Coachella

• Karol G headlined Coachella Weekend 1, becoming the first Latina artist to do so in the festival's history, performing on Sunday night in Indio, California. • The Colombian reggaeton star delivered a high-energy set with hits and special guests, drawing massive crowds to the Empire Polo Club. • Her milestone performance underscores growing Latino representation in major U.S. music festivals amid shifting industry demographics.

• Justin Bieber drew furious fan backlash for his headline set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, labeled as 'lazy' and underwhelming. • Critics pointed to minimal effort in choreography and vocals during the high-profile event. • The reaction impacts Bieber's reputation amid his return to major festival stages.

Stars including Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, David Byrne and Addison Rae also head to the desert for the first of two sold-out weekends of live musicJustin Bieber is set for a major live performance comeback at this year’s sold-out Coachella with rainy weather set to be a possible spoiler.The Canadian singer will face his biggest live stage since he abandoned his 2022 tour over health concerns. Bieber was experiencing “full paralysis” on one side of his face after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. “I wish this wasn’t the case but obviously my body is telling me I gotta slow down,” he said at the time. Continue reading...

• Coachella Valley Music Festival unveiled 2026 lineup on April 9, headlined by Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, and Charli XCX for April 10-19 weekends. • Over 100 acts including Ice Spice and Megan Thee Stallion; weekend passes start at $599, VIP at $1,399. • Post-pandemic record attendance expected at 125,000 per day, boosting local economy by $600 million.

• Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival opened April 5 in Indio, California, with Travis Scott headlining main stage to 125,000 attendees on Day 1. • Lineup includes Olivia Rodrigo, Post Malone; surprise guest appearances by Drake and Ice Spice boosted social media buzz to 50 million mentions. • Event generates $150 million economic impact for Riverside County, drawing criticism over high $600+ ticket prices.