Coverage dated April 16, 2023 to April 19, 2023

Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella Weekend 2: Report

Headline from Foxla, on the newest of 3 developments

After his first performance in six years closed out Weekend 1 of the festival, a representative told Variety he would not be performing on Weekend 2.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 17, 2023
Frank Ocean at Coachella review – a rollercoaster ending in disappointment
Headline from The Guardian ·
Apr 18, 2023
Source: Frank Ocean Injured Ankle During Coachella Rehearsals
Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·
Apr 19, 2023Newest
Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella Weekend 2: Report
Headline from Foxla ·

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31 articles, oldest first.

The Guardian
Frank Ocean at Coachella review – a rollercoaster ending in disappointment (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 16, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The elusive singer made his headliner debut at the desert festival but delivered an awkward set of some high highs but very low lows
NPR
Why Frank Ocean's long-anticipated Coachella performance was a mixed bag (opens NPR)
Published Apr 16, 2023
NPR's feed description
Frank Ocean closed the opening weekend of the music festival Coachella. He was originally slated to headline in 2020, but the show was postponed due to COVID.
Rolling Stone
Frank Ocean's Return: The Elusive Singer Takes the Stage For an Enigmatic Coachella Set (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
The show was the singer’s first in six years, after his 2020 Coachella performance was canceled due to Covid-19
The Daily Caller
Frank Ocean Allegedly Suffered Ankle Injury Before Coachella Performance (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 17, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
The famous singer reportedly suffered an injury to his ankle during the week leading up to the festival, while on-site for Coachella rehearsals.
Variety
Frank Ocean's Coachella Set: What Went Wrong? (opens Variety)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Variety's feed description
Frank Ocean's festival-closing Coachella set was a disappointing mess. Sources say a last-minute production change caused the chaos — but why?
The Hollywood Reporter
Source: Frank Ocean Injured Ankle During Coachella Rehearsals (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 17, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
The headliner suffered an ankle injury in the week leading up to the festival and “production was adjusted according to doctors’ advice,” per a source.
Avclub
Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella weekend two (opens Avclub)
Published Apr 18, 2023
Avclub's feed description
Following a somewhat disastrous performance last weekend, Ocean says that an ankle injury will prevent him from doing it again
Forbes
Frank Ocean’s Notorious Coachella Set Explained: Lip-Syncing, No Live Streams And An Abandoned Ice Rink (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 18, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Some fans expected more from Ocean, whose first performance in six years suffered from his late start and last-minute changes of plan.
Deadline
Frank Ocean Exits Coachella Ahead Of Week 2 Following Leg Injury (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 18, 2023
Deadline's feed description
Frank Ocean has canceled his appearance at Coachella and will not return for the second week of the music festival, multiple media outlets report. News of the artist dropping out of the festival co…
Variety
Frank Ocean Pulls Out of Coachella Weekend 2 (opens Variety)
Published Apr 18, 2023
Variety's feed description
Just days after his controversial headlining set at last weekend's Coachella festival, Frank Ocean has pulled out of weekend 2.
Forbes
Frank Ocean Has Officially Pulled Out Of Coachella Weekend 2 (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 18, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Ocean's performance during the festival's opening weekend was a topic of debate among fans.
New York Times
Frank Ocean Pulls Out of Coachella, Citing Leg Injury (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 19, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The singer-songwriter’s performance there on Sunday was his first large-scale concert in years, but his scheduled second act has been canceled in response to medical advice, a representative said.
Rolling Stone
Frank Ocean Drops Out as Coachella Headliner (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 19, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
“It was chaotic,” singer says. “There is some beauty in chaos. It isn’t what I intended to show but I enjoy being out there and I’ll see you soon”
Foxla
Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella Weekend 2: Report (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 19, 2023
Foxla's feed description
After his first performance in six years closed out Weekend 1 of the festival, a representative told Variety he would not be performing on Weekend 2.
CBS News
Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella Weekend 2, citing leg injury (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 19, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Doctors told Ocean he couldn't headline Coachella for a second weekend after a leg injury resulted in two fractures and a sprain, his representatives said.
Hiawatha World Online
Frank Ocean withdraws from Coachella due to injury (opens Hiawatha World Online)
Published Apr 19, 2023
Hiawatha World Online's feed description
Frank Ocean has confirmed that he won't perform during the second weekend of Coachella.
New York Post
Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella Weekend 2 — who will replace him? (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 19, 2023
New York Post's feed description
“It was chaotic. There is some beauty in chaos. It isn’t what I intended to show but I did enjoy being out there and I’ll see you soon,” Ocean said.
NBC Los Angeles
Leg Injury Sidelines Frank Ocean From Headlining Second Weekend of Coachella (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 19, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Frank Ocean is out as the headliner for the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
France 24
Frank Ocean scraps second Coachella set due to leg injury (opens France 24)
Published Apr 19, 2023
France 24's feed description
R&B singer Frank Ocean has withdrawn from his scheduled headline slot at the second weekend of the Coachella music festival due to a leg injury, his publicist said Wednesday.
KESQ Palm Springs
Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella Weekend 2, TMZ & multiple sources report (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Apr 19, 2023
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
Frank Ocean has dropped out of weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, according to multiple sources, including TMZ and Variety.
WTOP Washington DC
Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella weekend 2 due to injury (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 19, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Frank Ocean “will not be performing” at the Coachella music festival’s second weekend, a representative for the singer shared with CNN via a statement on Wednesday.
The Hollywood Reporter
Frank Ocean Cancels Second Coachella Performance After Injuring Leg (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 19, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
A representative for the singer says he is not able to perform due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.
NBC News
Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella’s second weekend due to injury (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 19, 2023
NBC News's feed description
“On doctor’s advice, Frank Ocean is not able to perform weekend 2 due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg,” his reps said.
Forbes
Frank Ocean Drops Out Of Coachella: His Controversial Performance Explained (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 19, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Some fans expected more from Ocean, whose first performance in six years suffered from his late start and last-minute changes of plan.
Los Angeles Times
Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella Weekend 2, citing leg injury (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 19, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Frank Ocean has backed out of Coachella Weekend 2, citing a leg injury. During the first weekend, Ocean delivered a divisive performance after an hourlong delay.

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