Every year, music lovers flock to Indio, California. That’s where the annual Coachella Music Festival is held. 2025 has been no different. Unsurprisingly, there were plenty of moments that had fans losing their minds. Imagine being at Coachella, minding your business, and suddenly THEE Bernie Sanders shows up??
Or, what if you looked across the way and saw Kylie Jenner nestled up against her man, Timothee Chalamet? Well, those are just some memorable moments from the festival featuring headliners Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Green Day, and Travis Scott.
Kylie and Timothee’s Ultra-Affectionate PDA
Remember a few weeks ago when Kylie Jenner tried her best to have cuddly, cute moments with Timothee at a tennis match – but he couldn’t have been more locked in on the action? That was cause for concern among some Kylie fans.
However, all is right in the world as the duo was spotted cozied up at the festival together. They had a fun time and were seen packing on the PDA during the weekend. Kylie doesn’t seem to mind affection in the public spotlight; these days, it seems Timmy’s on the same page.
The fact that they were both so into the moment together speaks volumes about where their relationship is.
Bernie Sanders’ Surprise Speech
It’s no secret that politics in the United States is a touchy topic right now. One politician who hasn’t been afraid of taking things head-on is Bernie Sanders. Festival goers at Clairo’s performance on Saturday had the opportunity to see Bernie live and in person.
He spoke to the attendees at the festival and left a lasting mark on the millions of young people who found their way to the Empire Polo Grounds. Most musicians brought out other artists during their sets, but Clairo took the time to bring out someone who would make an impact.
Mustard Invited Roddy Rich, 2 Chainz, Tyga, Ella Mai, and Big Sean to Join Him
Let’s jump back into some artists who made guest appearances during Coachella. After a monster year in 2024, Mustard was given one of the main stages on night one of Coachella. Some fans were hopeful he’d bring out Kendrick Lamar to perform their hit, “Not Like Us,” as both are based out of Southern California.
While Mustard didn’t manage to bring out K-Dot, he did have stars like Roddy Rich, 2 Chainz, Tyga, Ella Mai, and Big Sean make appearances during his set. Mustard has successfully created beats for some of the biggest names in the game.
Addison Rae Announces New Album Release Date… on Her Undies
Festivals tend to be a time when some attendees wear extremely revealing clothing. As a performer, Addison Rae matched that vibe. The major difference is that she announced a new album on part of her clothing.
That’s right – fans of Addison will get new music from her on June 6, 2025. She let everyone know the date on the back of her underwear! Any time an artist of note announces new music, it garners serious attention.
Benson Boone Invited Queen’s Brian May to Join Him
It’s easy to argue that no artist made quite a splash like Benson Boone in 2024. His hit, “Beautiful Things,” became an instant chart topper. Benson has also shown off his flair when it comes to his style.
Few groups know what it means to have style and flair quite like Queen. While Freddie Mercury might not be around to appreciate Benson and his performing style, Brian May still is. Benson invited Brian out during his performance at Coachella, which garnered tons of attention and praise from fans.
Some younger Gen-Zers who didn’t quickly recognize Brian were unaware of how amazing his presence was. Still, social media users have been speaking highly of the surprise appearance from Brian anyway. Seeing Benson and Freddie on stage at the same time with their energies bouncing off each other would have been excellent.
Megan Thee Stallion Invited Ciara to Join Her
When fans saw Megan Thee Stallion’s name on the list of performers for Coachella, there was tons of hype around it. Meg didn’t disappoint at all. She brought out one of the most iconic female artists in history: Ciara.
The mid-2000s were dominated by Ciara, who made it known she still has tons to give to the music industry. While Ciara’s personal life has been busy of late with her husband, Russell Wilson, her appearance at Coachella alongside Meg was a genuine treat.
Lady Gaga’s Setlist Completely Dazzled Audiences
Headlining Coachella is something plenty of artists dream of, but it also comes with immense pressure. You’re expected to play every hit you’ve ever written, which is typically a lot… especially if you’re a headliner. Lady Gaga kicked the weekend off on Friday night, and fans were enamored by her setlist.
Gaga went through every one of her classics, even those over a decade old. She understood the assignment when it came to what to perform at Coachella. She dazzled music lovers with “Shallow,” “Alejandro,” “Paparazzi,” and more. It’ll be interesting to see what weekend two of the festival brings to attendees.