Billie Eilish Headlining Climate Concert at Eiffel Tower

FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows singer Billie Eilish at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows singer Billie Eilish at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Billie Eilish Headlining Climate Concert at Eiffel Tower

FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows singer Billie Eilish at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows singer Billie Eilish at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Billie Eilish, Lenny Kravitz and Jon Batiste are headlining a concert aimed at building awareness around climate at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Thursday.

The concert, organized by NGO Global Citizen, features on the sidelines of an international summit launched by President Emmanuel Macron, said AFP.

Artists H.E.R. and Eilish's brother Finneas are also on the bill for the free show at the Champ de Mars below the Parisian landmark.

The venue hosted a previous Global Citizen concert in 2021 with Elton John and other huge stars that also had parallel concerts in several cities around the world.

Eilish, 21 and a seven-time Grammy winner, is known for her environmental advocacy.

She has given up the use of private jets and during her 2022 "Happier Than Ever" tour, she set up "eco villages" to encourage recycling, voter-registration and provide information on environmental groups.

Thursday's concert, titled "Power our Planet: Live in Paris", seeks to build pressure for a "new global financial pact".

It wants rich countries to keep promises for climate-related funding to poorer nations, reform development banks to focus on the environment, and get commitments from large polluting companies to move towards net-zero emissions.

"Crises are multiplying and the number of those who place their hope in peace and multilateralism will only grow if we, as a global community, demonstrate that we are there to help the most vulnerable," Macron said in a statement.

The stars will perform a series of short sets for around 20,000 spectators who won a lottery for free tickets.

It will also be broadcast online via multiple sites.

Actresses including Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh will also be present to speak during the event.

 

 



Joy Awards in Riyadh Celebrate 2024's Top Entertainment Achievements

The fifth edition of the Joy Awards took place at ANB Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, honoring top Arab and international stars. (SPA)
The fifth edition of the Joy Awards took place at ANB Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, honoring top Arab and international stars. (SPA)
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Joy Awards in Riyadh Celebrate 2024's Top Entertainment Achievements

The fifth edition of the Joy Awards took place at ANB Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, honoring top Arab and international stars. (SPA)
The fifth edition of the Joy Awards took place at ANB Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, honoring top Arab and international stars. (SPA)

The fifth edition of the Joy Awards took place at ANB Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, honoring top Arab and international stars. Hosted by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) under the chairmanship of Turki Al Al Sheikh, the event brought together prominent figures, celebrities, and guests from around the globe.

The ceremony kicked off with artistic performances, followed by the awards presentation. Notable winners included Syrian actor Samer Ismail, who received the award for Favorite Actor in the TV Series category, and Saudi actress Al Anoud Abdulhakim, honored as Favorite New Face in the Series category. The Favorite Egyptian Series award went to “Ne’mat El-Afokado", while the Favorite Gulf Series award was presented to “Shabab Al-Bomb 12”, accepted by Faisal Al-Issa.

Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Syrian artist Yaser Al-Azmeh, American actor Morgan Freeman, Italian musician Andrea Bocelli, Saudi filmmaker Abdullah Al-Muheisen, Kuwaiti singer Abdullah Al Ruwaished, and international composer Hans Zimmer.

The Favorite Actress in the Series category award went to Huda Hussein, while Hana Al-Zahed won Favorite Actress in Cinema. Egyptian actor Hesham Maged was named Favorite Actor in Cinema.

Sports awards recognized Salem Al-Dawsari as Favorite Athlete and Saudi mixed martial artist Hattan Al-Saif as Favorite Female Athlete.

A highlight of the evening was the Diamond Entertainment Industry Award, presented to the late Prince Badr bin Abdulmohsen in honor of his poetic contributions. His son Prince Khaled bin Badr accepted the award on his behalf.

For the first time, the Most Popular Song award was shared by Egyptian singers Angham and Tamer Ashour. Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad was recognized for his outstanding contributions to fashion.

Other notable awards included Favorite Song for Majid Al-Mohandis and Favorite Influencer awards for Ahmad Al-Qahtani and Narin Beauty. Emerging Musical Talent was awarded to Saudi artist Rakan Al Sa’ed, while Matthew McConaughey was honored as the Personality of the Year.

The Joy Awards also celebrated industry veterans such as Mariam Al-Saleh, Ibrahim Al-Sallal, and several Gulf icons, recognizing their pioneering roles in entertainment.