Billie Eilish is launching a Fender ukulele

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorPret-ty, pret-ty, pret-ty….surprising.FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange, did its best to stand out in its first time advertising at the Super Bowl by tapping an actor who has never appeared in commercials before: Larry David.David, best known for his contrarian, curmudgeonly humor, took to the Super Bowl stage for FTX in a minute-long commercial that showed him turning down some of history’s best ideas, era by era. In various historical mini-dramas, David dismisses the wheel, the fork, the toilet, the electric light bulb, the Walkman and even the notion of American independence (because “even the stupid ones” will get a chance to influence major political decisions.)He isn’t much for cryptocurrency, either.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterKelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg have been named the hosts of NBC’s upcoming singing competition “American Song Contest,” the U.S. adaptation of “Eurovision Song Contest.”Per NBC, “Based on the worldwide phenomenon ‘Eurovision Song Contest,’ organized for 65 years by the European Broadcasting Union and watched by 200 million viewers annually, this amazing musical spectacular combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of watching a live performance of an original song.”“American Song Contest” will feature live new music performances – representing all 50 states, five U.S.

Billie Eilish is fed up with people forgoing social distancing rules and throwing parties amid the coronavirus pandemic.The “Bad Guy” singer, 18, took to her Instagram Story earlier this week to slam those who aren’t abiding by COVID-19 protocols as she chooses to take precautions.“Funny how I haven’t hugged my best friends in six months, and y’all are out here partying,” Eilish said with a filter that made her mouth appear huge. “Funny.”The Grammy winner’s comments come in the wake of multiple social media influencers throwing raging house parties despite climbing coronavirus cases in parts of the United States.

supports HTML5 videoBillie Eilish has slammed the social media stars who haven’t been taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously. The Bad Guy singer, 18, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the influencers and YouTubers who have been ignoring social distancing rules and partying despite the pandemic. She filmed herself with a filter to enlarge her mouth, saying: ‘Funny how I haven’t hugged my best friends in six months and y’all are out here partying… Funny.’Billie’s point comes after several famous faces were criticised for holding large parties despite the ongoing spread of the virus, including YouTuber Jake Paul after footage of a party at his mansion in California appeared on social media in July. While she’s been doing her best

Billie Eilish doesn’t get why some people aren’t taking the coronavirus seriously.

Billie Eilish has called out her peers for “partying” during the coronavirus pandemic, as the disease continues its hold across the globe.Sharing a video on her Instagram Story using a distorted filter, Eilish said: “Funny how I haven’t hugged my best friends in six months and y’all are out here partying.”Ditching the filter and returning to her normal face with a straight impression, she continued: “Funny.”Her criticism comes after famous faces, including YouTuber Jake Paul, faced criticism for holding parties.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMichelle Obama is taking over Instagram Live next week — with several celebrity guests — for a seven-and-a-half-hour event urging Americans to register to vote.The Registered and Ready Takeover, organized by the former First Lady’s When We All Vote nonprofit advocacy organization, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22, which is National Voter Registration Day.The daylong takeover on Instagram Live will feature Michelle Obama livestreaming for the first time on the platform.

Billie Eilish has called out her peers for “partying” during the coronavirus pandemic.Posting a video to her Instagram Story using a distorted, zoomed-in face filter, the “Bad Guy” singer told the camera: “Funny how I haven't hugged my best friends in six months and y’all are out here partying.”Returning to her normal face with a deadpan impression, an unimpressed Eilish continued: “Funny.”A number of influencers and celebrities have come under fire for attending parties at a time when large gatherings are banned, and posting about them on social media.These have included the likes of Dua Lipa, who appeared to host an indoors social gathering for her birthday in August, and TikTok star Charli D’Amelio.In July, YouTuber Jake Paul was

The world’s most famous fan of “The Office” is taking her fandom up a notch.

Billie Eilish was the special guest for the final episode of The Office actor Brian Baumgartner’s podcast about the US version of the sitcom.The 12-episode An Oral History Of The Office launched as a Spotify exclusive in July, and traces the show’s development from a proposed remake of Ricky Gervais’ UK version, to a present day favourite on streaming services.The show’s final episode focussed on The Office‘s continuing appeal to younger viewers, with Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone on the show, speaking to super-fan Eilish along with the show’s star Steve Carrell.During their conversation, Eilish said she’d watched the entire series 14 times over.

Janet W. Lee Noted “Office” enthusiast Billie Eilish spoke to show stars Steve Carell and Brian Baumgartner about her longtime fandom forthe show.

Billie Eilish‘s new album will not be released until she can safely tour, her brother and producer Finneas has said.In a new interview with Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, Finneas said he didn’t want his or Eilish’s new albums to “be a bummer COVID record”.“I have a desperate desire not to release them during COVID-19. It’s the vaccine record! I want it to be the album everyone’s out dancing in the streets to,” he said.Elsewhere in the interview, Finneas provided a brief update on the progress of the two albums while quarantining.“Billie and I are full steam ahead on her next record, I’m working on my own album too.

Billie Eilish is among the star names backing the ‘Just Vote’ campaign in the US ahead of November’s presidential election.Global Citizen and the voter registration body HeadCount are behind the initiative, which is encouraging young people in the US to register to vote or at least check their voter registration status in time for the November 3 election.Eilish joins the likes of Taylor Swift, Quavo and Eilish’s brother Finneas in backing the campaign, with the artists involved offering exclusive experiences and rewards — from dance lessons to private gigs to signed instruments — to those who check their voter registration status through the ‘Just Vote’ initiative.Fans can earn the chance to win a vinyl record signed by Eilish, as well as

Billie Eilish has been lending her voice to the political causes closest to her heart, most recently backing Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden.But the 18-year-old musician let her lust for fashion prevail on Thursday as she showcased her all Gucci outfit on Instagram.'relax,' captioned Eilish, as she modeled the eclectic get-up for her 66.4millon followers. Fashion first: Billie Eilishlet her lust for fashion prevail on Thursday as she showcased her all Gucci outfit on InstagramBillie showcased her iconic bright green roots, while rocking a pair of gold micro shades that featured a red tint.She had the hood of her Gucci jacket over her head and she had a vibrant blue and red Gucci blanket wrapped around her body.

Billie Eilish, her brother Finneas, and DJ Khaled have partnered with the brains behind the Global Citizen movement to encourage youngsters to vote.Nicky Jam, Quavo, Taylor Swift, and Usher have also signed on for the Just Vote initiative which aims to “engage one million voters and get 50,000 young people registered before November’s U.S. presidential election”.Hugh Evans, the co-founder and CEO of international advocacy organization Global Citizen, created the campaign with bosses at voter registration group HeadCount.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWith the in-person awards ceremony canceled due to the pandemic, iHeartRadio unveiled its Music Award winners over the weekend.Winners include Billie Eilish for Female Artist of the Year and two other awards, Lizzo for Song of the Year (“Truth Hurts”), Jonas Brothers for Best Duo/Group of the Year, Taylor Swift for Album of the Year (“Lover”) and more. The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored Elton John with the Tour of the Year Award.

Superstars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and DJ Khaled are teaming up to encourage fans to check on their voter registration prior to the election on Nov. 3.

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Julianne Hough, Billy Porter and Usher are among the stars participating in Global Citizen and voter registration organization HeadCount's newly launched Just Vote campaign to increase turnout among young people. The campaign to get young people to check their registration status, register and vote in November and elections beyond this year seeks to engage one million young voters and register 50,000 young people ahead of the 2020 elections.

Chris Willman Music WriterTwo high-profile nonprofit organizations, Global Citizen and HeadCount, are teaming up for a voter registration campaign that is bringing in pop stars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Usher and DJ Khaled to urge fans to get on the rolls. The nonpartisan “Just Vote” drive will have the musicians offering “rewards” to elect fans who use the platform to check their registration status.Others joining the initiative include Billy Porter, Quavo, Finneas, Julianne Hough, Loren Gray, Nicky Jam and some superstar names to be announced in the next rollout of talent.

Billie Eilish has partnered with Fender to design and launch her own signature ukulele.Described as “a bold take on the four-string classic”, the new instrument has a built-in preamp and its body is adorned with Eilish’s signature “blohsh” symbol.The ukulele was the first instrument Eilish picked up at six years old, on which she learned to play her first song — The Beatles‘ ‘I Will’. She’s since used the ukulele on her own songs, such as ‘Party Favor’ and ‘8’.Speaking about her sustained love of the ukulele, Eilish said: “I think the ukulele brings a different feeling to every single song, and it inspires a different kind of writing.

Lady Gaga recently gave one hell of a performance, while racking up several awards at MTV's Video Music Awards.But the 11-time Grammy winner appears to be enjoying some downtime, as she gets back to quarantine.She channeled her inner Billie Eilish as she posted a blue-haired selfie Sunday to Instagram, while lounging around on a sofa and cuddling up to a shoulder (likely belonging to boyfriendMichael Polansky).