Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has been announced as one of the performers at the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The line-up

The festival's organisers revealed the line-up on Instagram on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Ayra Starr is on the Sunday bill for both weekends and is expected to perform on 11 and 18 April 2027. The Sunday shows are headlined by American R&B star SZA, with Don Toliver, Kygo, Jorja Smith, Victoria Monét and Tove Lo among the other acts. Dua Lipa is among the festival's other headliners. Coachella takes place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from 9 to 11 April and 16 to 18 April.

Her reaction

The singer shared the news on her own Instagram page with a short message telling fans she would see them in the desert.

Background

Ayra Starr, signed to Mavin Records, rose to international fame with hits such as 'Rush' and has become one of the most successful young Nigerian artists of her generation. Coachella is one of the world's biggest music festivals.

A Los Angeles concert by R&B stars Usher and Chris Brown has reportedly been cancelled.

What happened

According to reports on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the pair's 16 November show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was marked as cancelled on Ticketmaster, and ticket holders were told they would receive refunds. No reason was given. Their 15 November show at the same venue, and their remaining Atlanta dates, were still listed as going ahead.

The feud

It is not clear whether the cancellation is linked to the reported argument between the two singers before their Atlanta concert last week. Usher reportedly wanted to start that show on time, while Brown wanted to wait for fans stuck in traffic, and the disagreement was said to have delayed the performance by almost three hours. Sources quoted in reports say the two have still not met to settle their differences and describe the relationship as frosty.

Background

The two stars are on a joint tour. Neither singer had publicly commented on the cancellation at the time of writing.

Rapper and record label boss Olamide has announced a reunion concert featuring some of the biggest names to come through his label, YBNL.

The line-up

In an Instagram video on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Olamide said the show will take place in Lagos on 18 December as part of a December festival. The line-up includes Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML and Young Jonn, as well as producer Pheelz and DJ Enimoney.

Why it matters

The artists represent different eras of the label. Adekunle Gold and Lil Kesh rose to fame in YBNL's early years, while Fireboy DML and Young Jonn became key names later on. Pheelz produced many of the label's hits and helped shape its sound.

Background

Olamide founded YBNL in 2012 and has helped launch several successful careers. He recently announced a headline show at London's 20,000-capacity O2 Arena on 25 March 2027, and released a new single in October.

Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick following a poor start to the Premier League season.

Why he was sacked

United have won only one of their first 10 league matches, against Ipswich Town in August, leaving them in the relegation zone. Their other wins this season came in the Champions League. According to reports on Thursday, 12 November 2026, club executives met co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco to finalise the decision. Carrick and his backroom staff are reportedly set to receive about £5 million in compensation.

Pochettino to take charge

Reports say the club lined up a replacement before ending Carrick's tenure, approaching US Soccer about releasing Mauricio Pochettino from his contract as head coach of the United States men's team. The former Tottenham and Chelsea manager is said to have agreed to take charge at Old Trafford. Releasing him from his US contract is reported to cost about £7 million.

Background

Carrick,, a former United midfielder, first stepped in after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim last season and did well enough to earn a permanent two-year contract in May, having guided the club into the Champions League. His first full season in charge has fallen well short of that early promise.

What happens next

United have not yet officially confirmed Pochettino's appointment.