Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Lana Del Rey unexpectedly joined a local band, the Fastest Kids in School, on stage to perform her song 'West Coast' after overhearing them play it in Santa Barbara, creating a viral moment. This surprise collaboration occurred while she was out for ice cream and has garnered significant online attention. Meanwhile, she is working on her upcoming album 'Stove,' expected in early 2026, with a scheduled performance at the Harvest Moon benefit show.
Miley Cyrus faced heckling from fans at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her visual album 'Something Beautiful,' who mistakenly thought it was a concert and pressured her to sing. Despite the disruption, Cyrus performed 'The Climb' a cappella, earning cheers from the crowd. The event highlighted fan expectations and Cyrus's personal connection to her project.
Céline Dion made an impromptu performance backstage at the Grammys 2024, singing with musician Sonyaé, marking her first public singing appearance in nearly four years. This comes amid her battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition causing muscle stiffness and painful spasms, which led her to cancel her "Courage" world tour in 2023. Dion's surprise appearance at the Grammys to present an award was her first public outing since November 2023, and she emphasized the universal importance of music in her speech.
Ed Sheeran celebrated his trial win against Marvin Gaye's estate by surprising fans waiting outside his American Express pop-up in Manhattan's SoHo with an impromptu performance on the same day he released his new album, "Subtract." Sheeran climbed on top of a car and played his single "Boat" from the new record. In a post-trial statement, Sheeran expressed frustration that "baseless claims" like this are allowed to go to court and defended the use of common building blocks in songwriting.
