Coldplay News

As reported earlier, international relief agency Oxfam began taking bids on Tuesday in an online celebrity auction aimed at raising money for its work in Darfur and neighbouring Chad. Among the items on offer are pop star Elton John's tailor-made Donatella Versace suit, a script of hit film The Queen signed by Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's Dolce and Gabbana jacket, and gold-coloured designer shoes signed by actress Sienna Miller.   The Coldplay item is now

Due to the phenominal response and standard of the submissions already, I've decided to extend the deadline for submission of banners by a further week. Thanks to everyone who has sent in their banners so far, believe me I'm trying to use as many as I can!   Rules:   1) Must have COLDPLAYING DOT COM in the standard Albertus Coldplay font, and pictures of all four members of the band in which ever format you like. Additional graphics with a Coldplay theme within the banner are welcomed. 2) Banner

As you may know Chris Martin will be presenting Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show on 18th January 2007.   We want you to post your questions for him on the Coldplaying messageboard and we'll endeavor to get him to answer as many as possible on the show. You can also video yourself asking a question on your mobile phone and send it to 81199.   To post a question or for more information click here [thanks BBC Radio 1]

Time is running out to purchase the new Coldplaying Wembley t-shirts! London 2009 designs on sale for a limited time only!   The Coldplaying.com E-Shop continues with the Coldplaying tour t-shirts (updated link!) in stock - in two new superb designs. The second design, now on sale, features a Coldplaying.com site block-logo above the London 2009 edition - in reference to the forthcoming concerts at Wembley stadium - all on yellow fabric. See the full image of the block-logo t-shirt after the ju

Coldplay performed the new single 'Talk' live on November 13th (the day before the Milan gig) on the Italian TV show called "Che tempo che fa".   You can download the performance here [111Mb]   [Thanks stargazer]

As reported earlier, the current tour of Australia is underway and they have so far played Brisbane and Sydney.   This coming Monday (3rd July) the popular TV programme 'Enough Rope with Andrew Denton' will be showing an exclusive with Chris. The show will be transmitted on ABC at 21.35 (local time).   There are also various radio promo interviews on Triple M, Triple J and Nova which you can download and listen to here [thanks shallumstuart and higherenergy]

Following the announcement of Brian Eno himself that he's producing the next Coldplay album YoL has recorded Kristy Lang's interview with Brian Eno, on BBC Radio 4's Front Row.   At the end he reveals the above said. You can download it here   [Thanks YoL]

Whilst Zane Lowe is on holiday stars from the world of music stepped up to host the biggest show on the radio.   Chris Martin hosted the 18 January programme while Zane was on leave.   Download the show here [registered members only]  

Coldplay are up for four awards at tomorrow’s Brits, and Radio 1 invited Chris Martin in to spread a little Valentine’s Day love.   They also sneaked a keyboard in, and he gave his views on Chris Moyles's piano-playing skills. Plus the motormouth DJ tried really hard to get into the Coldplay frontman’s house - but did he succeed?   Download the full interview here [thanks Yevgeni]

As previously reported, it was rumoured that Chris Martin might perform with Lily Allen - but in the end, he was all alone on stage at the Union Chapel in London yesterday night, only having a violin player by his side.   As part of Mencap's Little Noise Sessions (which already featured artists like Noel Gallagher last week) he surprised the whole crowd last night with playing four songs, including songs by The Killers and Bob Dylan, but also a brand new Coldplay song called 'Bucket for a Crown'

Chris Martin is rumoured to working on new material outside of Coldplay with cheesy dance trio Cascada.   The news was revealed by Jo Whiley on Radio 1 this morning (April 25) but has caused confusion with fans after she first said that Martin had left the band. Following a number of phone calls from Coldplay followers Whiley was forced to clarify the situation, saying that Martin is in fact working on material for another project. The material is believed to be for German three piece although n

Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland were interviewed by WXRT (Chicago radio) about the new album. The interview aired online in two segments on May 15th. Here is an excerpt from the interview:   Chris: I think Jonny was sick of hearing the sound of a piano everywhere so he decided to raise his musical middle finger to his own singer. Am I right in saying that Jon? Jonny: uh...I don't think you're completely right Chris: But I'm quite right though Jonny: No, I don't think so Chris: You're saying I'm

Got Coldplay DVDs but no covers? Don't Panic, you can download the whole set here   [Thanks Nitehawk]

You can now download Coldplay's performance of Talk from last night's Grammy Awards 2006 at The Staples Center, Los Angeles. MPEG movie, 144Mb.   To download it click here and follow the on screen links [thanks radioactive_coldplayer]   You can see screenshots of the performance at the gallery, here

Relive (or enjoy for the first time) video clips of both of Coldplay's gigs in Brisbane recently.   Download the files from both nights here   [Thanks SteveM and Dave S]

Coldplay gave an exclusive performance of 'What If', pre-recorded for CD:UK, which was shown on UK television earlier today.   You can download an audio [video to follow] of the performance here

On Monday (November 28), the show "MTV Spin" featured an interview with Coldplay. The show, which is hosted by Markus Kavka and which shows several indie music videos each Monday.   For more information and to download the full interview [86Mb], click here   There is also a short streamed interview here for those who don't want the full version.   [Thanks Flying Sparks]  

At a packed press conference on Thursday, British rock sensation Coldplay, gave their answers to a pretty eclectic mix of media questions.   Highlights included Britpop rivalry, Ronald Mcdonald, the A-team and a headbutt from a certain French football star.   Download the full interview here

As recently announced, Coldplay appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on December 7th.   You can download the audio and songs they performed here   [Thanks GazeboflossUK]

Morgan Page believes what the major record labels don’t know won’t hurt them.   A Vermont native, recent Emerson College grad and former WERS-FM disc jockey, the 24-year-old Page has an Internet hit with “Cease and Desist,” an unauthorized compilation of his dance remixes of tracks by Coldplay, David Bowie, the Kills, Tegan and Sara and, no kidding, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9.   This music isn’t for sale. It’s a free download. Grab it while you can at www.nuancerecordings.comNo, Page isn’t being su

Ahead of the Chris Martin sessions and radio appearances, starting at Radio 1 today, and ending on Saturday at Radio 2 with Jonathan Ross, the Coldplaying Toolbar has been updated to include all the stations Chris will appear on. Not all stations will work for everyone (often due to restrictions) but its a neat way of switching from station to station as Chris Martin switches from studio to studio.   Download and install the toolbar from: coldplaying.ourtoolbar.com - and here are all the radio s

For those who fancy spicing up their desktops during this Coldplay post-tour depression period, have a look at some more new wallpapers here   [Thanks twistedCLOCKS]

For those who fancy spicing up their desktops during this Coldplay post-tour depression period, have a look at some new wallpapers here   [Thanks twistedCLOCKS]

Coldplay performed seven tracks over two sessions at Maida Vale this Christmas, the first on Radio 1 on 22nd December, the second on Radio 2 on 27th December.   You can download them here:   Radio 1 - 22nd December Radio 2 - 27th December

Triple M (Melbourne) has an exclusive interview with Coldplay, to talk to them about the new album Viva La Vida. Soon you will be able to see the exclusive video interview, but for now here's a sneak peak with some audio and photos.   Download the interview here and here [right click, save target as]   More on this story here [thanks be my green eyes & eFlat]