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More than 100 celebrities — including Kanye West, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Evanescence’s Amy Lee, the Beastie Boys, Bright Eyes, Cobra Starship, Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz — have signed on to create personalized lunchboxes for an online auction to benefit a pair of hunger-relief organizations: the Food Bank for New York City and South Africa’s Lunchbox Fund.   The auction will go live on December 7 at midnight at TheLunchboxAuction.org and run through December 21.   Other stars participa

He's a successful pop star now but Coldplay's Chris Martin hasn't always had things his own way. Fourteen years ago the then unknown found himself second best... in the Yamaha Rock and Pop awards.   He was beaten to the gong by Rosabella Gregory, a graduate of the Royal College of Music. Rosabella said: "We didn't know each other well but you could tell Chris was really miffed at not winning."   She is set to release her debut album this summer - and will compete against Chris's upcoming fourth.

THE MEN behind one of the regions most successful businesses have proved they have what it takes to top the UK’s definitive rich list.   The news comes after the publication of the Sunday Times Rich List UK yesterday and highlights the success of the local men.   ..not the only success story from Flintshire – Coldplay guitarist Jonny Buckland, a former pupil at Ysgol Maes Garmon, has been ranked fourth on the Young Entertainers Rich List.Along with fellow band members Chris Martin, Guy Berryman

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

Coldplay’s Guy Berryman has again collaborated with A-ha’s Magne F on his new album “A Dot Of Black In The Blue Of Your Bliss”, which was available as a free download from his MySpace on 22 January. The album was released in the UK on 19 May.   A very special limited edition of the album was available via the internet. Magne hand painted 300 unique covers which together made up one large piece of artwork. Each cover was sent out to the 300 fans who pre-ordered the album, together with a 10″ pict

The winner of Coldplay's Lost? video competition is now closed and the winner will be announced on the official site on Friday. This from Coldplay's Anchorman:   Good morning. The Lost? video competition closed at midnight last night (UK time), amid a late flurry of entries from around the world. Once they’ve all been watched, a shortlist of the best ones will be given to the band. They will then pick the winner, which will be announced on Friday. We hit our “favourites” limit on the official Co

Coldplay is nearing completion of its fourth album, due in the first half of 2008 via Capitol. "It feels like a very dense record," reads a post on the band's Web site. "There are so many melodies and colors packed into a relatively short space (42 minutes)."   The post says two new songs, 'Famous Old Painters' and 'Glass of Water,' are now in the mix, joining previously announced songs such as 'Lost,' 'Cemeteries of London,' 'Violet Hill,' 'Poppy Fields,' '42,' 'Yes!,' 'Leftrightleftrightleft'

Coldplay’s fourth album, due out on June 16th [uK], June 17th [uS], will be called Viva la Vida.   Singer Chris Martin chose it after seeing the phrase, which means “long live life,” on a painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who endured polio, a broken spine, and chronic pain for decades. “She went through a lot of shit, of course, and then she started a big painting in her house that said ‘Viva la Vida,’” says Martin. “I just loved the boldness of it.”   Of course, Frida Kahlo will not be th

One ‘interested party’ asks...   Q. So where exactly in Hampstead is it? And how much have they bought it for? Have you seen it? What is it like? Big? Small? Did you get a tour? Will they be working in it every weekday, when they are off their ‘break’?   A. They’re not on a ‘break’. They’re just in between albums, so they go to the studio a lot as it’s being put together. I’m not going to give out the address though! Nor the cost! I have seen it. It’s great, but not finished yet.   Source: Coldp

That’s a lot of questions!   Good evening. We’re pleased to announce that, today, the Oracle answered the 10,000th question to be submitted to Coldplay.com for their attention. The Oracle hasn’t actually answered all 10,000 of them, but it still feels like a landmark moment. Head on over there to celebrate. Anchorman/Coldplay.com   August 22, 2008 - submitted by Marine, France Q. Will Coldplay take an orchestra on stage one day ? The Oracle replies: At the 2003 Grammys they performed Politik wit

More Oracleisms...   August 26, 2008 - submitted by Kathy, United States of America Q. Heard a song today on XM Radio with Coldplay and Michael Stipe about God’s Love…What is the exact title and where can I find a copy of it ?? Thanks The Oracle replies: The track is called In the Sun. It was originally by Joseph Arthur but Michael chose it as the song to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina. It was released exclusively via iTunes back in February 2006 and you can still get it there.   August 26, 2

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   December 5, 2008 - submitted by Lily, United Kingdom Q. Live Birmingham photoblog, the second Chris-picture.. Was Chris shirtless when the pictures was taken? I hope so!! Thanks. The Oracle replies: You will be delighted to hear that yes he was indeed shirtless.   December 5, 2008 - submitted by marco, Italy Q. Dear Oracle, I'd like to know if Chris owns only one jacket. (3 Viva's video 1 jacket) If he wants I can borrow him one.. Bu

More from the Oracle...   September 1, 2008 - submitted by Linnea, Sweden Q. At the blog Roadie #42, there is a picture of Chris reading, what is the title of the book? The Oracle replies: Well, Chris said on the radio this weekend that it could have been The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama but it certainly doesn’t look like it! There’s been a lot of interest over this particular photo as if it’s the only book Chris has ever read. There’s always a lot of book reading on tour so we can’t be sure

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   November 24, 2008 - submitted by Luis, Italy Q. You're a great bastards because people who buied the first version of your last album viva la vida now they can't spent other 20€ for the new limited edition...why are you so bad??????? The Oracle replies: Blimey Luis chill your boots! Maybe it would be a good idea to check your facts before you come bargin' in here shouting the odds! You DO NOT have to buy the special edition album; yo

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   December 9, 2008 - submitted by Daniel, United States of America Q. I'm unashamed to admit to the Oracle that I need help. Maybe I've turned deaf, but what is the difference in the original Lovers in Japan and the Osaka Sun mix? (other than Chris yelling Ooooh! right after each chorus). Oh, and thanks for the show in Philly. It was just as incredible as I knew it would be. And more Saturday shows would help so much with being in scho

The Oracle has the answers...   August 27, 2008 - submitted by Derek, United States of America Q. Who is Coldplay’s favorite uncle from America? The Oracle replies: That’d be Shawn Carter aka Jay Z. This refers to when Coldplay performed live at the BBC in June, Jay-Z was in the audience. They dedicated Lost! to him using that moniker.   August 27, 2008 - submitted by Miranda, Australia Q. Was a Coldplay song ever used in an episode of Grey’s Anatomy? I thought I heard Chris’ voice over a scene

More questions answered by The Oracle...   October 20, 2008 - submitted by Julian, Germany Q. Dear Oracle! I attended Coldplay’s concert in Strasbourg, and after The Hardest Part I realized that Chris was beginning to play Postcards From Far Away! Is this the whole song, or was it just an excerpt taken from the original song? Second question: what is the exact email address of Coldplay? The Oracle replies: The song is very short, clocking in at under a minute. It precedes Glass Of Water but is s

More questions answered by The Oracle...   October 17, 2008 - submitted by agustin, Argentina Q. The other day I saw Coldplay's "Live at BBC". There I saw that when they played Viva la Vida they showed a TV where you could see the guys playing violins and similar instruments. Do they really know how to play them? The Oracle replies: The guys are not really playing the string section of that song. The TV clip is just a visual prop. That said Will is a multi-instrumentalist and can play the violin

I won a contest out here in San Francisco,and I was able to see a private acoustic performance yesterday by Coldplay..There was only like 30 people in the entire room!….It was so amazing!….They played 5 songs and then after they sat down and talked with everyone….I can’t explain the feeling of seeing them play like 5 feet away from you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…Will Champion and Jon Buckland are soooooooooooooooooo HOT in person! They didn’t allow you to take any pics while we were there, but I did manage t

Coldplay axed their expensive stage show as they kicked off their world tour on Monday night (14.07.08).   Despite spending six months planning the shows, the British band opted against using computer graphics and video screens in Los Angeles. Instead, the group – dressed in military-style outfits - went for a more “intimate” feel with basic lighting and a backdrop of artwork from their latest album, ‘Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends’, at the venue.   Explaining why they started the tou

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its tally of Gold and Platinum albums for October, and Coldplay’s Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends has been certified 2x Platinum, report fmqb.com.   While all four of Coldplay’s studio albums are multi-Platinum, Viva La Vida gets extra credit for matching Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter 3 as the highest-selling album certified this year. Additionally, Metallica’s ninth album, Death Magnetic, went both Gold and Platinum within the

Coldplay’s hugely anticipated new album was released on June 12th and has been flying off the shelves at Woolworths stores at a rate of 20 copies every minute.   The sales rush sets the album, called Viva La Vida, on course to be the biggest selling record of 2008. Over 302,000 CD and download sales in the first three days alone ensured it hit the top of the UK album chart. The previous week’s number one album, Paul Weller’s 22 Dreams, sold 63,000 in its first week of release.   “The new Coldpl

Lhuna, the track Coldplay recorded with Kylie Minogue but was omitted from their chart topping 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends' album has finally been released as a digital download. Click here to go to the website to listen exclusively to the track at MSN.   The track is available NOW (from 7pm GMT, December 1st 2008) via Red Wire, a new charity digital service which will help buy life-saving medicine for those living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Lhuna, was born in 2007 at Coldplay's Bak

Coldplay will reportedly hand out free hot dogs at their US live shows for fans who buy their tickets today. Promoters Live Nation have started a 'No Service Fee Wednesday' incentive to encourage more concert-goers during the global recession.   Further perks for fans purchasing tickets midweek include free parking and a soft drink. The campaign has also been extended to cover live dates by No Doubt and Blink-182. Coldplay start touring North America again as part of their 'Viva La Vida' jaunt.

Animation production collective Shynola proved to be the big winners at last night’s UK Music Video Awards, collecting three awards for their video for Coldplay’s Strawberry Swing.   Shynola were awarded video of the year, best animation in a video and best rock video, while the ceremony at the Odeon West End cinema in Leicester Square, London, also saw veteran video director Kevin Godley present Martin De Thurah from Academy Films with the award for best director.   Other notable winners at the