Billie Eilish tells billionaires to donate more of their wealth
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Billie Eilish on finding her voice
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
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Billie Eilish on creating a song
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish ("Bad Guy") demonstrates for CBS News' Gayle King how she and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, improvise and conjure up songs at their home studio.
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In this web exclusive, "Sunday Morning" correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of "songwriter"; what she learned from writing the "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?"; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art.
Billie Eilish on what she's found "liberating"
With her album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas), Billie Eilish is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there – from finding a new voice as a songwriter, to stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons.
Billie Eilish on what she's found "liberating"
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the music superstar (soon to turn 23) is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. [Watch more from Mason's interview with Eilish on "CBS Mornings" December 10.]
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In this preview clip, correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about the creative process. Don't miss Mason's interview with Eilish on "CBS Sunday Morning" December 8, with more featured on "CBS Mornings" December 10.
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell on writing "Bad Guy"
In this web exclusive, singer Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O'Connell, talk with CBS News' Gayle King about creating their hit song "Bad Guy," which they composed and recorded in the studio they created in his former bedroom.
Billie Eilish debuts new James Bond theme
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Listen to Billie Eilish's new James Bond theme song
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Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
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Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
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American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
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SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
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Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
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House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
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Connie Chan and Scott Wiener advance in race to succeed Pelosi, CBS News projects
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Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
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A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
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Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility
State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
8 bagged bodies found with note in narco-trafficking hotspot
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
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OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
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Coast Guard searching in Lynette Hooker case
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FBI kills hostage-taker in California
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