Celebrity hits and surprises from Weekend 1 – San Bernardino Sun

    The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio was hot, but these celebrities brought even more heat.

    The first weekend of the festival was full of surprises, from guest specials, to unreleased new music debuts, to Taco Bell ads (thank you Doja Cat), to celebrity watching.

    Artists including Anitta, Harry Styles, Daniel Caesar, Billie Eilish, and 21 Savage were among a few artists who surprised fans as they brought in performers to perform alongside them on stage.

    Anita, the first-ever Brazilian female artist to perform on the main stage in Coachella, directed Snoop Dogg and Sawity and worked as a diplo DJ during her set. Her performance was successful – her fans went crazy on the Internet and in person.

    Anita, left, and Snoop Dogg perform during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 15, 2022 (Photo by Jennifer Capuccio Maher, contributing photographer)
    Anita, left, and Sweety perform during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 15, 2022 (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, contributing photographer)

    Day One star Harry Styles debuted two new songs during his performance – “Boyfriends” and “Late Night Talking”. After a surprise guest shout-out, Styles directed the Chyna Twain and performed her songs, “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” and “Still One.”

    Harry Styles will show at 2020 iHeartRadio and 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango on June 6 at the Dignity Health Sports Arena in Carson. (Photo by Helen Pampron)

    Also on Friday, Daniel Caesar brought his guest. Bieber fever alert. Yes, Caesar brought on the Biebs and they performed their single “Peaches”.

    Justin Bieber performs with Daniel Kaiser on stage at the Coachella Theater during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

    The Emo Nite duo, Morgan Freed and TJ Petracca, have played songs from bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. They’ve also brought in some artists to sing their songs, including Tom Higgenson of Plain White T’s, who sang the popular “Hey There Delilah.”

    Tom Higginson, center, of The Plain White T’s, performs with Emo Nite on the Sahara Theater during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photo by Rodrigo Pena, contributing photographer)
    Tom Higginson, center, of The Plain White T’s, performs with Emo Nite on the Sahara Theater during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photo by Rodrigo Pena, contributing photographer)

    Singer Khaled joined forces with Coachella’s youngest-ever heroine, Billie Eilish, to perform her song “Lovely” and later, her brother Finneas participated in the stage for “I Love You” and “Your Power”.

    but that is not all.

    Eilish sang “Getting Older” with Damon Albarn, Blur champ and co-founder of Gorillaz. He was then joined by Kelvin Mercer, aka Posdnuos, from the hip-hop group De La Soul, and performed the song “Feel Good Inc.” with Eilish.

    Billie Eilish appears here in a file photo from the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, themed Saturday, April 16, at the 2022 edition of the festival. (file photo by Drew A. Kelly, contributing photographer)

    21 Savage did not disappoint during his set on day two. Post Malone joined the rapper for a “Rockstar” performance at Sahara’s tent. Later, producer Metro Boomin came out on stage for “No Heart”, “A Lot” and some other songs.

    21 Savage and Post Malone perform at Sahara Tent at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 16, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmayer/Getty Images for Coachella)
    Post Malone was a surprise guest for 21 Savage at Sahara Tent at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 16, 2022 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmayer/Getty Images for Coachella)

    The surprises didn’t stop there. The third day of the first weekend was full of big-name performances for the guests.

    Karol G paid tribute to other Latin artists by performing their songs in her group including “Como La Flor” by Selena Quintanilla, which left fans emotional. She also directed Becky G and they performed their hit song “Mami”.

    Carol J performs on the Coachella stage during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Sunday, April 17, 2022 (Photo by Wachara Fumisenda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG

    Then, on the main stage itself, Doja brought in Cat Tyga to perform “Juicy”. At the end of her collection, she announced that Taco Bell would be bringing back the Mexican pizza, which will be back on May 19, by the way.

    Doja Cat performs on the Coachella stage during the third day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday, April 17, 2022. (Photo by Drew A. Kelly, contributing photographer)

    But wait there is more. Celebrities who did not perform on the Coachella floor also appeared.

    Chloe Bailey, Paris Hilton, and other celebrities shared photos of their Coachella outfits on Twitter.

    Chloe Bailey showed off Chloe x Halle in a blush pink see-through cover-up bikini.

    Paris Hilton was definitely not one you should miss at Coachella. She added a touch of color to the festival.

    Singer-songwriter Parson James and former Pussycat doll, Nicole Scherzinger, snapped in front of a swimming pool before day three of Coachella.

    Comedian and actress Kathy Griffin shared her Coachella look on Twitter, but it was hard to tell if she even flew to the festival.

    Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs NFL quarterback Patrick Homes, wore a black two-piece set under a black sheer hood. It’s also rocking shoes and a braided hairstyle.

    Here’s a quick roundup of some of the influencers who set foot at Coachella this weekend.

    The YouTuber and lifestyle influencer brought all the spring vibes to the festival.

    TikTok star and singer Bella Poarch stepped out in her dominant floral floral outfit. Totally obsessed!

    Finally, model and influencer, Wisdom Kaye, rocked an outfit full of pastel colors, giving off very strong spring vibes as well.