Coldplay Perform ‘A Message’ At ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ Telethon
Chris Martin was photographed arriving at the ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ Telethon on Friday (January 22) in London, England. Martin and his Coldplay bandmates performed a stripped-down version of their ode ‘A Message’ at the earthquake relief fundraiser. Watch via MTV below.
Coldplay ‘Strawberry Swing’ Video
Coldplay are out with the video to their new single ‘Strawberry Swing’, the fifth release off the British rock group’s fourth studio album ‘Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends’, out now on EMI/Capitol/Parlophone. Asked about the inspiration behind the story in the treatment, Kenny of the visual artist team Shynola responded, “First and foremost we really wanted it to be nonsensical and almost dream-like. We also knew that the technique itself would also be a lot for the eye to take in. So when we had the idea of a day with a superhero on some weird adventure we chose to frame the journey with a very simple, easy-to-understand narrative: superhero saves girl from baddy. So it’s pretty weird, but makes some sort of sense.” Watch it below the cut. (more…)
Kid Rock Slams Jennifer Hudson & Coldplay
The Mirror reports Kid Rock slammed Jennifer Hudson and Coldplay at the MusiCares charity event. “Who’s Jennifer Hudson? The fat girl,” Rock asked after the Oscar winner’s performance, perhaps unaware the singer’s mother, brother and nephew had recently been murdered.
As for Coldplay, Rock said it their set was “was absolutely crap” and “the sh**iest fu**ing performance I have seen in a long time.”
Chris Martin Absolute Radio Zoo Session
Coldplay's Chris Martin played an Absolute Radio Zoo Session at the station's studio in London, England the other day. Watch the live solo session, including performances of 'Viva La Vida', 'Violet Hill', and 'The Scientist' below.'Viva La Vida'
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Chris Martin Visits London’s Absolute Radio
Chris Martin from Coldplay visited Absolute Radio in London for an interview with Christian O'Connell. The singer talked about spending 9 months on tour, how they'd retrain if they were laid off due to the global recession, and took a quiz before turning the tables on O'Connell. Martin also was given a 'High School Musical' lunchbox. Watch the interview below the cut. (more...)
Coldplay ‘Life In Technicolor ii’ Video
Coldplay are out with the video to their new single 'Life In Technicolor ii', taken from the English alternative rock group's fourth studio album 'Viva La Vida (Prospekt's March Edition)', out now on Capitol Records. Watch it below.[inline] [/inline]
Coldplay Survive Several 20-Minute Breakups
The Mirror caught up with Coldplay backstage at London's O2 Arena, where Chris Martin admitted the group frequently threaten to split up after fighting, but immediately make up. "We have split up on this tour," Martin revealed. "Every time we do, we get back together about 20 minutes later - we don't even have time to announce it! How many times has it happened this tour? Probably six or seven. Each time we say, 'This is it! This is the last show!' But then you have a fun show and everyone shuts up. The last time it happened... well, even our publicist wouldn't have found out about it." Read more.
Coldplay Respond To Joe Satriani Lawsuit
Coldplay are responding to allegations from rock guitarist Joe Satriani that the British band ripped him off with their hit single 'Viva La Vida'. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles last week, Satriani claims 'Viva la Vida' had "copied and incorporated substantial original portions" from his own track 'If I Could Fly', recorded on an album released in 2004. Coldplay write on their official web site:
With the greatest possible respect to Joe Satriani, we have now unfortunately found it necessary to respond publicly to his allegations. If there are any similarities between our two pieces of music, they are entirely coincidental, and just as surprising to us as to him. Joe Satriani is a great musician, but he did not write the song Viva La Vida. We respectfully ask him to accept our assurances of this and wish him well with all future endeavors. Coldplay.
Coldplay ‘Lost+’ Live Video Ft. Jay-Z
Coldplay are out with the live video for their single 'Lost+', featuring Jay-Z, from the British alternative rock group's EP 'Prospekt's March', out November 25th on Capitol/Parlophone. Watch it below.[inline] [/inline]
Coldplay ‘Lovers In Japan’ Video
Coldplay are out with the video to their new single 'Lovers In Japan', the fourth release off the British alternative rock band's fourth studio album 'Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends', out now on Capitol/Parlophone. Watch it below.[inline] [/inline]
