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Finneas Slams Critics Of Sister Billie Eilish’s Grammy Awards Speech

Finneas Slams Critics Of Sister Billie Eilish’s Grammy Awards Speech

Published by Sam Flores

Billie Eilish’s brother and musical collaborator Finneas is sticking up for the Birds Of A Feather singer after her acceptance speech at this year’s Grammy Awards sparked the ire of conservative critics. On Sunday night, the brother-and-sister duo were awarded Song Of The Year at the 2026 Grammys for their hit Wildflower. While accepting the accolade, Billie was one of several musicians during this year’s awards show to speak out against the current political administration, and in particular the recent actions of ICE officers. “I feel so honoured every time I get to be in this room,” Billie told the audience. “And as grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land. “And it’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I just feel really hopeful in this room and I feel like we need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter and the people matter – …

Mark Ruffalo Tells Kevin O’Leary to ‘STFU’ After He Slams Billie Eilish

Mark Ruffalo Tells Kevin O’Leary to ‘STFU’ After He Slams Billie Eilish

Published by Daniella Wilson

It seems the latest Hollywood beef is between Mark Ruffalo and Kevin O’Leary. The Oscar-nominated actor, who has been very outspoken against Donald Trump and his aggressive immigration policies, took to Threads on Thursday to defend Grammy winner Billie Eilish, who used her acceptance speech on Sunday as an opportunity to slam ICE. “Kevin O’Leary why don’t you STFU. It’s hilarious,” The Avengers actor wrote. “You will go on any show and talk shit about any number of things and smugly expect us to listen to you, but you will dig into a real artist that dwarfs anything you dream of doing for actually saying something that resonates with 100’s of millions of people the world over. It’s astounding the fantasy double standard Kevin O’Leary lives in.” “You played yourself well in Marty Supreme,” he added, referring to O’Leary’s role in the Josh Safdie-directed film, which saw him play Milton Rockwell, a cutthroat 1950s businessman and main antagonist. Ruffalo’s remarks were specifically in response to the businessman and Shark Tank star’s recent warning to the …

Finneas Slams ‘Old White Men’ Who Hated Billie Eilish’s Grammys Speech

Finneas Slams ‘Old White Men’ Who Hated Billie Eilish’s Grammys Speech

Published by Daniella Wilson

Finneas O’Connell is coming to his sister Billie Eilish‘s defense. The Grammy winner took to Threads on Wednesday to clap back at haters who criticized the “Wildflower” singer’s Grammys acceptance speech, which saw her slam ICE. “Seeing a lot of very powerful old white men outraged about what my 24 year old sister said during her acceptance speech,” O’Connell wrote. “We can literally see your names in the Epstein files.” After winning the award for song of the year for “Wildflower,” Eilish used her time on stage to speak out against the Trump administration’s intense and controversial immigration enforcement. She and O’Connell also wore “ICE OUT” pins on their outfits. “I feel so honored every time I get to be in this room,” she said in part. “And, as grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything, but that no one is illegal on stolen land. … It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I feel really hopeful in this room.” …

Why Did Justin Bieber Perform At The Grammy Awards In Just Boxers?

Why Did Justin Bieber Perform At The Grammy Awards In Just Boxers?

Published by Sam Flores

Justin Bieber certainly turned heads at the recent Grammy Awards when he performed in nothing but his satin boxers – but it turns out this was actually a subtle marketing opportunity. During a very stripped-back performance of Yukon on Sunday night, the Canadian star took to the stage in just lavender boxer shorts and socks, debuting a rumoured new tattoo in honour of his wife Hailey in the process. It now looks like Justin – who was nominated for four gongs at the ceremony – was also using his return to the Grammys stage to market his own fashion brand, Skylrk, as it’s since been pointed out that the brand’s double-blob logo was visible on the boxers, embroidered in crystal patches. Justin Bieber’s boxers were emblazoned with his own brand’s design John Salangsang/Shutterstock Justin launched Skylrk in July last year, offering comfort-oriented pieces, including $250 (£185) pleated jeans, $200 (£148) sunglasses and $80 (£60) slides. Of course, the As Long As You Love Me singer is no stranger to overseeing his own own clothing label …

Grammys Boss Reflects On Justin Bieber’s Boxers Performance

Grammys Boss Reflects On Justin Bieber’s Boxers Performance

Published by Sam Flores

Since this year’s awards show aired, executive producer Ben Winston has been lifting the lid on how some of its stand-out moments, including The Biebs’ performance, came to be. During an interview with Rolling Stone, he explained that each act was given an hour and a half of rehearsal time on the Grammys stage to make sure they had every detail nailed down before the ceremony – but the Canadian star only used a fraction of it. “He came to the stage, he did it once,” Ben recalled. “It was brilliant. We are seven minutes into his hour-and-a-half rehearsal. And he goes, ‘How’d it look to you? You happy with it?’ And I was like, ‘Oh, my God. It looked beautiful. I loved it.’ And he went, ‘OK, fantastic. See you Sunday!’” Justin Bieber’s performance at the 2026 Grammys was a stand-out John Salangsang/Shutterstock In the end, Ben cajoled the As Long As You Love Me singer into running through it one extra time before he headed backstage after just 15 minutes. What’s more, he …

Reba McEntire confirms major wedding setback for nuptials with Rex Linn

Reba McEntire confirms major wedding setback for nuptials with Rex Linn

Published by Daniella Wilson

Fans of Reba McEntire and her fiancé, Rex Linn, likely won’t see the couple walk down the aisle until at least 2027, as the country star revealed at the Grammy Awards.  The 70-year-old shared that despite getting engaged at the end of 2024, work was more of a priority for the pair than saying “I do”.  “We’re still waiting on a third season pickup from Happy’s Place. And Rex got picked up on Stick with Owen Wilson, so that pushed the wedding back,” she explained to E! News. “[Rex] says, ‘Work comes first.’”  © Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TheReba revealed that their wedding was delayed due to work commitments The duo currently co-star in the NBC sitcom Happy’s Place, which was renewed for a third season just a day after Reba’s Grammys appearance.  “Both St. Denis Medical and Happy’s Place have delivered comedic brilliance over their first two seasons, truly connecting with our audience with hilarious characters, and remain hugely important and successful programs to our primetime and Peacock lineup,” said Lisa Katz, President of Scripted …

How to Make Official Cocktail of Grammys 2026: Patrón Golden Record

How to Make Official Cocktail of Grammys 2026: Patrón Golden Record

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The stars were out on Sunday and, as is tradition, they were sipping on the evening’s signature cocktail. Fittingly titled “The Golden Record,” this year’s creation is centered around Patrón, the Official Tequila Partner of the 2026 Grammy Awards. With its deep roots in music culture, Patrón’s partnership with the awards show makes perfect sense. From Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert to Lil Jon and Robin Thicke, artists have featured the spirit in over 400 songs, with recognition across a wide range of musical genres. In the late ’90s and 2000s, Patrón became a hip-hop symbol of success and celebration, a legacy that’s cemented it as one of the most referenced alcohol brands in music history. Patrón Golden Record Cocktail. Patrón Cut to Grammy week 2026: Patrón debuted The Golden Record cocktail. Kehlani, Leon Thomas, Mustard, Becky G and FKA Twigs were just a handful of stars caught on camera celebrating with …

Kristi Noem lashes out at ‘ill-informed’ musicians who slammed ICE at Grammys

Kristi Noem lashes out at ‘ill-informed’ musicians who slammed ICE at Grammys

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Kristi Noem is clapping back at celebrities who used the Grammys stage to denounce ICE. Several musicians publicly criticized the Trump Administration and ICE when they took the stage to accept Grammy Awards at Sunday’s ceremony. Billie Eilish said that “no one is illegal on stolen land,” while Bad Bunny said: “ICE OUT.” Multiple attendees also wore white “ICE OUT” pins, echoing calls that have occurred in the aftermath of the deadly Minneapolis shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the hands of ICE and Border Patrol agents. Noem, who has ICE under her purview as Homeland Security Secretary, has now responded, telling Fox News Digital: “I wish they knew what wonderful, amazing people our ICE officers are. Many of these officers live in these communities where they are doing enforcement activities.” “Their families live there and that’s their neighbors they are …

Justin Bieber Debuts Tattoo Tribute To Hailey During Shirtless Grammys Performance

Justin Bieber Debuts Tattoo Tribute To Hailey During Shirtless Grammys Performance

Published by Sam Flores

Viewers couldn’t help but notice a new tattoo added to Justin Bieber’s already-extensive collection of ink during his recent Grammy Awards performance. The chart-topping star stripped down to his boxers and socks to sing Yukon during Sunday night’s ceremony, appearing alone on the stage with just himself, his guitar and his loop pedals for the raw performance. As the Canadian singer turned his back to the camera, he displayed an eye-catching new addition to his 70-plus tattoo collection. The tattoo on the centre of his back depicts a portrait of a woman with long hair and angel wings, who shares a close resemblance to his wife, Hailey Bieber, with some eagle-eyed viewers claiming the image looks more specifically like Hailey’s 2020 Elle Magazine photo-shoot. Justin Bieber has a new tattoo on his back as revealed during the 2026 Grammys Kevin Winter via Getty Images for The Recording A It’s not known when the As Long As You Love Me singer got the new tattoo, although it looked healed, and blended into the multiple designs surrounding …

Grammys 2026: An Industry Disruptor Threw a Great Industry Party

Grammys 2026: An Industry Disruptor Threw a Great Industry Party

Published by Jenni Sidey

This time last year in Los Angeles, the city was still beset by PTSD from the 2025 winter wildfires, and the mood around the Grammys was naturally somewhat somber and restrained. This year, however, the vibes were back up in full effect. Clive Davis’s long-running Saturday gala kicked off with a message from Barack Obama and a tribute to Ozzy Osborne by MGK and Jelly Roll, which is an insane sentence to be able to type. But it seemed like the entire music industry was outside during Grammy weekend—the Most Delightfully Random Sighting award goes to onetime Bad Boy rapper Shyne, who turned up to a DJ set from beloved breakout Nigerian artist Odeal at Opulence, music executive Lenny S’s annual post-show party. After a pretty solid telecast featuring mostly respectable wins, there was a lot to discuss: Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win. Kendrick Lamar becoming the new title holder for rapper with the most wins. Lauryn Hill leading an emotional D’Angelo tribute. Cher. But later that night, all Larry Jackson wanted …