Lorde takes aim at ICE as she donates $200k for Minnesota immigrant rights group

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Lorde is making headlines after donating $204,000 from her Minneapolis concert merchandise sales to organizations supporting immigrant rights. She also posted a handwritten ‘ICE OUT’ message on social media.

The popular singer is publicly supporting the ICE OUT movement, donating money earned from her recent, highly successful world tour to the cause. This is a significant step, turning her concert revenue into a clear political message.

The 29-year-old New Zealand singer announced on Instagram that proceeds from her concerts in Minneapolis will be donated to two organizations: the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and the Immigrant Defense Network.

I was so impressed by her bold move – it really stood out, especially because so many artists are now using the Grammys as a platform to speak up about what they believe in.

As a lifestyle observer, I’ve noticed a really interesting trend popping up on the red carpet lately. Celebrities like Justin and Hailey Bieber, Billie Eilish, Kehlani, and even the iconic Joni Mitchell have been wearing these small, almost unnoticeable ‘ICE OUT’ pins. It’s a subtle but powerful way they’re showing their opposition to current U.S. immigration enforcement policies – a quiet statement making a big impact.

While accepting the award for Best Música Urbana Album, Bad Bunny made a point of saying, ‘Let’s say ‘ICE out’ before ‘Thank God.’ He emphasized that they are not violent or inhuman, but simply humans and Americans.

Billie Eilish echoed her earlier sentiment when accepting the Song of the Year award, simply stating that ‘no one is illegal on stolen land.’

She encouraged continued activism, telling people to keep speaking out and protesting. She ended with a strong statement, directly criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), emphasizing the power and importance of people’s voices.

People quickly went to Reddit to share their thoughts on Lorde’s strong statement, and many praised both her actions and the amount of money she donated.

One wrote simply, ‘F*** ICE!’ – echoing the blunt message she shared.

Honestly, I was floored by how much money she made just from her merchandise! One of us fans actually said it out loud – we were all shocked! It really got me thinking, though… if she’s pulling in that kind of cash, imagine what superstars like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift are making! It’s mind-blowing, seriously.

Many people online applauded Lorde for following through on her support with a donation. One fan pointed out that the money would directly help immigrants in Minneapolis, making a real difference instead of just being a general contribution.

However, not everyone was on board with musicians taking a political stand.

Ricky Gervais continued his ongoing disagreement with celebrities who speak out on controversial issues, this time criticizing Grammy winners who used their acceptance speeches to protest U.S. immigration policies.

During the 2026 Grammys, where many celebrities used the event to express their political views, 64-year-old comedian Ricky Gervais brought back a memorable and critical line from his 2020 Golden Globes speech.

Gervais recently cautioned against using awards shows for political statements. In a post on X, he advised winners: ‘Don’t use your award as an opportunity to lecture people about politics. You’re not in a position to do that.’

He also pointed out that people weren’t paying attention, noting that many artists at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles had worn ‘ICE OUT’ pins and publicly protested U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on stage.

Lorde’s statement against ICE followed her cancellation of a November concert in Luxembourg because she was sick.

I was so bummed to hear that Lorde – Ella Yelich-O’Connor, her real name – got food poisoning right before her Rockhal show! She shared the news on Instagram, and it just breaks my heart knowing she was supposed to perform and couldn’t because of that. I’m sending her all my get-well wishes!

She apologized to her fans, explaining that she got a bad case of food poisoning last night and unfortunately can’t perform today. She’s been resting all day hoping to feel better, but is still too unwell to give the performance they deserve.

I’m so sorry if this caused anyone trouble or disappointment. I was really excited about it, and I’m truly upset that things didn’t work out.

Attendees could get their money back or choose to go to a different show on her European Ultrasound World Tour.

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2026-02-04 03:08