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Wes Borland, left, of Limp Bizkit performs with Sugizo of X Japan in a weekend that saw many special guests pop up at Coachella. Amy Harris / Invision / AP
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Beyonce brought out her husband Jay Z for a performance of 'Deja Vu' during her set at Coachella. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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She also reunited with her former Destiny's Child members in a set so epic, people are calling the event "Beychella." Kyle Grillot / AFP
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It's the first reunion of Destiny's Child since the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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Confetti rained over the crowd as Beyonce performed in front of some 100,000 people in the southern California desert. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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The Weeknd brought a raw emotional intimacy during his performance of 'Call Out My Name'. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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It's been speculated that the song is a reflection of his short-lived romance with pop star Selena Gomez. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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French producer Jean-Michel Jarre made an appeal on the environment during his set. "Tonight from the desert of Coachella, let's have a strong message to every world leader in their right mind -- we want them to take care and protect the future of our planet," he said. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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The event also saw the return of the British group Jamiroquai, who played their first gig in the US since 2005. Amy Harris / Invision / AP
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Wes Borland, left, of Limp Bizkit performs with Sugizo of X Japan in a weekend that saw many special guests pop up at Coachella. Amy Harris / Invision / AP
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Beyonce brought out her husband Jay Z for a performance of 'Deja Vu' during her set at Coachella. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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She also reunited with her former Destiny's Child members in a set so epic, people are calling the event "Beychella." Kyle Grillot / AFP
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It's the first reunion of Destiny's Child since the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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Confetti rained over the crowd as Beyonce performed in front of some 100,000 people in the southern California desert. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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The Weeknd brought a raw emotional intimacy during his performance of 'Call Out My Name'. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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It's been speculated that the song is a reflection of his short-lived romance with pop star Selena Gomez. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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French producer Jean-Michel Jarre made an appeal on the environment during his set. "Tonight from the desert of Coachella, let's have a strong message to every world leader in their right mind -- we want them to take care and protect the future of our planet," he said. Kyle Grillot / AFP
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The event also saw the return of the British group Jamiroquai, who played their first gig in the US since 2005. Amy Harris / Invision / AP
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Wes Borland, left, of Limp Bizkit performs with Sugizo of X Japan in a weekend that saw many special guests pop up at Coachella. Amy Harris / Invision / AP
Coachella 2018: Five standout moments from the music festival - so far
Here's a look at some interesting moments that have taken place from the concert festival
The National Staff with wires
15 April, 2018
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