Is Coachella meeting fans expectations?

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4 years ago

April 19, 2022

Coachella just completed its first weekend but there’s been mixed opinions about the festival

The world’s largest festival welcomed over 250,000 individuals and featured A-listers including Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and more.

General admission fees start upward of $449 USD, so some attendees were disappointed by last-minute cancellations and unfair management by Coachella organisers.

if u didn’t know an iPad Pro is the same price if not more expensive than Coachella tickets
— horsegirl123 (@horsegirl1239) April 18, 2022

Just weeks prior to the festival headliner Kanye West pulled out of Coachella with organisers giving no statement.

The performance was predicted to be one of Kanye’s biggest sets in years and many fans were disappointed that he would no longer be performing.

Coachella organisers were placed under scurtiny as festival-goers critised them for upholding double standards

Mid performance, Japanese singer Joji halted his performance and left his band onstage for nearly ten minutes.

Soon after Joji returned to the stage and attributed leaving to a health condition.

The performance continued, however the live stream was not posted by Coachella.

Fans have since condemmed Coachella organisers for forcing the singer to continue his performance while unwell.

Attendees have accused organisers for being hypocritical as Kanye was allowed to leave the festival.

the whole coachella joji thing is totally heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/KGqUK6LgVZ
— ur favorite ahlunaar (@saydG24) April 18, 2022

i’m genuinely so upset they forced joji to complete the set and then cut his set from the broadcast ??????
— sab / ash? (@honksab) April 18, 2022

i’m like genuinely so sad. i’m not mad at joji for putting his health first (i’m actually so glad he did) but i’m fully mad at coachella for promoting the show with clips to not show it/not notify fans that it was cancelled and won’t be broadcasted
— chaii (@chaii_iced) April 18, 2022

SO KANYE CAN DROP OUT OF COACHELLA LAST SECOND BUT JOJI IS FORCED TO FINISH HIS FULL SET? OKAY
— india (@NIlTROUS) April 18, 2022

The Weekend and Swedish House Mafia took over Kanye’s headlining act

Coachella attendees acknowledged the quick replacement for Kanye’s set.

After running 30 minutes late Swedish House Mafia took to the stage first performing EDM and techno tunes.

Soon after The Weekend (Abel Tesfaye) joined them on stage and performed hits including Blinding Lights, a top 10 Billboard hit for 57 consecutive weeks.

Swedish House Mafia now running 30 minutes late. They trying to put the fire out after Doja Cat #Coachella
— Waqas Sheikh (@wsheikh__) April 18, 2022

The Weekend gave a nod to West and sung the verse he did on the rapper’s single “Hurricane.”

Unlike other Coachella performances spruced with a band, dancers and special effects this one was stripped back to the Swedish House Mafia DJ set and The Weeknd on vocals.

The set had one of the largest attendance of the festival and was considered rather experimental.

The Weekend and Swedish House Mafia dressed in matching black outfits.

Thank you, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd! I heard sacrifice, blinding lights, Starboy, save your tears, out of time, I feel it coming, which were my favorites during the show. Thank you, Coachella weekend 1! Have a good night! pic.twitter.com/RNpW7aWXCR
— 张丽莎 (@Zhang_lisha) April 18, 2022

The non-traditional act was celebrated among other performances that day including Doja Cat, FINNEAS, Måneskin and more.

Highlights 2022: Day 3, Weekend 1https://t.co/u4XCra2k6z pic.twitter.com/ELxjCPFQxr
— Coachella (@coachella) April 18, 2022

"Thank You"@coachella pic.twitter.com/kaE6QS6Db5
— DukeDumont (@DukeDumont) April 18, 2022

.@coachella epic weekend playing with @flumemusic and the whole family @carolineplz @ToveLo @vincestaples @mayaxcumming ✨ pic.twitter.com/5riiPyukCV
— Beck (@beck) April 18, 2022

Amanda Gunn contributed to this report.

Russia bans WhatsApp and promotes state-backed messaging app

Kremlin blocks WhatsApp, urging citizens to use state-backed MAX; critics warn of surveillance, prompting protests in Moscow.

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13 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Kremlin blocks WhatsApp, urging citizens to use state-backed MAX; critics warn of surveillance, prompting protests in Moscow.

The Kremlin has officially blocked WhatsApp, urging Russians to switch to MAX, a state-backed messaging app. This move comes after Meta refused to comply with local regulations, sparking debates over digital freedom in the country.

Critics warn that MAX could be used for government surveillance, though authorities deny these claims. The ban highlights Russia’s growing control over foreign tech platforms and its push for locally regulated alternatives.

Activists in Moscow have staged protests calling for an open and unregulated internet, while the public reacts with a mix of concern and resignation.

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U.S. secretly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran after protests

US covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran amid protests, aiding internet access despite government shutdowns and crackdown violence.

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13 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran amid protests, aiding internet access despite government shutdowns and crackdown violence.

U.S. officials report that the Trump administration covertly sent around 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following widespread protests. The move was designed to bypass strict internet blackouts imposed by authorities in Tehran.

The terminals reportedly enabled activists and dissidents to reconnect with the outside world during periods of severe digital restriction, raising fresh questions about foreign involvement and cyber strategy.

As geopolitical tensions simmer, the revelation underscores how connectivity has become a powerful tool in modern conflict.

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Anthropic secures 30 billion in fresh funding as valuation surges

Anthropic raises $30B, doubling valuation to $380B, boosting global AI race with support from GIC, Coatue, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

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13 hours ago

February 13, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Anthropic raises $30B, doubling valuation to $380B, boosting global AI race with support from GIC, Coatue, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

Anthropic has secured a staggering $30 billion in fresh funding, catapulting its valuation to $380 billion and cementing its place among the most valuable AI companies in the world. The raise marks the second-largest private technology funding round ever, trailing only OpenAI’s $40 billion deal.

Major backers in this latest round include Singapore’s GIC and Coatue Management, alongside existing heavyweight partners Microsoft and Nvidia. The scale of the investment underscores intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence as capital continues to flood into the sector.

Anthropic’s valuation has more than doubled in just five months, fuelled by rapid enterprise growth. The company now works with eight of the Fortune 10 and boasts more than 500 customers spending over $1 million annually, highlighting surging demand for advanced AI tools across corporate America.

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