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Justin Bieber’s Coachella Headlining Performance Divides Fans
Bieber leaned on newer songs, laptop clips and a sparse stage, while fans expected more than 34 songs and more of his biggest hits.
- On Saturday, Justin Bieber headlined Coachella in Indio, California, for his first-ever top-billed performance, but the stripped-back set drew immediate criticism from fans who felt his casual dress and minimalist staging lacked energy.
- Bieber sold his pre-2022 music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for around $200 million in 2023, reducing financial incentive to perform classic hits; he instead focused heavily on newer material from Swag and Swag II.
- The 32-year-old singer used a laptop displaying YouTube videos of his early career alongside live performances, while collaborators Carter Lang and Dylan Wiggins accompanied him with acoustic guitars on newer tracks.
- Critics questioned whether the $10 million booking fee justified the performance, with one viewer alleging Bieber "scammed Coachella"; however, supporters praised the intimate experience, calling it meaningful for "Beliebers."
- The appearance marked his first solo headline show since canceling his 2022 tour after experiencing full paralysis from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, signaling a significant recovery milestone for the artist's health journey.
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At the Coachella Music Festival Justin Bieber has been performing live again for a long time. In a leading role: his laptop.
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left10Leaning Right6Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
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L 63%
R 37%
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