BILLIE Eilish will perform the theme song for the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die.
The official Bond Twitter account confirmed the news, writing: “The #NoTimeToDie title song will be performed by @billieeilish.”
Billie Eilish will be the youngest Bond theme singer ever
At 18, Billie will be “youngest artist in history to write and record a James Bond theme song”.
She wrote the record with brother and songwriting partner Finneas Eilish.
Past singers of the Bond theme include Shirley Bassey, Madonna and Tina Turner.
The last two Bond songs, Skyfall by Adele and Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith, have won Oscars.
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Past singers of the Bond theme include Shirley Bassey, Madonna and Tina Turner Credit: AP:Associated Press
She has received six Grammy nominations, including best album, best record, and best new artist Credit: AP:Associated Press
Billie broke out in 2019 with her single Bad Guy.
She has received six Grammy nominations, including best album, best record, and best new artist.
No Time To Die will see Bond forced out of retirement to rescue a kidnapped scientist.
However he finds himself hot on the trail of a mysterious villain, who’s armed with a dangerous new technology.
No Time To Die will see Bond forced out of retirement to rescue a kidnapped scientist
However he finds himself hot on the trail of a mysterious villain, who’s armed with a dangerous new technology
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It will be Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007, with James Norton hot favourite to be the next James Bond.
Bookmakers have suspended all betting on him, following a series of secret meetings with 007 producers and film chief Barbara Broccoli.
There has been almost two years of frenzied speculation over the new Bond, with actors including Richard Madden and Idris Elba being linked to the role.
Ladbrokes confirmed that McMafia and Grantchester star James was 4-5 favourite to get the coveted gig and said it had halted betting; it is unknown if a mooted two-year, £40million contract has formally been signed.
