Justin Bieber's Coachella chaos: Singer hits the stage in a hoodie and packs his set with lesser-known songs... streaming snippets of his hits from YouTube on his laptop

 Justin Bieber's hotly anticipated comeback at Coachella fell flat with many of his fans as he performed his set in a hoodie and streamed songs from his laptop.

Festival goers were so excited to see the headliner perform that the whole event had been dubbed 'Bieberchella' among fans, who couldn't wait to see his stage return.

However, rather than returning with a bang, the star left some of his fans disappointed as they branded the performance 'lazy', with debate centered on his unconventional staging and focus on new music.

In stark contrast, the Day 1 headliner - Sabrina Carpenter - had served up a polished performance with several outfit changes and impressive staging.

Ahead of the event, many had shared their desperation to hear Bieber play some of his old hits, but these were only heard in snippets as he sang along to YouTube clips.

The 32-year-old pop act has appeared as a surprise guest artist four times at the festival in support of Ariana Grande, Chance the Rapper, Daniel Caesar and Tems.

But on a late-night set on Day 2 of this year's festival, he made his debut at the top of the bill, delivering a set for which he was reportedly paid $10million.

His set was scheduled for an already late 11.25pm start time, and rumors circulated in the run-up to his set that the high desert winds might delay him even further.

Although he arrived on time to a burst of cheers and applause, he emerged dressed down in shorts, a hoodie and shades and proceeded to launch into a string of his lesser-known recent numbers, mostly neglecting his older hits.

“I worked at Dangote’s food factory packaging indomie and was earning ₦20K monthly” – Bella Shmurda

 Rising Afrobeats star Bella Shmurda has shared a candid glimpse into his pre-fame life, revealing that he once worked as a factory hand at a Dangote-owned food processing facility in Ikorodu, Lagos, where he packaged Indomie noodles for a monthly salary of ₦20,000.

In a recent interview with Echo Room, the musician reflected on his early struggles as an upcoming artist with no fan base or financial support. “I went to work in Ikorodu at Dangote’s company as one of those that package Indomie,” Bella Shmurda recounted. When asked about his earnings, he responded plainly: “I was making 20K per month.” He added that he had no side income at the time, describing the job as a necessary means of survival.

Bella Shmurda emphasized that life at the factory was far from easy. “It was not all good oh, if it were all good I wouldn’t go to the factory na. But it is all good. Those are things that I just remember now,” he said, highlighting the resilience required during that period of his journey.

The revelation has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians drawing inspiration from the singer’s story of grit and determination. From the factory floor in Ikorodu to the spotlight of the music industry, Bella Shmurda’s narrative underscores a common theme among many successful entertainers: humble beginnings and unwavering hustle.

Before signing with YBNL Nation and gaining mainstream recognition, Bella Shmurda balanced odd jobs and his passion for music. His breakthrough tracks and distinctive sound have since earned him a loyal following both in Nigeria and internationally.

This disclosure comes as a powerful reminder of the realities faced by many young Nigerians striving to make it in creative fields, while also celebrating the transformative power of persistence.

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Kim Kardashian finally goes Instagram official with F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton amid romantic Tokyo trip

 Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton made their relationship Instagram official after weeks of romance rumors.

In an Instagram reel the Formula One driver posted on Monday, the reality TV star, 45, was seen sitting shotgun of his bright red Ferrari while he was driving.

Hamilton, 41, was driving around his race car at high speeds around the streets of Japan. 

He set the video to the song Victory Lap by Skepta, PlaqueboyMax and FredAgain and wrote in the caption: 'HERE WE GO AGAIN. TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III.' 

Near the end of the video, The Kardashian star could be seen sitting in the passenger seat and smiling widely after Hamilton showed off some of his driving tricks.

Kardashian recently traveled back to California for an extravagant Easter celebration with her family, but in late March, the pair were seen walking together in Tokyo.

Kardashian and Hamilton were first rumored to be dating in early February when they were seen on what appeared to be a romantic weekend trip in Europe. 

They were reportedly spotted in the Cotswolds and later traveled from the U.K. to Paris. 

That same month, they made a public appearance together and were spotted sitting together in the same VIP booth at the Super Bowl.  

In early March, they enjoyed a luxurious trip together in Utah, and at the end of the month, the pair traveled to Tokyo alongside Kardashian's kids.

Kardashian reportedly brought along her three youngest children: Saint, 10, Chicago, nine, and Psalm, six. 

Her eldest child is her 12-year-old daughter North, and Kardashian shares all four kids with her ex-husband Kanye West. 

During their trip, Kim's sister Khloe Kardashian also tagged along and brought her daughter True, seven, and son Tatum, three. 

Earlier this year, a source said that the couple have an 'intense' relationship and added that her family 'adores' him. 

'Kim and Lewis's relationship is intense, but they are both keen to keep moving forward,' an insider previously told The Sun. 

'He wants to spend as much time with her as possible, especially as he'll be back getting ready for the new F1 season in a couple of weeks.' 

The source added: 'Lewis has been in LA, spending time with Kim and her family. They all adore him, especially her mom Kris [Jenner], who has loved having Lewis around.' 

'They're all really approving of this relationship. They just want to see Kim happy.'

Kardashian and Hamilton have been friends for years, and were pictured with their then-partners, Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger, in 2014 at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London.

In 2015, Kardashian's ex-husband invited Hamilton to spend Easter with their family, with the rapper saying at the time: 'Lewis Hamilton's over at my house and we're playing some music in my studio.'

'We're having an Easter brunch and all of the family's there, my wife's family, my friends, everything. And everybody's like, "What is this music?" And I'm like, "It's Lewis Hamilton's music."

'They're like, "Oh my God. It's really good."'