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Topics: Coachella, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Music, Celebrity, Money
Madison Burgess
Topics: Coachella, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Music, Celebrity, Money
It's that time of year again - Coachella has officially kicked off in the Colorado Desert.
The annual music and arts festival sees thousands of people flock to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, a sprawling 78-acre venue with seven main stages.
Last year, the long-awaited event drew 125,000 attendees per weekend, and this year, 160 artists are set to perform across two sold-out weekenders, beginning today (10 April).
Headlining the gig are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G, with other big names including Addison Rae, the Strokes, KATESEYE, Iggy Pop, Ethel Cain, Sombr, The XX, Young Thug, Labrinth, and many, many more.
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But apparently, Bieber in particular will be walking away with a hefty amount of money for his performances on both 11 and 18 April at the festival.
The 32-year-old Canadian singer, who surprised fans with his album Swag in July last year, has allegedly bagged a $10 million payday, without the help of an agent.
Yes, you read that right - ten million dollars!
An insider told Rolling Stone last year: "It’s a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it’s something he built entirely on his own.
"Between headlining Coachella and the success of [his album] ‘Swag,’ it’s clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin - one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat."
The source in question said the hitmaker has scored $5 million per weekend, which is apparently a figure that's in line with previous payouts for a headliner.
However, one huge difference is that he won't have to hand over a cut to an agency if it's right that he got the gig entirely on his own.
It comes after Bieber separated from his longtime manager, Scooter Braun, in 2023 after over 15 years of working together.
According to PEOPLE Magazine, the release of Swag came just after the duo reached a settlement on their financial dispute, in which Bieber agreed to pay $26 million owed to Braun as part of an advance he received from AEG Presents for his canceled 2022 Justice tour.
It also comes as rumors are swirling over his setlist, as California locals have reportedly been recording footage of rehearsals and spreading them online.
Beliebers online have analysed the videos and are convinced that he will perform his 2012 hit 'Beauty and a Beat' and 'Sorry', a 2015 tune from his Purpose album.
Meanwhile, others are theorising that he might play some of his older hits, after audio footage that sounded like 'One Less Lonely Girl' and 'Baby', from the star's 2009 My World album, began doing the rounds online.
Summarising what fans think he'll sing, the account Buzzing Pop wrote on X: "Songs Justin Bieber has been heard rehearsing for his #Coachella set: With You (Chris Brown cover), So Sick (Ne-Yo cover), Sorry, Favourite Girl, One Less Lonely Girl, Baby, All That Matters."
I guess we'll have to wait and see...
Tyla has contacted Coachella and a representative for Bieber for comment.
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Sabrina Carpenter - 21:05
The xx - 19:00
Teddy Swims - 17:30
Record Safari - 16:15
Justin Bieber - 23:25
The Strokes - 21:00
Giveon - 19:00
Addison Rae - 17:30
Jaqck Glam - 16:15
Karol G - 21:55
Young Thug - 19:50
Major Lazer - 18:10
Wet Leg - 16:45
Tijuana Panthers - 15:40
Gabe Real - 14:45