The Party is Over
U.S. Homeland Security officials have dismissed an Australian influencer’s assertion that she was deported due to pop star Billie Eilish. The influencer, who calls herself “st post,” had previously made headlines by advocating to occupy Eilish’s $3 million mansion after Drew Pavlou’s critical remarks about ICE, but officials stated this situation is unrelated to her recent deportation at Los Angeles International Airport.
A Customs and Border Protection representative clarified, “Any claims that this person’s admissibility is tied to outside reporting about Billie Eilish are false.”
This denial comes on the heels of unusual developments following Eilish’s statements at the 2026 Grammy Awards on February 1. While accepting the Song of the Year award for “Wildflower,” Eilish took a stand against ICE, referencing the tragedies of Renee Goode and Alex Peretti in Minneapolis.
“I’m grateful and I don’t think I need to be honest, but no one is illegally living on stolen land,” the 24-year-old singer said emphatically. She concluded, “Fk ICE.”
Her comments quickly stirred controversy, especially among conservative circles who accused her of being a hypocrite. Some, including Senator Mike Lee from Utah, challenged Eilish to follow through on her words, suggesting that those who recognize “stolen land” should return it to Native Americans.
The Tongva people, the indigenous group in the Los Angeles area, acknowledged that Eilish’s mansion is situated on their ancestral land. They appreciated her statement but criticized her for not addressing their circumstances directly.
A Tongva spokesperson remarked, “Mr. Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding the property. We value public figures highlighting the true history of this country. We hope future discussions more clearly mention our tribe so the public understands that the Los Angeles Basin remains the territory of Gabrieleno Tongva.”
Pavlou, 24, inserted herself into this unfolding drama by starting a crowdfunding campaign aimed at relocating to the U.S. to claim her own residence. However, her plans hit a snag upon arriving at LAX. In a post on X, she claimed, “Billie Eilish deported me from the United States. I believe her legal team contacted DHS. I spent 30 hours at the immigration office at LAX explaining that my post was just a joke and that I had no intention of actually moving into her mansion personally.”
