Umm, why did Billie Eilish just add everyone to her close friends on Instagram?
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If you were one of the lucky 114 million people who follow Billie Eilish on Instagram, you might have gotten a surprise recently. You may have noticed that you were added to her close friends story on the platform. The immediate thought that might have crossed your mind was, “Are we now besties with Billie Eilish? Is she going to send a private jet to pick us up and take us to her mansion in L.A.?” Unfortunately, the reality is probably not as glamorous as that.
It turns out that the 22-year-old singer added her entire follower count to her close friends story on April 4th. This move caught the attention of many fans when they saw a green star at the top of some photos, indicating that it was a close friends story rather than a regular post. While some fans initially thought it was a mistake, it soon became clear that this was a deliberate action on Eilish’s part.
Fans took to social media to joke about being added to Eilish’s close friends list, with many wanting to believe that she personally chose them for this special access. However, it soon became apparent that this was not an isolated incident but rather a strategic move by Eilish to promote her upcoming album.
Eilish has been teasing her new album for a while now, with fans spotting mysterious billboards in New York City and Sydney featuring quotes that may or may not be new lyrics from the singer. The signature ‘blohsh’ figure, which is synonymous with Eilish’s brand, was also present on these billboards, adding to the intrigue surrounding the upcoming release.
One fan on Twitter expressed their excitement, saying, “Now this is what I call album promo. Billie Eilish is coming, and I don’t think we’re ready.” It seems like adding everyone to her close friends list was just another clever marketing strategy to generate buzz around her new music.
While the move may have disappointed some fans who were hoping for a more personal connection with Eilish, it did give everyone a glimpse into her creative process and upcoming projects. In addition to promoting her album, Eilish also shared a photo of her tattoo, which she got back in December. This gesture could be seen as a way for her to connect with her fans on a more personal level.
In 2023, Eilish bravely came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, revealing that she is attracted to women and has deep connections with them in her life. She also opened up about her gender identity, expressing that she has never felt like a typical girl despite using she/her pronouns.
After coming out, Eilish faced some backlash and lost at least 100,000 Instagram followers. However, she has since likely regained many of them and continued to be an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
In conclusion, Billie Eilish’s decision to add everyone to her close friends list on Instagram may have initially raised some eyebrows, but it ultimately served as an effective marketing strategy for her new album. Fans can look forward to more exciting updates and music from the talented singer in the near future.
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