Summary
Coachella 2024 weekend one concluded with stellar performances from industry heavyweights like Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky, along with a reunion show by No Doubt after nine years, featuring special guest Olivia Rodrigo. In a heartwarming viral TikTok story, a father fulfilled his 9-year-old son's dream by purchasing a pet octopus named Terrance. Margot Robbie announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas her production of a film based on Hasbro's iconic 'Monopoly' board game. Taylor Swift fans eagerly await her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," set to release this Friday.
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Social Media Standouts…
- Coachella 2024 weekend one came to an end on Sunday, with some of the industry’s biggest names making appearances during the sets. Tyler, the Creator put on an electrifying headline performance on Saturday, joined by A$AP Rocky. Childish Gambino, and Kali Uchis. No Doubt performed their first performance in over nine years on the Palm Springs’ stage, showcasing a joyous and high energy reunion with special guest performer Olivia Rodrigo. Other special guests included Will Smith, Paris Hilton, and Ke$ha. The festival will pick back up this weekend with the same lineup, and who knows what surprises will come next!
- and a 9 year-old’s dream come true has gone viral on TikTok when his father bought him his favorite animal, a pet octopus! Terrance the octopus became an instant hit on TikTok with hundreds of thousands of people watching the family’s progress. The story took a surprise twist when Terrence laid 50 eggs, and though originally thought to be unfertilized, the family is now the caretaker for 50 baby cephalopods! Local aquariums continue to give them advice through social media and they continue to share their story, so make sure to check it out!
Movie Mood…
- Actress Margot Robbie is deepening her association with nostalgia by producing a film based off of Hasbro’s famous ‘Monopoly’ board game. The announcement was made at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas this past week. Let’s hope they don’t go bankrupt
Rhythm Report…
- and Taylor Swift’s newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department”, will be released this Friday. As her 11th studio album, Swift has teased that heartbreak will be the central theme of this album. The tracklist includes features from Post Malone and Florence + the Machine, but not much else has been released regarding the content. I guess all of us Swifties just have to wait for Friday!
Coachella weekend one ends with a lineup of surprise guests (Guardian) (Independent)
Tiktok family becomes Octopus experts (AP) (TikTok)
Margot Robbie announces partnership with Hasbro on ‘Monopoly’ movie (Guardian)
Taylor Swift’s newest album to be released on Friday (People) (ABC)