Billie Eilish alleges that Variety exposed her in their cover story

Billie Eilish has requested a halt to discussions about her sexuality, accusing a magazine of revealing it without her consent.

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In a recent cover interview with Variety, the "Bad Guy" singer hinted at her attraction to women

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During the magazine's Hitmakers awards event, she was questioned on-camera about whether she intended to come out

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Billie later sarcastically thanked Variety for "outing" her and expressed frustration that her sexuality overshadowed other important topics.

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Despite appearing upbeat during a red carpet interview,

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her Instagram post conveyed a less relaxed sentiment

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emphasizing her preference for both boys and girls

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and urging people to move on from the issue.

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