Coldplay News

Roger Daltrey, Coldplay and Charlie Gillett were among the stars to pick up awards at the 22nd Radio Academy Awards.   The Neilsen Music Control Award for the Most Played Artist on UK Radio went to Coldplay. The band became only the fourth act to win the award since it was set up in 1999, joining the likes of Robbie Williams, Kylie and Jamelia. Coldplay’s third album X&Y has recently been named the best-selling album of 2005, ahead of Mariah Carey’s The Emancipation of Mimi and rapper 50 Cen

Perhaps it was the presence of alpha pin-up Pamela Anderson or the more festive atmosphere of Halifax, but the 2006 Juno Award weekend brought out some of the randiness in the otherwise traditionally sexless Canadian musical community.   All throughout the weekend, musicians' thoughts were veering below the belt. Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and Jully Black, the host of Saturday night's non-televised Juno Awards gala, mustered up some heat when Kroeger proclaimed that he and Black were "gonna make

In a recent poll, Chris Martin was voted the 12th Worst Dressed Man of 2006. He features along side conservative leader David Cameron & the Prime minister, Tony Blair.   Read more here

On Monday 13th February, Coldplay performed to an intimate audience at legendary Abbey Road Studios in London as part of BBC Radio 2's Live & Exclusive season. The show will be broadcast on Saturday 8th April at 8.30-9.30pm [GMT].   You can listen at 97-99fm, via DAB radio or online here. It will also be available to listen to for seven days after transmission.   You can see photos from the show here

HALIFAX - Bagpipers at the airport, parties in the street, industry hobnobbing, star sightings and music everywhere — it was an action-packed weekend on the East Coast as the 35th annual Juno Awards did their best to celebrate Canadian music, big and small.   The televised show last night was just one event among many, and there was truly something for everyone.   Ginger’s Tavern was the place to be on Friday night, as soft-spoken romantic Ron Sexsmith held court before a full house.   Outside,

HALIFAX (CP) - Honeyed ballads edged out rock anthems with Michael Buble winning a leading four Juno Awards this weekend, as the music community gathered in Halifax to fete its best offerings with a sexy celebration.   A scantily clad Pamela Anderson kicked off Sunday's televised show gushing about the Canadian music scene, but quickly turned to her political views on the East Coast seal hunt. "I don't mind a little blood on the ice when it's a hockey rink, but I hate seeing blood on the ice whe

Thandie Newton, the British star of the Hollywood hit film Crash, has become a crusader against gas-guzzling cars after a Greenpeace activist slapped stickers on her vehicle accusing her of adding to global warming.   This week, Newton, 33, will make her support for the anti-emissions campaign public by writing to fellow Hollywood stars and other celebrities who own four-wheel-drives, asking them to join her in switching to greener forms of transport.   Other celebrities targeted by Newton inclu

The English quartet have been stadium-sized superstars virtually since the first single, "Yellow," off their first album, 2000's "Parachutes," and their profile has grown with subsequent releases "A Rush of Blood to the Head" (2003) and "X&Y" (2005).   Their grandiose sound begs comparison to U2, but only if Bono and company had skipped their scrappier early material and gone straight to "Rattle and Hum."   When many bands make the leap from smaller venues to king-sized sports arenas, they

On the eve of her Juno hosting gig, Pamela Anderson took more shots at Prime Minister Stephen Harper, urging him to get a makeover and, on a more serious note, renewed earlier calls to end the East Coast seal hunt.   "When people think of Canadian Club, they should think of a good whisky, not jerks beating pups on the ice," she told a throng of reporters during a news conference late Saturday afternoon.   She appeared far better versed on the seal hunt than on the state of Canadian music, at o

Neil Young and Nickelback were among the early Juno winners, each snagging two trophies yesterday at a private industry dinner.   Alberta rockers Nickelback, who spent the afternoon signing autographs for thousands of frenzied fans at an event at Pier 21, were named group of the year.   As expected, superstars Coldplay and Black Eyed Peas - who are scheduled to play during tonight's broadcast (7 p.m., CTV, Cable 2) - won awards. They tied for best international album.   More on this hereWinner

More pictures from Coldplay's recent shows at the Nassau Coliseum have been posted on the messageboard.   You can see them here [Thanks TLo]

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

Top 20 Coldplay (Music) Starting: 15:00 on Monday 3rd April. Duration: 2 hours Showing on VH2.   Coldplay (Music) Starting: 09:00 on Tuesday 4th April. Duration: 30 minutes Showing on Q.   Coldplay (Music) Starting: 12:00 on Wednesday 5th April. Duration: 30 minutes Showing on Q.   ****Coldplay Live and Exclusive (Music)**** Starting: 20:30 on Saturday 8th April. Duration: 1 hour Showing on BBC Radio Two...Coldplay vs. Oasis (Music) Starting: 14:00 on Tuesday 11th April. Duration: 1 hour Showing

Jonny Buckland, lead guitarist for the extremely popular band Coldplay, has confirmed that he and his long time girlfriend have recently tied the knot. When the pair was stopped coming out of a restaurant in New York City, they were asked about their relationship’s status.   “Yes, we’ve gotten married.” Jonny confirmed.   More on this here

Like the other 1,099 fans who were lucky enough to see Coldplay at Metro last spring, shortly before the release of the band's album "X & Y," I was pretty sure Thursday's show at the United Center, the first of a sold-out two-night stand, wouldn't come close to matching the excitement of that much more intimate gig.   How could it? That would be like saying you preferred watching Michael Jordan on TV to playing a game of one-on-one with him.   Nevertheless -- and the fragility of many of the

The available tickets to Sunday's Juno Awards sold out in 15 minutes, so telecast executive producer John Brunton’s enthusiasm isn't calculated to boost the box office.   "It’s going to be unbelievable. The show is shaping up to be a barnburner. Strap your seatbelts on, baby," he said during a phone interview conducted earlier in the week while he attended Canadian Idol auditions in Ottawa.   He is concerned, however, with drawing a television crowd to the two-hour show starting at 8 p.m. on CTV

All the papers report that the Tories have revealed details of £16m in loans still owed to wealthy supporters.   The Guardian's Olaf Priol says singer Chris Martin has declared his backing for Mr Cameron.   The Coldplay front man was won over by Mr Cameron's trainers, the windmill on his roof, and the fact that he dresses like his band's fans, Mr Priol says.This is of course an April Fools Joke, courtesy of The Guardian

Win a contest to see Coldplay perform a lunch time mini-concert at wplj.com   "Over three sold out nights at the Nassau Coliseum and the Continental Airlines Arena. Coldplay will perform in front of 45,000 fans... On April 6th, they'll play for an audience of only 95.   95 lucky ‘PLJ listeners will be invited to the China Club for a very rare lunchtime mini-concert with Coldplay. They’ll even get a chance to ask the band questions. It will be like having Coldplay in your living room. Get set to

For the forthcoming show [the last in the final US leg of the Twisted Logic Tour] in Philadelphia...   The momentum is building... we have 8 people who have volunteered to print and pass out signs to hold up at the last U.S. show in Philly but we need even more!!!   The more we can get to help, the more amazing the guys will feel. This is the last Coldplay show for us in the U.S. for a very long time as they go off to create the best Coldplay album yet. Let's do all we can do to make it an unbe

Coldplay's growing domination of the global music market was confirmed today after the announcement that their latest album, X&Y, was the bestseller in 2005.   The British band, fronted by Chris Martin, have recently made a major breakthrough in the US, and already claimed the biggest selling digital album of the year award across the Atlantic.   Here are more links from around the world:   Ireland Online | BBC News | Scotsman | Reuters | Irish Examiner | Monsters and Critics | In The News

Coldplay band members Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland were expected to host a private party at hot nightspot Reserve -- following their Chicago concert at the United Center Thursday night.   The Coldplay guys were taking a page from Korn frontman Jonathan Davis -- who partied at Reserve on Wednesday night before an Allstate Arena show.   Source: cbs2chicago.com

On April 6th, Coldplay will perform to lucky winners of WPLJ Radio's exclusive competition.   The prize is tickets to the China Club (New York) for a very rare lunchtime mini-concert with Coldplay. Winners will even get a chance to ask the band questions. This is a repeat for the band who, at the close of the A Rush Of Blood To The Head tour, played as part of WPLJ's Up Close & Personal season on June 12th 2003, also at the China Club. Listeners are invited to enter by calling the station.  

Coldplay's growing domination of the global music market was confirmed today after the announcement that their latest album, X&Y, was the bestseller in 2005.   The British band, fronted by Chris Martin, have recently made a major breakthrough in the US, and already claimed the biggest selling digital album of the year award across the Atlantic. They have also led a British revival in America, with artists such as former army officer James Blunt following in their footsteps.   When X&Y wa

British band rocks a sold-out Meadowlands crowd   A sold-out crowd flocked to the Continental Airlines Arena Saturday in eager anticipation of a rock concert given by one of the most popular British musical groups of this era -- Coldplay.   Known for its smooth melodies, poetic lyrics and cathartic feel, this group of four British boys has established an enormous fan base in America, owing in large part to the success of its three most well-known albums: "Parachutes"(2000), "A Rush of Blood to t

Rock Star: The Series will take off in the summer in the United States and with it, the rock band Supernova. It’s now hunting for that very special lead singer.   Imagine being the lead singer for a new band, with rock legends Tommy Lee from Motley Crue; Gilby Clarke, ex- Guns ‘n’ Roses axman; and bassist Jason Newsted, ex-Metallica, as your fellow members.   Michelle McNulty, casting director for Mark Burnett proffers some advice on some of the aspects they are looking for. "The image of a rock