Coachella 2025 gave the stage to icons and issues on the first weekend

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Written By Nicole Powell

Coachella 2025 wrapped its first weekend with a kaleidoscope of performances, surprise collaborations, and cultural statements that left the desert buzzing.

Lady Gaga returned to Coachella's main stage, delivering a chess-themed rendition of "Poker Face.”

Green Day made their long-awaited Coachella debut, infusing their performance with political commentary.

Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong altered lyrics in "American Idiot" to critique former President Donald Trump and express solidarity with Palestine.

South Africa's Tyla made her Coachella debut, performing her hit “On and On” mixed with the late Aaliyah’s classic “Rock the Boat.”

Clairo's set was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, who used the moment to discuss climate change, women's rights, and economic equality.

Megan Thee Stallion's performance featured a powerful duet with Queen Latifah on "U.N.I.T.Y."

Charli XCX's set was another highlight, bringing out surprise guests Troye Sivan, Lorde, and Billie Eilish.

With another weekend ahead, anticipation builds for what surprises and moments await in the desert.

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Nicole Powell

Nicole is a sports writer and editor with expertise in motorsports and football, currently managing the motorsport department at Last Word On Sports (LWOS).

She thrives on blending her love for Chelsea FC with insightful football pieces and channels her admiration for Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel into compelling motorsport narratives.

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A perfectionist at heart (and mildly allergic to typos), she approaches every project with a mix of professionalism and her signature enthusiasm for all things sport.

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