Whereas changing into the youngest ever solo headliner at Glastonbury Pageant on June twenty fourth, Billie Eilish used her platform — as she has performed many occasions earlier than — to talk up about abortion rights within the wake of the US Supreme Court docket’s resolution to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Previous to performing “Your Energy,” Eilish instructed the group that the music is “concerning the idea of energy and the way we at all times want to recollect to not abuse it.”
“At present is a very actually darkish day for girls within the US,” she added. “And I’m simply going to say that as a result of I can’t bear to consider it anymore on this second.”
Eilish has weighed in on abortion rights a number of occasions previously. Throughout a June gig in Manchester, the pop star debuted a brand new music known as “TV,” during which she sings, “The web’s gone wild watching film stars on trial/ Whereas they’re overturning Roe v. Wade.” Earlier than that, Eilish stated, “My physique, my fucking selection” throughout an October 2021 live performance in Texas, and in 2019, she joined 140 artists in signing an open letter protesting abortion bans.
Within the wake of the Supreme Court docket’s ruling, numerous actors, artists, and musicians responded, with Jack White and Taylor Swift included amongst them. Phoebe Bridgers additionally led her personal Glastonbury crowd in chanting, “Fuck the Supreme Court docket!”
In the meantime, corporations like Disney, Amazon, and Netflix have stepped as much as the plate by providing to reimburse workers for journey bills if they should search an abortion in a state the place it’s nonetheless authorized. Take a look at our roundup of how you possibly can help reproductive rights should you’re seeking to assist.
Billie Eilish calls the Supreme Court docket’s repeal of abortion rights “a very actually darkish day for girls” pic.twitter.com/oRvVbsCJxj
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