had an inspirational ad campaign that addressed how young people can use technology for good by connecting with each other, inspiring grassroots activism, and pressuring large corporations to be more sustainable. “We all have the potential to make a positive impact on our planet, and I’m hopeful our generation will use their platforms to collaborate and communicate and make a difference,” she said in a video.