Less than a week ago it was announced that Beyoncé would not perform at this year's Coachella, but will headline the 2018 festival instead.
In a statement to the Associated Press, Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment and festival producer Goldenvoice said that she had to pull out of performing, under doctor's orders.
Coachella have now confirmed that Lady Gaga will take Beyoncé's place across the two weekends instead. Lady Gaga will now take to the stage April 15th and 22nd.
— Coachella (@coachella) March 1, 2017
Mother Monster herself is absolutely chuffed. She tweeted her fans 'Let's party in the desert!'
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let's party in the desert! 🌴✌ï¸ðŸŽ¤ <a href="https://t.co/2SYOv7TscF">pic.twitter.com/2SYOv7TscF</a></p>— xoxo, Joanne (@ladygaga) <a href="https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/836781268444459009">March 1, 2017</a></blockquote>
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There's been a mixed reaction on social media following the announcement.
Twitter: Chance and Rihanna to replace Beyoncé @ coachella
Me: Okay👌ðŸ»
*check back an hour later
Twitter: Lady gaga to replace Beyoncé
Me: pic.twitter.com/AfRfacDgom— Levi Lucero (@Levi_Lucero28RD) March 1, 2017
Coachella:"We need someone to replace Beyoncé!"
The public:"Well it's not like another queen is just gonna fall from the sky"
Lady Gaga: pic.twitter.com/Riwv4Rb4iS— Mikiel Curtis (@mikielc95) February 28, 2017
GOD DAMN IT THEY CHOSE LADY GAGA TO REPLACE BEYONCE??? UGH NOW IT GOT EVEN WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE.
— Cristiano (@AyalaCD760) March 1, 2017
Lady Gaga is who they chose to replace Beyoncé? 😒
— reena villamater (@reenajoyy) March 1, 2017
Lady Gaga was the perfect choice to replace Beyoncé at #Cochella , closest person to be able to actually perform almost as good as Beyoncé!
— VKINGV (@IIKINGII6) March 1, 2017
Very impressed that Coachella was able to get Lady Gaga to replace Beyoncé so close to the festival. Gaga isn't Beyoncé, but she's a force.
— Jules Winnfield (@paulm4749) February 28, 2017
