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Becks hefts the cup as top pop with more than a quarter of UK dads and 30 per cent of mums voting the England captain the best example of modern fatherhood. In true Becks style, he thrashed the opposition, netting 20 per cent more votes than second-placed Chris Martin.   But brand new starry dads Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fell by the wayside in the poll, carried out by top toy firm Smoby – the blockbusting pair managed just three and four per cent of the vote respectively. Top dads:   David Beckh

If you have been to a recent Coldplay show in South America, we want to hear from you. Reviews of the shows are currently in short supply so if you want to write a review for the site, please send them in to me at [email protected]   We would be very happy to hear your views!   Ian 8)

Oxfam campaigner Chris Rose is coordinating The Make Trade Fair presence at all Coldplay's European tour concerts during Autumn 2005 and is writing regular updates of what he gets up to on this blog, part of the Generation Why website from Oxfam.

Coldplay and Rihanna have revealed a behind the scenes footage from the shoot of their 'Princess of China' video via the ColdplayVEVO YouTube account, but the video has since been made private, according to viewers this evening. However, this hasn't stopped the video from appearing on Perez TV via the Perez Hilton celebrity website (they like the trailer by the way).   Some of the behind the scenes shots include Rihanna and Chris Martin being hoisted in the air by wires as well as the Coldplay f

The BBC are screening a behind the scenes special of the making of Band Aid 20 tomorrow (Monday) at 10.35pm on BBC1.   It will show a special with access to many of the stars, including Chris Martin. Talking about the logistical nightmare of getting all the stars together - in 1984 and now - are producer Nigel Godrich, plus Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.   Given their continued devotion to the cause, it's easy to see how they did it.

Coldplay are reassuring fans in Glasgow that they will still play there on July 2nd - despite being doubled booked for Live 8 in London.   They're set to appear alongside Madonna, REM and U2 at the huge gig in Hyde Park. But what have they got planned for the shows? Chris:   "I think we're going to disappoint everybody and just play music! We were going to do some magic tricks and maybe saw each other in half. We have to play in Glasgow on the same night. What are we going to be doing? Maybe fou

Creative covers: Hard-Fi's stark image wins place in album art top 10   A black CCTV camera silhouetted against a bright yellow background has been named one of the best album covers of 2005. Hard-Fi's debut Stars of CCTV is joined by Franz Ferdinand's You Could Have It So Much Better and the Gorillaz' Demon Days in the top ten of album artwork from the past year.   Madonna, Robbie Williams, Coldplay and the Kaiser Chiefs have also been celebrated for their album designs.With CDs dominating the

Coldplay has been shortlisted as one of the best selling download Artists of the past year - with a Chrissy Hynde cover called "2000 Miles". To vote for Coldplay please click here   Coldplaying.com is also nominated in another category - The People's Choice Award for Best Music Website. Click here to vote for us. Tell your friends!

According to a survey conducted by www.thebestof.co.uk, Coldplay can be found on #5 on the list of the UK's favourite bands.   The survey was conducted by thebestof.co.uk, which recommends shops, restaurants and businesses.   More than 1,000 people took part in the survey, voting The Beatles as their favourite band, Sean Connery as their favourite actor and the Mini as their favourite car.The Beatles, good manners, and cups of tea are among 100 things that put the Great into Britain, says a surv

Uk bookmakers William Hill are refusing to take bets on the new Band Aid single being Christmas No.1 - because it's such a dead cert for the top spot... before it's even been recorded.   Pop singer Jamelia has just signed up for Band Aid III's re-recording of Do They Know It's Christmas?, alongside Coldplay, The Darkness and Travis.   A William Hill spokesman said: "Were we to include Band Aid in the betting, it would be a red-hot favourite and would decimate the market." Organiser Midge U

Sexy singers Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Lopez reportedly demanded to be sealed off from Coldplay at a recent studio recording session.   The duo were recording a £15 million Pepsi advert at London's Townhouse Studios and ordered a makeshift partition for the nearby suite where Chris Martin and his band were working, reports the Daily Star newspaper.   A source says, "They were making a huge fuss about making sure no one could hear them and insisted on having a huge partition put up between the

'Part of the Plan' on Swizz Beatz album   Beyonce collaborator Swizz Beatz has worked with Coldplay on his solo album. The track on which the band are involved, 'Part Of The Plan', features on his album 'One Man Band''.   He said: "(It's) just talking. You know how people give a positive message but they sound so way out their realm? "Like it sounds cool, but I can't picture that. In my song, I'm like 'Me and brother arguing to see who pick the mouse up/ I walk by the oven to open the door to he

R+B singer Beyonce Knowles is calling on Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to collaborate with her in the studio.   The Destiny's Child star has worked with a host of urban singers in the past, including boyfriend Jay-Z, but she's determined to test her musical compatibility with rocker Martin to discover how their different pop styles mix.   She says, "I've done duets over the years, but would love to work with Coldplay. Singing with Chris would be cool."   Knowles' singing skills were in demand e

A pair of Chris Martin’s black and white Adidas trainers, signed and worn on the Twisted Logic tour 2005/2006, go on sale on internet site eBay at 12 noon today (Tuesday 28th November 2006) in a charity auction to raise money for MAG (Mines Advisory Group).   Shoes have been donated by 60 high-profile male and female celebrities, from the world of pop, film, TV, sport and the arts.   MAG employs more than 2,500 people worldwide to help provide safer futures for lives affected by conflict in coun

In addition to volunteering for Oxfam during Coldplay's forthcoming tours, you can also do your bit for Oxfam by bidding for some posh seats. Here's Anchorman with more details:   Coldplay have given Oxfam America a pair of VIP tickets for every show on the upcoming North American tour. The charity are now auctioning them, with the proceeds going towards their work creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice around the world. If you'd like to bid for a pair, then click here.   I

In addition to volunteering for Oxfam during Coldplay's forthcoming tours, you can also do your bit for Oxfam by bidding for some posh seats. Here's Anchorman with more details:   Coldplay have given Oxfam America a pair of VIP tickets for every show on the upcoming North American tour. The charity are now auctioning them, with the proceeds going towards their work creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice around the world. If you'd like to bid for a pair, then click here.   I

Some of the leading names in the music industry are coming together today (Sunday) to record a new version of the Band Aid single Do They Know it's Christmas? The new version of the 1984 hit will raise money for famine relief in the Darfur region of Sudan. Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Busted and Keane will also be at Sir George Martin's Air Studios. It is to be released on 29 November. Robbie Williams and Dido have already recorded their parts. Joss Stone (pictured) and Dizzee R

Because sports and music are undoubtedly joined at the hip, here are my picks for the 48th annual Grammy Awards (the big categories anyway): Album of the Year -- How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, U2 (should also win best rock album, and there should be rioting if Coldplay's subpar (!) X&Y wins);   Record of the Year -- Gold Digger, Kaney West (takes some of the sting out of losing for Album of the Year despite a rock-solid sophomore effort); Song of the Year -- We Belong Together, Mariah Care

Telstra's music download Web site, BigPondMusic.com has signed a deal with an Australian based music distributor, giving the company access to over 3000 independent labels globally.   The distributor, AmpedMusic.com.au, is the exclusive Australian and New Zealand vendor for US music company 'The Orchard' that is claimed to be the largest non-major label music distributor in the world. The site features music acts from over 50 countries. Telstra said in a release it "will now be able to offer cus

In an August 10th Op-Ed in the Boston Herald, Bill O’Reilly takes a select group of musicians to task for what he views as their disparaging stance – which they disseminate through their songs – against the United States.   In particular, he singles out Bruce Springsteen, Chris Martin (of Coldplay), and Neil Young, who in his words have “demeaned the United States this summer” (ostensibly on their respective concert tours) by performing such seemingly condemnatory material. Summarizing their con

Joe Satriani and Coldplay have settled their legal entanglements and the guitarist's lawsuit alleging copyright infringement has been dismissed, Satriani's representative confirmed to Billboard today. While details of the case remain sealed, legal sources tell Billboard a financial settlement between the two parties may have been reached. Coldplay will not be required to admit to any wrongdoing.   Last December, Satriani filed a lawsuit against the members of Coldplay and Capitol Records, allegi

You can read the Billboard's review of the new album X&Y here   [thanks datahomi]

LONDON (Billboard) - The album that will put the new EMI under its greatest global scrutiny to date is also 2008's most eagerly awaited release. That's the official word from Coldplay's new boss.   The band's "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" will be released June 12 internationally on Parlophone/EMI and on June 17 in North America on Capitol. EMI Group chairman Guy Hands, who led the buyout of the music company last summer through his private-equity firm Terra Firma, says, "Right acro

Global hip-hop wonders Black Eyed Peas and Vancouver rockers Hedley are the next acts to join the lineup for The 2006 JUNO Awards broadcast, it was announced today by CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). The two groups join previously announced artists Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene, 2006 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Bryan Adams, Coldplay, Michael Bublé and Nickelback.   Hosted by Pamela Anderson from Halifax, Nova Scotia, The 2006 JUNO Awards air

Blender magazine is giving you the opportunity to ask Coldplay's Chris Martin any question you want. Look for the answer in a future issue of Blender. You can submit your question here   Don't forget, following news that Coldplay will be performing on Today on June 27th 2008, the show has announced that they will be airing questions fired to the band. You can now submit your questions online here.   Curious about the meaning behind their new album? Do you wonder what they do before a show? E-mai