Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Do More for People in Need
Billie Eilish has announced a substantial $11.5 million donation from her ongoing 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour proceeds. The funds will be directed towards organisations tackling food equity, climate justice, and environmental challenges.
During her acceptance of the Wall Street Journal Magazine's Music Innovator of the Year award, Eilish addressed the room's affluent attendees, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. She questioned the motivations behind extreme wealth accumulation, highlighting wealth disparity.
"We're in a time right now when the world is really, really bad and really dark,"
Eilish's donation and speech aim to raise awareness about the need for billionaires to do more for people in need.
Author's summary: Billie Eilish donates $11.5 million to charity.
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