Full Songwriters Roundtable: Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, Cynthia Erivo & More

[@rjy44]

The part where Cynthia was empowering Julia Michaels to own her accomplishments made me cry. This is the type of inspiring and healing content the world needs more of! I love artistry, I love music, I love celebrating women

[@katelyn4358]

It was so powerful. I cried too. I think it's something a lot of us need to hear, honestly!

[@Hasani751]

It was needed!🙏🏾🔥

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I didn't know it just then but I needed to hear it too. Dammit, Cynthia!

[@Spelpoesi]

I couldn't agree more. Very powerful and inspiring. Cynthia seems to be such a down-to-earth human being with a lot of life experience (as does Julia, of course). I also love how Billie were giving Julia encouraging comments while looking at her with really kind eyes. I guess this moment will have a great impact on Julia's life.

[@anuzman1]

Cynthia was great. It's also very fitting that Julia, as the person who wrote the Austin & Ally theme song, is so much like Ally when it comes to people spotlighting her. 😂

[@sp00ky_d4d]

The gentleman conducting this sit down, Mesfin Fekadu, has a wonderfully wide breadth of knowledge and excellent presence. Engaging in a way that makes him feel more like a participant in a discussion than a staffer sent there to read a list of questions. love it.

[@supersucks]

Yes! Very engaging and fun!

[@fluffyclouds555]

I am impressed with him as well. Well put.

[@ItsKatinasWorld]

Same! He’s a fantastic host.

[@urfriendhannah]

I’m pretty sure he hosts a music-related podcast as well that is really interesting!

[@brak1615]

Yea the time and research that must have gone into, even if he has knowledge going in was what made this entire conversation so powerful!! You can tell how much he loves music and the world he does. 🥰🥰

[@icantthinkofaname1062]

Having Billie sit next to Julia was such a great choice, the way she kept comforting her was so sweet

[@kurtsudheim825]

Idkn if that's planned, but worked

[@MariusKristensen]

aww i know

[@emmad.176]

Yeah she did seem to be being genuinely sweet but also seemed to have a little thing for her 😉

[@azariocomplex9072]

Yes ! ❤️

[@TaraShrestha-tx1to]

​@@emmad.176 Ya idk why I got that 2nd hand embarrassment watching it sorry. Julia being nervous and laughing

[@celestepatane9655]

I love how Oliva is just admiring everyone in that table in like learning about them and stuff you know

[@meczclipz]

i noticed the same thing i love Olivia at some points she can be like so welcoming and like shy and then some times like on tour she knows her fans will support her with what ever she does i love her❤❤❤

[@mariuskristensen1867]

@@meczclipz i love her aww shes so beutifull

[@Random-vd8wu]

@@meczclipz something i love about olivia is that she always seems so open to learning. from the greats, from people with very different musical styles, from her idols. i can feel her passion to grow as a songwriter and her genuine interest in creativity. she never looks bored in a room like this haha. very inspiring

[@realquadmoo]

yes you can definitely tell she believe she's above them all

[@Qjdt1]

@@realquadmooI honestly think she feels unworthy… and almost rightfully so

[@fabsfabian6476]

Billie, Jon and Olivia casually chatting on the same table while all competing with each other for the biggest Grammy categories this year is wild to me

[@lethaborasebotsa]

they know that Billie is taking all

[@tyyyy5733]

@@lethaborasebotsanone of them are taking it sza is

[@KF3000-w7x]

@@lethaborasebotsaJon got it

[@Artemis_A-24]

@@lethaborasebotsaGrammy's have always been a popularity contest 😂

[@glensaldivar3169]

@@Artemis_A-24Not really, they keep giving HER grammys and no one is talking about her.

[@dinooceans]

Billie and Julia are the duo we didn't know we needed!

[@zuzaa48219]

FR

[@lilie319]

they’re adorable

[@kismetyogawellness]

They’d be a cute couple lol ❤

[@mariuskristensen1867]

so cute

[@azariocomplex9072]

Real!

[@rociopppp]

Julia is so shy and down to earth, one wouldn't believe she's such a genius songwriter. She deserves to embrace all the love and recognition she gets from her work ❤️❤️

[@musiclover04428]

It’s always us shy ones who have a lot in us but most people just don’t seem to wanna notice it :)

[@rydbthatsme]

@@musiclover04428 or we choose to not be center of attention due to social anxiety that causes panic attacks

[@maple-leafs13]

​@mrguacoyour songs are amazing. Great lyrics, melody and your voice is perfect. My only issue is the mixing, your voice need to be amplified.

[@gengarciaaa]

I just adore how attentive Cynthia is… she makes me feel safe through the screen IMAGINE in person. Ugh

[@nyem6866]

100%!!

[@yanndebrune]

so true!

[@Animalcrueltyisbad1]

Her aura is so beautiful and the way she speaks with such grace♥️ didn’t know who she was before watching this but I’m glad I know who she is now!

[@lorettamyers1029]

YES! Beautifully said.

[@bi.fruitsalad]

Exactly what I felt ❤

[@Horrorbear91]

Coming back to this video after listening to the MASTERPIECE of Billie’s new album and hearing her say that she thought she had lost her writing ability is insane. Hit Me Hard and Soft is her best work to date. 🎉

[@Artemis_A-24]

Unless you're a diehard fan, it's extremely forgettable lmao

[@jcoekwfkelsjbx]

@@Artemis_A-24still significantly better than whatever her first full length was😂

[@kimo2520]

@Horrorbear91 YES!! I agree. HMHAS is pure GENIUS! I can’t wait to see her in concert in ATL in November!

[@crazy_icecream1234]

SO TRUE

[@crazy_icecream1234]

@@kimo2520 IM SO UPSET SHE IS NOT COMING TO MY CITY (perth, Western Australia)

[@m.kstudio5077]

My heart absolutely melted when Cynthia began comforting Julia. I feel like this video really allowed Julia to become vulnerable in ways she has never revealed before. I really appreciate how Mesfin shined spotlight on Julia because she truly has done so much for the music industry that nobody really talks about. I hope Julia becomes more confident in her work because she is such a gem!!

[@ashlivstheworld]

Agreed I really didn't know who she was but to hear all the music she's been behind was awesome! but im here we tend to dim our light to feel humble when she should be proud to say what she's done! she did that

[@bi.fruitsalad]

Exactly this!❤

[@melindalee7112]

Julia’s speaking voice is so calm and peaceful. I love it.

[@dongwook-l4n]

I loooove it

[@It_isPat]

i love her too!

[@rydbthatsme]

She’s such a gentle humble person

[@na6241]

Talking voice of kylie

[@santiedormehl3042]

She sounds like Kylie Jenner..like,like❤

[@alyssameshell9507]

Julia Michaels is so talented and I feel like not enough people know how big of an impact she has had on the music industry

[@emiliia7656]

exactly!!!👏👏👏

[@jayvzrd3349]

I'm just now finding out 🤯

[@Eesh_aah_knee]

Exactly! Because I just found out about her and now I'm definitely checking her stuff out

[@whoevr]

@@Eesh_aah_kneeisses was everywhere tbh and that’s only a small part of her work

[@oxsila]

Her, Jon Bellion and Ryan Tedder. HUGE impact

[@johnygi1553]

Julia is the right person to be on this table.. she’s the definition of ‘song writer’ ❤

[@SupernaturalLove100]

Yes!

[@stephamanley2176]

And they didn’t even put her name on the title 🥲

[@scotteepunk]

@@stephamanley2176 Her name is included in the description. There isn't enough room to include everyone's name in the title. So they choose the artists that have the most followers on social media, streams, record sales, concert attendance, and awards to go in the title of the video.

[@linasbubble]

RIGHT one of my favs

[@forfun2777]

@@stephamanley2176 Well these names brought me in but Julia stuck with me after it ended. I understand her and that list of artists she wrote for was impressive.

[@taesdrugdealer4458]

it was so nice to see billie being more reserved and quiet at the start to becoming the most talkative person at the end 🥹

[@g-s-a-j]

Cynthia Erivo is a treasure. Warmth emanates from her like no one I've ever seen before and that's how it feels just through the screen; I can't imagine how beautiful her energy must be in person. And I love all the moments between Cynthia and Billie in this.

[@lilachodan4941]

Same

[@angelajdlf]

I could listen to her talk for hours… I’d love to see her singing live

[@katherinet7073]

cynthia's words to julia speak directly to my heart, she is absolutely amazing in every way. the way she is so passionate about empowering other women is truly beautiful

[@towerxoverxme]

more like condescending.

[@andreasmith1951]

@@towerxoverxmeyou see what you look for.

[@beni6989]

@@towerxoverxmethats what you are

[@towerxoverxme]

@@beni6989 lmao you’re a funny little guy

[@bi.fruitsalad]

@@towerxoverxmethat’s how you see it cause you don’t want to understand what she’s saying.

[@whatwasreymadefor]

billie's storytelling is so impactful and inspiring

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

Its trash

[@BlueSky-qd6mx]

​@@Chips185 I saw you following Halsey and I laughed

[@Chips185]

@BlueSky-qd6mx halsey is 10 times better than a dog whisperer with stupid singles like bad guy and see me with a crown. 🤡

[@whatwasreymadefor]

@@Chips185ok don't assume what you don't know

[@ahmadsyafiqabdulwarith6999]

@@Chips185the fact u only mentioned the song that was 5 years go 😂😂😂 get some help coming out from that cave, better than singing in cursive and non memorable songs

[@sebarm9671]

Man Jon Batiste really touched my heart with him sharing the experience with his wife. I'm so glad that she's okay now and its also inspiring to see them overcome those challenges and come out with something beautifull.

[@MarleeCM]

She wrote an incredible book called Between Two Kingdoms about a large part of her cancer journey. A friend of mine lent it to me after I came out of my own cancer journey and it was incredibly empowering and humbling. So beautifully written.

[@Ottee2]

@mrguaco , GO AWAY,,,,,,, NOW !!!

[@tru1ymuff1n]

⁠@@MarleeCMim glad you got better

[@alenemarie1726]

I loved this so much. Hearing Jon talk about his wife, Billie talk about wanting to quit, Julia having a hard time accepting her accomplishments. It was such a beautiful conversation

[@jeremylachlan]

I'm an author, not a songwriter, and this is still one of the best and most helpful/resonant roundtables I've ever seen. The discussions about inspiration, ownership, fear, doubt and creation - not to mention the genuine support and love shown for each other and the brilliant moderation? Brilliant on all counts.

[@atchomama123]

Julia is so humble. “You know the show Austin and ally?” UH YEAH literally amazing that was her first “gig”. She’s so talented!

[@Breadlover99-m5f]

IKR its so sad though cause i really wish she saw how amazing she is and that she deserves everything she has and deserves to brag about it

[@joydanleigh7711]

💛

[@Honest000w]

I miss that era of Disney

[@loveinthematrix]

John's divine feminine energy fits so perfectly into this space. He doesn't feel the need to dominate or even to feel uncomfortable as the only man in the group, he's just flowing through the experience being gentle like a breeze. He has a very clear and strong spiritual energy that emanates from his being almost as if he himself is a song. Him and his wife are beautiful and I pray more love over their lives. I lost my mom to cancer just two weeks ago and the songs he made about his wife are just beyond breathtaking. So many people at this table are keeping art alive and it's a blessing as AI starts to take over certain art spaces. Human beings can be the rawest form of art. I love all of this so much.

[@rydbthatsme]

Or he can just be a respectful masculine man and not anything else jeezus

[@GarageStudio7]

​@@rydbthatsmeExactly, what does "divine feminine energy" have to do with Jon Baptiste being a respectful gentleman...

[@rydbthatsme]

@@GarageStudio7 period, people are so fkn weird in 2023

[@zenmint]

So sorry for your loss. Hope any pain eases soon for you and your loved ones. Really appreciate your view on the duality of energy within us all as well. You speak so poetically.

[@loveinthematrix]

Based on his documentary about being there for his wife undergoing cancer, it's clear that he has a deep respect for women's artistic, poetic and emotional expression which in many women's experience is a rarity. So I wanted to give him props. I'm not apologizing for saying what I said and it seems like people agree with me. If you do the same thing, go off sir! @@GarageStudio7

[@katherinet7073]

52:10 cynthia's posture change as she charges up to give the most wise, beautiful, empowering advice to julia, love both of them sm

[@krystinebrown4279]

I can feel John's energy through the screen he is such an active listener, as well as a lovely storyteller. He's a perfect choice for roundtable!

[@boopboopboop459]

Cynthia Erivo is such a womans woman and such a kind, caring, nurturing soul. She truly listens to everyone and delves deep to uncover them as people and to uplift them. She is such an outstanding human being wow

[@susandp]

Billie was SO mesmerized by Cynthia, honestly same girl, I get it

[@emotionalsupportricepudding]

And I think about Cynthia’s comment (consistently chasing Billie) ALL THE TIME! Like…when is the collab?! 👀👀 Also, when he asked what their dream collab was I saw Cynthia look in Billie’s direction soooo… Lastly, how can someone not be mesmerized by her! She’s a goddess walking amongst mortals! Lol I literally worship her! 🥰

[@annah645]

So real

[@vii.adriana]

Jon’s story about his wife is so touching. I love how he shouted out her listening to Billie and Olivia’s music

[@iloveconnor021]

I was crying so hard while he was telling his story about his wife and how creativity helped her and of course them both with the healing process like dude it was beautiful.

[@billiesloverrr]

Watching Olivia and Billie sit at the same table together makes me so happy, I SWEAR the internet would literally break if they made a song together. My life would change!!

[@David.124]

They were really the young break out stars of the early 2020’s

[@Crystal-ve3kl]

Absolutely 🔥

[@StaceyLuvsSnom]

Truuuuuuue

[@brittany0336]

When Billie talks about her song “What was I made for” I got chills just like I did the first time I listened to it❤ Thanks to all these incredible artists/song writers for making songs that inspire us and connect us, mostly through music! 🎶

[@khopps]

Watching this again after watching Wicked. I didn't know who Cynthia was back when I first saw this but damn what an amazing human being she is and as an artist

[@eggsrsweet]

Julia Michaels is SO underrated. I know she's had a couple big hits but she deserves to have just as much fame as Billie, Olivia or Dua.

[@chachabunny123ut]

She’s actually responsible for some of the biggest hits out there…people just forget she’s a songwriter first, to your point :)

[@OluwatomisinBakare-g4m]

She doesn't want the fame and she's allowed to not want it.

[@odeleya1768]

She’s kind of like the female version of Ryan Tedder. What a talent! And her humility through it all is so overlooked, I didn’t realize how humble she was until now. She should definitely own it more than she does, it’s ok to brag a little bit knowing how much she’s done in such a short amount of time. If she doesn’t want the insane fame, that’s okay and we should respect it, but she should really think more highly of herself. That’s probably the first time I’ve actually thought this about a celebrity!

[@chachabunny123ut]

@@odeleya1768 Ryan Tedder still has his band and tours that way with a crazy following. Julia has been on massive tours as well and has a huge fandom…she’s definitely a celebrity and has been in the game professionally for almost 20 years so she isn’t new.

[@odeleya1768]

@@chachabunny123ut I realize that and that’s definitely why I compared her to Ryan Tedder. By insane fame, I meant it’s ok for her to not credit herself on certain songs and give herself the recognition in that way if that’s not what she wants. She’s definitely famous, but fame wise, she’s not as popular as she definitely should be according to her talent and everything she’s done. And she’s had this fame for less than 10 years, since Issues came out.

[@rydbthatsme]

Julia is such an amazingly talented and gifted songwriter and singer, I wish she didn't struggle so much with anxiety. The part at 51:00 really made me tear up because I could feel from the screen how panicked she was getting and it's heartbreaking to see that in real-time.

[@kellikroehling7009]

How is this comment not higher in the thread. I felt awful she kept ASKING them to stop listing people she’s wrote for and he just ignored her and went ON and ON - as she’s visibly shaking and saying she’s uncomfortable.

[@rydbthatsme]

@@kellikroehling7009 yea I wasn’t a fan of that or trying to force her into her “power” cause other people look up to her. That was incredibly condescending and stressful

[@MightyMouse350]

​@@rydbthatsme not condescending, Cynthia is emotionally intelligent, it's just very British to not like being complimented - you're meant to be humble and not brag, so in the moment she thought it was that - but it's more Julia's an introvert and doesn't like a lot of attention.

[@rydbthatsme]

it came across pushy and I didn't like it and people agree@@MightyMouse350

[@hisforhappiness222]

I feel the situation was handled well in a group setting of filming. Each person in that round table showed emotional empathy toward her. There was safety in the group. I felt Cynthia was trying to share her grounded energy with Julia. While others did the best they could to offer physical comfort and words of affirmation. From my life experience, having anxiety in a group where everything is safe has been some of the best moments of learning - rather relearning comfort, ease, and being a human interacting.

[@michaelsaggio2767]

Stop when Cynthia was talking about the artists making things that people can hang onto when they don’t have anything else touched me. Wether it’s songs, film, or writing it’s so amazing as a listener to connect on a personal level with a song and how an artist is feeling

[@briarelyse5136]

Literally had a tear in my eye😢

[@srinidhinarasimhan5765]

This was a group of people i never knew i needed to see together. honestly, watching musicians connect is wonderful :)

[@jonvthvnv2870]

This is one of my favorite round tables. The way they all engage with each other. All of them are amazing

[@a.d.peterson1981]

This is how you interview and cover musical artists. This is an expansive, supportive, inclusive, and insightful conversation that should be seen by any fan of these artists, or music, in general. Kudos.

[@Jasmine-tr1zs]

Cynthia’s commentary for the other artists was both insightful and affirming. She seems like such a cool person. Already loved her work but this interview gave me a whole new appreciation for her ❤️

[@ikerruiz2835]

this round table is definitely one for the books, they managed to get together in a room 3 of the biggest pop stars of the 2020s decade so far Dua, Billie and Olivia. I wish there was a round table in the 2010s where we could se Ariana, Taylor, Lady Gaga etc or the 2000s with Britney, Beyoncé, Xtina etc So this definitely feels like a time capsule

[@whoevr]

and it’s the fact i haven’t heard about it until now. they don’t speak of those things on stan twitter, strangely enough 😵‍💫😵‍💫 or maybe i just missed it

[@fangirlofbands7146]

@@whoevryeah, I haven’t heard/ seen many people talking about this either

[@SideEyeee_]

Beyoncé is NOT a songwriter so she doesn’t deserve to be at the “SONGWRITING table” at all. Her writers and all the people she lied on for YEARS should come instead of her.

[@lilachodan4941]

I really think Ariana should be here at this table

[@addd9936]

Dua is such a lovely person. She seems so down to earth and sweet.

[@AE-vr8tj]

I agree! That is why I love her not just because she is popular or her music is 😊

[@oaklandkrist]

this is one of the best thr roundtables to ever happened. the conversation, naturally occurred, was so meaningful and flew so eloquently. loved jon's story and cynthia's encouragement.

[@cesareilish]

I love how Billie expresses herself, every detail she gives when speaking is so real, I really love her and she is a great inspiration.

[@kessiagrace]

there's something so humble about billie and julia, they're so inspiring and are so connected to what they do. everything about them is genuine.

[@alokm4451]

Spot on!

[@audreybedumb13]

i’m so proud of liv! she’s only 3 years into her career and she’s already here…

[@imthatbee2024]

Fr. Too little comments about her.

[@johnnandrew]

so true... i'm so proud of you olivia

[@hailieredd9556]

Srsly❤❤

[@zylophonia]

there is something so profound and beautiful about all of these creative souls coming together to talk about what they love...

[@Too.Cool.ForCardi]

So glad Cynthia mentioned Laura Mvula because no one speaks of this woman who is beautiful and her voice and songs are just so magical and everything, and I kinda see a similar voice and quality to her and Cynthia.

[@turtlesareslow2040]

A Billie & Olivia collab is long overdue

[@Uhidrkwhattoputhereso]

REAL👏

[@Azynsuzi]

@@spideronawhiteflagwho said she did? Yeah no one 😂

[@pneumaa]

@@spideronawhiteflagdon’t bring this weird energy to this lighthearted video

[@Chips185]

Billy eyelash is 🗑

[@keeleyhall3109]

@@spideronawhiteflagno one said that they said they wanted them to collab with a song

[@Recubs0608]

I love Billie's energy and personality. She's just so cool without being trying. She's really complimenting Julia's introvert personality

[@Coolperson9772]

Fr

[@bi.fruitsalad]

Yess I loved that ❤

[@Jamal3.87]

I’m happy to see these THR roundtables!!! Cool to see Jon Batiste continuing to flourish! Cynthia, Dua Lipa, Olivia, and Julia are absolutely divine! But I save my biggest congratulations to Billie Eilish. She is one of those singer-songwriters who as soon as you hear her voice you know that she has something special and specific that she wants to express. Any time she’s on tv performing, I stop what I’m doing and listen to her song. She is a major talent. Congratulations to all of them! I’m loving the laidback nature of these talks. All pretentiousness of a typical talk show are not here. It’s always great to see.

[@GiovanaAlves-t1s]

YESSS, SHE IS ART

[@Rosannasfriend]

What you said is how I feel about Cynthia I’m a big Billie fan too though.

[@alanuchiha]

absolutely. it’s interesting; i think they all show a deep admiration for billie’s art in some way. at this table, cynthia’s mind / presence kept me the most captivated / intrigued & she seemed genuinely touched by billie’s art. there’s just something in billie’s art that feels so raw & at the core of her humanity that really moves you. jon batiste was also making this point in that it’s something where anybody feels they’re able to connect to

[@michaelcooper743]

@@Rosannasfriend Cynthia is the lead in the new Wicked movie!!

[@rudrangshu832]

​@@michaelcooper743the Cynthia and ariana duo is so heartwarming

[@sleeptimesanctuary4064]

My daughter is 7 she looks like billie eilish quite a bit actually, and when she was 6 she made a song with a synthesiser called ‘spinning around (in circles)’ and it was a great hit with my family it was in our heads all year! Haha

[@monalittle-382nndhjlaa3]

Maybe one day she will be sitting at that table. Great story!

[@denarendall]

Cynthia is enthralling. So beautiful and so well spoken. I’m glad the others acknowledged it out loud so she knows! Round tables are my absolute favourites!

[@Blazzzebeats]

Cynthia looks like an african goddess. Wow as a songwriter I truly appreciate this roundtable, hearing some stories of some these people's talent I admire so much. Please have more musician roundtables !

[@MsLilyPickles]

I was going to say! She looks like royalty. Pure casual elegance and that outfit suits her perfectly.

[@flormesc9]

I love that Julia was included in this. For many years I've seen her credited in all those artists' songs and I was like damn she's so talented and deserves so much more credit. Love her and all the incredible humans in this table, it was such an inspiring interview

[@marialeticiar]

the way everyone mentions the strong influence of other people’s works on their creative process is fascinating

[@sonjablaziak6095]

Cynthia’s knowing of herself and sharing the power of it at the table was so moving. There is power in sitting in your accomplishments and being proud of your talent.❤

[@cedricbrame2810]

Cynthia and Billie doing a song together may be what gets me through 2025

[@annah645]

Literally same

[@theogoldberg8919]

Julia is so articulate and lovely , Cynthia amazing and full of empathy, Billie is a total genius , Dua is very warm and generous , Jon is incredibly versatile and Olivia is super sensitive and involved ...

[@danielzhou2972]

love this summary

[@MP-1218]

I love the ending so much. I’m so glad that Cynthia spoke up about Julia. It is important that she understands how amazing and talented she is 🥺

[@kassssssandra]

i love when they actually ask artists questions about their art, no filler no drama or gossip just art

[@mikailkitangelocampos2128]

This whole interview just brought so much bliss in me. There were lots of relatable moments that I never have talked about with anyone in my life just cause we never had conversations like these. This is soo fun to watch.

[@hollyGlendenning]

Billie is such a rambler it’s so sweet. I LOVE people who can just talk and flip between topics

[@c.bluefilms4284]

THR Roundtables have come such a long way since the start. This conversation was so casual, so cozy, so chill, so connected. The moderator guided it perfectly. Beautifully done, THR. Looking forward to more of this.

[@andrew.ramdat]

Billie Eilish with that blissful song of hers ‘What Was I Made For’ the portrayal she enlisted in that song is so real and empowering. The juxtaposition of floating and then falling down, and the mental health of not knowing how to feel & sadness is so human of her. I feel it’s the best song written of her discography. I’m so excited to see what she brings on in 2024.

[@lenah96]

I clicked on the video to listen to Billie. I love her as an artist. But that whole conversation was so beautiful! I loved every word and emotion each artist told. It's so human. You forget alot about it because of their fame, but this!? It was just so real and loving. These people are smart. The way they express deep feelings is for sure not easy. This hour long talk went by like nothing.

[@Timothyrpiano]

That's the thing. Despite how much fame and success someone has or lack thereof, it's important to look past all that and see them as human beings.

[@kevinseevers]

This is my 4th time watching this video this week. There is something so pure and humble but insanely talented these people are that just leave me so happy!

[@emzyemz3796]

There is some beautiful shimmery souls in that room. I love how this round table thing is honoring artists for their art, and showing that it is fascinating and interesting to talk about what you do, and not to ham it up, or just answer questions about your private life and useless anecdotes about silly things that happened to you, but actually talking process. It is not boring and people love to hear this.

[@hittnau5]

Incredibly inspiring to listen to these amazing artists talk to each other. Love the mutual respect, support and curiousity. Cynthia and Billie supporting and praising Julia also brought me to tears. You own it girls

[@katefly9872]

The actual host/moderator (NOT YVONNE ORJI although Yvonne might be great) - but rather the person wearing the hat…is THE GREATEST I’ve seen from the Hollywood Reporter. They seem natural at it and informed and that there is sincerity and passion and depth present in the conversation. Nicely done.

[@Ellietelford12]

Billie Eilish has such an incredible talent for songwriting it’s actually breathtaking

[@OAIGTA]

Her brother

[@RANIAxxx777]

@@OAIGTAno

[@RANIAxxx777]

@@OAIGTA No loser

[@briliz]

51:38 I felt her anxiety spike up so much that I started crying and shaking more for her-like in that moment, I understood exactly what she felt with happiness and shock and embarrassment and like everything all together and not being able to properly word her thoughts as to why she felt that way

[@caseyradli8000]

Yes! I don’t know how she kept it together because I would have been CRYING, the more I try to be strong the more I fall apart and I knew if I was in her shoes at the moment I would fall apart.

[@curlyxcoco]

yeah i definitely would have thrown up haha

[@vi.atwtmv]

Why

[@AE-vr8tj]

DUA has such a WARM aura, she is like the older sister vibe in the circle of friends, BILLIE is like the rebel friend but will show up when things get rough and JULIA is the sensitive introverted yet sweetest friend, OLIVIA is the friend who is friends with everyone, like the baby sister that everyone adores, CYNTHIA gives the mother energy and JON is like the only brother only guy in a circle of friends of girls who supports everyone. And the host is like the bar tender that knows this circle of friends who comes often to his bar 😊❤

[@bi.fruitsalad]

What Cynthia said near 27:50 is so beautiful and made me tear up

[@bexyPTX]

Julia Michaels' first songwriting job being on Austin & Ally is WILD but also kinda makes sense to me, that's so interesting

[@Augustenx]

What I love about this, is how respect towards each other’s stories, successes and lessons are complimented with shared values, mutual respect and relatable creativity. As a creative myself, listening to them makes me feel included despite not being as successful in their scale as they are. The feeling of relating to their processes makes it so inclusive and accepting. Definitely the best interview I’ve watched this new year and I’m grateful for them. Thank you, Cynthia, Olivia, Dua, Jon, Billie, Julia, and to the interviewer, staff and crew of Hollywood Reporter. 💜

[@SupernaturalLove100]

I saw the Hunger Games film and the lyrics in the music sung in it and that played in the credits was truly the kind to give goose bumps. It really embodied the subject matter, the feeling of liberation/freedom sought in the franchise by all the people made to fight. I thought it was really beautiful and well written! 👏🏾

[@hassanw07]

Olivia is terrifyingly incredible

[@-pj6ci]

@@hassanw07and Daniel

[@ThunderCraft5000]

The author (Suzanne Collins) actually wrote the lyrics to the songs sung during the movie, but Olivia’s credits song was beautiful and lived up to the quality of the movie’s songs for sure

[@jeshellecerbito6697]

@@ThunderCraft5000 Yes, but OP is referring to "Can't Catch Me Now" which was written by Olivia and played in the credits.

[@SophiaTrevor]

i am just finishing watching the entire thing in one go and it’s just really cool not only all of these diverse backgrounds coming together but it’s obvious that they start connecting more and more as they get to the end after unpacking all of their history and more vulnerable perspectives… it’s crazy aha. like by the end i feel like they could all just get lunch together again and it would be super chill. i think it just goes to show everyone can find ways to connect with each other if you give it some time.

[@albemarleee]

this is so wholesome to watch, it is pure connection. They listen to each other, see each other, it's a beautiful thing to watch human connection through art like this

[@scooterbooter]

I love Billie's answers! They are so honest and make her so likeable to me. I love the little details, like her association between "Sail" and The Walking Dead, so wholesome

[@MariusKristensen]

aww she is so cute

[@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz]

I loved this so much to the point where i just didn't want it to end. I love those super open conversations about their personal experiences as an artist. I wish this was a regular thing. I'm dying for more content!

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

Me too

[@-pj6ci]

I love the sweet moment between Julia, Billie and the wonderful words that Cynthia (having also more years of experience) said to Julia 😭❤️ beautiful… and I love us women for this because we immediately support each other when someone has a problem, because we know what our weaknesses are, we are often too unsure of our abilities and skills and we are often ashamed of it, much more than men in our careers …. And for example as a fan of Billie every time she won an award she often said others deserved it not her .. always awkward moments 😭 she always feels ashamed for every result she achieves and she doesn't like it when people compliment her, even if as a pop artist with that success it's impossible, but she just likes working doing her job bc she knows it’s just her job there is nothing special to talk about it .. here too, she demonstrated that she still has no self-esteem in herself even if on the outside she shows that she is also a badass rebellious stubborn strong woman but this is just a protective shell for empathetic and sensitive ppl like her (her fans know her really well about this) and you can feel this, she immediately felt and saw that Julia was struggling bc she was embarrassing in that moment .. and she immediately touched her hands and everything .. she was not ok for Julia… she is REALLY empathetic and she hates when ppl are not ok … she does this with everyone and her fans too 😊 she always likes to hug / help her fans and ppl in general and she talks to them having fun like they are all best friends, she also go to the park and ask ppl to play frisbee with her 😭 only her fans will understand how amazingly she is inside. And Billie and Julia have the same soul, Billie just hides it better with that badass sometimes not simple but protective attitude. And Julia is an amazing talented humble woman ! And it's true that women are more sensitive to certain things and therefore have more difficulty in stuff like this, but it's what makes us special as women in our work, we always question everything and complicate our lives 😂 because we “like” to live our life fully (too much 🫣) and we want to demonstrate how much we are worth, we know that we could give more and therefore what we give is never enough for us … but then once we grow up we become like Cynthia , with an incredible inner power... amazing thoughtful mature woman ❤️

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

You just made me a Billie stan lol

[@SupernaturalLove100]

I think Billie always says other ppl deserved the awards during speeches mostly bc of the unhinged stans on social media who cry tattoo tears after their fav loses an award and goes on and on abt it. They can make a young person feel undeserving unfortunately

[@-pj6ci]

⁠​⁠@@LowSlungBadBitch this summer she was headlining the biggest festival in Brazil (she also made history for the Biggest crowd ever there +100k ppl) and she went to the park alone with her family and she asked some guys if they wanted to play frisbee with her and her brother and then they realized it was Billie 😭 and they played for 40 minutes together .. she also organized many shows in small clubs for her fans to be closer with them during her global tour (the biggest of 2022 by a woman) she goes to the cinema etc she is living her life like a normal person , she even remembers the names of her fans😂 she drives her car alone and stops to met and hug her fans Etc she is amazing… completely herself and not a fake product always perfect following a script of that industry. This is why many ppl hate her too, bc she is not afraid to be herself no matter what, if she think something , wrong or not, she will tell you that even on tv 😅 and she is not afraid to be authentic and herself with her ups and downs and with her mistakes. And she doesn’t want to be a role model for kids, parents exist for this. She is just living her life.

[@-pj6ci]

@@SupernaturalLove100 exactly she also hates hate in general, she also doesn’t care about that world and society rules, she just likes living her own life making her own music and art in general since she was 15. She doesn’t care about awards or success that’s why she also doesn’t make the usual easy fun dance pop music, following the easy success .. with radio friendly music .. she just likes being herself always and making art . She was also happier when she lost all 8 Grammys nominations last year.. she was SOO happy 😂 especially for other artists/friends who won that year, but she wasn’t happy when she won. She has always this “idgaf” attitude but only bc she doesn’t like boxes and she is like a stranger most of the time in that world, even if everyone loves and respects her in that world bc she is a really sweet and charismatic girl, but superficially this society is not ready for authentic real and also too much charismatic and rebel women like her 😅 just like with Madonna. They are real artists, and real artists are usually the most unique sometimes weird ppl . Even if they are completely different, bc I know Billie could die to save a person's life, Madonna wouldn't even look if a person was dying ... 🤣 (I love Madonna but she has 0 respect for ppl even MJ everyone said this) but they are similar for that rebellious part… very similar. Billie has the MJ and Lady diana soul, but the charisma and attitude of Madonna and probably Kurt Cobain.

[@Spelpoesi]

Beautifully written. I got teared up reading this.

[@naturallyamused]

I love when they talk about how they're like a vessel, plucking music from The Divine. That is exactly how it feels when I write music, and it's so epic knowing these great artists feel the same. There is such a bonding feeling that whether a great song writer winning Grammys, or just a person that likes to just write and play for family, we're all together, tapping into something other worldly, that we can never quite explain. 48:47

[@edenrayne2487]

I hope that you do a part 2 soon this was amazing!

[@lindsmarie123]

they are all so well-spoken! i have such a new admiration for julia micheals, her stories are so profound

[@valemeneses1946]

the way Billie talks and had everyone super into what she’s saying, LOVE HER!

[@ganjazz]

I love that they all acknowledging what each other said and quoting them. So much respect and so much talents.

[@MemphisFitz]

Seeing all those insanely popular artists sitting on a table like that and being 100% human for an hour straight was a pleasure that made me tear up a couple times. Thanks THR for this amazing format

[@Ankesadventures]

What a wonderful energy these people created! Could listen to this for hours on end. You can really see the artist in each of them which we don’t get to see in that way often ❤

[@garcyuh]

This is such an amazing gift from The Hollywood Reporter. I'd never think you'd get a room like this when it comes to music. Too cool :).

[@hoaxxuan]

I love how collected and intelligent Olivia sounds when she speaks, I almost forget she’s barely out of her teenage years!!

[@kaliforniaklasswho]

I almost forgot she’s the youngest in this table

[@1961Blanchflower]

Yes, I don't think she's even had her driver's license that long!

[@StaceyLuvsSnom]

@@1961Blanchflowerprobably 5 years at this point, which is kinda insane

[@poke1855]

OLIVIA, DUA, AND BILLIE ALL IN THE SAME ROOM. MY BRAIN GOES AHHHHHH 😱😱.❤

[@casuallyrae_]

Same

[@JustALivie00]

LIKE BLAH BLAH BLAHHHHHH

[@Livvieeditscc]

@@JustALivie00(BLAH-BLAH-BLAH-BLAH-BLAH-BLAH)

[@JustALivie00]

@@Livvieeditscc CANT HEAR MY THOUTHSSSS

[@Livvieeditscc]

@@JustALivie00 (I CANNOT HEAR MY THOUGHTS)

[@chaeyoungsstrawberryfarm3327]

I love how Cynthia speaks and the visual of her hand movements are so hypnotizing. Like Billie said she’s so poetic both visually and with her words:)

[@abbyburns3127]

Jon Batiste is such a gem. He just emanates such enthusiasm for the arts and respect for everyone around him.

[@reywolf74]

Cynthia truly speaks poetry. What a lovely woman

[@Helamans]

Everyone at this table is so damn talented. This entire conversation was extremely inspirational to me as a songwriter.

[@Crackpeas]

I could’ve listened to them for hours and hours. Can we do this regularly? This group? I love them.

[@jroberts8558]

Amazingly done! Perfect selection of writers, vibe, and discussion topics. Need to see more of these ASAP with the same interviewer

[@PrincessKayKay_Music]

Wow. Just wow, this inspired me so much. I don't even know how to start explaining the amount of connection I had with these artists. I really want to be an artist one day and I have tried and tried to write songs and the lyrics that I write, just don't hit the way I want it to. I'm kind of like Billie when it comes to not being inspired at all. I hope that I find something that does inspire me lyric wise. This interview was just phenomenal! You all were just so kind to each other and I loved seeing that :)

[@reelk2228]

Dua lipa is so well spoken!!!! She's truly amazing at everything she does!!!

[@evelienk8961]

Love that billie noticed that julia was shaking at some point en made sure she felt comfortable. They we're a perfect match sitting next to eachother :)

[@Evelynfelsinger]

Real..... I love all of em so much

[@echakamonjok]

😭😭😭 Love this sooo much. And Cynthia Ervio is such a precious, genuine soul. All these artists are incredible and i’m grateful for music.

[@Crim7708]

Wow.. this video was sitting in my watchlist for a long time and I put it on just to pass some time. But damn.. it consumed my attention wholly. This roundtable is amazing. These people are incredible. I didn't know all of them before, just like they didn't all knew each other but they managed to create such an open, vulnerable and authentic atmosphere, wrapped in a bubble of pure warmth, I teared up multiple times. I love seeing them all connect over art, the process of it, the inspiration and creation, their fears, motivation and effect it had on others and themselves. You can really tell that they love what they're doing and it's so inspiring to see this and how they find connection in it. And so many women connecting and supporting each other heals something in me. Cynthia seems just so full of warmth and honest empathy. The way she listens so attentively, you can see that she truly Cares. And Julia! I relate to her anxiousness a lot. It's so beautiful to see these people acknowledge her accomplishments even though she downplays them. What Cynthia said to her at the end "Making peoples dreams come true" is such a eye opening perspective. And even though Julia was anxious I'm proud of her for making it so well through this video. The round table wouldn't be complete without her

[@fayizalvi9783]

i never ever ever thought these people would be sitting together and have a convo like ever