Finneas and Billie Eilish at the Barbie premiere in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Billie EilishandFinneasare not here for throwing objects at artists.
“I’ve been getting hit onstage with things for like, literally, six years, I don’t know why this is like new,” Eilish, 21, toldThe Hollywood Reporterat theBarbieworld premiere in Los Angeles.
She added, “People just get excited and it can be dangerous.”
Finneas and Billie Eilish.Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic
Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic
Finneas, 25, then noted fans don’t always throw the objects with the intention to hit artists — rather to get their attention.
“It’s absolutely infuriating when you’re up there,” Eilish responded.
Finneas (born Finneas O’Connell) concluded with a message: “Don’t do it — we get it but don’t do it." The “Bad Guy” singer echoed: “Don’t throw things onstage, but we love you; it’s very sweet.”
Stars began speaking out about the matter afterBebe Rexhawas seriously hurt in New York City when a fan chucked a cell phone at her face. He was laterarrested. After the incident, videos ofHarry Styles,Kelsea Ballerini,Lil Nas X,Drake,Pinkand more being hit with objects surfaced online.
“Have you noticed how people are forgetting f—ing show etiquette at the moment," saidAdele. “People are throwing s— on stage. Have you seen that? I f—ing dare you — I dare you throw something at me. I’ll f—ing kill you.”
“Stop throwing things at the artist … These people have lost it. Can you imagine?”
After Ballerini was hit with a bracelet onstage, she addressed her crowd.
“Can we just talk about what happened?” she began.
“All I care about is keeping everyone safe. If you ever don’t feel safe, please let someone around you know. If anyone’s pushing too much or you just have that gut feeling, just always flag it. Don’t throw things. You know?”
Charlie Puthalso shared his thoughts onTwitter: “This trend of throwing things at performers while they are on stage must come to an end. It’s so disrespectful and very dangerous. Please just enjoy the music I beg of you…”
source: people.com
