Sabrina Carpenter, Snoop Dogg, Katseye, Teddy Swims and all the best celebrity moments
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The 25th edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway, more than a quarter-century after it first hit the dust in the Southern California desert in 1999.
The two-weekend music celebration, once dubbed the “anti-Woodstock”, has evolved from its bohemian roots into a much more commercial, influencer-filled affair (though the palm-tree-lined skyline and high winds remain). Yet it remains a cornerstone of the music festival calendar and a producer of viral artistic moments (think Beyoncé’s history-making “Beychella” headline performance in 2018).
These are the biggest moments of the festival so far.
You better believe it: Justin returns to Coachella with a divisive set
Justin Bieber returns to the Coachella stage after a surprise cameo (his first as the festival’s headliner) 2022, before stopping touring later that year due to a health battleIt was a nostalgic moment for aging millennials around the world.
The 32-year-old actor, who quickly rose to fame as a tween who set young girls’ hearts on fire, has been plagued with speculation about his mental health lately. His massive performance last night marked his biggest live show in four years.
After starting his set with some new music from their album 2025 Spoil And Plunder IIBieber then took a trip down memory lane, telling the crowd what they were really there for.
“How far back do you go?” He asked the audience before launching into some of his biggest hits.
As YouTube videos of himself played behind him (apparently a reference to the platform on which he was discovered), Bieber sang his favorite songs, including: Baby, I’m sorry And Beauty and a beatfits in with his younger self.
Bieber was later joined by musical guests such as Sydney rapper The Kid Laroi, Wizkid, Tems and Dijon.
Bieber also addressed rumors about his mental health, playing a viral clip of him confronting a photographer and saying: “This isn’t like you, I’m standing on a job.” (T-shirts with this phrase were also on sale).
Celebrity Believers seen in the crowd include Australian heartthrob Jacob Elordi and couples Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet, as well as Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau.
Bieber’s wife, skincare mogul Hailey Bieber, was of course in the audience after a busy day introducing her brand Rhode to festivalgoers.
But not everyone was so enamored with Bieber’s performance, with some branding his low-key style “lazy” (unlike co-star Sabrina Carpenter, her set was largely devoid of theatricality, with the star crouching down to play videos on her laptop).
“It gives me second-hand embarrassment that you are the highest-paid artist in Coachella history and you don’t give a fuck about absolutely everything, walking on stage in a ratty hoodie and playing background videos from a laptop like it’s a dive bar in Cuenca…” wrote one Twitter user..
It is said that Bieber was paid in dollarsUS$10 million (approximately US$14 million) for his performance.
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson also shared a post, casting shade on the minimal set: video on TikTok With the caption: “Giving, let’s smoke and watch YouTube.”
Sabrina Carpenter reveals Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell and Samuel L. Jackson
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter isn’t known for her subtlety, and she was headlining her performance at Coachella on Friday.
human child The singer transformed the desert stage into a maximalist fantasy (nicknamed “Sabrinawood”) for a 90-minute performance filled with theatrics, burlesque-inspired costumes (designed by Dior’s Jonathan Anderson) and the 26-year-old’s signature innuendos.
Carpenter last performed at the festival in 2024, and her star has continued to rise since then.
“I can’t believe I’m starring in Coachella!” he shouted to the roaring crowd. “Actually, I could… but it’s nicer to say it, isn’t it?”
Its set featured a number of famous actors, including a short film starring Susan Sarandon as an elderly Carpenter, the voice of Samuel L. Jackson, and a live performance by comedian Will Ferrell as the electrician.
Despite the highs, his performance was also marked by controversy after a fan dissed his cultural outcry.
“I think I heard someone singing. Is that what you do?” The carpenter asked in response to the cries of the crowd: “I don’t like it.”
“This is a call! This is a call to celebrate!” The crowd member explained, and Carpenter responded, “Is this Burning Man? What’s going on? This is weird.”
Online fans described the crying as: ZacrotaIt is a traditional Arabic expression of joy often heard at weddings and celebrations.
The carpenter has since I was taken to X to apologizewrites:
“I’m sorry, I didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear them clearly. My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not malicious intent. I could have handled this better! Now I know what Zaghrouta is! I welcome all cheers and shouts from now on.”
Girl group Katseye performs without Manon amid hiatus drama
Girl group Katseye made their Coachella debut with hit performances without sixth member Manon Bannerman snagged, To touch And mean girls.
In February, the group announced that 23-year-old Swiss member Bannerman would take a temporary leave of absence. “Focus on his health and well-being.”.
But some online commentators speculated Bannerman’s departure may be due to broader reasons than health. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Bannerman, the only black member of Katseye, liked an Instagram post addressing the racism black members of the girl groups have faced in the past. Neither Bannerman nor Katseye responded to these rumors.
Often referred to as the first “global girl group” due to its members hailing from Switzerland, the Philippines, South Korea and the United States, Katseye has had a banner presence for several years with a string of hit singles and brand deals (the group has gone viral). Advertising campaign for GAP last year).
Despite the controversy surrounding them, Katseye delivered an electric, high-energy set. KPop Demon Hunters singers Rei Ami, Ejae and Audrey Nuna will perform the hit song Goldnewfangled Oscar award for best original song last month.
Snoop Dogg drops new single (like it’s hot)
As much as Snoop Dogg loves name changes, he also loves popping up in unexpected places.
After serving as the first honorary coach of Team USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, the 54-year-old made a surprise appearance during French DJ and music producer Hugel’s afternoon set.
With a microphone in one hand and the obligatory joint in the other, the legendary rapper took the stage to perform his 1999 Dr. Dre collaboration Next Chapter.
Enjoying the moment, Snoop released his new single Until 10 Midnight on streaming platforms during his live performance.
Teddy swims with the stars
Lose Control Singer Teddy Swims didn’t seem happy to have the stage all to himself, bringing out an eclectic trio of performers to celebrate his Coachella debut.
The 33-year-old actor is joined by ’80s rocker David Lee Roth of Van Halen fame (making his surprising Coachella debut), former Disney star Joe Jonas and Thousand Miles singer Vanessa Carlton.
With people talking behind the scenes Los Angeles TimesRoth seemed pleased to be there.
“I call him Teddy. Teddy Swims is one of the best names ever; everyone says that. Here we have visitors all over the city from Germany, Holland, Japan, China and they all know that name,” he said.
Swims and Roth performed Van Halen’s hit single BounceJonas Brothers When You Look Into My Eyes and Carlton Thousand Miles
