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Eilish was honoured at the WSJ Innovator Awards at New York’s Museum of Modern Art last night, during which TV show host Stephen Colbert announced the singer would be donating $11.5 million to organisations tackling food insecurity and climate change. Advertisement Billie Eilish had a message for billionaires at the WSJ Innovator Awards: “Give your money away, shorties." Eilish was one of eight who was honored for her work. At the event, Stephen Colbert announced Eilish is donating $11.5 million of the proceeds from her most recent tour to… pic.twitter.com/K555kWDTZj— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 30, 2025 “I love you all but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me,” Eilish said, drawing laughs from the audience. “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?” she asked. “No hate, but give your money away, shorties.” Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... 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