Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell to Receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs International Film Awards
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Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are set to receive the Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for their acclaimed song "What Was I Made For?" from the film "Barbie." The song, nominated for five GRAMMY® Awards, has earned Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations. The Palm Springs Film Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 4, 2024, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, sponsored by Entertainment Tonight and IHG Hotels & Resorts.The Palm Springs International Film Awards is bestowing the prestigious Chairman’s Award upon Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell in recognition of their critically acclaimed song "What Was I Made For?" from the film "Barbie." The award, honoring their outstanding musical contribution, will be presented at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 4, 2024. Sponsored by Entertainment Tonight and IHG Hotels & Resorts, the event celebrates the duo's significant impact on the industry.
Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi expressed excitement about presenting the Chairman's Award to Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, praising their unparalleled talent in creating the ethereal ballad that perfectly complements Margot Robbie’s journey in "Barbie." The song, nominated for five GRAMMY® Awards, has already secured Best Original Song Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards nominations.
Eilish and O’Connell join an illustrious list of honorees at the Palm Springs Film Festival, including Carey Mulligan, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, and Greta Gerwig. The Chairman’s Award, previously given to industry luminaries, recognizes their remarkable contribution to the world of music and film.
