Billie is Justin's One Less Lonely Girl, Ice Spice attacked at McDonald's, Ariana back in studio

Justin Bieber serenades Billie Eilish at Coachella

There was definitely one less lonely girl at Coachella as Justin Bieber lit up weekend two with a surprise-filled set, joined by an all-star lineup of guests that made the night one of the festival’s biggest highlights.

One of the biggest moments of the night came when Billie Eilish joined Bieber during a throwback segment dedicated to his breakout years. The pair shared laughs and a warm embrace as Bieber performed fan-favorite hit “One Less Lonely Girl,” transforming the stage into a sentimental callback to his earliest rise to fame.

Eilish has long been open about the support Bieber gave her as she navigated stardom, often crediting him for helping her handle the pressures that come with worldwide success. Their onstage reunion only fueled admiration from fans online.

But Bieber was far from finished. He later welcomed SZA for a stripped-down version of “Snooze,” while Sexyy Red energized the audience with “Sweet Spot.” Big Sean also joined the superstar for crowd-pleasing performances of “As Long As You Love Me” and “No Pressure.”

Ice Spice gets attacked at McDonald’s

Ice Spice’s late-night fast food stop reportedly turned into full-on chaos after an encounter with a fan inside a Hollywood McDonald’s escalated into a physical confrontation now making waves online.

According to footage circulating from the early morning incident, the rapper was seated in a booth with a friend when a young woman approached their table. What appeared to begin as an attempt to interact with the star quickly shifted in tone after the fan allegedly tried to insert herself into the pair’s space.

Video from inside the restaurant shows tension rising as Ice Spice and her companion seemingly rejected the interaction. Moments later, the woman is seen striking the rapper, triggering a wild scene inside the restaurant. The fan was then pulled away by another person as Ice Spice reportedly moved after her through the dining area.

The drama did not end there. Additional footage taken outside shows more arguing between the groups, with another confrontation breaking out while they crossed the street. A phone believed to belong to someone with the fan was also allegedly damaged during the aftermath.

The woman involved later claimed she was disrespected after approaching Ice Spice politely, while the rapper’s attorney said the attack was unprovoked and has been reported to Los Angeles police.

“This wouldn’t happen at a Wendy’s,” Ice Spice later joked online.

Olivia Rodrigo debuts ‘drop dead’ live with Addison Rae

Olivia Rodrigo gave Coachella fans an unexpected thrill on Saturday night when she made a surprise appearance during Addison Rae’s set, stepping onstage to help deliver the live debut of her newly released single “Drop Dead.”

The crowd erupted as Rae neared the final stretch of her performance and paused mid-song during “Headphones On.” Right after singing the line about comparing herself to the “new It Girl,” Rodrigo suddenly appeared, sending festivalgoers into a frenzy.

The two pop stars then shared the stage for the remainder of the track, trading vocals and turning the moment into one of the evening’s standout surprises. Rae later handed the spotlight over to Rodrigo, who treated the audience to the first-ever live performance of “Drop Dead,” the latest preview from her upcoming project You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.

Released just one day earlier, the song has already generated excitement among fans for its moody yet infectious sound, with many noting its influence from legendary rock band The Cure.

Rodrigo later celebrated the release online, calling the track the opening chapter of her new era and saying it makes her want to “skip around and roll the windows down.”

Although she has yet to headline her own Coachella set, Rodrigo is becoming a festival favorite. In 2024, she also stunned audiences by joining No Doubt during their reunion performance.

Ariana Grande is back in the studio

Ariana Grande may be entering a brand-new musical era sooner than fans expected after sharing rare behind-the-scenes footage of herself presenting a fresh album concept to record label executives.

In the newly surfaced clip, the pop superstar is seen passionately describing the vision for her next project, calling it “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold, hard and challenging.” The poetic description immediately sent fans into speculation mode, with many believing Grande is already deep into planning her next studio release.

The teaser comes as a surprise to listeners who assumed the singer would step away from music for an extended period to focus on her booming acting career. Over the past year, Grande had repeatedly suggested that film projects were taking priority, especially following renewed attention around her screen work.

Her last full-length release, Eternal Sunshine, arrived in 2024 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, holding the top spot for three weeks. She later expanded the era with a deluxe edition featuring additional tracks.

Earlier this month, eagle-eyed fans also spotted a possible clue through Grande’s Brighter Days hotline. In the updated message, she excitedly mentions counting down “the 8s” before quickly correcting herself to “the days,” sparking theories that AG8 could be on the horizon.

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• Multiple new Spider-Man projects inspired by the tone of Spider-Noir are currently in development, according to showrunner Oren Uziel: “I’ve talked a bit to the people working on them and I think they are very exciting. They’re following a little bit of that same formula [as Spider-Noir], that same idea of taking a genre and elevating it by putting a Spider-variant into it. It opens up a whole new world, and it’s just an extremely exciting opportunity.”

• Dionne Warwick has shared a sharp and humorous take on the growing praise for artificial intelligence being “a wonderful tool that should be embraced,” responding with a tongue-in-cheek reflection on her own experiences online. She wrote: “On Facebook I have been to the hospital, the World Cup, cussed out Whoopi Goldberg, and I have a Netflix documentary. Wonderful, sure.”

— Bea Bertuldo

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