headliner

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The “Swag” singer reportedly became the highest-paid headliner in Coachella history last month, and its most lucrative merch seller.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

"Dinosaurs go from being co-stars to the headliner," Srivastava said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

After West, who now goes by Ye, was announced as the headliner to the festival, major festival sponsors like PepsiCo, Diageo and Anheuser-Busch InBev began dropping out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Coachella kicked off Friday with performances from headliner Sabrina Carpenter, Moby, Devo, and surprise appearances from Lizzo, David Lee Roth and HUNTR/X, who performed their Oscar-winning "Golden" alongside KATSEYE.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The headliner in the 5,000 meters— three miles and 188 yards—was Norman Bright, a twenty-six-year-old schoolteacher.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand