Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Catherine Armecin Martin

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Why did justin bieber use youtube for lazy coachella performance fan theory suggests sponsor claim - The Untold Story

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has long been a stage for career-defining spectacles, yet Justin Bieber's 2026 appearance has sparked a different kind of conversation. Rather than a high-octane production, the pop star delivered a set that many have described as a glorified karaoke session.

While attendees enjoyed Bieber's performance, the reaction on social media was sharply divided, with some describing the show as 'lazy' and saying they felt 'secondhand embarrassment' from a performance they felt did not match the occasion.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.