Justin Bieber Says He Was ‘Blown Away’ by Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set
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Coachella Hit With $100K+ In Fines For Violating City Curfew
Coachella returned in all of its glory this past weekend but it didn’t go down without a few hiccups. Fans flocked to Indio, CA for one of the world’s biggest festivals as some of the most exciting artists took the stage. Unfortunately, it seems like a few logistic issues led to some hefty fines for the festival. According to Pitchfork, the city of Indio, CA fined Coachella and its organizers over $100,000 after they violated the city’s curfew on all three nights.
Representatives of Indio confirmed that they issued a $117,000 fine to the festival organizers. In accordance with local law, Coachella was supposed to have their festival wrapped up by 1 a.m. PST on Friday and Saturday and midnight PST on Sunday. However, as previously reported, Frank Ocean was late by nearly an hour to his own performance. While already a short set, he already went 25 minutes over his set. On Friday, the festival breached the 1 a.m. curfew by 25 minutes while Saturday went 22 minutes past the time limit.
Coachella Breaches Curfew
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The case surrounding Frank Ocean caused an uproar among festivalgoers and fans at home. For starters, he decided to cut the live stream for his highly-anticipated return to the stage. Then, he appeared nearly an hour late before abruptly informing the crowd that the show was over. Shortly after, reports emerged claiming that Ocean threatened to nix his set altogether Coachella failed to honor his last-minute stage design changes. Some fans were upset but it turned out that Frank Ocean suffered an ankle injury prior to Coachella. His doctors told him that he needed to change his stage design, which reportedly included an ice rink and hockey players. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding Coachella’s fines.
Actually, Frank Ocean’s Coachella 2023 Performance Was Great, Justin Bieber Said Of The Widely Criticized Set
Frank Ocean wrapped up the first weekend of Coachella this past Sunday (April 16) with his first live performance in years. Most people seem to agree that his set did not go well. An injury and last-minute changes to the stage setup appear to have been at play, but regardless, the show was what it was. If you ask Justin Bieber, though, what it was was pretty terrific.
Bieber was apparently in attendance, as she shared a photo from the set on Instagram. He also praised Ocean’s performance in the caption, writing, “I was blown away by Frank Oceans Coachella performance. His artistry is simply unmatched, his style, his taste, his voice, his attention to detail.. I was deeply moved. It made me want to keep going and get better as an artist. He continues to set the bar high and gave me a night I will never forget! Thanks Frank.”
Before this, Bieber and Ocean had some shared history. Ocean (credited as Lonnie Breaux) co-wrote “Bigger” from Bieber’s 2009 debut EP, My World. Ocean and Tyler The Creator also apparently wrote a song for Bieber’s 2012 album Believe that ultimately didn’t make the cut, Tyler revealed in 2013. Bieber and Jaden Smith also covered Ocean’s “Thinking About You” in 2011.
Bad Bunny Gets Heat For Shading Harry Styles, Team Responds
In case you missed it, Bad Bunny just headlined Coachella. The singer electrified the crowd with his exciting set this past weekend. The singer brought out a star-studded lineup of artists like Post Malone, Jhay Cortez, and Ñengo Flow, which added to the crowd’s already palpable excitement. However, Bad Bunny is getting some unfortunately negative attention online for something else entirely. The singer seems to have accidentally started a war between two fan groups, and one of them is one that you probably don’t want to mess with. That is, unless you want to get harassed, doxxed, and receive death threats.
Bad Bunny, or rather his team, seems to have started a war with Harry Styles fans. During the Coachella performance, the screen behind the singer was displaying various pictures and tweets, many of them from fans. Unfortunately for Bad Bunny, this included one tweet that threw shade at pop star Harry Styles. It read, “Good night, Benito could do ‘As It Was’, but Harry could never do ‘El Apagon’.” Of course, Harry Styles fans took this and ran with is, as they often do, leading to a firestorm.
Bad Bunny’s Hollywood Drama
Bad Bunny is no stranger to tabloid drama. The singer has recently been dating Kendal Jenner, which is basically an invitation to have your entire life scrutinized. However, internet fan wars are often far more intense than they should be, especially for basic pop stars. Harry Styles fans from all over the place called out Bad Bunny for hating on the their fave. However, as it’s since come out, Bad Bunny never approved of the inclusion of that tweet. In fact, its use in the backdrop was entirely accidental. At least, that is the story according to Bad Bunny’s team. They released a statement via Rolling Stone about the incident.
“Our intention is to create light hearted designs that embody Bad Bunny’s personality and amplify the experience he presents as a performer,” his team said. “The request from the artist during the visuals for ‘El Apagón’ performance was to use the image only and not text from the tweet, which we take responsibility for and correct it for Friday’s performance.” So, as it stands, the inclusion of the tweet was accidental and not something Bad Bunny approved. Will this stop the fans from fighting? Probably not. Whoever tweeted that probably feels pretty powerful right now. What do you think of the Coachella drama? Let us know in the comments!
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Bad Bunny Reportedly Did Not Approve The Tweet Shading Harry Styles That Showed During His Coachella Set
Bad Bunny was an invigorating headliner at Coachella on Friday, April 14. The Un Verano Sin Ti artist brought out plenty of exciting artists, including Post Malone, Jhay Cortez, and Ñengo Flow. However, there was one particular thing that sparked drama online.
The screen behind Bad Bunny flashed with fans’ tweets, and one shaded beloved pop star Harry Styles: “Good night, Benito could do as it was, but Harry could never do el apagon.”
Bad Bunny’s Coachella set displayed a tweet about Harry Styles on the screen:
“goodnight benito could do as it was but harry could never do el apagon” pic.twitter.com/JRh4lvixqF
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 15, 2023
However, Rolling Stone has reported that a representative for Bad Bunny confirmed to the publication that he did not approve of that image. In addition, the company that provides the background visuals for Bad Bunny’s set, Sturdy.Co, shared a statement in an Instagram Story addressing the situation. Read it below.
“Our intention is to create light hearted designs that embody Bad Bunny’s personality and amplify the experience he presents as a performer. The request from the artist during the visuals for ‘El Apagón’ performance was to use the image only and not text from the tweet, which we take responsibility for and correct it for Friday’s performance. These visuals are a celebration of Bad Bunny and his dedication to empowering his native island, Puerto Rico.”
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Coachella’s Organizer Goldenvoice Has Reportedly Been Hit With A Fine Of $117K Over Several Curfew Violations
History was made at weekend one of Coachella. Bad Bunny became the first Latin artist to headline the festival, and Blackpink became the first K-pop act to headline. In addition, Frank Ocean returned to the event, even if it wasn’t up to the standard of festivalgoers. But with a multiday event featuring some of the biggest names in music, there will undoubtedly be some hiccups, including sticking to the event’s end time.
According to TMZ, the festival’s organizer, Goldenvoice, has been charged a $117K fine for violating the City of Indio’s curfew. A representative for the city told the outlet that this high price tag comes after all three days ran over the allotted time.
The source told the platform that the festival went over time by 25 minutes on Friday (April 14), 22 minutes on Saturday (April 15), and 25 minutes yesterday (April 16). In the initial report, TMZ shared that the contract outlined the fine as: “A daily fine of $20,000 for the first 5 minutes past curfew, with another $1,000 tacked on for every minute after.”
During Frank Ocean’s chaotic set, he stated that he would be cutting his set early because of this reason. “Guys, I’m being told it’s a curfew, so that’s the show’s end,” said Frank.
ain’t no way Frank Ocean showed up an hour late just for him to say he had a curfew
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— futuro (@futurexo) April 17, 2023
As for the fines, the source shared that the $117,000 will be placed in Indio’s General Fund. The city uses a financial allotment for operating costs, including public works, the police, and fire departments.
Offset Sent A Heartfelt Thank You Message To Calvin Harris For His Tribute To Takeoff At Coachella
It’s been five months since the tragic murder of Takeoff (real name Kirsnick Khari Ball). The rapper was a pioneer voice in the Atlanta music scene, having had massive success as part of the hip-hop group the Migos. Before his untimely death, the musician had formed the duo Unc & Phew with his uncle Quavo (also a former member of the Migos). Musicians such as NBA Youngboy, former groupmates, and now electronic DJ Calvin Harris have all paid tribute to him.
During his set at Coachella in the desert on Saturday (April 15), Harris made a touching modification to his 2017 song “2017.” Initially, the track appeared on Harris’ album, Best Of 2017: Selected By DJ Shiba Berry, and featured guest appearances by the Migos and Frank Ocean. However, the version Harris played the unedited verse from the fallen Migos member.
Calvin Harris adds a Takeoff verse
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— Rap Marathon (@RapMarathon_) April 16, 2023
Takeoff’s Original Verse On “Slide” By Calvin Harris
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— Rap301 (@Rap301_) April 16, 2023
Rapper Offset took to Instagram to send Calvin Harris a heartfelt thank you message for his tribute to Takeoff at Coachella. Reposting Harris’ performance video clip, he captioned it, “This so hard man. Thank you,” tagging Harris in the posting along with the rocketship emoji, a nod to his late cousin’s nickname.
Offset has also teased a posthumous verse from the late musician on social media.
Lizzo Stuns In Barely-There Bikini
Lizzo is having an extremely low-key Coachella experience this year. To be more specific, she isn’t at Coachella. Lizzo made waves for her surprise appearance at the festival last year. At the time, she surprised fans by joining Harry Styles on stage for a performance. However, the “About Damn Time” singer seems to be taking some much-needed rest this year. On her Instagram, Lizzo updated fans with a new video to let them know just how well her Coachella weekend was going.
“Poolchella is going good,” Lizzo said in the caption of her video update. The singer donned a strappy pink bikini and lazed in the pool as music from the HBO show Euphoria played. This wasn’t Lizzo’s only video post this weekend, however. She also posted a video after hopping out of the shower. The video shows the singer with perfectly tousled hair and bangs talking about her beauty. She captioned the post, “I’m sorry that my perfect face & rockin body offends you… I can’t help that I’m God’s favorite.”
Lizzo’s Mission Is One Of Self-Love
Lizzo’s music is renowned for its powerful message of self-love, resonating deeply with her devoted audience. She has consistently commanded the spotlight in recent years, culminating in her impressive second number 1 hit “About Damn Time” last year. Her accolades, including 4 Grammy wins and 13 nominations, far exceed the norm for most pop singers in their entire careers, a testament to her exceptional talent. Yet, beyond her remarkable achievements, what truly shines about Lizzo is her unwavering passion for advocating for the underdog, exemplifying her profound compassion and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on those who are marginalized or disadvantaged.
Lizzo is also putting her money where her mouth is. She has even created a brand that is meant for all bodies. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar regarding the brand launch, Lizzo spoke about what she hopes to achieve. “I was like, I wanna create a product that, even if you see it, it’s not shameful. It’s not embarrassing. It’s actually sexy and liberating,” the singer said. “I…think all bodies are beautiful, and thin girls are beautiful and deserve to be models, and so do big girls and girls all in between.” What do you think of Lizzo’s message of body positivity? Let us know in the comments!
Frank Ocean Reportedly Changed His Coachella Set At The Last Minute Due To An Injury
Frank Ocean’s Coachella set turned out to be the big disappointment of the weekend, but according to TMZ, the last-minute changes that apparently derailed Frank’s Coachella plans were caused by an unexpected injury suffered by the headliner. TMZ reports sources close to Frank or Coachella say Frank was involved in a bicycle accident during rehearsals for the festival while traversing the festival grounds.
This prompted the teardown of the ice skating rink that he was expected to utilize for his performance and left the 100 or so LA-based hockey players hired for the performance with little to do during the set. They’d rehearsed at Coachella a week before the show, but after arriving at the grounds on Sunday, were told that plans had been scrapped. Instead of skating, they walked the stage in their custom Prada wardrobes.
If this is true, it could explain why Frank wanted Coachella to cancel the live stream of his set, since it’d have been a disappointing, stripped-down version of what he originally wanted to do, and why he went on an hour late. However, he wound up giving a strange, disjointed performance anyway, prompting an outcry on Twitter of both fans disappointed by the set and those upset they didn’t get to see it online. Perhaps Frank will have recovered by weekend two and fans can see the real set he had planned all along, just the way he intended it.