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Coldplay's love for classic single Yellow

Music Gossip

17 Apr 2012

Coldplay have rediscovered a love for playing their classic single 'Yellow'. The British band achieved worldwide fame in 2000 with the song but twelve years later they are still happy to play it and are "loving every minute of it". An entry on…

Florence Welch's BRITs musical

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Florence Welch views the BRIT Awards as like a "stage musical". The Florence And The Machine singer - who scooped the Critics' Choice Award in 2009 and Best Album for 'Lungs' in 2010 - will perform at tonight's (21.02.12) ceremony, where she is…

Adele has 'soft spot' for the BRITs

Music Gossip

20 Feb 2012

Adele says she'll always have a "soft spot" for the BRIT Awards. The 23-year-old singer - who picked up six Grammys last week - is up for British Female Solo Artist, British Single for 'Someone Like You' and Mastercard British Album of the Year for…

Coldplay: Adele will beat us at the BRITs

Music Gossip

16 Feb 2012

Coldplay have conceded defeat to Adele at the BRIT Awards. Frontman Chris Martin is "pretty sure" the 'Someone Like You' hitmaker will triumph when their 'Mylo Xyloto' record goes head-to-head with her '21' album for the British Album of the Year…

Noel Fielding added to Amnesty International's Ball line-up

TV Gossip

16 Feb 2012

Noel Fielding has been added to the line-up for Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball. The 'Mighty Boosh' funnyman is among the stars who will perform at the event at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday 4 March, joining…

Rihanna and Coldplay to duet at Grammys

Music Gossip

19 Jan 2012

Rihanna will perform with Coldplay at the Grammy Awards. The ' We Found Love' hitmaker will take to the stage to perform their duet 'Princess of China - from the band's latest album, 'Mylo Xyloto'- for the annual US music event at the Los Angeles…

Ed Sheeran had 'hard slog' to the top

Music Gossip

13 Jan 2012

Ed Sheeran had a "hard slog" getting to the BRIT Awards. The 20-year-old singer - who famously slept on friends and fans' couches after gigs as he made his way around the country in his early days - leads nominations at this year's awards with four…

Emeli Sande changed because of Adele

Music Gossip

6 Jan 2012

Emeli Sande changed her name as soon as she heard Adele's music. The Scottish singer shares a first name with the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker, but decided to adopt her middle name as a performer instead in order to distinguish herself from the…

Chris Martin won't have Cold-play Christmas

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17 Dec 2011

Chris Martin won't be seeing his Coldplay bandmates over Christmas. The group's frontman - who has two children, Apple, seven, and five-year-old Moses, with actress wife Gwyneth Paltrow - says Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland are among…

Coldplay's topless video

Music Gossip

16 Dec 2011

Coldplay's new video will be full of topless women. The band have been filming a clip for their next single 'Charlie Brown' in London this week, and had advertised for female extras, offering them £100 each to appear, and an extra £100 if they were…

Coldplay have not lost passion

Music Gossip

14 Dec 2011

Coldplay are still as "passionate" as when they started out. The 'Paradise' hitmakers - Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland - are now "more focused" on putting "intensity and power" into their tracks, but have not lost any…

Chris Martin thinks Gaga is better than him

Music Gossip

12 Dec 2011

Coldplay singer Chris Martin admits Lady Gaga writes better choruses than him. The 'Paradise' singer met with the 'Bad Romance' hitmaker when they both performed at the Children in Need Rocks Manchester charity show in November and while she is…

Coldplay announce North American tour

Music Gossip

8 Dec 2011

Coldplay have announced a 2012 tour of North America. The 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' group are set to play a string of dates in support of their latest album, 'Mylo Xyloto', from April to August 2012, their first tour in the US and Canada in…

Coldplay and Rihanna to perform at BRIT Awards

Music Gossip

7 Dec 2011

Coldplay and Rihanna will perform their duet 'Princess of China' together at next year's BRIT Awards. The 'Paradise' group will team with the Bajan beauty to perform the track - from their recent 'Mylo Xyloto' album - live together for the first…

Coldplay host intimate London show

Music Gossip

7 Dec 2011

Coldplay joked it was "like playing for their family" at an intimate gig in London last night (06.12.11). The 'Paradise' band played at the 500-capacity Camden Dingwalls venue for the first time since 1998, when they had just released their debut…

Chris Martin worries about becoming seedy old man

Music Gossip

5 Dec 2011

Chris Martin worries Coldplay will become like a "seedy old man in a strip club". The 'Paradise' hitmaker is worried about when the band should call it a day as he is unsure at what point they would lose touch with what's credible, so tries to…

Chris Martin would be 'terrible' solo artist

Music Gossip

28 Nov 2011

Chris Martin claims he would be a "terrible" solo artist. The Coldplay frontman thinks he would struggle to get concerts if he ever left the 'Yellow' rockers - and joked he wouldn't even be good enough to get a show and British holiday chain Butlins…

Coldplay and Michael Buble for X Factor final

TV Gossip

23 Nov 2011

Coldplay and Michael Buble have been lined up to appear in the 'X Factor' final. While it is not yet known who will be battling it out in the hope of being crowned winner of the ITV1 series, it is thought Irish teen Janet Devlin's voice would be most…

Lady Gaga and Coldplay play Children In Need Rocks

Music Gossip

18 Nov 2011

Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Gary Barlow wowed crowds at a one-off charity concert in Manchester last night (17.11.11). A star-studded line-up took to the stage for the Children In Need Rocks event at the MEN Arena - organised by Take That singer Gary…

Coldplay announce UK stadium tour

Music Gossip

11 Nov 2011

Coldplay have announced a UK tour for next year. The 'Paradise' hitmakers will play a string of soccer stadiums in support of their new album 'Mylo Xyloto', beginning with Coventry's Ricoh Arena on May 29. They then head to London, where they will…

Coldplay: Mylo Xyloto is a 'blank canvas'

Music Gossip

4 Nov 2011

Coldplay see their latest album 'Mylo Xyloto' as a "blank canvas". The British band came up with the unusual name for their latest release - which they launched last week with a stunning gig in Madrid as part of the 'American Express Unstaged…

Coldplay invest in flashing wristbands

Music Gossip

3 Nov 2011

Coldplay have invested in a flashing wristband business. The 'Fix You' rockers - made up of Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Johnny Buckland and Will Champion - have teamed up with electronics firm RB Concepts after seeing the spectacular results of using…

Coldplay inspired by Bruce Springsteen

Music Gossip

1 Nov 2011

Coldplay's lyrics for 'Mylo Xyloto' were inspired by listening to Bruce Springsteen. The band's singer, Chris Martin, wrote many of the tracks on their latest album from a third person perspective, which he admits comes from listening to Bruce and…

Coldplay stream Madrid concert

Music Gossip

27 Oct 2011

Coldplay kicked off their European tour by streaming a concert live from the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas in Madrid last night (26.10.11). The British band performed a set which included songs from their new album 'Mylo Xyloto' and their extensive…

Coldplay's hypnotic recording sessions

Music Gossip

27 Oct 2011

Coldplay were hypnotised during sessions for their new album. The 'Paradise' rockers were put into a trance by a friend of producer Brian Eno to help them focus on creating new sounds, while recording material for new album 'Mylo Xyloto'.

Coldplay have made 'schizophrenic album'

Music Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Chris Martin has labelled Coldplay's latest release 'Mylo Xyloto' a "schizophrenic album".  The frontman explained the LP's unusual name came from the mixture of sounds on the record and he has praised producer Brian Eno for inspiring the band to…

Chris Martin's album worry

Music Gossip

26 Oct 2011

Chris Martin feels "suicidal" when Coldplay release a new album. The 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' hitmaker - whose group brought out their fifth LP, 'Mylo Xyloto', this week - panics that fans may not like their new material as much as his earlier…

Coldplay: 'Burn' our album if you don't like it

Music Gossip

25 Oct 2011

Coldplay say fans can "burn" their new album if they don't like it. The group released their fifth LP 'Mylo Xyloto' this week and have given many unusual reasons why people should purchase the record. Asked what people can expect from the album…

Coldplay named Best Act at the Q Awards

Music Gossip

24 Oct 2011

Coldplay have been named Best Act in the World Today. The 'Mylo Xyloto' band beat off competition from the likes of Muse, Arcade Fire, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and U2 to take the coveted honour at this year's Q Awards - held at London's Grosvenor…

Coldplay modernise with Rihanna

Music Gossip

18 Oct 2011

Coldplay collaborated with Rihanna to modernise their sound. The British rockers worked with the 'S&M' singer on new track 'Princess of China' as they wanted to try mixing together different styles of music, to fit in better with today's pop…

Coldplay started from scratch with Mylo Xyloto

Music Gossip

14 Oct 2011

Coldplay "started from scratch" for 'Mylo Xyloto' after being criticised for their previous record. Singer Chris Martin admitted the group felt "very low" following 2008's 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends', which left them with "nothing to…

Chris Martin wishes he had an Empire State of Mind

Music Gossip

30 Sep 2011

Chris Martin wishes he had written 'Empire State of Mind'. The Coldplay rocker was envious when his friend Jay-Z unveiled the song when they performed together, but admits hearing great songs by other artist helps inspire him in his own career. He…

Coldplay's surprise encore

Music Gossip

22 Sep 2011

Coldplay caused "chaos and pandemonium" with a spontaneous encore after filming 'The Late Show with David Letterman'. The 'Viva La Vida' hitmakers had been told not to perform any extra tracks for the audience once the programme had wrapped but…

Coldplay drummer wanted Rihanna's vocal

Music Gossip

21 Sep 2011

Coldplay drummer Will Champion wanted to sing Rihanna's part on one of the group's new tracks. The 'Fix You' rockers teamed up with the 'S&M' singer for 'Princess of China' - which is on their forthcoming album 'Mylo Xyloto' - but frontman Chris…

Coldplay announce UK tour 2011

UK dates include Manchester, London and Glasgow

20 Sep 2011

Coldplay have announced live dates as part of a 2011 Winter tour. UK date include Manchester, London and Glasgow, while European cities include Paris, Rotterdam and Berlin. New album Mylo Xyloto is released 24th October and follows up 2008 album…

Coldplay and Lady Gaga sign up for Children In Need

Music Gossip

14 Sep 2011

Coldplay and Lady Gaga have signed up to play a charity show organised by Take That's Gary Barlow. The 'Born This Way' hitmaker and 'Yellow' group will take to the stage for a Children In Need Rocks concert at Manchester's MEN Arena on November 17…

Coldplay's tearful new track

Music Gossip

6 Sep 2011

Coldplay's new track 'Up in Flames' will leave audiences in "floods of tears". The song - though to be on the band's forthcoming 'Mylo Xyloto' album - received a "hypnotic" reaction when the group performed it for the first time at their iTunes…

Coldplay announce Mylo Xyloto

Music Gossip

12 Aug 2011

Coldplay have announced their new album will be called 'Mylo Xyloto'. The 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' band have announced the album will be released on October 24, preceded by a second single, 'Paradise', which will come out on September 21.

Coldplay sing their own songs in their spare time

Music Gossip

2 Aug 2011

Coldplay's Guy Berryman only performs the band's own songs when he's doing karaoke. The 33-year-old bassist comically revealed during interviews in Japan - where the group played at the Fuji Rock festival - he likes nothing better than singing their…

T in the Park - Balado, Kinross, Fri 8–Sun 10 July 2011

Beyonce, Pulp, Lady North and Tom Jones among highlights

21 Jul 2011

A city-sized piss-up spread across seven stages, T in the Park has grown to almost incomprehensible proportions. With the territory comes an obligation to please everybody some of the time, something which inevitably has a habit of leaving fans of…

Beyonce Knowles' long Glastonbury rehearsals

Music Gossip

23 Jun 2011

Beyonce Knowles is rehearsing for 210 hours every day ahead of her Glastonbury show. The 'Halo' hitmaker headlines the world-famous music event in Somerset, South West England, on Sunday (26.06.11) and is determined to give the best show she can, so…

Coldplay always dreamed of headlining Glastonbury

Music Gossip

22 Jun 2011

Coldplay have "dreamed" of playing at Glastonbury since they were children. The 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' hitmakers - who will headline the festival in Somerset, South West England, on Saturday (25.06.11) - admitted nerves are already mounting…

Coldplay's 'rapturous' new material

Music Gossip

8 Jun 2011

Coldplay's new material has evokes a "rapturous" response from fans. The 'Viva La Vida' hitmakers debuted several new tracks at Germany's Rock Am Ring festival on Saturday (04.06.11), including single 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall', and…

Coldplay 'nervous' about new material

Music Gossip

1 Jun 2011

Coldplay are "nervous and excited" about their new material. The 'Viva La Vida' hitmakers are set to debut some of the long-awaited songs from their sixth album at the Glastonbury festival later this month and are hoping people will the sound they…

Coldplay announce comeback single

Music Gossip

31 May 2011

Coldplay will release comeback single 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall' this week. The 'Violet Hill' band announced today (31.05.11) they will release the first single from the follow up to 2008's 'Viva La Vida' album on Friday (03.05.11). After…

Coldplay excited about festival season

Music Gossip

4 May 2011

Coldplay are on "great form" as they ready themselves for festival season. The group have spent recent months in the studio working on their new album, but are now preparing for a string of outdoor shows in Europe this summer - including the…

Coldplay asked to open 2012 Olympics

Music Gossip

8 Apr 2011

Coldplay have been asked to open the 2012 Olympics. The 'In My Place' group are being lined up to perform especially written anthem, 'Welcome Song', when the games come to London next year. The opening ceremony is one of the most watched events…

Coldplay album developing 'recognisable form'

Music Gossip

30 Mar 2011

Coldplay's new album is "developing a recognisable form". The 'Viva La Vida' group - comprising Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland - are presently working on their long-awaited fifth album in London and a source close to…

RockNess / T in the Park line-ups announced

Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, and Foo Fighters for T; Groove Armada, Kasabian and Chemical Bros for RockNess

3 Mar 2011

The great and good of the music world are set to arrive in style this summer with both T in the Park and RockNess dishing up the goodies for their June and July festivals. At TITP in Balado, the mighty Pulp join Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters…

Coldplay inspired by Ash

Music Gossip

1 Mar 2011

Coldplay's new record features a track inspired by Ash's 'Dare To Dream'. The 'Violet Hill' group recently worked with Tim Wheeler from the 'Girl From Mars' group on a track which frontman Chris Martin admitted had been inspired by the band's 2010…

Pulp, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys confirmed for T in the Park line-up 2011

Foo Fighters also joined by Deadmau5, Bright Eyes and Beady Eye

22 Feb 2011

Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Deadmau5, Friendly Fires, Bright Eyes, Eels, The View, Script, Kesha, Manics, Tom Jones, Death crew 77, Eliza Doolittle, Stornoway, Vitalic, Diplo, Imelda May, Miles Kane, Noah And…

Beyonce Knowles should 'explode' at Glastonbury

Music Gossip

17 Feb 2011

Glastonbury organisers think Beyonce Knowles will "explode" at the event. The 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' hitmaker is due to headline the world-famous music festival on June 26 and Emily Eavis says she booked the US singer in order to keep the…

Coldplay confirmed as Glastonbury headliners

Music Gossip

15 Feb 2011

Coldplay have been confirmed as headliners at this year's Glastonbury festival. It has long been rumoured the 'Viva La Vida' group would be one of this year's top acts, but no official statement had been made until today (15.02.11), when organiser…

Coldplay's 'metal band' approach to songwriting

Music Gossip

14 Feb 2011

Coldplay have been approaching new songs "as though they are a metal band". The group - comprising Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland - are presently working on their long-awaited fifth album and love experimenting with…

Coldplay working with Ash frontman

Music Gossip

14 Feb 2011

Coldplay have been recording with Ash frontman Tim Wheeler. Northern Irish rocker Tim was invited to sessions for the 'Viva La Vida' band's new album by singer Chris Martin because he is a big fan of the vocal melodies he writes. A source told…

Coldplay pushed by 'brutal' producer

Music Gossip

16 Jan 2011

Coldplay are working with a "brutal" producer on their new album. The 'Viva La Vida' hitmakers started writing their forthcoming fifth album with Brian Eno, but he suggested they also draft in someone else to help them edit their work, which led to…

Coldplay refused Glee's request until show grew

Celebrity Gossip

9 Jan 2011

Coldplay wouldn't allow one their songs to be used in 'Glee' - but changed their minds once the show took off. Matthew Morrison - who plays teacher Will Schuester on the hit US musical drama series - revealed that producer Ryan Murphy was refused…

Coldplay hint at album themes

Music Gossip

7 Jan 2011

Coldplay's fifth album may give insight into the group's relationship with each other. Frontman Chris Martin has been cryptic about what the nearly complete record is about, but said themes covered in the album were "love, addiction, OCD, escape and…

Coldplay isolate themselves in studio

Music Gossip

17 Dec 2010

Coldplay forget there are "other people in the world" when they are in the studio. The 'Viva La Vida' rockers have spent much of the last year working on their fifth album, and said they have to make sure they don't get too absorbed in themselves…

Coldplay plan concept album

Music Gossip

13 Dec 2010

Coldplay are recording a "concept album". The group have been in the studio working on the as-yet untitled follow-up to 2008's 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends' and though they haven't confirmed any specific details for the record, they…

Coldplay finalising album tracks

Music Gossip

25 Nov 2010

Coldplay have narrowed their next album down to 15 songs and are trying "risky things" with them. 'The Scientist' rockers have narrowed the potential tracks for their fifth album down, but lead singer Chris Martin has imposed some strange rules on…

Coldplay announce 'hidden' shows

Music Gossip

9 Nov 2010

Coldplay have announced a pair of 'hidden' and 'intimate' Christmas shows. The band will play two venues which will be kept secret until 24 hours prior to the concerts in Liverpool and Newcastle, which will raise money for homeless charity…

Coldplay nourishing engineer

Music Gossip

14 Oct 2010

Coldplay are forcing their studio engineer to eat. The band have become concerned about the state of Rik Simpson - who is manning music composition program Pro Tools at the Beehive studio where the band is preparing their fifth album - as he doesn't…

Coldplay win songwriting award

Music Gossip

14 Oct 2010

Coldplay and Taio Cruz were honoured with songwriting awards last night (13.10.10) The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named the group's 2008 single 'Viva La Vida' as its Song of the Year. The band were also named…

Coldplay can't finish?

Music Gossip

13 Sep 2010

Coldplay haven't finished any songs for their new record. The band originally planned to release the follow up to their fourth album 'Vida La Vida Or Death And All His Friends' in 2010, but finishing their new album - which they have been working on…

Chris Martin rings Wedding Bells

Music Gossip

2 Sep 2010

Chris Martin debuted new song 'Wedding Bells' during a surprise performance yesterday (01.09.10). The Coldplay frontman made the appearance at the end of a press conference for technology company Apple's new products in San Francisco, where he played…

Coldplay allow Glee-ful use

TV Gossip

15 Jun 2010

Coldplay have told 'Glee' bosses they can include their hit records in upcoming episodes. The British rockers have backtracked and told the musical show's writer-and-producer Ryan Murphy he can use any of their songs in future storylines. The…

Coldplay's fifth album near completion

Music Gossip

14 Jun 2010

Coldplay have promised fans some "killer" new songs. The 'Viva La Vida' hitmakers - comprising singer Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, drummer Will Champion and bassist Guy Berryman - have almost finished work on their fifth studio album and…

Coldplay's song marking system

Music Gossip

20 Apr 2010

Coldplay have set up a grading wall to help choose the tracks for their new album. The 'Fix You' rockers - consisting of Chris Martin, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland and Guy Berryman - are currently working on their fifth studio LP and have already…

Hear this! - Upcoming gigs and albums Autumn 2009

10 Sep 2009

SEPTEMBER 14 Sep Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 After ‘retirement’, Glastonbury and gigs converting Coldplay fans to the joys of rap music, his masterful album trilogy is now complete. 14 Sep Muse The Resistance The band’s fifth album, it’s tinged…

T in the Park: Goes pop

25 Jun 2009

Nick Cave battered Kylie to death with a rock and in doing so resurrected pop. For when the implausible twain married larynxes – on 1995’s hit murder ballad, ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ – it caused a schism in the pop continuum. By 1996, the prince of…

Stadium rock in Scotland 2009

11 Jun 2009

Mark Robertson gets out his giant foam finger and keeps his fingers crossed that his topless torso turns up on the big screens as we look at just what this summer’s massive outdoor shows have to offer.

Coldplay's Grammy writ

Celebrity Gossip

6 Feb 2009

Coldplay are going to be sued at the Grammys. Joe Satriani has accused the band of plagiarism after claiming their recent single 'Viva La Vida' was a based on his song 'If I Could Fly' and has hired a legal team to serve Coldplay papers during the…

Coldplay lead BRITs

Celebrity Gossip

21 Jan 2009

Coldplay and Duffy are each up for four awards at this year's BRITs. Chris Martin and his band are in the running for Best British Group, Best British Live Act, Best British Album for 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends' and Best British…

Coldplay's sensible tour

Celebrity Gossip

18 Dec 2008

Coldplay do not "deflower virgins" while on tour. The clean-living band insist their backstage antics are limited to changing their clothes and they never take advantage of groupies like a lot of rockers. Guitarist Johnny Buckland said: "There's…

Gary Barlow's Coldplay dismissal

Celebrity Gossip

16 Dec 2008

Gary Barlow thought Chris Martin was "taking the p**s" when he said he wanted Coldplay to support Take That. Gary, 37, was amazed when the usually serious musician revealed his love of the boy band. He said: "It's amazing! I think Chris wrote it…

Liam Gallagher's Coldplay hate

Celebrity Gossip

1 Dec 2008

Liam Gallagher doesn't "give a s**t" about Coldplay. Despite the worldwide popularity of Chris Martin's group, the rocker insists Oasis are still the best band on the planet and wipe the floor with their rivals. He fumed: "I don't give a s**t…

Coldplay - Viva La Vida

19 Jun 2008

COMFORT ROCK (Parlophone) Or Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, to give the ‘Play’s new album its full and entirely unpretentious title. Make no mistake, this is the soundtrack of sitting about the house with Gwyneth and the kids, fretting…

Coldplay's Poppins show

Celebrity Gossip

17 Jun 2008

Coldplay have based their latest tour on 'Mary Poppins'. The British rockers - who played an exclusive show at London's Brixton Academy last night (16.06.08) - have been inspired by the hit Disney film about a magical nanny. Frontman Chris Martin…

Johnny Rotten's Coldplay rant

Celebrity Gossip

16 Jun 2008

Johnny Rotten has branded Coldplay a bunch of "poncey masturbators". The Sex Pistols frontman pities the people who go to watch the band - who are currently number one in the UK album charts with new album 'Viva La Vida Or Death and All His Friends…

Coldplay's butterfly balls

Celebrity Gossip

16 Jun 2008

Coldplay's latest stage show will feature the release of butterflies from "magic balls". The British rockers, who are about to embark on a tour of Europe to promote their new album 'Viva La Vida Or Death and All His Friends' have revealed the details…

Chris Martin's Pegg track

Celebrity Gossip

15 Jun 2008

Simon Pegg has written a song with Chris Martin. The 'Hot Fuzz' actor and the Coldplay frontman penned the track, titled 'A+E' together, to poke fun at 'Talk' from Coldplay's album 'X+Y'. Pegg jokingly said: "The song we wrote is called 'A+E'.

Coldplay's Winning Formula

Celebrity Gossip

13 Jun 2008

Back in 2005, after worrying aloud that his band had become over-exposed, Chris Martin vowed Coldplay's follow-up to their hugely successful third album 'X+Y' would be a long time coming. The band stuck true to his word, but the three year wait for…

Chris Martin's U2 motivation

Celebrity Gossip

9 Jun 2008

Chris Martin compares Coldplay to U2. The Coldplay frontman, whose new album 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends' is released this week, looks to the Irish rockers as a measure of success. He said: "U2 once said they were reapplying for the…

Kylie too sexy for Coldplay

Celebrity Gossip

3 Jun 2008

Coldplay axed a duet with Kylie Minogue from their new album - saying it was "too sexy". The band teamed up with the Australian singer for 'Luna' but frontman Chris Martin admits it just didn't fit in with the serious tone of their new LP 'Viva La…

Frosty Coldplay

Celebrity Gossip

15 May 2008

Coldplay weren't speaking to each other before they recorded their new album. Relations between band members plunged to an all-time low before sessions for 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends' started, lead singer Chris Martin has…

Coldplay's Doll show

Celebrity Gossip

15 May 2008

Coldplay and the Pussycat Dolls are to perform at the MTV Movie awards. Both bands will showcase songs from their forthcoming albums at the ceremony, which takes place in California on June 1. Coldplay will perform 'Violet Hill', the first single…

Coldplay's secret tour

Celebrity Gossip

13 May 2008

Coldplay will embark on a world tour later this year. The British rockers have yet to reveal the dates and the cities they will play in but have promised fans they are in for a treat. A source said: "Coldplay don't mess around when it comes to…

Chris Martin's Coldplay test

Celebrity Gossip

11 May 2008

Chris Martin believes Coldplay have "everything to prove". The 31-year-old frontman is desperate to show the band have developed creatively with their new album ''Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends'. He said: "I feel like we've got…

Coldplay's 'sex' album

Celebrity Gossip

8 May 2008

Chris Martin says Coldplay's new album is full of "sex and death". The 31-year-old frontman admits the band's fourth LP 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends' deals with dark themes, but also has a lighter side. He said: "If you listen to the…

Chris Martin's anti-bully album

Celebrity Gossip

30 Apr 2008

Chris Martin thinks Coldplay's new album can stop bullying. The musician has tried to make the band's upcoming LP, 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends', "cool" so teenagers won't be afraid to admit they like their music. He told Britain's…

Coldplay's Viva title

Celebrity Gossip

20 Mar 2008

Coldplay's new album will be called 'Viva La Viva'. The band have decided to name the LP, which was previously rumoured to be titled 'Prospekt', after a painting by acclaimed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo which means 'Long Live Life'. Frontman Chris…

New Coldplay album to have ‘Hispanic’ influence

27 Jul 2007

Coldplay have revealed their next album will have Hispanic influences following recording sessions in Spain and a recent tour of Latin America. According to a handwritten message on their website, the album will have the “vibrancy and colourfulness that…