When Madonna popped out as a surprise guest during Sabrina Carpenter‘s headlining set at weekend 2 of Coachella on Friday (April 17), she delivered yet another iconic pop culture moment in a career built on them. But the vintage costumes that helped make that moment so iconic have apparently gone missing.

On Monday (April 20), the Queen of Pop took to her Instagram Story to announce the burglary and to reflect on her return to Coachella, 20 years after the festival hosted her first Stateside performance of her classic 2005 LP, Confessions on a Dance Floor. “Still flying high since Friday night at Coachella,” she opened her note. “Thank you to Sabrina and everyone who made it possible. Bringing Confessions II back to where it began was such a thrill.”

“The full circle moment hit different until I discovered that the vintage pieces that I wore went missing — my costume that was pulled from my personal archives — jacket, corset, dress and all other garments,” the pop icon, 67, continued. “These aren’t just clothes, they are part of my history. Other archival items from the same era went missing as well. I’m hoping and praying that some kind soul will find these items and reach out to my team. I’m offering a reward for their safe return. Thank you with all my heart.”

Madge’s surprise appearance coincided with the release of “I Feel So Free,” the hypnotic lead single from her forthcoming Confessions II, which arrives on July 3 as the official sequel to her 2005 album. After shortening her rendition of “Juno,” Carpenter welcomed Madonna to the stage for duets of “Vogue,” the first taste of “Bring Your Love” (a duet between the two blonde bombshells expected to appear on Confessions II) and “Like a Prayer.”

While onstage, Madonna made sure to note that she rewore the same corset, boots and Gucci jacket from her last Coachella appearance. She complemented those pieces with a lavender corset bodysuit, lacy knee-high purple stockings, lavender gloves and a pair of oversized sunglasses. As Carpenter stood beside her in full Man’s Best Friend glam, Madonna’s influence over the entire landscape of pop music aesthetics was palpable.

To celebrate her triumphant performance, Madonna shared a photoset on her official Instagram page. “A moment in history I will never forget, I feel so free!” she wrote in the caption of backstage flicks, mid-show photos and behind-the-scenes candids.

Although her Coachella appearance hit all the right notes, Madonna has no official plans to tour anytime soon. But if “I Feel So Free” — which combines Confessions producer Stuart Price and new-school electronic music luminary Arca — is any indication, Confessions II will keep the world dancing, stolen clothes be damned.

Everybody, even huge pop stars, has that one person they would absolutely lose it over if they met them in person. For a long time, Billie Eilish had Justin Bieber at the top of her list. But now they’ve become friendly and, in case you missed it, over the weekend, Bieber, 32, made Eilish’s tween dreams come true when he invited his self-proclaimed superfan onto the stage to serenade her with his 2009 song “One Less Lonely Girl.”

It was clear from the hugs and laughter that Eilish, 24, was having the time of her life, and her mom, Maggie Baird, confirmed it in a sweet Instagram note honoring the special relationship between her daughter and Justin.

“One of the most touching moments ever. It sounds crazy, but we watch our children develop these deep deep connections to artists who move them and usually there’s nothing in our power to do,” wrote Baird in the post, which featured a picture of Billie hugging Justin with a giant smile on her face, as well as the footage of Eilish losing it as she stumbled and fell to her knees while making her way to the stage for the once-in-a-lifetime moment.

“But we buy them records and maybe buy them a ticket to a concert (or a movie of a concert in our case because we couldn’t afford to see an actual concert),” she continued of her daughter, who has been a Belieber for half her life. “Watching this crazy unimaginable dream come true over many years is so incredible. I’m so grateful to Justin Bieber for the kindness he has shown Billie and to our whole family and to Hailey who makes so many things wonderful and possible♥️♥️.”

Justin’s wife, Hailey Bieber, responded with a “❤️ you guys!” in the comments, followed by a “so special.” In other pics, Baird hugs Eilish after the special on-stage moment and mom and daughter fangirl together over Justin’s show from the audience. Later, Eilish — who has spoken in the past about how Bieber offered her advice and friendship early in her career — provided an update on her emotional state following the life highlight moment: “can’t stop crying,” she wrote in an Instagram Story on Sunday accompanied by a pic of her laying in bed with red-rimmed eyes.

Katy Perry shared a playful moment from her recent trip to Rome, joking about tossing her credit card into the Trevi Fountain for “good luck.”

In a video posted to Instagram over the weekend, the singer is seen standing at the landmark before briefly throwing her card into the water — a tongue-in-cheek spin on the centuries-old tradition of visitors tossing coins to ensure a return to the city.

“Y’all, I told you in ‘Save as Draft’ that I don’t f**k with change,” Perry says in the clip, referencing a lyric from her 2017 track, before adding, “But I feel like I need to put something in the Trevi Fountain for good luck.”

She quickly retrieves the card as it begins to float away, turning the moment into a light bit of travel humor rather than a serious offering.

Perry’s post was part of a wider set of images from Rome, captioned “Just Rome’ing around,” showing the artist moving through the city in a more low-key, offstage setting.

The visit also included a private performance at the La Nuvola convention center, though further details about the event have not been publicly shared.

The social media moment arrives amid a more serious development earlier in the week, after Australian actor Ruby Rose publicly alleged that Perry sexually assaulted her during an encounter in Melbourne years ago. Victoria Police confirmed an investigation is underway following a report.

A representative for Perry has denied the allegation, calling the claims “categorically false” and “dangerous reckless lies.”

The post also follows Perry’s recent appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where she was spotted during weekend one alongside former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The pair were seen in the crowd during Justin Bieber’s set, adding to recent public sightings of the two together.

Jesy Nelson has appealed for public assistance after her car — containing essential medical equipment for her infant daughters — was stolen from her driveway.

The former Little Mix member shared the news via Instagram Stories, revealing that her black Land Rover Defender was taken in the early hours of the morning from her home in Brentwood, Essex.

She asked anyone with information to come forward, writing, “Please if any of you have seen or know of any information, can you DM me or contact the police. I have so much of my girls’ hospital equipment in that car that’s really needed.”

The incident carries added urgency due to the health needs of Nelson’s twin daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe, who were diagnosed earlier this year with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition that affects muscle strength and movement.

Nelson has spoken publicly about the challenges of caring for her daughters following the diagnosis, describing the experience as an intense period involving frequent hospital visits and ongoing medical support. SMA, particularly Type 1, can impact essential functions including breathing, swallowing and mobility, often requiring specialized equipment for daily care.

In January, Nelson shared that her daughters’ condition would likely have long-term implications. She said doctors had informed her that the children may not be able to walk or regain full neck strength, underscoring the importance of consistent medical treatment and equipment access.

Since opening up about her daughters’ diagnosis, Nelson has also become an advocate for increased awareness around SMA. She recently voiced support for updated government plans to introduce newborn screening for the condition, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment.

The theft of the vehicle — and the loss of critical medical supplies — has prompted concern among fans, with Nelson using her platform to amplify the search and encourage anyone with information to contact authorities.

Nelson rose to prominence as a member of Little Mix, one of the U.K.’s most successful girl groups, before departing the group in 2020. She later launched a solo career with the single “Boyz,” followed by subsequent releases including “Bad Thing.”

At the time of publication, there have been no updates on the vehicle’s recovery.

“I Feel So Free,” the new single from Madonna, tops this week’s fan-voted new music poll.

Listeners voted in a poll published Friday (April 18) on Billboard, choosing the iconic pop star’s latest single as their favorite new release this week.

“I Feel So Free” rose to the top of the poll during a week full of fresh pop arrivals, with new tunes from Olivia Rodrigo, Tyla feat. Zara Larsson, Lana Del Rey, sombr and more. At the poll’s closing time on Sunday, Madonna led the pack with 40% of the vote.

“I Feel So Free” debuted on iHeartRadio’s Pride station on Friday, and it arrived on streaming services — and with an official visualizer, seen above — following Madonna’s surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella set later that night. (Madonna and Sabrina sang two classics, “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer,” together at the festival in Indio, Calif.)

The track celebrates the comfort found in going out dancing: “It’s really hard for me to trust people/ Can you blame me?/ I never know what people like me/ That’s why I like to go dancing/ Safety in numbers/ That’s why I like to go dancing/ Safety in numbers,” Madonna sings in the chorus.

It’s the first single off of Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II album, the sequel to 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor. Confessions II is slated for a July 3 release via Warner Records.

Among the new releases trailing behind “I Feel So Free” are Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drop Dead,” with 31% of the vote, and Tyla feat. Zara Larsson’s “She Did It Again,” with nearly 16% of the vote. Lana Del Rey’s “First Light” and sombr’s “Potential” rounded out the top 5 picks.

See the final results of this week’s poll below.

mike. has announced his final Australian tour, confirming a run of headline shows across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this September as part of his Upside Down Tour Pt.3.

The New York rapper is set to perform at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney on Sept. 5, Max Watts in Melbourne on Sept. 12 and The Triffid in Brisbane on Sept. 18. The dates mark what has been billed as his last tour of Australia before his planned retirement from music.

Tickets for the shows will go on sale to the general public on April 24 at 10 a.m. local time, following a Live Nation presale beginning April 22.

The announcement arrives as mike. continues a prolific run that has positioned him as one of the defining voices in independent hip-hop. Emerging from New York’s underground rap scene in the late 2010s, he built momentum through a steady stream of self-released projects, often blending lo-fi production with introspective, diaristic writing.

Albums including Weight of the World, Disco! and Burning Desire have drawn critical attention for their minimal, sample-driven sound and emotionally direct lyricism, frequently addressing themes of grief, memory and personal change. That approach has helped cultivate a dedicated fanbase while placing MIKE. within a broader wave of independent artists reshaping the boundaries of contemporary rap.

The Upside Down Tour has seen the artist perform across North America and Europe, with the Australian leg forming part of its third installment. The choice of mid-sized venues for the upcoming shows reflects the scale of his touring approach, which has largely centered on intimate live settings.

While details around his retirement timeline remain limited, the framing of the tour suggests these dates could mark his final performances in Australia. MIKE. has not extensively toured the region in recent years, making the September run a rare opportunity for local audiences to see him live.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au or livenation.co.nz.

mike. Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates

Sept. 3 — Auckland, The Tuning Fork
Sept. 5 — Sydney, Oxford Art Factory
Sept. 12 — Melbourne, Max Watts
Sept. 18 — Brisbane, The Triffid

Emily Saliers, one-half of the Indigo Girls (alongside Amy Ray), says she’s facing two incurable medical conditions that will affect her vocal performance on the duo’s upcoming tour.

Saliers shared she’s “had this diagnosis for a while” in a post published on the band’s Instagram account on Saturday (April 18). She said “the conditions get incrementally worse over time.”

In a video recorded during tour rehearsals in Atlanta, the artist explained she “wanted to be completely forthcoming” about her experience with cervical dystonia (a neurological movement disorder) and essential tremor (a nervous system disorder).

“Many of you have noticed that my voice — maybe all of you have noticed, it’s pretty noticeable — that my voice is not what it once was,” she said in the clip. “So I wanted to share with you that I’ve been diagnosed with two movement disorders. One is called cervical dystonia with torticollis, which basically is in the part of my brain that controls movement … And in other people with this condition, the brain sends signals to tighten muscles. So because of the cervical dystonia, my head twists to the right and is misaligned. It can cause shaking of the head. It’s impossible for me to hold my head centrally without shaking, things like that. So structurally, obviously, that is problematic for this whole throat area.”

Saliers continued, “But the other diagnosis, which is harder in fact for me, is an essential tremor. And the essential tremor causes involuntary shakes or movement, and it affects all the parts of my singing apparatus, the larynx, the pharyngeal muscles, my jaw and my diaphragm from which I get all the air for singing. So I’m unable to make the connections muscularly and structurally because of the essential tremor. What else the essential tremor does is give me this — I am gonna call it horrible, because it’s horrible to me — vibrato that I never used to have. I am completely physically unable to hold a straight tone the way I used to.”

“What you, our community, have come to, I think, appreciate and love about some of our harmonies is the way we can hold long straight tones together. So I want to give you a heads up about that, in full transparency,” she said.

The Indigo Girls — whose Swamp Ophelia and Shaming of the Sun albums were top 10 hits on the Billboard 200 in the mid-’90s, who’ve had five albums reach the top 5 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart, and who are Grammy winners, having received the best contemporary folk recording award in 1990 for their self-titled Indigo Girls set — are launching a U.S. tour this week. They kick things off in Athens, Ohio, on Friday (April 24). Dates are scheduled through mid-December.

Saliers detailed her treatment plan, which consists of therapeutic massage, physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and Botox shots in her neck and shoulders — all of which can mitigate symptoms. She says she’s also working with a vocal coach with expertise in helping singers who are diagnosed with movement disorders.

“Unfortunately there’s no cure for these, so the honest fact is that my voice will not be what it was,” she said of her diagnoses. “That’s really hard for me. Amy’s been super supportive, and we want you to know that as we get ready for these shows, we are doing everything we can to make the songs sound as good as they can possibly sound or ever sound, which includes all the modern digital tools that front-of-house engineers use to help singers sound better.”

Later in the video, Saliers shared, “I hate that I’m only 62 and it’s happened to me, but we are both aging. People age. We are trying to look at this organically as a process of our own aging.”

Saliers received support from bandmate Ray in the video, as well as many industry peers and fans online.

“You are the definition of authenticity, courage and grace,” Chely Wright, echoing the sentiment of many, said in a comment.

Lifelong fan Brandi Carlile — who covered the Indigo Girls’ “Cannonball” on her 2017 Cover Stories album — shared the duo’s video update on her own Instagram account and wrote, “This is why these two have been my heroes and the only reason I ever picked up a guitar. Being an @indigogirls fan is a life-long privilege. Indigo Girls fans already have an evolved perspective on aging and a deeper understanding of how badass vulnerability really is. This is because of the music they have given us. Wisdom breeds wisdom. To say we have Emily’s back is the understatement of the century. If you love to sing, Emily, sing. We will be there singing with you. We are the luckiest fans in the world – we know our verses, and we know the words to every song. Let’s sing them back at the Indigo Girls louder than ever.”

Cardi B nearly canceled her Atlanta concert over claims that venue staff disrespected her team.

In the hours leading up to her second Little Miss Drama Tour show at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Saturday (April 18), the 33-year-old rap star went live on Instagram, showing a heated argument with what appeared to be venue staff over their alleged treatment of members of her team.

“Your f—king employees are being disrespectful … I’m not performing today,” Cardi is heard yelling in the clip, demanding to speak with management.

“We got in here, your employees are being f—king rude for no reason, being rude for no reason,” she continued. “I feel a certain type of way, because you being disrespectful. I did 35 shows, and I never had a problem, and we’ve been kind to everybody.”

Despite the confrontation, Cardi ultimately performed at State Farm Arena for the final night of her Little Miss Drama Tour, which marked her first headlining arena run.

In a follow-up post on X after Saturday’s concert, Cardi wrote, “When you hold power and authority, use it with kindness and respect. Never abuse it… because not everyone will endure your arrogance in silence. Treat others exactly like you demand to be treated. Atlanta… I’ll see you soon.”

Billboard has reached out to State Farm Arena and Cardi’s representatives for further comment.

The Grammy-winning rapper’s 30-plus-date tour supported her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, which topped the Billboard 200 in September 2025.

The Little Miss Drama Tour launched in Palm Desert, California, on Feb. 11 and has featured a range of special guests, including Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, Kehlani, Lil’ Kim, Fetty Wap, GloRilla and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

Guy Oseary is celebrating Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter’s show-stopping collaboration at Coachella 2026.

On Saturday (April 18), the Queen of Pop’s longtime manager took to social media to reflect on Madonna’s full-circle Coachella moment — 20 years after her first performance at the festival in 2006 —and to show love to Carpenter.

“20 years since @madonna first performance at @coachella, a beautiful full-circle celebration,” Oseary began his Instagram post, alongside a video of Madonna and Carpenter sharing the stage during Carpenter’s headlining set on Friday (April 17).

“On behalf of @saramariezam and I at @maverick, thank you to the very kind and talented @volaramgmt team. And most of all, @sabrinacarpenter.”

Madonna and Carpenter made headlines over the weekend after Madonna’s surprise appearance during the evening set, where the pair teased a new song from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II album, along with memorable duets of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer.”

In his post, the veteran music executive also recalled the first time he met Carpenter at the SNL 50 party in February 2025.

“I first met Sabrina at the SNL 50 party, where we bumped into each other walking thru the party,” Oseary wrote. “She told me how much she loved Madonna. Minutes later, she was asked to join the house band at that party to sing an impromptu song: the song she chose: ‘Like A Virgin.’”

He closed his post, writing, “She has always shown love for the Queen, repeatedly… and last night the mutual love was shown and shared with the world.”

Carpenter showed her appreciation for the shout-out by commenting with three pink revolving heart emojis.

Hours later, the “Please Please Please” singer also took to Instagram after her Coachella weekend two headlining set to reflect on the experience.

“Coachella weekend 2 might take the damn cake,” Carpenter captioned a photo gallery of images from the night, which included backstage shots with Madonna.

“Madonna …..I’ve got something i wanna talk about! thank you for coming out, bringing your love, and gracing the audience with everything you are + astrology knowledge + the greatest songs of all time. Last night was straight out of a dream. spending so much time laughing with you and then above all sharing the stage with you is a privilege I’ll never forget.”

Justin Bieber brought out a host of special guests during his Coachella weekend two set — including one superfan: Billie Eilish.

The 32-year-old pop superstar took the stage in Indio, California, for his second headlining performance on Saturday (April 18), where he welcomed self-proclaimed diehard Eilish for a rendition of his 2009 track “One Less Lonely Girl.”

During the serenade, the two artists laughed and embraced as Bieber sat Eilish on a stool during a segment of the set that revisited his early YouTube-era videos.

Eilish has previously spoken about her friendship with Bieber, noting that he offered her support early in her career.

“He’s a good friend of mine,” she told SiriusXM Hits 1’s Morning Mash Up in 2020. “He, you know, has been so helpful for me, in terms of just, like, dealing with fame. And he’ll call me sometimes and just say stuff that makes me just feel heard, and like there’s somebody else that goes through the same stuff. So it’s really nice to have him.”

Later in the Coachella set, Bieber welcomed SZA for an acoustic duet of her 2022 track “Snooze,” as well as Sexyy Red for “Sweet Spot.” The pop star also brought out Big Sean for performances of “As Long As You Love Me” and “No Pressure.”

Bieber logged his biggest streaming day of 2026 on Sunday (April 12), following his widely discussed opening weekend Coachella headlining set, where he primarily performed songs from his 2025 Swag album alongside a mid-set segment revisiting and performing over his early YouTube-era hits. He earned 24.6 million streams that day, marking his highest total since July 2025, according to Luminate.

Bieber’s weekend one Coachella set included guest appearances by Kid Laroi, Tems, Dijon and Wizkid.