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During the first hourlong set, Timberlake proved himself on "My Love," his recent smash. As he skittered onto one of the stage's runways, the scene was all girlish screams, flashbulbs exploding and his falsetto. The song may not have been the symphony that the lyrics promised but his dancing was dynamic -- locking and popping, slipping and sliding in the spirit of vintage Michael Jackson.   Another smart move in the first set was bringing producer/rapper Timbaland onstage to join Justin for a sp

A WiseDove reader, M, writes in a VOX private message …   Hey Randy,   A question has been floating around in the back of my mind. I know this may sound silly, but I thought you may be able to clear this up for me. I (think I) heard/read recently that Coldplay tends to attract a significant gay fan base. Is that true? I mean, I like a few Coldplay tracks, but I’d hate to think it’s because of THAT. I just thought they were kind of introspective styled. Heard anything about that? …There are two

Who was responsible for the derogatory Coldplay poster that was put up during the Brits ceremony? Well, now we know...   “This evening at 10:00 pm dr.d hit a billboard bang opposite the Brit awards, the British music industry’s annual self-congratulatory love-fest. For all their talk of fair trade, presumably Chris Martin and the other boys in Coldplay do not mind performing at a heavily policed event sponsored by Mastercard from which the people who actually buy their CDs are excluded. They als

In recent years, the chain has diversified by selling books, CDs and newspapers, marketing films and providing wireless internet access and music downloads.   Its executives claim to have held talks with Mick Jagger, Bono, Prince and Chris Martin about promotional links with CDs. Its muscle in the market means it has a global influence on tastes and trends.   The newspaper USA Today observed: ‘Like Oprah Winfrey, Starbucks is emerging as a self-appointed culture guru. It’s drawing folks who want

Brace yourself for more wince-inducing TV this week — and we’re not even talking “American Idol.” No, it’s the hilarious cringe-fest “Extras,” and yes, we’re having a laugh.   Poor Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais) just can’t catch a break. On his sitcom, he’s stuck in a horrible black wig and red glasses, forever mandated to repeat a catchphrase he’s beginning to loathe (see above). And last week he was humiliated (brilliantly) by David Bowie. “Chubby little loser.Pathetic little fan man,” Bowie cro

Coldplay have produced a limted edition of X&Y to coincide with their February mini Latin American Tour.   The album is red double-sided which consists of all the tracks from X&Y, together with a bonus DVD containing all the released B-Sides [audio], together with the released singles on video and also a track by track interview with the band.   Release date is 30th January 2007. The full tracklisting is below. Tracklisting:   Disc. 1 1. Square One 2. What If 3. White Shadows 4. Fix You

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]

In an interview with Kristy Lang on BBC Radio 4's Front Row program today, producer/musician/artist/god Brian Eno revealed that he is producing the next Coldplay album. "I think (the album) will be very original and very different from what they've done before," Eno said.   Lang and Eno had been discussing the Talking Heads' influence on current pop music, so Lang had to ask if the new Coldplay album will sound at all like that band. Eno laughed and replied, "Funnily enough, I mentioned to David

The Who, Arctic Monkeys and Bjork are set to play western England's famed Glastonbury Festival this year, according to event founder Michael Eavis.   While organizers usually try to keep the lineup of the massively popular three-day contemporary music festival under wraps, Eavis has been dropping hints about this year's performers throughout a spate of interviews with the BBC, music magazine NME and other British media outlets this week.   For instance, Eavis has confirmed that legendary rockers

The right songs at the right times let you jog faster, feel happier, or wallow in your own personal pit of despair until you feel like emerging. Might such tunes give researchers toiling at the microscope, Petri dish or pipette that extra little bit of auditory inspiration to get through endless days at the lab bench?   It’s worth a try, and like a bee dancing to direct the hive to honey, Inkling is here to guide you to some sweet options with our Top Ten Songs about Science. May your research r

The Arctic Monkeys and Bjork are the first major acts to be confirmed for this year's Glastonbury music festival.   The Arctic Monkeys will headline the main Pyramid Stage during the event on Michael Eavis' Somerset farm in June. "Most of the line-up's done now," Mr Eavis told BBC 6Music, adding that the "biggest band in the world" had also contacted him about performing, but he denied it was U2 or Coldplay. "You won't know until after 1 April", when tickets go on sale, he said.   Fans will be

In The City is set to branch out this year, with two separate new bands showcases in New York.   The Manchester institution has been a platform for the likes of Radiohead, Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys in their early days and now it is hoped more bands will gain exposure stateside. The first of the two events lined up takes place at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square on June 13 to 14.   The shows will feature a headline UK act and also an unsigned artist selected from the In The City event in Man

A Little Later. A selection of classic performances from artists featured on Later with Jools Holland. In this edition, Coldplay perform singles from their album Parachutes, including Shiver, Yellow and Don’t Panic.   Starting: 21:50 on Wednesday 31st January. Duration: 10 minutes Showing on BBC HD (High Definition).  

Here are two wonderful pieces of Coldplay artwork, created and submitted by the very talented Harmony Carrigan. They’re exquisite.    

With the latest class of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees recently announced the annual debate has been renewed over whether the Hall will eventually run out of worthy candidates.   If so, will they finally get around to honoring some of the most glaring exiles, like Big Star, Tom Waits, and The Stooges? At the moment, each year's nominees are forwarded by a steering committee of just under a hundred music industry veterans and rock journalists, then voted on by just under a thousand of the

Chris Martin has praised Scottish rockers Travis for having such a big influence on young musicians, crediting the Scottish band for the creation of Martin's own group, Coldplay.   Appearing as a guest presenter on the UK's Radio 1 alongside Shaun Of The Dead actor Simon Pegg last night (19th Jan), Martin unveiled Travis' new song, Big Chair, to the delight of fans across the country. Martin gushed, "We're gonna finish with an incredible exclusive, we're very privileged to play it, it's a new so

Coldplay are expected to return with a new studio album much sooner than originally anticipated.   The band told their fans that they were disappearing from the public eye at last year's Brit Awards, but a new CD is almost completed following the success of some recent recording sessions.   "There's no-one more surprised than the band. They genuinely did intend to take these sessions at a very leisurely pace," a source told the Daily Star. "However, they went better than anyone could possibly ha

Each night during Radio One's Zane Lowe takeover shows they asked the chat room to rate the guest presenters on their music choices and their presentation style. Chris Martin finished 4th. Here was the tracklisting from his show:   19:00   Jay Z - 'Kingdom Come' (Roc A Fella) Bloc Party - 'The Prayer' (Wichita) David Bowie - 'Ashes To Ashes' (RCA) MIA - 'Where Were You In 92' (XL)   Hottest Record In The World Enter Shikari - 'Sorry You're Not A Winner' (Ambush Reality)   Crowdrocker Arcade Fir

Kanye West is hard at work on his next album, Graduation, tentatively due in late 2007 via Def Jam. The artist tells Billboard the likely first single from the album will be "Homecoming" featuring Coldplay's Chris Martin, who recently guested on a track from Jay-Z's comeback album, Kingdom Come.   One collaborator from West's 2005 album Late Registration who will be returning for Graduation is multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion. "We'll be working together again on the new project," West promises. "

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]  

Stay tuned for a regularly updated post about the highlights of Chris Martin's big special night as the DJ of Zane Lowe's show at BBC Radio 1 today from 7 pm.   Before taking over the DJ show, Chris talked to Scott Mills, saying he'd brought a keyboard into the studio to do a 2-hours-jazz-show: "So if you're into jazz - tonight's the night!" In addition, when asked whether drinking your wife's breast milk would be fine, Chris simply replies "Yeah", also saying he'd drunk breast milk himself alre

Join in the celebrations here (whatever they might be) of the UKs biggest radio station at the mercy of Coldplay's Chris Martin.   Throughout January, BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe has been replaced by a string of guest presenters while he’s on leave. Tonight (January 18th), it’s the turn of our very own Chris Martin to take to the mic. The show is on from 7-9pm UK time (listen online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/)   Radio 1 regular Nihal will be the co-host accompanying the celebs in the s

What do we have hair? Blonde stunners Jennifer Ellison and Gwyneth Paltrow showed off shocking barnets as they hit London nightspots.   Chicago babe Jen, 23, took her fiance Tony Richardson to the premier and after-parties of Sylvester Stallone's flick Rocky Balboa. Maybe she thought she had to make her hair rock-hard too.   Gwyn, 33, sported her dodgy do for din-dins with Coldplay hubby Chris Martin and buddies Madonna and Guy Ritchie at Luciano in London's Mayfair. We wonder what the daily sp

Famed producer Mark Ronson makes a return later this month with a new single ahead of his upcoming solo album.   The 10" single that will be hitting record shops on January 29th, includes two cover versions - Britney's Toxic and God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (originally by Coldplay). Even more surprising, the Toxic cover features Dirty McGirt AKA rapper ODB. Both songs act as a predecessor to Ronson's Version album, which will see the talented studio producer covering 12 classic tracks. The LP

Coldplay are pleased to announce that Coldplay's UK and Rest of the World online shop has launched a January sale. Until February 6th, all orders over £10 will receive a 10% discount - simply enter the code "twistedlogic" in the Voucher box when you make your purchase.   Several items in the store have also been reduced, meaning you effectively get a double discount when you take off the 10% too. So, for example, the fetching Glastonbury 2005 T-shirt shown above is reduced from £17.99 to £13.49