Kuala Lampur, April 10 --  

INDIO, April 10 - Thousands of fans have gathered in the California desert for the hotly anticipated Coachella Festival, which kicks off today with pop princess Sabrina Carpenter in the headliner spotlight.

The star-studded line-up-which also includes headliners Justin Bieber and Colombia's Karol G-will grace the stage in Indio on two consecutive weekends, kicking off the US music festival circuit for 2026.

Today's acts include standout emerging talent Teddy Swims and girl group KATSEYE, as well as established artists like Moby.

But the highlight of the opening night will be Carpenter, who promised "the most ambitious show" of her career in an interview with Perfect Magazine.

The Manchild singer ...