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Billie Eilish took the mic onstage when she attended Sir Lucian Grainge's 2023 Artist Showcase presented by Merz Aesthetics' Experience+ and Coke Studios in Los Angeles this Saturday.Sir Lucian, the CEO of Universal Music Group, welcomed a glittering array of music luminaries including Sir Elton John into Milk Studios in Hollywood for the fete.Held just one day before the Grammy Awards take place in the same town, the dazzling affair saw Billie, 21, mingling with the likes of her fellow singing sensation Sabrina Carpenter.Dressed in an elegant black ensemble, she took the stage to be presented with a REVERB Amplifier Award for activism, and her speech was posted to YouTube by the fan account Billie Eilish Clips. Addressing the bigwigs in the room, she got laughs when she quipped that 'a lot of you got some money in your f***ing pockets, so maybe use it for good things and not stupid things, you know?'  On the town: Billie Eilish took the mic onstage when she attended Sir Lucian Grainge's 2023 Artist Showcase presented by Merz Aesthetics' Experience+ and Coke Studios in Los Angeles this Saturday Top talents: Sir Lucian (left), the CEO of Universal Music Group, welcomed a glittering array of music luminaries including Sir Elton John (right) into Milk Studios in Hollywood for the feteOver the years Billie has publicly shared her views on multiple political subjects, ranging from gun control to animal rights to last November's American midterm elections.Early in her speech, she confessed that 'I do as much as I can but I feel like I can always do more, but I feel really  impressed and really excited that you guys are actually making this a priority and thinking about it and kind of doing your part.

Michael B. Jordan brought his star power to the 2nd Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, a college basketball showcase featuring Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), that was co-created by the Creed actor and director.This year's event was held on Saturday, February 4, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey; with the Hollywood leading man seated courtside for all the high-flying action on the hardwood.For the second installment of the men's college basketball showcase, Morgan State University faced off against Delaware State University, while Norfolk State University played Hampton University in a doubleheader that was broadcasted on TNT.With many of the fans shifting their attention between the action on the court and Jordan, the Creed star was seen chatting with fellow game attendees in the stands.The Santa Ana, California native could also be seen making his way around the arena at times, which got a rise out of fans who came out in support of the event.

Jennifer Coolidge was eye-catching in a bold look while enjoying the Hasty Pudding Parade thrown in her honor on Saturday.The Emmy-winning actress, 61, sported an animal-print coat and a pink fuzzy hat for the special occasion ahead of receiving an award at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.The White Lotus star sat atop a convertible alongside two students in bright, festive attire who later kissed her on her cheeks.The American Pie alum smiled as the crowd cheered for her before she was presented with the Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2023 Woman of the Year pudding pot.During the parade, the Golden Globe winner bundled up in two coats - a spotted cape layered atop a cream, double-breasted trench.

Ariana DeBose was the picture of sophistication at the Human Rights Campaign 2023 Greater New York Dinner on Saturday night.The West Side Story star, 32, walked the carpet at the event in a classy suit and sporting a new hairstyle before being honored with the HRC Visibility Award.For the event, the beauty wore a dark navy suit jacket with a black lapel and several buttons down the front, which were fastened closed.She paired the jacket with black suit pants and black and tan pointed-toe heels.The Broadway star had her hair styled straight and cut into a bob just above her shoulders. Classy: Ariana DeBose was the picture of class at the Human Rights Campaign 2023 Greater New York Dinner Sophistication: She wore a dark navy suit jacket with a black lapel and several buttons down the front, which were fastened closedAriana wore her bangs cut straight across her forehead and went for a pink smokey eye look for makeup.The Academy Award-winner is being honored at the event with the Visibility Award, which recognizes LGBTQ+ individuals who are living open and honest lives at home, at work, and in their greater community.According to the HRC website, 'These attributes align with HRC's mission of creating a country that inspires and engages all Americans to work toward ending discrimination against LGBTQ+ citizens and realizing a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.'The previous recipient of the award was six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile.

Good Morning Britain host gushed about the show's "terrific" viewing figures in view of her 905,000 Twitter followers.The 52-year-old told fans "we love that you are watching" as she spoke out online on Friday.It comes after Susanna Reid is said to have "confronted" producers over a string of "embarrassing" blunders, inaccuracies and misspellings.She is said to have been keen to ensure there were "high standards" on the show.However, the mother-of-three's latest online update was nothing but positive.The star looked forward to returning to the famous sofa tomorrow morning, alongside Ben Shephard.Susanna tweeted: "RATINGS: terrific figures for yesterday’s @gmb (and a great week)."Highest Thursday numbers since June 2021, up 9 per cent and +3.8 share points against the same day last year.""We love that you are watching," the broadcaster continued.

SUSANNA Reid shared a motivating message with her Good Morning Britain co-stars after storming off the set following a row over errors. The Sun revealed the TV host first confronted show executives over a number of mistakes last week.

LOVE Island star Cally Jane Beech has joined OnlyFans – eight years after being on the show. The 31-year-old will be treating fans to stunning shots, but insists it will not be full of explicit content.

STRICTLY stars Tyler West and Molly Rainford are expected to make their relationship official after Tyler asked his pro dancer pals for advice. Smitten Kiss FM DJ Tyler, 26, asked Strictly pros Kai Widdrington and Neil Jones for advice on his next move with singer Molly, 22.

THE Masked Singer fans were left gobsmacked tonight as two characters were named and dumped ahead of the series final. Viewers have been trying to guess for weeks who were behind the masks in the wacky celebrity talent show.

LOVE Island star Olivia Attwood is ‘set to return’ to the I’m A Celebrity jungle after being forced to leave just days into her time on the show last year. She was told to leave the jungle after a routine blood test showed she was "dangerously anaemic" and she was rushed to A&E.

SUPERBIKE race ace CARL FOGARTY’s daughter Claudia is to join Winter Love Island. The beauty, whose dad won I’m A Celeb in 2014, runs clothing boutique Storm Fashion with sister Danielle and is no stranger to posing in a holiday bikini on social media. An insider on ITV2’s Love Island, being filmed in South Africa, tells me: “Claudia is ready to strut into the villa imminently.

HAPPY Valley star Sarah Lancashire has set up her own TV production company — ahead of tomorrow night's highly anticipated BBC1 finale. The actress, 58, and 66-year- old TV executive husband Peter Salmon filed paperwork last month to create Via Pictures to develop their own shows.

South Lanarkshire Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to sign a commitment to becoming an age-friendly community.

Cumbernauld Colts’ have launched a new women’s team – and now they are determined to become the biggest club in North Lanarkshire offering girls’ football.

Cameron Carter-Vickers is used to gathering in a huddle at Celtic to hear inspirational speeches from Ange Postecoglou or Callum McGregor.

Pedro Pascal raced through an apocalyptic version of Mario Kart during Saturday Night Live.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is talking about how Dolly Parton was a producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Team Rihanna! Adele revealed she plans to attend the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona to cheer on the “Umbrella” singer during the halftime show.

Jack Roland Murphy just about had it all: Kennedy-esque good looks, charm to burn, athletic talent and even a musical gift. Still, he wanted more.