Coachella 2023: Blackpink, Bad Bunny Make History as Headliners Amid Technical Difficulties and Surprise Collaborations
- Bad Bunny delivered the first Spanish-language headlining performance in Coachella history despite technical issues during a duet with Post Malone.
- Blackpink dazzled fans with fireworks and flawless choreography during their history-making set as the first K-pop act and girl group to headline the festival.
- Boygenius and other artists made political statements in support of abortion rights and the trans community.
- Surprise appearances by The Weeknd, Metro Boomin, and others alongside scheduled artists like Rosalía and Charli XCX made for an eventful second day.
- Fans anticipated Frank Ocean's headlining performance, his first live show in years, to close out the festival.
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