Pop star Katy Perry gave fans a glimpse of her fun and unfiltered side as she celebrated Justin Bieber’s much-talked-about return to the Coachella stage.
Justin drew a massive crowd during his headlining set on the second night of Coachella on April 11 (PDT), appearing relaxed in a pink hoodie, shorts, and sunglasses as he stepped onto the stage. His performance quickly became a nostalgic trip, blending live moments with throwback clips that took fans back to his early career.
During the set, Justin surprised the audience by using a laptop onstage to search for and sing along to his classic hits like “Baby,” “Favorite Girl,” “That Should Be Me,” “Beauty and a Beat,” and “Never Say Never,” among others, leaning fully into the throwback experience. He also searched for some of his most-streamed videos, including old YouTube clips of his singing covers and even the viral confrontation with a paparazzi from last June.
Among those enjoying the moment was Katy, who later took to Instagram to share snippets from her Coachella experience. In one video, she could not help but poke fun at Justin’s onstage browsing.
“Thank God he has Premium. I don’t wanna see no ads,” Katy said.
The singer also shared a TikTok video capturing her live reaction during the performance, where she was seen screaming alongside fans. Her excitement peaked when Justin began performing “Baby,” prompting her to jump and cheer along with the crowd.
Katy’s candid commentary quickly resonated online, with fans finding her reactions both hilarious and relatable.
“same katy, same😭😭😭😭😭 im screaming while watching this online, the baby started it all 😭😭,” one commenter joked.
“She’s so supportive and so cute omgg,” another added.
“May I remind you Katy that you are also a superstar. 😭😭,” one fan wrote.
Beyond her viral fan moment, Katy also drew attention for attending the festival with boyfriend and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In one of her Instagram posts, she shared a photo of them walking hand in hand, showing only their back profiles, prompting excitement among fans who were delighted to see them enjoying the event together.
Meanwhile, Justin’s Coachella set sparked mixed reactions online. Some viewers described it as low effort due to the use of YouTube during the performance, while others embraced the concept as a refreshing and nostalgic experience.
The set also featured surprise appearances from artists including Wizkid, Tems, The Kid LAROI, Dijon, and Mk.gee. Justin’s wife, Hailey, was also in attendance, with the singer giving her a sweet shoutout during the show.