The internet’s most unsettling nightmare is about to step fully into the spotlight.

A brand-new trailer for Backrooms, A24’s upcoming horror film based on the viral creepypasta phenomenon, is set to drop tomorrow and fans are already bracing for what could be one of the most disturbing films of the year.

From YouTube Horror to the Big Screen

Backrooms isn’t just another horror movie. It’s the evolution of a digital legend.

The film is directed by Kane Parsons, the creator behind the massively popular Backrooms found-footage series that exploded on YouTube. What started as a low-budget analog horror concept quickly turned into a global phenomenon, with millions drawn to its eerie liminal space aesthetic and unsettling sense of isolation.

Now, A24 is bringing that same nightmare fuel to theaters.

What the Movie Is About

While details remain intentionally cryptic, the story follows a therapist who ventures into a strange alternate dimension after her patient mysteriously disappears.

That dimension is the Backrooms, an endless maze of empty office-like spaces filled with flickering lights, yellow walls, and something far more sinister lurking just out of sight.

If the original concept taught fans anything, it’s this:
you are not supposed to be there.

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Stacked Cast and Big Studio Backing

The film features a strong cast for such an experimental horror concept, including:

• Chiwetel Ejiofor
• Renate Reinsve
• Mark Duplass
• Finn Bennett
• Lukita Maxwell
• Avan Jogia

Behind the scenes, the project is backed by A24 along with major production companies like Atomic Monster, signaling that this isn’t just a niche internet adaptation, it’s a full-scale cinematic event.

Release Date and What to Expect

Backrooms is officially set to hit theaters on May 29, 2026, positioning it as one of A24’s most anticipated horror releases of the year.

The teaser already gave fans a glimpse of its unsettling tone, but tomorrow’s trailer is expected to dive deeper into the story and possibly reveal the creatures and deeper lore that made the original series so terrifying.

Why This Could Be Huge

This isn’t just another horror release. It’s part of a growing trend where internet-born stories are evolving into mainstream cinema.

But Backrooms stands out.

It taps into a very specific kind of fear, the uncanny feeling of being somewhere familiar yet completely wrong. Early footage suggests the film is leaning heavily into psychological dread rather than relying on traditional jump scares.

If it lands, it could become the next breakout horror hit in A24’s lineup.

Final Thoughts

With the full trailer dropping tomorrow, Backrooms is about to go from online legend to mainstream obsession.

And if the studio nails the tone, don’t be surprised if this becomes the horror movie everyone’s talking about heading into summer.

DTF St. Louis finally revealed what led to David Harbour‘s character Floyd’s mysterious death.

During the Sunday, April 12, finale, Floyd died by suicide after rejection from Carol (Linda Cardellini), Tiger Tiger (Chris Perfetti) and Clark (Jason Bateman). Floyd’s stepson Richard (Arlan Ruf), who was the reason for his Peyronie’s disease, ultimately watched Floyd put medication in his Bloody Mary can before signing “I love you” ahead of his death.

Showrunner Steve Conrad broke down the thought process to ending, telling TV Insider, “Well, if you think about the many times that Floyd had been kind of assessed and then rejected, there were multiple, but the one connection that was sound was Richard, that despite the failure of the therapy working and the multiple attempts to try to reach Richard, Floyd had found a way that summer.”

Conrad wanted to offer an emotional conclusion.

“If you had asked him if anything good had happened that summer, he would have said something great had happened, like Richard and found each other flailing, trying to find some way to turn the volume down on all the other sources of pain for Floyd,” he continued. It ended up consequently having him create events that Richard was exposed to accidentally, and this full measure of Floyd that a child shouldn’t have because he’s too young, it happened, and it probably wouldn’t have happened if there wasn’t that kind of recklessness that summer, so Floyd felt responsible for Richard being there.”

He concluded: “He felt like that if he were a better man, this boy wouldn’t be out there trying to figure out what it is he’s watching, even though what he’s watching is harmless and very human and ultimately understandable.”

Conrad also explained if Floyd would have always ended up in the same place, saying, “I think that’s a real keen observation because we started, one could have flipped the first scene for Floyd. … You can see in the last shot of Floyd in that therapy session, with the way David performed it … You’re not far away from that feeling. It’s only three months away, and it can’t show up for the first time there.”

The screenwriter noted he knew “what Floyd’s fate might have been.”

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“I think Carol and Floyd would have divorced. His tax debt was just a burden that he couldn’t even help chip away at. Intimacy was gone — they tried, but it had been a year. That failure of their intimate life that we see in episode 6, which would have happened in their bedroom. It was over, and I think they would have been divorced,” he shared. “I think Floyd might have had a relationship with Richard where he wrote him a letter every few months, maybe sent him a Christmas present, but every year that became less and less and less, and I think Floyd was bound for a really sad life like many people who have an inherent sweetness, but are also challenged to recognize that they’ve got to plant their feet and fight sometimes too.”

He continued: “Floyd doesn’t have any fight in him. He only has kindness, and some people are constitutionally like that, and they’re wonderful to have with you because they remind you that sweetness is also a quality of life. But if you’re married to one and you’re trying to fend off the worst possible thing together, that can be a very challenging partner.”

DTF St. Louis is streaming on HBO Max.

There’s something about spring that usually has me reaching for dresses on repeat — but this year, I’m switching things up! Instead of my usual rotation, I’ve been leaning into flowy jumpsuits that feel just as pretty and are way more practical. They’re easy, comfortable and somehow make getting dressed simpler.

As a shopping writer, I cover fashion pieces nonstop, and Amazon has quietly become my go-to retailer for spring jumpsuits. From flattering smocked bodices to wide-leg silhouettes that create an effortless, put-together look, there’s no shortage of standout picks on the ‘Zon. The best part? You can snag these spring-ready styles now, starting at just $17.

These Flowy Jumpsuits Are Replacing My Spring Dresses

1. My Favorite: This flowy floral jumpsuit stands out for all the right reasons. The delicate print, smocked top and breezy wide-leg fit create a look that’s both comfortable and slimming.

2. Overall Winner: While I love the florals and easy fit, the real standout is the breathable 100% cotton fabric. That means I can easily layer it now and wear it with just a tee come summer.

3. Floral Find: Whenever the rainy season hits, I gravitate toward this vibrant floral jumper to brighten things up. I appreciate the light green and blue options, as well as the playful puff-sleeve design.

4. Loungewear-Like: This square-neck jumper gives off an elevated look with its simple, wide-leg fit. At the same time, the soft, comfy fabric makes it feel like you’re wearing loungewear.

5. Has Pockets: This elevated wrap romper really checks all the boxes for me. Its silhouette is slimming, the fit is comfy and the price is just $17.

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6. Shopper-Favorite: I’d pick up this flowy overall romper based on the reviews alone. It has over 5,600 five-star ratings from shoppers, including one who says it’s “insanely comfortable.”

7. Boutique-Worthy: What I love about this belted romper is how it brings boutique-level details without the high price tag. It has short sleeves for coverage and comes in a few pretty prints that are worthy browsing.

8. Make a Statement: I love how this statement floral romper will look pretty when I dress it up with heels or down with sneakers. It’s the kind of style I know will garner compliments in any room.

9. Luxe Lace: Sometimes all it takes is a romantic detail to make all the difference. This lace-trim romper is proof of that. The subtle accent still makes it wearable for the everyday.

10. Gorgeous Gingham: This pretty gingham jumpsuit is perfect for every spring outing this month. I picture it styling flawlessly with platform sandals and a raffia bag for farmers’ markets, picnics and more.

11. Quite the Charmer: I’m adding a little spring charm to my wardrobe with this V-neck romper. The puff sleeves and button details give it a playful, polished feel.

12. Pretty Puff Sleeve: I’m reaching for this flowy jumpsuit when I want something that’s easy but still looks put together. The smocked bodice and wide-leg fit make it feel flattering without any effort.

13. Ravishing Ruffles: I’m drawn to this sweet smocked jumpsuit for its ruffle straps that instantly elevate the look. They add just enough femininity, while the flowy fit keeps it easy and comfortable.

14. Farmers’ Market Chic: This overall-style jumpsuit is my go-to for a casual farmers’ market run. Just add flat sandals and a woven tote, and the look comes together instantly.

15. Anything But Basic: When I’m bored of my usual rotation, this textured wide-leg style is what I throw on. The fun fabric and flowy silhouette make it feel fresh.

16. Boho Babe: This is what I grab when I want to channel a soft, boho vibe. Between the flowy silhouette and intricate print, it’s an easy standout.

17. Vacation-Ready: I love throwing this on when I’m in vacation mode. The airy silhouette and eye-catching print make it feel relaxed but still put together.

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There’s a reason every stylish woman on the East End looks effortlessly pulled together from May through September. The secret isn’t a personal stylist or a designer budget. It’s the dress. Specifically, it’s a breezy, coastal-looking dress that moves with the wind, and works just as well at a farm stand as it does at […]

It’s only been a bit over three months since Stranger Things came to an end on Netflix, yet creators Matt and Ross Duffer haven’t slowed down. Back in March, the brothers served as executive producers on Haley Z. Boston‘s acclaimed new horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen at the streamer. They’re also bound to return to Hawkins, Indiana, on April 23 with the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, taking viewers back to the time between Seasons 2 and 3 of their platform-defining megahit. Despite all of that, there’s still one more series they have planned for 2026, and it’s set to premiere next month.

On May 21, Netflix will debut The Boroughs, another project the Duffers executive-produced that was born out of their desire to support up-and-coming creators. In this case, those creators were Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the duo behind The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Their project shares a lot of DNA with Stranger Things, only instead of following kids battling otherworldly threats in Indiana, it’ll center on misfit seniors in a seemingly idyllic retirement community in New Mexico. The titular Boroughs promises paradise for its residents, though a newcomer, Sam, played by Spider-Man 2 fan-favorite Alfred Molina, finds it to be more like a prison that becomes something far worse after a terrifying nighttime encounter. The first official trailer has now been released, teasing what horrors await him and the colorful group of fellow nursing home renegades who are ready to unravel what’s happening at the Boroughs before their time runs out.

The welcomes both viewers and Sam to The Boroughs, which acts as a fully-functioning little village in the desert packed with activities, gorgeous little houses, and a sense of autonomy for its residents. Sam can’t help but be a curmudgeon about the move, but it quickly becomes a new chapter of his life in the most unexpected way once he moves in. During one night, he sees an inhuman arm pushing through his oven, kicking off a journey both horrifying and fantastical where he joins forces with his fellow neighborhood outcasts in a fight to uncover the truth. There’s a Steven Spielberg-like sense of wonder as the group, also featuring a former journalist and a spiritual seeker, among others, forms a tight-knit companionship and sneaks into the heart of the Boroughs, where mystery abounds.

Who Makes Up ‘The Boroughs’ Ragtag Group of Seniors?

The two-time Emmy-nominated Molina is joined in his journey through the Boroughs by a diverse cast of veteran actors playing his fellow residents. Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare,Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman, Carlos Miranda, Jena Malone, Seth Numrich, and Alice Kremelberg make up the main group, with additional Ed Begley Jr., Dee Wallace, Eric Edelstein, Rafael Casal, Mousa Hussein Kraish, Beth Bailey, Karan Soni, and Jane Kaczmarek. In an interview with Collider’s Taylor Gates last year for The Last Frontier, Woodard credited that star-studded roster for convincing her to come aboard, saying, “the coolest thing about it was that the first six or seven people on the call sheet were over 62.” Behind the camera, capturing the sort of “quirky and fun” yet still high-stakes horror, are directors Ben Taylor, Kyle Patrick Alvarez, and Augustine Frizzell.

The Boroughs premieres on Netflix on May 21. Check out the trailer in the player above.

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May 21, 2026

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Hayley Erbert reflected candidly on motherhood following the arrival of her first child with Derek Hough.

Taking to Instagram on Saturday, April 11, Erbert, 31, shared a carousel of four images that captured daughter Everley, born on December 29, 2025, being doted on by her professional dancer mom. The photos were accompanied by Erbert’s heartfelt musings.

“My love. My girl. My world. Motherhood is even more complex and contradicting than I could have ever imagined. It feels like living in two places at once. Where joy and heartache can both be true, all of the time. My heart is constantly bursting open, while also breaking into a million pieces,” Erbert wrote. “I find myself celebrating every little bit of your growth, while quietly grieving the version of you that existed just moments before.”

Hough, 40, shared news of his daughter’s arrival via Instagram on January 5. “Everley Capri Hough 🤍,” the Dancing With the Stars judge wrote alongside a black-and-white photo of his and Erbert’s hands cupping their baby’s feet. “Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been cracked wide open and our world is forever changed.”

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Hayley’s post also reflected on how her own world is adjusting to the “beautiful contradiction” that is motherhood. “This pull between holding on and letting go, between wanting time to slow down and knowing it never will,” she explained. “If this is the dichotomy of motherhood, then I’ll try my best to meet it with open arms. Soaking in every little detail, every version of you, every fleeting moment we have together.”

She concluded the post, “I love being your mom. I love you beyond, Everley. I have truly never felt a love like this.”

Hough was one of many who shared support on the post, writing, “😢❤️My girls,” in the comments section. Fellow DWTS personality Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy also wrote, “So beautifully said!!!” while Daniella Pashkova commented, “The best🥹💜.”

Erbert and Hough started dating in 2015 and announced their engagement in June 2022 before tying the knot the following year. After almost two years of marriage, Erbert announced her pregnancy via Instagram in July 2025.

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“We can’t believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small,” she captioned a video that showed Erbert holding sonogram images.

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Hayley Erbert has been counting down the days until she and husband Derek Hough meet their little one. The mom-to-be, 31, embraced her curves in new maternity photos shared via Instagram on Tuesday, December 30, showing off her transformation in the weeks leading up to their child’s arrival. “This pregnancy ♥️ Forever in awe of […]

The couple also shared their baby’s birth via social media, too, posting footage from Erbert’s home delivery via the social media platform on January 29. In the clip, Erbert was seen sitting in a birthing pool surrounded by candles inside the couple’s home as Hough stroked his wife’s hair.

The footage also showed their daughter earth-side, with Hough sharing a kiss with Erbert in the moments that followed.

There are movie franchises that come and go, and then there’s The Hunger Games, which somehow always finds a way to pull everyone right back into Panem the second new footage drops. That world still has a grip on people, and not just because of the arena itself. It’s the cruelty, the politics, the heartbreak, and the way every new chapter comes pre-loaded with some fresh emotional damage. Sunrise on the Reaping was already one of the most anticipated franchise movies on the calendar. Now the new trailer has made the wait feel even longer.

Lionsgate has released a new trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, giving fans their latest look at the prequel ahead of its November 20, 2026, theatrical release. The film is directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Billy Ray, adapting Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel of the same name. The story is set 24 years before Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss Everdeen entered the arena and follows the 50th Hunger Games, better known as the Second Quarter Quell.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping stars Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy, with Ralph Fiennes playing President Coriolanus Snow, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket (in an utterly inspired fan casting come to life), Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Mckenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier, Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan, Whitney Peakas Lenore Dove Baird, Molly McCann as Louella McCoy, Iona Bell as Lou Lou, and Lili Taylor returning as Mags. Lawrence will reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen in the film too, having confirmed her part earlier this year. Alongside Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson is also set to reprise his role as Peeta in the epilogue.

What Can We Expect From ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’?

Mckenna Grace spoke to Collider’s Perri Nemiroff last year, singling out Zada’s performance as a standout, which is a big statement to make given how emotional the films have proven to be from the days of Jennifer Lawrence.

“Joseph Zada. Just his performance, everybody’s going to be, like, freaking sobbing in the theaters. It’s rough. Because I’m supposed to be the mean, most stuck-up girl in town, but I’m watching him do his thing and, like, oof, it’s very gut-punchy. And Glenn Close as Drusilla, all of us have been losing our minds. It’s been crazy. And also, Grace [Ackary], who’s playing the younger version of Asterid, Katniss’ mom, is really fantastic. But to me, it’s just crazy watching her on screen because she looks so much like her, so it’s so trippy. God, our entire cast is so good. Everybody’s so good.”

Sunrise on the Reaping hits theaters on November 20, 2026.

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November 20, 2026

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Billy Ray, Michael Lesslie, Suzanne Collins

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Joel and Ethan Coen are responsible for so many all-time great classics that it’s easy to take them for granted. While most cinephiles are familiar with the brutal neo-Western No Country For Old Men, the darkly comedic mystery Fargo, the cult classic The Big Lebowski, and the soulful music drama Inside Llewyn Davis, some of their best films have fallen under the radar, including The Man Who Wasn’t There.

While not a direct remake, The Man Who Wasn’t There is an homage to the film noir movement of the 1940s, and shares many tonal and stylistic similarities with classics like Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and many thrillers directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Although the aesthetics alone make it worthy of a recommendation, The Man Who Wasn’t There ranks among the Coens’ best thanks to the amazing performance by Billy Bob Thornton.

What Is ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ About?

Set a few years after the conclusion of World War II, The Man Who Wasn’t There stars Thornton as the lowly barber Ed Crane, who works in a shop that is owned by his older brother, Frank (Michael Badalucco). After suspecting that his wife Doris (Frances McDormand) is secretly having an affair with his boss, Big Dave (James Gandolfini), Ed decides to stage a blackmail scheme. What he does not anticipate is that Big Dave will end up embezzling funds from a department store in order to pay off the blackmail, and ends up beating to death the businessman Creighton Tolliver (Joe Polito) after he reveals Ed’s involvement. Ed has no option but to kill Big Dave in self-defense, in what becomes the first in a series of crimes he commits to divert attention away from his insidious scheme.

There’s a clever double meaning to the title of The Man Who Wasn’t There as it relates to Ed; while it suggests that he is able to perform a nefarious scheme without anyone noticing, it also suggests that he was so anonymous in the way that he conducted his life that virtually no one paid attention to what he was actually doing. Extra-marital affairs are common plot devices within noir films, but The Man Who Wasn’t There subverts expectations of the genre by turning the “wronged” party into the protagonist of the story. While there isn’t much suggestion that there’s been any real affection between Ed and Dorris for quite some time, it’s implied that his anger towards Big Dave is one that involves ego. Ed has grown so irritated by how Big Dave acts callously without ever facing a consequence that he takes it upon himself to take advantage of the situation. What begins as a misguided attempt at justice ends up revealing a dark side of Ed that he becomes more acquainted with as the story continues to get more disturbing.

Billy Bob Thornton Is at His Most Ruthless in ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’

Thornton is able to craft an intriguing anti-hero in The Man Who Wasn’t There, as Ed is undoubtedly a bad guy who is still compelling to watch. The Coens are keen to show that in this era of affluent business and a booming economy, many selfish people are trying to take advantage of their wealth and privilege. It’s easy to sympathize with Ed early on, as he is brilliant at using his enemies’ weaknesses against them to come up with a con. However, Thornton can make Ed into a steadily more terrifying character when it becomes clear that his desire for power cannot simply be cut off.

Thornton is a perfect fit for the Coens’ style of filmmaking, and it’s a shame that he never worked with them again. Thornton was able to embody the blend of social satire, dark humor, and thinly veiled morality that are essential components of the Coens’ filmmaking habits. Thornton likely has high standards of any script he attaches himself to, as he is an Academy Award-winning screenwriter in his own right; thankfully, the Coens were up to the challenge and ended up providing him with one of their greatest characters.

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The Man Who Wasn’t There

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November 16, 2001

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Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

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Netflix has dropped a lot of thrillers that get a quick burst of attention and then vanish into the algorithm void a few days later. Thrash doesn’t look like it’s heading that way. The new shark survival movie arrived with a pulpy, high-concept hook that basically sells itself, and viewers around the world seem to have gone for it immediately. A disaster movie with sharks was always going to be catnip for a certain kind of streaming audience. Now the numbers are backing that up in a big way.

Thrash is now the No. 1 movie on Netflix worldwide, according to FlixPatrol’s chart for April 11, 2026, where it sits well ahead of the rest of the film lineup. The title is currently leading Netflix’s global movie chart with 926 points, putting it comfortably ahead of second-place Striking Distance.

That momentum is also playing out country by country. FlixPatrol’s latest chart shows Thrash at No. 1 in multiple territories, which helps explain why the film already feels like one of Netflix’s first real global movie breakouts of the month. Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Thrash is set in a coastal town hit by a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, where stranded residents suddenly find themselves dealing with rapidly rising floodwaters and hungry sharks. The film stars Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou.

Is ‘Thrash’ Any Good?

Critics, though, have been a lot less enthusiastic than viewers clicking play. On Rotten Tomatoes, Thrash currently holds a 37% Tomatometer score from 27 reviews, along with a 38% audience score. The Guardian gave the film a one-star review, which is a bit yikes, let’s be honest:

“Back in 2018, David Ellison found Alex Garland’s stylish and scary sci-fi thriller Annihilation “too intellectual” so passed it to Netflix for the majority of international territories. In early Covid, Disney sold the unusually excellent Fear Street trilogy to Netflix. Just last year, Netflix saw its biggest hit to date with KPop: Demon Hunters, a film that had originally been intended for a Sony release. But Thrash is not a fellow exception to the rule; if anything, it acts as the very definition of what the rule usually is: a messily made, choppily edited and entirely misfiring cavalcade of bad decisions and dodgy accents. I just hope Netflix got it on the cheap…”

Thrash is streaming on Netflix now.

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April 10, 2026

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Justin Bieber is not letting outside noise faze him after receiving mixed reviews for his 2026 Coachella set.

“This is Justin in 2026. He doesn’t have anyone pushing him to do these huge pop spectacles like a 3D concert movie anymore. It’s all about vibing and enjoying where he’s at now,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “There’s a lot less pressure on him, which allows him to put on the show that he wants to.”

Bieber’s highly-anticipated Coachella performance on Saturday, April 11, primarily featured tracks from his Swag and Swag II album, but he also showed YouTube clips from his original music videos on his laptop to reminisce.

While the minimalist set received some criticism from fans, the insider tells Us that the now-viral clips from Bieber’s YouTube performances “were only a small part of a much larger set.”

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Hailey Bieber remains her husband’s biggest fan. After Justin Bieber announced he will perform at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, multiple sources exclusively tell Us Weekly that his wife was the one to encourage him to book the gig. “Hailey was a big influence on Justin’s decision to headline Coachella,” one source […]

“He didn’t sit behind a computer the whole time,” the source explains. “Anyone who watched the full show saw that.”

The insider explains that Bieber’s YouTube segment was an “homage” to how the musician “got his start.”

“It was meant to show his journey from posting videos on YouTube to performing on one of the world’s biggest stages, also on YouTube,” the source shares. “Hailey [Bieber] thought it was adorable and very Justin. It was exactly what he planned and rehearsed.”

Us Weekly reached out to Bieber’s team for comment.

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While performing, Justin, 32, made sure to give a shout-out to wife Hailey, 29, and the couple’s son, Jack. (The pair welcomed their first child in 2024.)

“Hailey, babe, hallelujah,” Justin sang while performing “Everything Hallelujah,” per social media footage. “Baby Jack, hallelujah.”

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Hailey was seen blowing a kiss back to him and waving at Justin from the audience. Justin is scheduled to return to the main stage on Saturday, April 18, during the second weekend of Coachella.

Ahead of the singer’s duel performances, a separate source told Us that Bieber’s crew is “filming both weekends for a special project.” The news came after an unconfirmed Deuxmoi blind item reported that Justin was part of a documentary-style film with Netflix.

“Justin doesn’t feel he has something to prove, but at the same time, he wants to flex that he can put on a memorable show without a huge team like he once had,” the insider said of his Coachella set, referring to his 2023 split from longtime manager Scooter Braun. “It’s all his vision, brought to life by just a few people.”