Why Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo skipped the VMAs

Billie Eilish has revealed that she’s become more outgoing, following a period during which the singer was “scared to step outside.”Eilish shared the revelation in an interview with Australia’s Nova Network yesterday (September 14). The popstar recounted the times when she “used to go out and walk around”, but admitted that she ultimately didn’t “do that as much because life is a little different.”Referencing the difficulties that come with being out in public, Eilish said there was a time when she “was just scared to step outside, because I was just worried.” Eilish went on to explain, however, that her fears have lessened in recent years.

Billie Eilish broke an array of royal rules when she met some of the family last year, even though she thought she had it all figured out.

Fitzy & Wippa,” the 20-year-old singer admitted she spent time leading up to the premiere studying royal protocol and the proper etiquette to address the UK’s royal family — including curtsying, not shaking hands, not asking questions and not speaking unless spoken to.“I was so worried about it,” Eilish admitted.But when she was in the presence of then-Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William and Kate Middleton, she suddenly forgot everything she worked so hard to learn.“They all walked in and were like, ‘What’s up? How are you? How’s it going?’ And I was like, ‘Oh my God,’ ” she remembered.When Billie Eilish met King Charles III

Harry Styles is encouraging fans to vote in the forthcoming midterm elections in the US.The pop star has partnered with the non-profit voter registration organisation, HeadCount, to help to encourage his followers to get involved in the elections in November.The elections will decide which seats will go to the two main parties in both houses of Congress.“In 2020, 78 per cent of the people that HeadCount registered turned out to vote, so we know these artist partnerships are effective,” HeadCount’s co-founder and executive director Andy Bernstein told Billboard.“Having the support of individuals like Harry Styles has a tremendous impact. This is especially important for the midterms, which often receive less media attention than the presidential elections.

Kelly Clarkson is joined by some special guests as she returns for a star-studded season 4 “Kelly Clarkson Show” premiere on Monday.

Madison Beer recently spoke to NME about the difficulties she’s faced as a young woman in the music industry, standing up for herself and her work, and why she’s inspired by Billie Eilish. Watch our full interview with Beer below.The singer-songwriter had previously spoken out about speaking out after not receiving co-production credit for her work on the music video for her track ‘Baby’.“Even if I still have to shout to be heard, I am heard and that’s enough,” she said.

Billie Eilish is fronting a new Gucci eyewear campaign advert that sees her being stalked by her doppelgänger.The pop star has turned model and actress for the campaign, marketing the brand’s black acetate Navigator glasses with gold Gucci script on the temples, an oversized ’80s-inspired “sun mask”, and pink cat-eye shades.In the advert, Eilish is seen driving through the Hollywood hills with a mystery tail in pursuit.

Black Country, New Road have covered Billie Eilish‘s song ‘Happier Than Ever’ during a recent show on their current US tour.The rock band performed the track — the title track from Eilish’s 2021 album — at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom yesterday (September 5), adding new elements to the part-sombre, part-thunderous rendition.BCNR violinist Georgia Ellery introduces classical strings to the lullaby-like intro, before drummer Charlie Wayne belts out the song’s punk-pop latter half, with vocal assists from the rest of the band as they mosh on stage. The cover elsewhere enlists keys from May Kershaw and saxophone riffs courtesy of Lewis Evans.

Kaia Gerber celebrated her 21st birthday by throwing a star-studded party over the weekend (03. 09. 22-04.

The stars are stepping out for Kaia Gerber‘s birthday party!

Despite being one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, Adele has kept her private life largely out of the spotlight. However, in an interview with Elle magazine, the 34 year old singer, who shares nine year old son Angelo with her ex-husband Simon Konecki, has given fans a rare insight into her life as a mum.

Olivia Rodrigo is living the dream! The 19-year-old singer has been making incredible duets during her latest concerts, and has been spotted becoming fast friends with many celebrities, even visiting Katy Perry at her successful Las Vegas residency.This time the musician surprised the audience at Billy Joel’s concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, after joining the legendary singer on stage for a special performance of ‘Uptown Girl’ and ‘Deja Vu.’Fans of the young singer remember that she mentions Billy Joel in her hit song with the lyrics, “I’ll bet that she knows Billy Joel / ‘Cause you played her ‘Uptown Girl.” So there is no doubt Olivia was thrilled to be sharing the stage with the 73-year-old icon.“I’m going to bring up another young musician,” he said to the crowd before Rodrigo came out, with ‘Deja Vu’ playing while she surprised the audience.“This is a very talented singer-songwriter,” he said, revealing that he is also a big fan of her music. “I like her music and so do my kids.

Olivia Rodrigo took the stage with Billy Joel on Wednesday night at his Madison Square Garden concert to sing her hit song "Deja Vu" and Joel's classic "Uptown Girl."  Rodrigo's song "Deja Vu" references both Joel and his 1983 song with her lyrics "I'll bet that she knows Bill Joel/'Cause you played her 'Uptown Girl." Rodrigo got to sing the lyric with Joel playing the piano behind her on the MSG stage.  After performing, Rodrigo took to Instagram to celebrate the moment.  Olivia Rodrigo joined Billy Joel on stage at his MSG concert to sing "Deja Vu" and "Uptown Girl."  (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) She first posted a video to her Instagram story of her view in the crowd at the show with the caption "I sang with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden today are you kidding."  She also posted a picture of her and Joel to her Instagram story, a video of her singing the iconic Billy Joel line from "Deja Vu," and a selfie of the two which she captioned "biggest honor ever still crying thank u Billy!!!!!!!" This show marked Joel's 82nd show at Madison Square Garden. He started his residency at MSG in 2014.  Olivia Rodrigo sang her hit song "Deja Vu," which makes reference to Billy Joel.  (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) The "Piano Man" singer also posted to his Instagram with pictures of the two up on stage together.  "Good 4 u if you made it to @thegarden tonight! @oliviarodrigo hit the stage as Billy Joel's surprise guest," he captioned the photo.  Olivia Rodrigo also sang a duet of "Uptown Girl" with Billy Joel.  (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Rodrigo's appearance at MSG comes after her own "Sour" tour, which wrapped up in July.

An iconic surprise! Olivia Rodrigo joined Billy Joel on stage for a two-song duet with the Piano Man.

Billie Eilish really made this teacher’s summer.

Billie Eilish duetted with his TikTok tutorial to one of her songs.Sheridan Coldstream, who is from Buckinghamshire, posted a video on TikTok of himself playing piano and providing singing instructions for Eilish’s song ‘Listen Before I Go’ to help clients on his Total Vocal programme.Last month, Eilish recorded herself singing the song, which is taken from her debut 2019 album ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?‘, alongside Coldstream’s piano accompaniment and instructions. The clip has since had more than 32million views and 6.5million likes.Coldstream told BBC News that it was “completely astounding” that not only was Eilish singing to his piano playing but she was also following his directions.#duet with @sheridan_coldstream ♬ original sound – Sheridan “There’s a bit in the song where she normally goes down,” said the 58-year-old, who runs Total Vocal at his studio.

Olivia Rodrigo may only be 19 years old, but she just had a monumental career moment -- performing with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. Rodrigo surprised fans at the New York City venue on Wednesday night when she took the stage with the 73-year-old iconic singer to perform her hit, «Deja Vu,» and his 1983 classic, «Uptown Girl.»In video from the concert, Joel adoringly introduced Rodrigo from behind his piano, saying, “I love her music — and so do my kids." Playing the piano, Joel let Rodrigo have the spotlight for «Deja Vu,» in which he's mentioned in the lyrics when she sings, «I'll bet that she knows Billy Joel / 'Cause you played her 'Uptown Girl' / You're singing it together.»Olivia Rodrigo performs «deja vu» alongside Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden https://t.co/0mBVBoEib1pic.twitter.com/yUFTrH7ySEAfter that, Joel took center stage with Rodrigo for a duet of «Uptown Girl.» Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Joel perform a duet of «Uptown Girl» at Madison Square Garden https://t.co/0mBVBoEib1pic.twitter.com/r4gVU2KrVvRodrigo commemorated the epic night on her Instagram Stories, writing, «I SANG WITH BILLY JOEL AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TODAY ARE U KIDDING,» alongside a video.