PinkPantheress brought a group of special guests for the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Internet favorite Tyreek Weathers made frequent appearances during the set, as he did during the first weekend, which was held at the Mohave Tent. But this weekend, the “Stateside” singer decided to up the ante, bringing several big-name guests throughout the night.
In an unsurprising move, fellow pop star Zara Larsson stepped out during PinkPantheress’ set — fans began speculating earlier in the weekend when Larsson was spotted at Coachella. However, it was surprising that Larson did not join PinkPantheress for the set’s opening song, a remix of “Stateside,” on which Larson appeared.
Instead, the 28-year-old Swedish singer-songwriter went out on her own and performed the standout track from her latest album, Midnight sun. Larson thanked the audience and seemed upset that PinkPantheress would appear in the newly announced deluxe edition of Midnight sundubbed Girls trip.
Janelle Monae briefly joined PinkPantheress on stage playing guitar. Later, Australian DJ Ninajirachi played during the set, allowing a moment for appearances from a number of celebrity guests, including actress Chase Infiniti, KATSEYE’s Manon and Slayyyter.
The two-time Grammy nominee played all of her hits including “Stateside,” “Romeo,” “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” and finally “Illegal.” During “Illegal”, Withers and PinkPantheress finally come together, spending the entire set dancing around each other. But during Saturday’s set, there was little adjustment.
“I had something important to say. I know it’s Coachella, shout out Coachella, but a bird told me it’s your birthday,” he said, handing the singer a rose as dancers held up a “Happy Birthday” sign and the crowd cheered. She and Withers embraced before exiting the stage side by side.
PinkPantheress wasn’t the only one bringing in big-name guests for its second weekend. Earlier today, Olivia Rodrigo joined Addison Rae on the main stage of Coachella. The duo performed Ray’s song “Headphones On” and the first live performance of Rodrigo’s new single “Drop Dead.”
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter wowed the crowd at her headlining concert Friday night by featuring Madonna. The duo even performed Madonna’s song “Like a Prayer.” The hit song returned to the zeitgeist late last year after a video was released Hot competition Superstar Connor Story’s dancing to the track has gone viral.
Justin Bieber is set to return as the headline star at Coachella on Saturday night. Karol G will close out the festival with a headline set on Sunday night.
