Music Observer

  The first person born in the 21st century to bag an Oscar is Billie Eilish. As per the 20-year-old musician, she had impostor syndrome. Additionally, growing up in the spotlight for her was a “bruising experience.” The BBC has listed Billie as one of the women on the BBC 100 Women list. Each year they identify the 100 inspirational and empowering women around the world. And this year’s list recognizes the evolution since the list was born ten years ago. “I was doing an interview earlier today,” she said while pulling her hair free from two tight buns. “And I was saying that when a new person comes into my life — any sort of romantic thing — you guys are the first thing I mention. ‘Just so you know, this comes with me!” And the public goes wild. But now, Billie is sitting with the BBC 100 Women for an interview that she will soon speak about on stage during a concert. This interview discusses her career, that’s not even a decade old. Born as Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, t...