Billie Eilish urges LGBTQ+ fans: 'stay strong'

Billie Eilish used a new Attitude Uncut interview published on May 8 to send a direct message to LGBTQ+ fans as she promoted her latest concert film. Attitude reported that Eilish told readers, “I love you so much – stay strong,” and added, “You mean everything to me. That is my message.” The interview was published by Attitude Uncut, which the outlet has described as a digital-first companion to Attitude that is available through Apple News+ and the Attitude app. Attitude said the cover feature was tied to the release of “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D).” (attitude.co.uk) ### What exactly did Eilish say to LGBTQ+ fans? Attitude quoted Billie Eilish telling LGBTQ+ fans: “I love you so much – stay strong.” The magazine also reported that she followed that with: “You mean everything to me. That is my message.” The May 8 interview did not frame the remark as part of a new campaign or project announcement. (attitude.co.uk) Attitude presented it as a direct message in a cover story published to coincide with publicity for the concert film. ### Where did the interview appear? Attitude Uncut published the interview on May 8, according to the article page on Attitude’s website. (attitude.co.uk) Attitude has said Uncut is issued six times a year between print editions and is distributed through Apple News+ and the Attitude app. Jamie Tabberer was credited by Attitude as the writer of the Eilish feature. (attitude.co.uk) The article was labeled an exclusive cover interview and included images of Eilish with filmmaker James Cameron. ### Why was Eilish speaking to Attitude now? Attitude said the interview was published to celebrate “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D).” A separate Attitude report said Paramount Pictures UK released the trailer in April and set the film for cinemas on May 8, 2026. (attitude.co.uk) Paramount Pictures UK’s film release, as described by Attitude, follows Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” world tour from 2024 to 2025. (attitude.co.uk) Attitude reported that the movie was directed by James Cameron and documents performances and behind-the-scenes moments from the tour. ### Did the interview include any new project announcement? (attitude.co.uk) Attitude’s published excerpt did not announce a new album, tour or release date beyond the film promotion attached to the interview. The available Attitude reporting centered on Eilish’s message to LGBTQ+ fans and the existing film rollout. Attitude has previously reported Eilish discussing musicals with her brother and collaborator Finneas O’Connell, but that report was published in 2023 and is separate from the May 2026 Uncut cover story. (attitude.co.uk) In that earlier interview, Attitude quoted her as saying Finneas had “really, really good ideas for musicals already.” ### How does this fit with Eilish’s earlier public comments on sexuality? (attitude.co.uk) In December 2023, Attitude reported that Billie Eilish said, “I like boys and girls,” after a period of public attention around comments she made about women in a Variety interview. Attitude also quoted her at the time as saying she did not “really believe in” coming out. (attitude.co.uk) The May 2026 Attitude Uncut interview did not revisit those remarks in the excerpt surfaced by Attitude’s website. The new article instead highlighted her message to LGBTQ+ fans and the promotion of the concert film. May 8, 2026, is the date Attitude attached both to the Uncut interview and, in separate coverage, to the cinema release of “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D).” Attitude said the interview can be read through Attitude Uncut on Apple News+ and the Attitude app. (attitude.co.uk 1) (attitude.co.uk 2)