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The BBC Trust has rejected the BBC's plans to close the digital radio station 6 Music, according to the BBC website today. The Trust will today say that 6 Music should stay on the air pending a broader review of the BBC’s digital radio activities. Let us know what you think in the World of Music forum now [thanks mc_squared]   In a statement, the Trust said: "The Trust concludes that, as things stand, the case has not been made for the closure of 6 Music. The Executive should draw up an overarch

Coldplay have crammed so much plant life into new studios that their support staff have labelled it "The Greenhouse", reports The Sun this morning, in an article that follows on nicely from Roadie #42's latest blog last week. There are also new pictures of Chris out in London with Moses courtesy of the Celebritybabyscoop website [thanks mimixxx, In a telescope lens, scusi, TheLizzy & jenflor]   The Sun continues, "Frontman Chris Martin is taking a keen interest in horticulture at the moment.

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 30, 2010 - submitted by Emma, United States of America Q. Hey Oracle! :) I looked at the 51st Grammys feature you posted already and read through it. I saw that Will and Chris have the same favorite song, is there a particular reason or is it a coincidence? Thank you! :D The Oracle replies: I'm sure that you and your friends share the same taste in music and therefore may have the same favourit

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 28, 2010 - submitted by Esther, Netherlands Q. Dear Oracle, How do the guys and you feel after the game against Germany and did Markus Dravs survive watching it with all these English people around him? The Oracle replies: It turns out that Markus is quite torn between his homeland of Germany and the home he has made here in England but I guess that result couldn't be too bad either way for him

Charles Allen has resigned as executive chairman of EMI's recorded music division after three months in the role as part of a management shake-up at the debt-laden music group, according to The Guardian last week.   Allen, former boss of ITV, took the top job in March following the sudden departure of chief executive Elio Leoni-Sceti, having previously been non-executive chairman. It seems that a strategic review which he led at the company, whose stars include Coldplay and Norah Jones, has made

Pet Shop Boys covered Coldplay during their headlining Glastonbury set last night (June 26). The British pop veterans, playing the event for the first time in 10 years, performed Coldplay's 2008 UK Number One single 'Viva La Vida' as part of their hit-laden set on The Other Stage.   Meanwhile Coldplay themselves are amongst the greatest Glastonbury headliners of all time according to a muzu.tv poll. Their performance in 2002 came ninth in the best Glastonbury acts list. Radiohead and Sir Paul Mc

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 25, 2010 - submitted by Jeroen, Belgium Q. In the live 2003 version of Yellow, who is playing the acoustic guitar? Because Jonny's playing the lead and Chris doesn't have a guitar.. Is it a recorded track maybe? Jeroen The Oracle replies: It's not a pre-recorded backing track; it was Matt McGinn, Jonny's guitar tech and now author of Roadie. Chris asked him to play the guitar part from off stag

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 21, 2010 - submitted by James, United States of America Q. Is the fifth member Phil really a dog? If so, what kind? The Oracle replies: Blimey where on earth did you hear that?? Phil is most certainly NOT a dog!   June 21, 2010 - submitted by Robert, Venezuela Q. Dear Oracle, It seems that Matt McGinn is around the same age as the band members of Coldplay. Are Matt and Coldplay good friends or

Apparatjik’s debut album We Are Here was released exclusively on theoutland.com back in February, and the album has now been released worldwide via iTunes this week. The video for Datascroller is now available to watch on Vimeo and it has become the free single of the week in 10 countries.   There will be a deluxe version of the album available in some countries. The deluxe version of We Are Here will be available in the following countries in iTunes: United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, F

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 16, 2010 - submitted by Joe, United States of America Q. Hello Oracle, I was browsing around and came across something. It says that Coldplay will call it quits at the age of 33. Is this true? I really hope not because I love this band and it would be a real upset for me and many others if they were to call it quits. Thank you The Oracle replies: Given that Chris is already 33 and they're in th

MTV may have wrote a nice long article on Coldplay's new album in the last few hours entitled "Coldplay Back In 'Exploratory' Mood During Rebooted Album Sessions", but the important part comes right at the very end - a spokesperson for the band had "no additional news to share, other than the fact that the album definitely isn't coming this year."   UPDATE: The article has now been changed to "Though a spokesperson for the band could not be reached for comment at press time, Coldplay have said t

The Sun have today sparked a burst of new online media articles about the updates to Coldplay's latest LP5 blog... nearly two weeks after it was originally posted. Entitled "Coldplay chill before the kill", they wrote about Roadie #42's latest blog posted on 5th June and immediately several big name publishers and digital music magazines followed suit.   You can read all of today's news articles including headlines such as "Coldplay hit studio for fifth album", "New Coldplay Album Nearly Finishe

Coldplay and Libertines guitarist Carl Barat were among the guests at The Strokes' first UK gig in four years on Wednesday night (9th June). Chris Martin was pictured with fans as he left the venue, clearly wearing an earring in his right ear. You can discuss the latest appearance at the Coldplay forum here onwards [thanks mimixxx]   BBC News reports that the pair attended the 'Reptilia' band's show at the 450-capacity Dingwalls in London. According to XFM, four people must've seen Chris Martin

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 10, 2010 - submitted by Raphita, France Q. Hi Oracle ! I wondered if Chris Martin Wears a real earring ? Thanks ! The Oracle replies: Wonder no more Raphita, he does!   June 10, 2010 - submitted by Keith, Ireland Q. I was just looking at the video of Coldplay performing Back For Good with Gary Barlow at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London and I was just wondering who's the guy playing the piano??

The official Coldplay site have begun a new series of news articles that focus on interviewing the designers of some of the artwork to their previous releases. You can discuss the artwork interviews series at the Coldplay forum here onwards [thanks mimixxx]   First up is the Safety EP... look out for Art history #2 (Brothers & Sisters) soon...   Welcome to the first in a new series of interviews here on Coldplay.com, where we'll be talking to the designers behind the band's single and album

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 8, 2010 - submitted by Jenny, Argentina Q. Hey There Great Oracle! Today I visited a famous antiques fair here, to find pictures to Guy ... every time, I thought that if he had been there, he would have been like a kid in a toy store haha and he probably would have bought at least half of the fair haha ... The first question is ... can I send him more of one photo? ... because, in the midst of

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 7, 2010 - submitted by Mike, United States of America Q. Are Coldplay going to go back to playing the album versions of Talk, GPASUYF? We fans miss those. The Oracle replies: Well I'm sure many fans do miss those original versions but there were a heck of a lot who loved hearing newer updated versions on the last tour! If those songs make it onto any future tour's set list it would be very doub

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   June 3, 2010 - submitted by Circe, Brazil Q. Could you tell us how are going the production of the new album? I'm so anxious about it. Please, don't leave out Songbird and See You Soon if you could, ok? Say to Chris that I love him more than anything. Thanks Oracle The Oracle replies: See You Soon was released in 1999 on the The Blue Room EP and Songbird is an Oasis song that Coldplay covered live y

Despite its all-star composition of Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, Mew frontman Jonas Bjerre, and a-ha guitarist/keyboardist Magne Furuholmen, the super group Apparatjik has remained relatively low-key since forming in 2008. It took them two years to drop a single and even longer to make a live debut. Now, with little to no fanfare, the band has dropped details for the worldwide release of its full-length debut, reports Consequence of Sound today.   Produced by Martin Terefe, the 11-track We Are

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 27, 2010 - submitted by Linea, Denmark Q. Dear Oracle, How do I get my Dad and my older Brother to NOT watch the world cup?? Everybody already knows that Denmark wont win anyway, so why even bother to watch. And my Mother, my other Mother and I find it VERY BORING!! Please help!! The Oracle replies: Now c'mon that's not very sporting - or supporting - of you! Don't write your team off just yet.

Back in 2002 Ash made headlines with a DIY slasher movie they filmed on a camcorder whilst on tour. The film featured cameos from likes of Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland from Coldplay and the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl.   Written by Jed Shepherd, it was never completed and was stored away like the Ark. With their A- Z single series ongoing Ash decided to dig it out it of their archive and compiled a 5 minute version - featuring Coldplay and Charlotte Hatherley - to use as an alternative video for

Gorillaz have been confirmed to replace U2 as Friday night headliners at Glastonbury Festival next month. Coldplay, Led Zeppelin and Dizzee Rascal had all been rumoured but it’s Damon Albarn’s cartoon collective that will fill the slot.   The group- which is likely to include guests like Mos Def, Kano, Shaun Ryder and De La Soul- have only played a few full live dates until now. Gorillaz made their live comeback at the Coachella festival in California and then played two shows at the Roundhouse

Coldplay are the bookies tip to replace U2 at Glastonbury 2010 as headliners, The Metro have confirmed. Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis has not confirmed whether U2's slot will now be cancelled or replaced by another band. Instead, he said: ‘We would simply like to send Bono our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.’   However, Coldplay have emerged as the bookies favourite to become the headline act. Ladbrokes have given the band odds of 2/1 to take U2's place, with Aussie popstr

More questions answered by The Oracle... (over 1400 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 25, 2010 - submitted by Jay, United States of America Q. Are you aware of the So Sad petition that's been going on since 2006? No dice huh? Have you heard the song? The Oracle replies: Yes I am aware of the petition and yes, I have heard the song. For those that don't know So Sad was a very early Coldplay song that was played live back in 1998. They did record it roughly - before the Safety E.P'

Coldplay have reportedly been approached to take over U2's headlining slot at the famed Glastonbury festival - after frontman Bono underwent emergency spinal surgery on Friday (21st May), according to The Sun today. More discussion on this is at the Coldplay Live forum now.   Organisers of the UK's leading music festival are rushing to find a possible replacement for the Beautiful Day hitmakers after Bono injured his back while preparing for the band's 360 Degree world tour. Coldplay are current