Justin Timberlake Shares Message to Justin Bieber After Coachella 2026

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Justin Bieber Brings Out Billie Eilish, Big Sean, and More Stars During Coachella 2026 Performance

Justin Timberlake will be cheering on Justin Bieber until the end of time.

After the "Baby" singer closed out the Coachella 2026 Saturday lineup April 18 with his nostalgia-heavy headlining set, the *NSYNC alum couldn't help but praise his performance.

"I know this has been a long road," he captioned his April 20 Instagram post. "And I know it's not always a smooth ride. I'm proud of you - and you should be proud of you too. Sending love."

Alongside his reflection, Timberlake shared a throwback video of himself and a young Bieber at the beginning of his music career. In the second clip, Bieber introduced a cover of Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" during his set from the weekend.

"I grew up listening to Justin Timberlake and so many other beautiful talents. But I remember this like it was yesterday," the singer said onstage as an old video of himself performing the cover played on the massive screen behind him. He teased, "Guitar was out of tune."

Although the "Mirrors" singer didn't bring sexy back at the Indio music festival, Bieber did bring a star-studded lineup of cameos for the final weekend. He revived his "One Less Lonely Girl" serenade tradition, bringing superfan Billie Eilish onstage for the experience.

Meanwhile, SZA joined him to perform their track "Snooze" and Sexyy Red made her appearance for their track "Sweet Spot." Among the biggest blessings on blessings on blessings, however, was Big Sean coming out to perform their "As Long As You Love Me."

And the "Beware" rapper was definitely in his feels after his cameo, telling the 32-year-old onstage, "I just gotta stay, brother, that you know God has his hands on you."

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"You dedicated your whole life to this, man. You gave us your whole life," he continued. "Directly or indirectly, I think you taught all of us to believe in ourselves. You taught us all, showed us what purpose was. I'm not trying to name your albums, it's just a coincidence." 

Like Timberlake, Big Sean (real name Sean Michael Leonard Anderson) emphasized just how proud he was of Bieber's golden career through the ups and downs.

"I've seen a lot of the things you've gone through," he added. "I've seen you at times where it wasn't always beautiful, but you fought through it. In a world where everyone's trying to take over the world, you give over the world, bro."

Bieber wasn't the only celeb to bring beauty and a beat to Coachella 2026. Keep reading for a closer look at everyone who moved and grooved at the annual music festival.

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Billie Eilish

One less lonely girl. The Grammy winner was sernaded by Justin Bieber during his Coachella performance.

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Kacey Musgraves

Follow your arrow to see the country singer, who was added to the Coachella Weekend 2 lineup last-minute as a surprise act.

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KATSEYE

Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae were dressed for a gnarly performance at Coachella's second weekend.

Sophie Sahara

Kendall Jenner & Kylie Jenner

The Kardashians stars took over the 818 Outpost presented by Cash App.

Tayler Blackman

Hailey Bieber

You best belieb the beauty mogul toasted to her Rhode World pop-up with PATRÓN Tequila.

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Sabrina Carpenter & Madonna

Please, please, please don't miss the "Juno" singer bringing out the Queen of Pop for a surprise duet.

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Teyana Taylor

One outfit after another. The Oscar nominee showed off her abs in head-to-toe Guess.

Davis Bates

Kourtney Kardashian & Simon Huck

The BFFs kept up at Camp Poosh sponsored by Instacart, Loft, Sexy Hair, TikTok shop, Update, Lemme, Kylie Cosmetics, Cotton, Eternal Water, Antler, 818 Tequilla and more.

Tommy Lundberg

Paris Hilton

That's hot. The Simple Life alum hosted the Parívie Oasis event near Coachella.

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Karol G

The "Ahora Me Llama" singer was unstoppable during her headlining performance.

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Jaden Smith

The After Earth actor struck a pose inside the YouTube Coachella Photo Studio.

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Chanel West Coast

There was no ridiculousness with the MTV star at Neon Carnival presented by Rivian and LaCroix Sparkling Water.

Angel Montalvo

Kehlani

The "Good Life" singer raise a cup up of PATRÓN Tequila for all her day ones at Revolve Festival.

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Olivia Holt

The Disney Channel alum was kickin' it at Nylon House in the Desert presented by Matrix.

Courtesy of GUESS

Amelia Gray Hamlin & Nicolai Marciano 

The model and the son of Guess' founder head into the festival hand-in-hand. 

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Charli D'Amelio

POV: The TikToker recharging at the Red Bull Mirage event.

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Owen Thiele

The Overcompensating star was anything but that at the Heineken House.

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Lizzo

The "About Damn Time" rapper twerked alongside a Labubu mascot during Sexyy Red's set at the Sahara Tent.

Jamal Eid

Disco Lines & Tinashe

All hands on deck. The DJ and the singer performed "No Broke Boys" on the Do LaB stage.

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Victoria Justice

The Victorious alum made it shine with the SVEDKA Vodka SVEDPHONE, the brand's limited-edition flip phone, and UNOde50 jewelry while out and about in the desert.

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Lisa

The BLACKPINK member touched up her skin with Medicube's Age-R Booster Pro at the beauty brand's booth on the festival grounds.

Brooke Olsen

Ariana Madix

Raise a glass to the Vanderpump Rules alum at the Aperol Day Club.

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Becky G

The "Mayores" singer enjoyed a desert sunset at Caravana's 15th anniversary celebration.

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Justin Bieber

Never say never to the "Yukon" singer's Coachella debut.

Jared Michael Siskin for Agua De Kefir

Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia

The podcaster stayed hydrated with Agua De Kefir at the Aguachella pre-game party.

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Barbie Ferreira

Feeling euphoric. The Euphoria actress blew a kiss as she stopped by the Urban Decay booth at the 818 Outpost.

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Sabrina Carpenter

The "Espresso" singer was working late, performing her headlining set at the music festival.

Sonja Melin

Rachel Zoe

Forget bananas. The fashion icon snacked on Maruchan ramen at Neon Carnival.

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Olandria Carthen

The Love Island USA alum made a bombshell appearance at the YSL Beauty Drive.

Carly Sharp

Tyler Cameron

No shirt, no problem. The Bachelor Nation starmade a splash at Saint James Iced Tea and Tarte Cosmetics' mashup house.

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