Mary J. Blige rejoins the Lovers & Friends Festival lineup and is moved to a headliner position above Gwen Stefani, just a day after stating her inclusion was an error due to a scheduling conflict. The festival's official page initially confirmed her performance, then backtracked, leading to confusion. Blige, who recently hinted at new music and a new relationship, is set to perform at the festival in Las Vegas on May 4.
Jung Kook of BTS will be making his solo debut as a headliner at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park. The festival aims to address issues such as extreme poverty, climate crisis, and equity for women and girls. Jung Kook previously performed at the festival in 2021 with BTS and recently released his first solo single, which debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The lineup also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, Anitta, Megan Thee Stallion, Stray Kids, Conan Gray, DJ D-Nice, and Sofia Carson. Tickets to the event are free but require joining Global Citizen's advocacy campaign.
Country music star Morgan Wallen has been announced as the headliner for the 2024 Gulf Coast Jam. The annual music festival takes place in Panama City Beach, Florida and features a lineup of top country music artists. Wallen, known for hits such as "Whiskey Glasses" and "7 Summers," is sure to draw a large crowd for his performance.
Bad Bunny made history as the first Latino solo artist to headline Coachella, delivering a two-hour performance that included hits from three albums, special guests, and technical difficulties. He engaged with fans, showcased his Puerto Rican roots, and reinforced his self-confidence. The diverse and multilingual crowd sang along to his songs, making up for Post Malone's mic cutting out during their duet. Bad Bunny closed the show with "Después de la Playa," one of the biggest hits of summer 2022.
