Coachella: everything we know so far

Following mounting rumors that Madonna would perform at this year’s Coachella, the pop icon returned to the desert during Weekend Two for Sabrina Carpenter‘s headlining performance on Friday night. Coachella has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in United States.

Key facts

• Following mounting rumors that Madonna would perform at this year’s Coachella, the pop icon returned to the desert during Weekend Two for Sabrina Carpenter‘s headlining performance on Friday night.
• Madonna’s appearance at Coachella arrives after the recent announcement of the highly anticipated sequel to her 2005 LPm Confessions on a Dance Floor, titled Confessions II.
• Back in 2024, Carpenter first performed at Coachella during her early-evening set, and during her outro declared, “Coachella, see you back here when I headline.” After conquering the massive festival for both weekends as its Friday headliner, the Grammy winner has truly made good on her promise.
• Madonna returned to the desert during Weekend Two of Sabrina Carpenter‘s headlining performance on Friday night.
• Last week, Carpenter similarly had Coachella wrapped around her finger.

What we know

Going deeper, Madonna’s appearance at Coachella arrives after the recent announcement of the highly anticipated sequel to her 2005 LPm Confessions on a Dance Floor, titled Confessions II.

On the substance, Back in 2024, Carpenter first performed at Coachella during her early-evening set, and during her outro declared, “Coachella, see you back here when I headline.” After conquering the massive festival for both weekends as its Friday headliner, the Grammy winner has truly made good on her promise.

Beyond the headlines, Madonna returned to the desert during Weekend Two of Sabrina Carpenter‘s headlining performance on Friday night.

More precisely, Last week, Carpenter similarly had Coachella wrapped around her finger.

It is worth noting that her set during Coachella Weekend One also saw the live debuts of “When Did You Get Hot,” “Sugar Talking,” and “We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night,” all from Man’s Best Friend, plus the limited-edition bonus track “Such a Funny Way.”

By the numbers

At this stage, Amid a frenzy of flashing lights and backup dancers, the pair sashayed through a duet of the 1990 classic hit “Vogue,” before delivering a new song seemingly from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II.

On a related note, Madonna then took the mic to slow things down and addressed the thousands of fans in the crowd and those livestreaming from home. “Sabrina, thank you so much for inviting me on your show,” Madonna said. “No thanks needed, Madonna.

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On the substance, the pop legend also unveiled the first taste of the upcoming LP, “I Feel So Free.” The single exclusively debuted on iHeartRadio’s Pride Radio on Friday, April 17.

What they're saying

“So, I am thrilled to be a part of that healing experience, bringing people together,” she said, before launching into a breathtaking duet of “Like a Prayer” with Carpenter.

“People think that dance music is superficial, but they’ve got it all wrong,” Madonna said in a statement. “The dance floor is not just a place, it’s a threshold: A ritualistic space where movement replaces language.”

The wider context

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On the substance, Madonna appeared in the middle of the stage as Carpenter sang “Juno” — the fan-favorite moment when she would traditionally “arrest” a different celebrity on her Short ‘n Sweet tour.

Beyond the headlines, You can have whatever you want,” a clearly thrilled Carpenter replied.

More precisely, So, it’s like a full-circle moment, very meaningful for me.”

The bottom line

• Her set during Coachella Weekend One also saw the live debuts of “When Did You Get Hot,” “Sugar Talking,” and “We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night,” all from Man’s Best Friend, plus the limited-edition bonus track “Such a Funny Way.”
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• The pop legend also unveiled the first taste of the upcoming LP, “I Feel So Free.” The single exclusively debuted on iHeartRadio’s Pride Radio on Friday, April 17.
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