Tyga, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Blink 182 All Make Surprise Coachella Appearances
Coachella is the desert festival that everyone longs to attend. Happening over two weekends in mid-April, Coachella has become the
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Coachella is the desert festival that everyone longs to attend.
Happening over two weekends in mid-April, Coachella has become the “who’s who” of the best of the best in Hollywood’s hottest.
And this year’s festival is no exception.
In fact, it’s become exceptionally star-studded, with a number of surprise guests elevating the first weekend to a whole new level of “it” factor.
Here are some of the top surprise acts that turned Coachella’s first weekend into the year’s “you shouldn’t have missed it.”
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Tyga
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A Boogie Wit da Hoodie was joined by Tyga to perform “Startender” and “Rack City.”M
And while Tyga didn’t take solo center stage, he made quite a stir at this year’s Coachella.
That’s because Tyga is now dating ’90’s pop/punk/emo/alt (did we miss any?) legend, Avril Lavigne.
The two were seen cozying up together for the first time in Paris in early March.
Initially, many speculated that the pair was being seen out and about in order to drum up some publicity. But over time, it became clear that they were the real deal.
Blink 182
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Blink 182’s original lineup was supposed to reunite for the first time when their tour kicked off in May.
But fans were thrilled to learn days before Coachella weekend 1 kicked off that the OG lineup would be reuniting on the Coachella stage instead.
The bank played mega hits like “I Miss You” and “What’s My Age Again.”
This marks the first time the band’s original lineup – including Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge – were on stage together ever since DeLonge left the band in 2015.
According to online videos, everyone at the festival flocked to the stage when Blink’s recognizable refrains were heard.
Billie Eilish
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Billie Eilish delighted fans by appearing on stage with Labrinth.
The two played their recent hit collab “Never Felt So Alone,” which was co-produced by her brother Finneas.
The Weeknd
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Metro Boomin’ had an electric set, and was joined on stage by The Weeknd, John Legend, Future, Don Toliver, 21 Savage and Sean “Diddy” combs.
Bad Bunny and Post Malone
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Bad Bunny was the weekend’s first headlining event, and he upped the ante by inviting Post Malone to the performance.
The performer was beset by a number of technical difficulties, but still left the audience happy and ready for more with weekend 2.
Coachella Weekend 2
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Unfortunately, the first weekend is over. That means you can’t rewind the clock and go back to see these star-studded performances and surprises.
But there’s good news: there’s another weekend left.
And in true Coachella style, it’s likely to be just as spectacular.
Some of the artists we already know will be appearing include:
- Bad Bunny
- Gorillaz
- Kaytranada
- Blondie
- Pusha T
- Blackpink
- Eric Prydz presents HOLO
- Kid LAROI
- Charli XCX
- Frank Ocean
- Bjork
- Fisher
- Chris Lake
- GloRilla
- and many, many more.
Weekend two arrives on April 21 and goes through April 23.
General admission starts at $549.