Overview
- Drew Pavlou says immigration officers held him about 30 hours at LAX before refusing him entry, and he posted what he described as removal paperwork.
- He alleges Billie Eilish or her lawyers contacted the Department of Homeland Security, a claim not corroborated by DHS or representatives for the singer.
- Multiple reports note a key distinction that he was denied entry over visa issues rather than formally deported, and he has said officers told him he needed a business visa for planned media appearances.
- Before traveling, Pavlou launched crowdfunding drives for a stunt to “move into” Eilish’s residence, with an initial GoFundMe removed and a subsequent GiveSendGo raising funds.
- Outlets clarified that the Malibu property he referenced was owned by Eilish’s brother Finneas, sold in 2022, and later destroyed in the Palisades Fire.