Lana Del Rey Billie Eilish Coachella headline performance

Lana Del Rey surprises Coachella crowd with duet with Billie Eilish, while Shakira announces upcoming world tour during festival appearance.

Lana Del Rey made a grand entrance at Coachella, surprising fans with a duet alongside Billie Eilish during her headline performance. The American singer, known for her delayed performances in the past, wowed the crowd with hits like Summertime Sadness and Born To Die. Del Rey also brought on Grammy-winner Jon Batiste to play the piano on Candy Necklace, expressing the importance of connecting with others through music.

The highlight of the show was when Del Rey joined Eilish on stage for a rendition of Ocean Eyes, followed by a duet on Video Games. Eilish's appearance came just days after announcing her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard And Soft. Jack Antonoff, known for collaborating with Taylor Swift, also joined Del Rey on stage to play the piano on Hope Is A Dangerous Thing For A Woman Like Me To Have - But I Have It.

Del Rey, who last performed at Coachella in 2014, reflected on the significance of the festival and closed her set with Young And Beautiful, accompanied by a spectacular firework display. The festival also saw Shakira making a surprise appearance to announce her upcoming world tour, performing new tracks with DJ Bizarrap.

Coachella, known for its star-studded lineup and celebrity attendees, showcased a diverse range of artists including Mexican singer Peso Pluma and South Korean DJ Peggy Gou. Despite facing challenges with headline acts in recent years, Coachella continues to be a must-attend event for music lovers around the world.