Stars Gather to Celebrate at Coachella as Lady Gaga Dazzles Fans

As the Coachella music festival unfolds in Indio, California, celebrities and festivalgoers are treated to a riveting array of performances, especially from Lady Gaga, who captivated fans with a theatrical set.

This year's Coachella Festival has transformed into a celebrity playground, drawing both fans and stars alike to revel in the music and performances. Lady Gaga headlined the weekend with a stunning main stage show that opened with an audacious gothic interpretation of her 2011 hit "Bloody Mary," thrilling the audience while promoting her latest album, "Mayhem." The presence of other pop icons, including the South Korean group Blackpink and singer Benson Boone—who surprised fans with an appearance by Sir Brian May for a rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody"—added to the energetic atmosphere.

Among those enjoying the festivities were actors Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, capturing moments of camaraderie with fellow attendees on-site. Lisa from Blackpink made waves as she performed after her acclaimed role in HBO’s “The White Lotus,” with her co-star Patrick Schwarzenegger supporting her from the crowd.

Friday night was also lively, as Justin and Hailey Bieber, alongside singer Tate McRae and Australian rapper The Kid Laroi, were seen dancing enthusiastically during Yeat's performance. The festival lineup this year includes big names like Megan Thee Stallion and Green Day, attracting a daily crowd of 100,000.

Charli XCX energized the audience on Saturday, performing her chart-toppers and inviting surprise guests like Troye Sivan, Lorde, and Billie Eilish to join her onstage. However, not all was seamless as festival-goers experienced chaos trying to enter the venue, with a shift to a reservation-style system causing lengthy wait times in scorching desert heat.

The festival has long intertwined music and political activism, and this year was no different. Senator Bernie Sanders addressed the audience prior to Clairo's performance, challenging young voters to engage with the issues facing the nation. Green Day's set included poignant lyrical adjustments, voicing their thoughts on the ongoing war in Gaza and critiquing the current political climate.

Despite past controversies, including issues with artist conduct and technical failures, the festival continues to thrive. Coachella's second weekend is set to kick off shortly after this star-studded occasion, promising more exciting performances and celebrity sightings. With a blend of music, activism, and glitz, Coachella 2025 looks to enhance its legacy in the music festival landscape.