Ariana Grande headlined the final night of the Coachella Valley Music Festival’s first weekend, and she had some major music stars joining her on stage, such as NSYNC, Nicki Minaj, and Diddy. Rumors of a NSYNC reunion had been circulating before the festival, and these were finally confirmed by the band themselves on Twitter during Sunday night’s performance. Nicki Minaj shared the stage with the 90s boy band as they performed Tearin Up My Heart, and later on, she also joined Ariana for a lively rendition of their hit collaboration, Side to Side.
Main focus: Ariana Grande headlined the final night of the Coachella Valley Music Festival, joined by a star-studded lineup that included NSYNC, Nicki Minaj, Diddy, and other top artists in the industry.
Together: The crowd went into a frenzy when rapper Nicki from New York made a surprise appearance on stage with Ariana at the yearly event. Grande was rocking a stand-out maroon outfit, pairing a crop top with flowing sleeves and a skirt, all topped off with her signature thigh-high boots.
With her hair tied back in her signature long ponytail, she took the stage with NSYNC at Coachella. Grande also had a special guest appearance from Nicki Minaj, who joined the 25-year-old singer to perform their popular 2014 song Bang Bang.
In great company: The singer was accompanied by a variety of backup dancers during her final performance. Unstoppable force: Ariana captivated the audience as she performed a range of her hit songs on Sunday night.
Beneath the moonlit sky: The stage was adorned with a beautiful array of backgrounds, including a breathtaking portrayal of the starry night. Later, she invited Diddy and Mase to join her on stage for an electrifying performance of Notorious B.I.G.’s popular track, “Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems.” Her set was enhanced by a variety of distinctive lighting effects that shifted regularly, including one that mimicked the appearance of an eclipse. These lighting innovations ultimately resulted in a dramatic, almost completely dark finale to the opening weekend of Coachella.
Lively: Ariana captivated the audience by stretching out across the stage in yet another impressive moment during her final performance on Sunday. Jam-packed evening: In addition to a variety of songs and elaborate stage sets, the show featured an array of wardrobe changes that kept the audience on their toes.
Impossible to overlook: A dazzling co-ord set adorned with sequins was paired with eye-catching thigh-high boots in one of the outfits.
Signature look: Sporting her trademark long ponytail, she took the stage at the yearly gathering.
Working diligently, the singer dazzled the crowd with her latest hits “Thank U, Next” and “Monopoly” at her recent performance. In addition to her busy schedule, Ariana organized a merchandise pop-up shop before her show, adding to her already packed itinerary. Pictures of the event, humorously referred to as ‘Arichella’ by her manager Scooter Braun, were shared on his Instagram page. The entrance to the pop-up shop featured a unique display of seven diamond engagement rings with pink bands, capturing the essence of the singer’s style and flair.
Let’s get started: The singer’s recent live show featured a frequent focus on intimate dance routines.
Sophisticated: The artist’s show included a variety of distinctive lighting effects that were swapped out regularly during her performance.
Collaborative success: Ariana and her dancers stunned the crowd with a mesmerizing performance at Coachella. They built a unique pathway leading to a white tent with ‘Ariana’ boldly displayed in all caps. The manager shared a photo of the rings with the caption ‘@arianagrande Coachella merch pop up!!!’ and included the hashtag ‘#arichella’. The past year has been a remarkable one for the talented Dangerous Woman artist, achieving top rankings on the Billboard 200 album chart twice in less than half a year.
Belting out the top tones: The vocalist had no shortage of enthusiasm as she breezed through an upbeat performance.
Look at the sun: The stage was bathed in light as the intricate set designs transitioned from nighttime to daylight.
A burst of red: Ariana and her dancers brought a pop of color to the show with their lively costume switches.
All that shines: The glitzy boots of the singer dazzled the audience as she confidently walked across the stage.
The entertainer danced energetically on stage, delighting the audience at a glamorous event on Sunday night. Her album Sweetener reached the top spot in August 2018, followed by her latest release Thank U, Next in February. Making history, she achieved her first number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 not once, but twice with the title track of her album and the hit single 7 Rings. As a well-deserved honor, Ariana has been chosen to conclude the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday evening.
Major surprise: The young artist, aged 25, also brought NSYNC on stage.
One down: Rumors were swirling that she would be joining forces with NSYNC prior to the festival, and those speculations were finally put to rest when NSYNC tweeted about the collaboration on Sunday evening.
All together now: The audience was captivated as the performers belted out the timeless hit “Tearin’ Up My Heart”.
Playful: Ariana serenaded JC Chasez multiple times during her performance. In just a week, the Monopoly singer will be back at the Empire Polo Club to take center stage for the second weekend of the festival. Ariana is scheduled to grace the Coachella Stage at 10:30 p.m. after Khalid’s performance. Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, headlined on Friday night, while Tame Impala rocked the stage on Saturday night.
Having a blast: Ariana and most of the boyband members were clearly enjoying each other’s company and having a great time.
At Coachella, Grande stood out in a one-of-a-kind maroon outfit that included a crop top with flowing sleeves, a skirt, and her signature thigh-high boots.
Nicki: Grande also invited Nicki Minaj to join her on stage, where the two singers performed their popular 2014 song Bang Bang.
Ariana was accompanied by Mase and Diddy as they rocked the stage with a performance of the iconic Notorious B.I.G. track, “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems,” in the movie Bad Boys for Life.
Glowing: Despite the dim lighting of the performance, Ariana stood out in a dazzling two-piece outfit.
She’ll captivate you: Ariana delivered a dazzling show with an impressive lineup of 26 songs.
During her show, she incorporated various distinct lighting effects that were constantly altered, including one that mimicked the appearance of an eclipse.
During the show, she brought out Diddy and Mase to join her on stage for a performance of the classic Notorious B.I.G. track, “Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems.”
Ending the performance on a high note, she concluded with her popular hit Thank U, Next.
Thank you, Next: Later on, she posted a selfie in one of her cool Coachella ensembles.
Pop-up: Ariana squeezed in yet another event into her busy calendar by hosting a pop-up shop selling her merchandise before her upcoming performance.
Pop the question: The singer’s 25-year-old manager Scooter Braun posted pictures of the occasion on his Instagram, affectionately calling it ‘Arichella’.
If that’s what you’re looking for, she’s got it: The shining seven rings were lit up in the darkness of the evening.
Surprise Performance: Attendees at the Coachella festival were treated to a special appearance by Katy Perry on Sunday night. The 34-year-old singer joined Zedd on stage to sing their collaboration “365”, much to the delight of the crowd.
Striking: Perry dazzled in a vibrant red jumpsuit adorned with a sheer rhinestone overlay, highlighting her cleavage and a peek of midriff.
Stunning: Her freshly dyed short blonde hair was smoothly styled back, complemented by oversized, circular pendant earrings as accessories.
Spent time with the crowd: Supporters of the popular singer had a hunch that she might be performing after they saw her at the festival earlier in the weekend with her fiance Orlando Bloom. Ariana is currently on her Sweetener World Tour, which began on March 18 in Albany, New York. After performing almost every other night, she took a break for a week to get ready for her Coachella show. After her performance next Sunday, she will hit the road again, starting with a show in Edmonton on April 25th. The tour will take Ariana across the United States and Canada, ending the U.S. leg on July 13 in Salt Lake City. She will then head to Europe for more shows, starting on August 17 in London, England.
Lizzo stole the spotlight with her much-discussed performance of the evening.
Jamming and having a great time: The hip-hop artist was clearly enjoying himself
Showing it off: She leaned forward in her glimmering silver outfit to flaunt her backside.
Sassy: She busted out some killer dance moves with one of her backup dancers. Ariana Grande wasn’t the only pop sensation who took the stage that night – Katy Perry also made a surprise appearance that thrilled the crowd. The 34-year-old singer wowed everyone when she joined Zedd on stage to perform their hit song, 365. Perry rocked a stunning red jumpsuit with a sparkling sheer layer on top, showing off her cleavage and a hint of her toned midriff. She looked absolutely fabulous!
Emerging talent: Khalid’s performance had everyone buzzing with excitement, making him a standout artist of the weekend.
Staying stylishly chilled: He rocked a matching black and white short-sleeved shirt and shorts combo adorned with a trendy palm tree design. The outfit fit snugly around her waist and ended with a pair of cropped skinny pants. Her freshly dyed blonde hair was slickly pulled back, and she topped off the look with statement-making oversized circular earrings. This isn’t the first time Perry and Zedd have shared the stage performing their hit “365” together. Their most recent performance took place at JamFest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the NCAA March Madness Music Series at The Armory. Khalid and Lizzo also delivered standout performances on the final day of the festival’s first weekend. Weekend two of Coachella is set to kick off on Friday, April 19th.
Coachella is making its comeback for weekend two starting on Friday, April 19. Get ready for another epic weekend of music and fun!
