The 25th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival launched in style, drawing celebrities, social media stars, and music lovers to the desert for a spectacular kickoff. The opening weekend featured performances by headline acts Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, with a surprise cameo from Jennifer Lopez adding to the excitement.
As the second weekend approaches, speculation is rife about which major stars might make unexpected appearances. Names like Rihanna and Bad Bunny are being floated as potential surprise guests. Meanwhile, fans are buzzing over both the musical performances and celebrity sightings that dominated discussions from the first weekend.
Justin Bieber backlash, Travis Barker’s guest appearance, and the Kardashian clan spotted
One standout moment from the festival’s initial weekend was Clipse’s performance, which saw Kourtney Kardashian’s husband, Travis Barker, joining them on drums for their first four tracks, including “Chains and Whips,” “POV,” “Popular Demand (Popeyes),” and “Inglorious Bastards.”
The Kardashian-Jenner clan made waves too, with Kourtney, Kim accompanied by her partner Lewis Hamilton and daughter North West, and Kendall Jenner all attending. Kendall’s appearance sparked rumors of a possible romance with Euphoria star Jacob Elordi after the pair were seen getting close at Justin Bieber’s after-party.
Justin Bieber emerged as one of the most talked-about performers, sparking mixed reactions. While many fans enjoyed his nostalgic set featuring hits like “Baby” and “Never Say Never,” others were less impressed as Bieber opted to sing along to YouTube videos of his songs instead of delivering a live vocal performance.
A number of fans sounded off about that on social media. And fellow pop star, Katy Perry, who watched Bieber’s YouTube-heavy performance joked, “Thank God he has premium. I don’t wanna see no ads.”
Rihanna and other stars rumored to appear this weekend
So who could show up at California’s largest music festival this weekend?
Among the names rumored for last-minute cameos are SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, Ice Spice, Doja Cat, and Rihanna. According to Betway odds, “SZA currently leads the market at 3/1, closely followed by Kendrick Lamar at 7/2. Meanwhile, Travis Scott sits at 4/1, with Bad Bunny and Ice Spice both priced at 5/1. Doja Cat follows at 6/1, while Rihanna remains a contender at 20/1.”
The “Diamonds” hitmaker hasn’t performed live in years, but fans are hopeful that Coachella could mark her long-awaited return.
Speaking on the latest markets, Betway’s Lewis Knowles told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “Coachella is always full of surprises, and this year is no different with a strong lineup of potential guest appearances. SZA currently leads the betting, but with names like Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott also in the mix, it’s shaping up to be an unpredictable weekend. While Rihanna sits further down the odds, fans will be hoping for a major moment should she take to the stage.”