Overview
- Stephen Colbert announced onstage that Eilish is allocating $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to vetted groups through The Changemaker Program.
- During her acceptance speech, Eilish asked ultra-wealthy attendees to increase their giving, telling the room, “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?”
- Mark Zuckerberg attended with Priscilla Chan, and an eyewitness cited by People said he did not clap after Eilish’s remarks, which drew light applause.
- The donation targets organizations addressing food insecurity and the climate crisis, aligning with Eilish’s tour practices such as plant-based catering, recycled merch and biodegradable confetti.
- Coverage noted Zuckerberg and Chan’s prior pledges and lifetime philanthropy through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, including a public commitment to give away 99% of their Meta shares.