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The first day of Coachella was full of theatrics and surprises, thanks to a show-stopping headlining set from Lady Gaga and guest appearances from people like Brian May (who joined Benson Boone onstage). The second day had a lot to live up to, but luckily, tons of artists on the lineup had fans excited and ready for more.

The most-anticipated act, a quick glance across the festival grounds seemed to suggest, was Charli Xcx, since droves of people showed up in brat-green outfits, ready for the singer’s desert rave party.

Charli xcx hit the main stage on day two of 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Saturday evening (April 12) in Indio, Calif.

The 32-year-old entertainer continued the Brat-theme throughout the night, and she even brought out a few friends and collaborators who were featured on the album!

Joining Charli on stage for weekend one were Billie Eilish, Lorde and her Sweat Tour mate Troye Sivan.

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Of course, Billie performed “Guess,” Lorde did “Girl, so confusing,” and Troye joined Charli for “Talk Talk.”

Check out videos of all three performances in our Instagram post below!

Also during the set, when it came to the “Apple” dance, a few famous faces were shown on video – TikTok star Quen Blackwell and models Alex Consani and Gabriette took on the viral dance. You can watch a video Here.

At one point, Timothee Chalamet was even seen in the audience during Charli‘s set.

Amid uncertainty around the fate of the TikTok ban, Meta is one of the major social media platforms making overtures to creators.

In January, Meta launched a “Breakthrough Bonus” program, which would give creators up to $5,000 for posting videos on Facebook and Instagram Reels, and also announced plans to offer content deals to select TikTok creators to “help grow their communities on Instagram and Facebook.” In turn, creators are approaching the ban with a mix of uncertainty and plans to spread content out across several platforms.

“It’s a large part of my livelihood, so it’s something that is concerning. But, I feel like no one really knows. It’s just a lot of questioning, and it can be a little nerve wracking, to say the least,” says social media creator Daniel Mac, who has 14 million TikTok followers.

In January, the Supreme Court upheld the law that essentially banned TikTok in the United States.

Jt is the leader of a heist by baddies in broad-daylight in the video for her new single “Ran Out.” The artsy clip was directed by INDIANA420BITCH, whose clients have also included Kim Kardashian and Playboi Carti. “Bitch, I’m getting money, I ain’t ran out/My bitches shaking ass with they hand out,” Jt raps on the hook.

Consequently, the video finds she and a gaggle of bikini-clad women pole dancing in the beds of trucks, hoarding cash from spewing ATMs into trash bags, and riding around in luxury vehicles.

Gen Z social media star Quenlin Blackwell has signed with CAA.

Also known as Quen Blackwell, she has 16 million followers across platforms, including 2.4 million followers on Instagram and another 10.6 million on TikTok. CAA will focus on boosting strategic brand partnerships and strategy around new intellectual property and business ventures for Blackwell, especially as an online influencer.

Having got her start with comedy skits on Vine, Blackwell was recently cast to guest star in Shiva Baby star Rachel Sennott’s upcoming HBO comedy pilot. The untitled series follows a group of codependent friends who reunite after some time apart, navigating how the separation, ambition, and new relationships have changed them.

Sennott wrote the show’s pilot and executive produced it with Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers (both alums of Barry) and director Lorene Scafaria (Succession).

Blackwell also appeared in Charli Xcx’ music video “360” and others like “90s Baby” by Jt and...

Katie Baral has joined UTA as an agent in the digital talent division.

Based in Los Angeles, Baral will identify new business verticals and secure brand partnerships for UTA’s roster of digital content creators. She’ll report report to UTA partner and head of digital talent Ali Berman.

Baral most recently worked as a digital talent agent at ICM, where she co-led the department’s growth initiatives over the past 18 months. She nabbed deals for Peloton’s Tunde Oyeneyin to become the first-ever athletic trainer to be named as a Nike athlete and a face of Revlon’s ColorStay cosmetics line.

She previously worked in ICM’s global branded entertainment division and began her career in the agency’s concerts department.

“Katie brings a strong understanding of how emerging creators can leverage their unique areas of expertise to resonate with audiences across all social platforms,” said Berman in a statement.

Eman Redwan, most recently a Digital Talent Agent at UTA focusing on the beauty and lifestyle space, has joined Range Media Partners and will become a partner. In the new role, she will manage digital clients and working across Range’s full roster of clients on brand partnerships.

Redwan has partnered clients with top beauty brands including Dior, Shiseido, LA Mer, Mac, Nars, Lancôme and Armani Beauty, along with companies such as Apple, Coca Cola, Unilever Brands, Amazon and Starbucks, building strategies for clients with consumer goods brands, podcasts, product collaborations, and TV shows.

At UTA, she repped creators including Desi Perkins, Shayla Mitchell, Kamie Crawford, Roxette Arisa, ItsMyRayeRaye, Quen Blackwell, Nava Rose, Gigi Gorgeous and others.

“Our growth in the digital landscape is a major priority for us,” said Range managing partner Pete Micelli. “We understand the importance and investment it takes, and we are all in. Eman is...

UTA has onboarded digital multi-hyphenate Quen Blackwell, who the talent agency will represent globally in all areas of her burgeoning career.

UTA says it will support Blackwell -- who counts 10 million followers across all social channels -- in the expansion of her digital content, branding, as well as new opportunities in film, television, music, and voiceover work.

Blackwell, 20, initially rose to fame on Vine, but her biggest following currently exists on TikTok, where she counts 5.7 million followers and shares a vast array of content, including fashion and beauty tutorials, acoustic guitar performances, parodies, and hoverboard videos. She also maintains an active presence on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

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