Justin Bieber Just Had the Most Unhinged Coachella Weekend and Now His 12-Year-Old Album Is Charting
What's Trending
Justin Bieber basically broke Coachella and the internet is still recovering. Between bringing out Billie Eilish for a "One Less Lonely Girl" serenade (fans are already selling commemorative t-shirts, because of course they are), covering JT's "Cry Me a River" (Timberlake publicly said he's proud, and honestly that's kind of sweet?), and somehow getting his Journals album — released TWELVE YEARS AGO — to debut on the Billboard 200… the man had a weekend. That's not a comeback, that's a full resurrection.
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna teaming up at Coachella has Madonna's manager literally gushing on social media. Guy Oseary called Sabrina someone who's "always shown love for the Queen," and honestly, the mentorship pipeline from Madonna to Sabrina just feels right. Two blondes, maximum chaos energy, one desert.
People are sharing the most soul-crushing destinations they've ever visited in the US and the roasts are absolutely brutal. One commenter said "God help us for tolerating such soul-crushing blandness as a life option" and honestly, cancel your road trip, stay home, touch grass in your own backyard.
Music
Prince's estate just dropped a previously unheard version of "With This Tear." He originally wrote it and gave it to Celine Dion in the early '90s, but now we get to hear what it sounded like in his hands. More unreleased Prince is always a gift we don't deserve.
Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers revealed she's been diagnosed with cervical dystonia and essential tremor, both incurable conditions that will affect her voice going forward. She was honest and direct about it — "my voice will not be what it was" — and that kind of openness hits hard. The duo is still heading out on tour, which is genuinely brave.
Poof Doof, Australia's legendary queer nightclub brand, is launching a record label after 15 years of iconic parties. From the dance floor to the studio — we love a glow-up with a beat drop.
Lil Tjay is fresh out of Broward County Jail and already talking collabs with Offset and Bieber. He's keeping his foot on the gas and apparently has a LOT he's not allowed to say yet. The mystery is doing the marketing work for free.
Movies & TV
Eddie Murphy received the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award and the tribute was absolutely stacked with stars. He looked out at the room, took it all in, and honestly — few people have earned that moment more. Legend behavior only.
Gabriel Byrne and Geraldine James are starring in the world stage premiere of 45 Years, the theatrical adaptation of Andrew Haigh's 2015 film. If you loved the quiet devastation of the movie, buckle up for the live version.
The Heated Rivalry behind-the-scenes book is already topping bestseller lists six months before release. It promises backstage secrets on casting, costumes, and — yes — "sex choreography." The people are HUNGRY for this content and honestly, fair.
Cannes is loading up its animation showcase with anime, stop-motion insects, and sci-fi cuisine. Projects from Japan, France, and Mexico are all in the mix, and the range is giving main character energy.
Celebrity Tea
Tina Knowles previewed an unreleased excerpt from the re-release of her memoir Matriarch at a Kurt Geiger event. Beyoncé's mom continues to be out here living her best life, doing press runs, and reminding everyone where those Knowles genes come from.
BuzzFeed dug up 17 celebs who are apparently nothing like their public image, with stories from people who've actually interacted with them. One unnamed celeb allegedly spat out catered food in front of the couple who made it while "her sweet husband apologized." The secondhand cringe is real.
A listicle of celebrities who canceled their weddings at the very last minute is making the rounds, and the Julia Roberts runaway bride origin story never gets old. She literally did it in real life before she did it on screen. Art imitating life imitating art.
TikTok & Internet
Alix Earle responded to the Alex Cooper drama not with words but with a pole dancing TikTok set to "You Don't Own Me." She's not spilling the tea — she's dancing around it, literally. The response video is doing numbers and honestly, it's a power move.
"Bieberchella" merch is already flooding the internet after that Billie Eilish moment, with fans selling "One Less Lonely Girl" t-shirts to commemorate the collab. The speed at which the internet monetizes a vibe will never not be impressive.
People are sharing which subscriptions they absolutely refuse to cancel in 2026, and the comment sections are turning into full-on debate clubs. Streaming loyalty is the new love language apparently.