Billie Eilish Donates $11.5M from Global Tour Amid Billionaires' Call

At the 2025 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards, singer Billie Eilish urged billionaires in attendance to share their wealth to help those in need, emphasizing empathy during dark times. Eilish announced she would donate $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to charities focusing on climate change and food insecurity, reflecting her long-standing commitment to environmental activism. She directly challenged billionaires, including Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was present, questioning the ethics of extreme wealth accumulation and encouraging philanthropy. Zuckerberg's spokesperson responded by highlighting the couple's ongoing philanthropic commitments through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Eilish, who rose to fame at 14 and has amassed an estimated net worth of around $53 million, has also integrated sustainability into her tour practices, including plant-based catering and eco-friendly merchandise. Her call to action sparked widespread discussion on wealth inequality and the responsibilities of the ultra-wealthy in addressing global crises.