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Chappell Roan and Christina Aguilera duet 'Coffee' at L.A. benefit
The two benefit nights at the Shrine raise money for Roan's Midwest Princess Project, and Tinashe and Lola Young also had guest slots; nobody mentions the actual coffee.
Watch it as it aired: Dale Bearman and Hank Ledger on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 3:49 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Variety's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Variety: “Chappell Roan Invites Christina Aguilera for ‘Coffee,’ and Fully Manages ‘Expectations,’ in First Night of Benefits at L.A.’s Shrine: Concert Review”, with reporting from Saniya Mirza and Consequence.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 3:49 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Dale Bearman and Hank Ledger.
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- VarietyChappell Roan Invites Christina Aguilera for ‘Coffee,’ and Fully Manages ‘Expectations,’ in First Night of Benefits at L.A.’s Shrine: Concert Review
- Saniya MirzaChristina Aguilera & Chappell Roan Perform "Coffee" Live in Los Angeles (2026) October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
- ConsequenceChristina Aguilera Joins Chappell Roan for "Coffee" at Super Graphic Spectacular in LA October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChappell Roan brought out Christina Aguilera to sing the ballad 'Coffee' with her on the first night of benefit shows at the Shrine in Los Angeles, Variety reports.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAguilera sang her own song 'Beautiful' first, then took the second verse of 'Coffee'. The money goes to Roan's Midwest Princess Project.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'm scoring the song as a drink, since nobody's given me one. Eight point five.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOat milk, a little scorched, and a cup that's gone lukewarm by the second verse.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a ballad.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFine, I'll play. Nine.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA flat white in a chipped mug, handed over by someone who clearly stayed up too late, and you drink it on the stairs.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNine? The second verse changed hands halfway through.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's a cup being passed around, and by the time it comes back there's a skin on it.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt was a duet, Dale. That's how they work.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMy lunch was a cheese sandwich I ate standing at the bin, because the chair was too far away. I'd give it a two.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA granola bar from the drawer. It was soft. Chat, what's the saddest lunch you've eaten this month?

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA soft granola bar. Nine and a half, Hank. It beats the concert.
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