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entertainment1 year ago

2025 Grammy Nominations: Full List and Live Updates

The 2025 Grammy nominations have been announced, with Beyoncé leading with 11 nods, bringing her career total to 99. Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Charli XCX each received seven nominations. Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan each garnered six nominations. Notable entries include André 3000's 'New Blue Sun' and Jacob Collier's 'Djesse Vol. 4' for Album of the Year. Zach Bryan opted out of consideration, citing discomfort with competitive music awards. The nominations highlight a mix of established artists and newcomers across various categories.

entertainment2 years ago

"Billie Eilish Reflects on Overcoming 'Dark Episode' with 'Barbie' Song During Career Low Point"

Billie Eilish shared her personal struggles with mental health during the Palm Springs Film Awards, where she received the Chairman's Award for her song "What Was I Made For" from the Barbie movie. She revealed that she wrote the song during a "dark episode" where she questioned her will to live. Eilish dedicated the award to those who feel hopelessness and existential dread, encouraging patience and self-compassion. The song has been nominated for multiple awards, and Eilish and her brother Finneas have previously won several awards for their music in film soundtracks.

entertainment2 years ago

"Billie Eilish Credits 'Barbie' Song for Overcoming Emotional Struggle and Existential Crisis"

Billie Eilish credited her work on the soundtrack for Greta Gerwig's upcoming 'Barbie' movie with helping her through a dark period in her life. While accepting the Chairman's Award at the Palm Springs Film Awards, Eilish shared her struggles with existential questions and hopelessness, and how the process of writing the song "What Was I Made For?" for the film unexpectedly resonated with her and improved her mental health and perspective on life. The experience of contributing to the movie and its empowering message provided her with a sense of being seen and rejuvenated her creativity.

entertainment2 years ago

"Billie Eilish Dedicates Award to Emotional Struggles, Credits 'Barbie' Song for Overcoming Dark Times"

Billie Eilish opened up about her struggles with hopelessness and existential dread, particularly during a period when she feared her music career was over. She and her brother Finneas faced challenges in creating new music until director Greta Gerwig offered them an opportunity to write a song for the Barbie film's soundtrack. This project became a turning point for Billie, helping her to resonate with the character and overcome her dark episode. She dedicated her song "What Was I Made For?" to those experiencing similar feelings of hopelessness, emphasizing the importance of patience and the value of life.

entertainment2 years ago

Billie Eilish Dedicates 'Barbie' Song Award to Overcoming Emotional Struggles

Billie Eilish dedicated her award for the song "What Was I Made For?" from the Barbie soundtrack to those struggling with hopelessness and existential dread. Speaking at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, where she and her brother Finneas O'Connell were the first songwriters to receive the Chairman's Award, Eilish shared her personal connection to the song's themes and the impact the Barbie film had on her. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, was also praised by Meryl Streep and became the highest-grossing film of the year.

entertainment2 years ago

"Billie Eilish Opens Up About Emotional Struggles Behind 'Barbie' Song at Palm Springs Gala"

The Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala was an emotional event where Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas received the Chairman’s Award for their song from "Barbie," and Paul Giamatti was honored with the Icon Award, reflecting on his career and personal losses. Greta Gerwig accepted the Director of the Year award, and other stars like Carey Mulligan, Cillian Murphy, and Emma Stone were also recognized. The festival celebrates cinema achievements and runs from January 4-15.

entertainment2 years ago

"Billie Eilish Opens Up About Dark Times and Dedicates Award to Those Facing Emotional Struggles"

At the Palm Springs Film Awards, Billie Eilish shared her personal struggles with hopelessness and existential dread, particularly during a "dark episode" before writing the song "What Was I Made For" for the 'Barbie' movie soundtrack. She dedicated her Chairman's Award to those experiencing similar feelings, encouraging patience and self-compassion. Eilish felt a deep connection with the themes of the Barbie film, which helped her channel her emotions into the song's lyrics. Finneas O'Connell, her brother and collaborator, also spoke, attributing their success to the support and encouragement of their parents, who were theater actors before becoming parents.

entertainment2 years ago

Billie Eilish Reflects on Personal Connection to 'What Was I Made For?', Named 2023's Best Song

Billie Eilish shared that her song "What Was I Made For?" for the "Barbie" movie's end credits turned out to be more personal than she anticipated. Initially intended to reflect the character of Barbie, Eilish realized the song's personal resonance only after playing it for a friend. Written with her brother Finneas, the track explores themes of purpose and meaning. Despite aiming to write a song unrelated to her life, Eilish found the process revealing and likened it to an invasion of privacy. The song has earned a Golden Globe nomination for best original song.

entertainmentmusic2 years ago

"2023's Ultimate Music Guide: Top Songs and Albums of the Year"

The music scene in 2023 is diverse, with no single dominating genre, and sees a mix of polished studio productions, TikTok hits, and a drum and bass revival. Artists like Billie Eilish, Blur, and SZA are highlighted among the best songs of the year, with a mix of established acts and newcomers making waves. The list includes a variety of genres and collaborations, showcasing the eclectic nature of current music trends.