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If you aren’t able to make it out to weekend one or two of Coachella 2025, Meta Quest’s virtual reality headset is coming to your rescue.
Having just launched the Meta Quest 3 and the 3S, the brand has two ways to make it incredibly easy to get that festival feel from the comfort of your couch. Specializing in “mixed reality,” both headsets make it easy to scroll and do multiple things at once — whether that’s scrolling on Instagram or watching a sporting event at the same time as you’re catching, say, Lady Gaga performing “Abracadabra.” For Coachella, the headset makes it easy to arrange your screen to either feel like you’re in the theater or at the festival while watching it live on YouTube.
The entire experience is much more elevated than simply watching a YouTube video on your phone. The YouTube app that you download from the Meta Quest allows you to explore all of the videos in 8K resolution. This also goes for 3D and 360-degree content, so it’s truly like being there in the crowd.
The headset itself is super comfortable and the visuals can be adjusted very specifically to your preferences so that you’re seeing it as clearly and as vibrantly as possible. You’ll also be seriously impressed by the huge field of vision, which really makes it feel like you’re there.
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If there’s a particular artist who you and your friends love, you can even invite them to watch with YouTube Co-Watch. This allows you to view the same content at the same time as friends, so it’s like you’re there together — even if you couldn’t afford the price or time off for a ticket to go to Coachella together this year. The co-watch feature allows you to invite up to seven people to watch content with you.
If you’re wondering what it will be like before weekend two, check out all of the playlists of performances on YouTube, but make sure you download the app from the Meta Quest for the full experience.
Here are both versions of the Meta Quest — both of which are cheaper than a ticket to Coachella.
Meta Quest 3
Meta Quest 3
$499.99
$499.99
If you’ve tried the Meta Quest 2, you’ll be super impressed with the upgrades, especially in terms of visuals. In fact, the resolution is nearly 30% better than it was in the Quest 2, and this version also features 4K and Infinite Display.
This headset is also equipped with a high-quality pancake lens that offers improved sharpness for all visuals. The display is super enhanced, which is great for Coachella — you’ll feel like you’re there in the desert. It has a 110-degree horizontal display and a 96-degree vertical display.
There are also improved comfort features such as the new headset and strap design. The strap is soft and adjustable to avoid putting pressure on your face while you’re wearing the headset. The sound is incredibly loud and crisp — even bass notes — which is particularly exciting for Coachella viewing.
Finally, it has 512GBs of storage space, so whether you want to game or watch movies on your headset in the future, it has the capacity to display and store them without interruptions.
Meta Quest 3S
Meta Quest 3S
$269.99
$299.99
10% off
$269.99
$299.99
10% off
If you’re not looking to invest fully in the 3, the 3S is still a truly solid option. It offers 128GB or 256GB storage options, so you’ll be able to accommodate any games or apps you want. For resolution, it offers 1832×1920 pixels per eye, and it has an adjustable fresnel lens.
It also has a 96-degree by 90-degree field of view, which means you’ll still be able to feel like you’re there in the moment.
All Things Go festival will return to the Washington, D.C. area this fall with headliners Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus and Doechii, who will be performing her first-ever festival headlining slot. The three-day festival will also feature performances from Clairo, Kesha, The Marías, MARINA, DJO, Julien Baker & Torres, and Lola Young.
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Set for Sept. 26-28, the festival returns to its iconic venue Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. The 11th edition of the festival promises another year of incredible performances from established and emerging artists across a myriad of genres, with the majority of artists identifying as women or non-binary. With a welcoming and diverse environment, the festival has been dubbed “Gay-chella,” “All Things Gay” and “Lesbopalooza” over the years.
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Additional performers include The Last Dinner Party, Faye Webster, Role Model, Wallows, Griff, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Lucius, The Beaches, Joy Oladokun, G Flip, The Backseat Lovers, Hippo Campus, Orion Sun, Bartees Strange, Gigi Perez, Ashe, Rachel Chinouriri, MICHELLE and Molly Grace.
In 2023, the festival expanded from one to two days with performances from Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, boygenius and Carly Rae Jepsen. In 2024, All Things Go added a simultaneous weekend in New York. The lineup announcement for ATG Festival 2025 in New York at Forest Hills Stadium will be announced soon.
Tickets for the Merriweather Post Pavilion edition of the festival will go on sale Thursday at 10am ET. Public on sale will begin on Friday. Head here for tickets and the full DC-area lineup.
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DJ Khaled, Cardi B and DESI TRILL are bringing the party to Smurf Village, with the gang dropping a high-energy music video for “Higher Love” — their soundtrack contribution to the upcoming Smurfs movie starring Rihanna — Monday (April 14).
In the video, the Miami hitmaker sets the scene by vibing to the upbeat track while standing next to a Smurf friend perched on a mushroom. While the “WAP” rapper does not appear in the visual, her opening verse is paired with flamboyant shots of dancers dressed in furry white costumes performing group choreography while towering over the Smurf Village residents, who hang out on stones, grassy areas and more mushroom tops in the colorful landscape.
The song features Indian singers Natania and Subhi on vocals, and in the video, they dance together while performing the track’s hook, which interpolates a line from Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 hit “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.” When a snippet of the song first arrived in a February trailer for Smurfs, many fans thought it was Rih’s voice singing the sample before realizing that it was actually the DESI TRILL artists.
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The Fenty mogul is, however, involved in the movie as both a producer and as Smurfette, whom she voices in a cast that also features James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Dan Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell and John Goodman. “When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him,” reads a description of the film. “With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.”
Smurfs hits theaters July 18. Watch the music video for “Higher Love” from the soundtrack above.
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A new two-part documentary special takes a closer look at the late pop star Aaron Carter, his brother Nick Carter and their family’s struggles with substance abuse, mental health, and tragedy.
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On Tuesday (April 15), The Carters: Hurts to Love You drops on Paramount+. It’s available to stream for subscribers only.
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Paramount+ has two tiers for streaming plans to watch The Carters: Hurts to Love You. The first is the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported and goes for $7.99 per month. It grants you access to everything the streamer has to offer, including and catalog titles — from content hubs, including CBS, CBS Sports, CBS News, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and The Smithsonian Channel — but with limited commercial breaks throughout movies, TV shows and live TV.
The other is Paramount+ with Showtime, which is ad-free and goes for $12.99 per month. This plan has all of Paramount+ originals and network hubs, as well as programming from Showtime with hits including Yellowjackets, Billions, The Curse, The Chi and Your Honor without any ad breaks.
Not a subscriber? Sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch The Carters: Hurts to Love You.
Directed by Soleil Moon Frye, the documentary special follows the rise and fall of Aaron Carter until his untimely death in 2022. It also follows substance abuse problems with Aaron’s sisters, as well as his older brother Nick Carter.
The Carters: Hurts to Love You is exclusive to stream on Paramount+ starting on Tuesday (April 15). In the meantime, watch the trailer for the two-part documentary special below:
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If you’re still looking for a way to celebrate Pride Month in the U.S. this year, then Outloud has some good news for you: The organization just announced a second location for its annual music festival with a pair of buzzy headliners. On Monday (April 14), the organization announced its first-ever Outloud Music Festival in […]
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In 2009, Coachella introduced its first “Soberchella” — a sober experience at the famed music and arts festival in Indio, California. Since then, its following has grown from humble beginnings as an AA meeting into a popular movement. Organizations like the Yellow Balloon Group, which supports those living drug-free at festivals, have helped foster a more inclusive environment for sober attendees. Still, the festival’s earlier years weren’t always mindful of this community, and alcohol-free beverages were far from common. Over the years, though, non-alcoholic drinks have evolved into an art form, with brands continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity in their 0.0% offerings. This year, Coachella is selling more creative non-alcoholic options than ever before.
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The New Bar is back for its third year in a row as the official non-alcoholic partner of Coachella 2025 (both weekends one and two). Located at the Terrace opposite the main entrance and 12 Peaks VIP next to the main stage, The New Bar offers a variety of drinks, including craft cocktails, wine, beer, and ready-to-drink alternatives. Brands featured at their non-alcoholic watering holes this year are French Bloom Le Rosé, Almave Blanco Blue Agave Spirit, Recess Zero Proof Classic Cosmo, Recess Zero Proof Watermelon Mojito, Free AF Apero Spritz, and Free AF Mango Margarita. Not attending Coachella? These options are also available to buy online at TheNewBar.com.
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The overall atmosphere at The New Bar at Coachella 2025 is lively with a hint of sophistication. The customer age demographic ranges from roughly 18-50, and patrons are either sober, sober-curious, supporting their sober friends, or practicing the popular “zebra striping” drinking strategy, alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic libations to stay hydrated and present.
For example, in 2023, the brand says non-alcoholic sales at The New Bar spiked before Bad Bunny’s set as attendees paced themselves before the rapper took the main stage, demonstrating a broader cultural shift toward mindful drinking. According to the annual consumer survey by NCSolutions, 49% of Americans in 2025 are trying to reduce their alcohol intake with Gen Z accounting for 65% of this rise for reasons like better mental and physical health, a dislike of alcohol’s taste, and addiction. This marks a 44% increase since 2023.
The most popular non-alcoholic drinks customers are ordering at Coachella? According to bartenders at The New Bar, craft cocktails like the tequila-inspired Golden Hour Marg made from Lewis Hamilton’s Almave Blanco Blue Agave, and Easy Riser made from Optimist Botanicals, lime, lemon, apricot nectar, and jalapeño are in high demand. Furthermore, ready-to-drink cans like Classic Cosmo and Apero Spritz for people to drink on their way to a set are popular purchases. “A lot of festivals think if they put a non-alcoholic beer on the menu they’ve done their job in covering the category and giving their attendees ‘a choice’ but that’s not what consumers want,” says Brianda Gonzalez, founder and CEO of The New Bar. “They want the full, same, elevated experience and level of choice that alcohol consumers get.”
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Patrons of these establishments seem empowered to have long-overdue non-alcoholic drink choices at these traditionally alcohol-heavy festivals. One attendee, who has been sober for three years, noted that in the past, Coachella offered few — if any — thoughtful beverage options tailored to sober people, aside from standard choices like Coca-Cola or other sodas. “The drinks are creative and flavorful, and mimic the creativity that alcoholic drinks have,” another sober festivalgoer said. While there were always a few customers at The New Bar at any one time during the day, once the sun set, crowds were lining up at the bar to quench their thirst after a day in the heat. Many expressed they were seeking a break from plain water or alcohol, craving something more inventive that could rehydrate them or help sober them up.
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As well as activations at the Terrace and 12 Peaks VIP, The New Bar also works closely with the Coachella team to curate non-alcoholic drink menus for other establishments across the camp. Non-alc libations can be found at the Outstanding in the Field dinners, a limited menu at Veranda at the artist lounge, and within the Safari Campgrounds — a significant growth in inventory since previous years. “We’ve worked with the festival to grow the options offered, maintain a highly curated set of the best products in the market, and increase the access at touchpoints each year,” Gonzalez says. “Eventually, I’d like to see our non-alcoholic drink options expand across the entire camp.”
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Fans of music, thrillers and drama will want to take advantage of a new streaming deal that you gets you three months of access to BET+ for just $0.99/month. We spotted the deal on Amazon as part of the site’s Prime Channels offerings.
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The new BET+ deal gets you access to the streaming service for less than $1 per month, for your first three months. Regularly $5.99/month, the latest offer saves you a whopping 83% off for a limited time.
BET+ is home to thousands of hours of content from top Black actors, creators and producers like Tyler Perry, Kevin Hart, Kemba, Eva Marcille and more. Top shows include Kingdom Business, All the Queen’s Men, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless and the animated Lil Kev.
Music fans can stream documentaries and specials on stars like Harry Belafonte, TLC and New Edition, while BET+ is also home to fan favorite reality shows like The Impact Atlanta, Love and Hip-Hop, Basketball Wives and College Hill: Celebrity Edition.
The Amazon Prime Video deal gets you access to the entire BET+ library with limited ads, and you can watch new premieres and episodes weekly or stream content on-demand. The streamer says it currently has more than 4,000 movies and episodes available to watch online.
What we like: Amazon’s BET+ offer lets you stream on up to two devices simultaneously, all at the $0.99/month price. Now that’s a deal!
This is a rare chance to score a Prime Channel deal outside of Prime Day so we recommend taking advantage of the offer while the promotional price is still live. Get access to BET+ for just $0.99/month for three months. Continue on for $5.99/month after that or cancel at anytime. Offer ends April 21. See full details here.