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Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued through Europe last night as they played at the Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion) in Stockholm, Sweden. The Coldplay-shaped puppets are seen chillin' in Stockholm - see those pictures after the jump. Speed Of Sound was again omitted from the setlist, and Death Will Never Conquer returned in place of Til Kingdom Come and was sung by Will Champion on the acoustic stage. Quote from Chris Martin during the show: "So far you're being a goldmedal audience, your s

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued through Europe last night as they played at Koengen, Bergen in Norway. The Coldplay-shaped puppets go boating in Bergen - see those pictures after the jump. Minor changes to the setlist include Speed Of Sound being moved earlier into the set. Til Kingdom Come was once again played but this time sung by Chris Martin on the acoustic stage. And yes, Chris has finally had a haircut.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the next

Ex-Neighbours star discusses her 'beautiful' Chris Martin-created song   Natalie Imbruglia’s upcoming album features three tracks recorded with the help of Coldplay's Chris Martin, including what he claimed could have been the 'best Coldplay song ever'. "I feel very lucky to have it and he’s not having it back," she laughingly told 6 Music News about the song which Martin hadn’t initially intended to give to her.   The track from, Come To Life, is called Fun and the Torn singer told us about the

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 19, 2009 - submitted by Amandine, France Q. Dear Oracle, During the Arras concert, Chris said "Bonsoir biloute". How did he know that it's people Northern France's nickname? Did he inquire into the region? Sorry for my English it is "broken" :-) Why do you never answer to my question and to another questions from France? You aren't interested in French fans dear Oracle? Thank you! The Oracle replies: They do their homework! Se

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 18, 2009 - submitted by Helmut, Austria Q. "U2 breaks audience records in Wembley"...they wrote today. 88.000 people joined their gig on Friday. Do you think Coldplay will break even this record on 18/19th of Sept.? (You can count on me - I'll be there!!) Thanks The Oracle replies: The record attendance was down to the stage set up that U2 have which allows more room for audience so for that reason Coldpay won't beat it. Augu

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour arrived back in Europe last night as they played at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark after over a week out of the spotlight. Roadie #42 was back with the tweeting saying, "Very much a first night no doubt, but the vibe of THAT many people & the huge new production is just beyond belief." See more of #42's stage pictures after the jump. The Coldplay-shaped puppets are spotted back in Europe (Denmark, to be precise) - see those pictures after the jump also. A few

A couple of bits of news from Coldplay.com's Anchorman this morning, as Coldplay's Tap Tap iPhone game is at a reduced rate for the next couple of days, and also an update on a further airing of the Coldplay feature on 60 Minutes. Here goes:   We're pleased to announce that the enormously popular Tap Tap Coldplay game for the iPhone and iPod Touch is on sale at a reduced price in the iTunes App Store this weekend. Until midnight on Sunday, the game is available for £2.29 in the UK, €2.99 in Euro

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 14, 2009 - submitted by Mat, United States of America Q. I've been listening to LeftRightLeftRightLeft and Chris keeps prompting "Jake" to play guitar. Is this Jonny Buckland? Or a new member who we have not heard of yet?? (If it is Jonny, what happened to "Jonny boy"?) Thanks! The Oracle replies: It is Jonny but he was saying J not Jake. He still refers to him as Jonny Boy too.   August 14, 2009 - submitted by Gabriella, Guat

The casual observer would roundly label Harvey Danger as the textbook definition of a one-hit wonder: The Seattle band rose to prominence in the late '90s on the strength of the intensely catchy single "Flagpole Sitta" off its 1997 debut Where Have All The Merrymakers Gone?, and then seemed to disappear. But Harvey Danger was busy breaking away from the clichéd arc that dogs most groups that are suddenly hugely successful.   To commemorate his band's passing, Harvey Danger frontman Sean Nelson

A song called Want has been long-awaited by Coldplay fans since March, when Chris Martin claimed it was some of his best writing to date. But Coldplay won't be performing it. The track will appear on Natalie Imbruglia's new album, Come to Life, debuting October 15th. Listen to a sample of Want now at Natalie Imbruglia's MySpace page.   In his March interview, Chris Martin regretted letting the song go, although at the time of the interview Coldplay fans didn't know which track he was referring t

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 12, 2009 - submitted by sam, Australia Q. Oracle, Who's hand is it in the Blue Room EP cover? Who's idea was it? Why is that version of Don't Panic so different and cool? Who made them change it to the version on Parachutes? The Oracle replies: It isn't a band member; it's a deep sea diver. The design company Blue Source, erm, sourced the photo. Mark Tappin who used to work there still has a creative input on Coldplay artwork.

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 10, 2009 - submitted by Carlos, Mexico Q. Hello Oracle, I have found a song called It's Not Too Far, is it really a song recorded by Coldplay? If so when did they recorded, do you know for what album was intended to come out. The Oracle replies: I have never heard of a Coldplay track of that name my friend.   August 10, 2009 - submitted by George, Cyprus Q. Oracle could you please tell me which song is used for the trailer of

Coldplay's European tour will continue as scheduled, according to the official site tonight, and will resume at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark on Sunday. Here's Anchorman with the very latest news on the tour schedule, including a slight update on the Tampa show:   Following the cancellation of last Sunday's Tampa show, many of you have been in touch to ask whether the upcoming European shows will be affected. We're pleased to report that the Viva tour will resume, as scheduled, in Herning on

There may have been no Coldplay action at the Ford Amphitheater in Tampa on Sunday, but that didn't stop Coldplayers from making a day of it in the Florida sunshine. In true Coldplay-shaped puppet style, Helena, Dianne, Kelly and Denise treated us to some sights of their travels, and a peek inside the empty Ford Amphitheater, where Coldplay may yet play their final US show, on a date to be announced. The also visited St. Petersburg Pier where the video for 'The Hardest Part' was filmed. Here's t

DJ Steve Lamacq has been axed from Radio 1 after 16 years with the station. Steve, 43, who joined it in 1993, helped launch the careers of bands including Oasis, Blur and Coldplay on his show the Evening Session, the Mirror are reporting this morning.   Since it ended in 2002 he hosted a Monday night slot but bosses announced a schedule shake-up yesterday. Lamacq, who will still present on BBC6 music and Radio 2, said of his time: "It was a wonderful opportunity to try and subvert pop music radi

The postponed Tampa date has been and gone and rather than the usual reviews, setlists and pictures, there are instead more comments on Chris Martin's well-being and predictions about a possible rescheduled Ford Amphitheater date, which is looking increasingly unlikely to take place this week. Coldplay are set to play their next live show at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark on August 16. Here is the fourth installment of Coldplayer comments that have flooded the messageboard (plus some more APW

No official word yet on a rescheduled date for today's postponed Tampa show, and focus has now switched to when the new date will be. Below are several more thoughts from Coldplayers, this time on whether the show will go ahead this week, later this year, and even possibly tagged onto the start/finish of an as yet unannounced Latin American tour:   Don't think there will be a show this week simply because they start the european tour next sunday and to be honest they can't really risk it that ch

Following Coldplay's postponement of tonight's scheduled concert at the Ford Amphitheatre, fans have been sending their best wishes to Chris Martin for a speedy recovery from illness. Here are more of the fans' comments in reaction to the soon-to-be-rescheduled Tampa show:   I feel bad for everyone who was planning on going to this show, especially if they were flying in. I hope Chris feels well soon. Poor guy. He really does work hard. The sooner the better too... If he needs anyone to help tak

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 7, 2009 - submitted by Simone, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I can't help but notice the drastic change in wardrobe for Coldplay, especially Chris, over the years. For example, in the Shiver video, he is sporting a Stones t-shirt and blue jeans, but in the Violet Hill and Viva La Vida videos, he wears his now trademark jacket. I was just wondering, what brought this on? The Oracle replies: Isn't that a bit like aski

Coldplay have postponed Sunday's scheduled concert at the Ford Amphitheatre [pictured] and although the official news wouldn't go into detail it is known that band cancelled due to 'artist-related medical reasons'. We also now know that it is Chris Martin who has fallen ill. Here are some of the recent comments from Coldplayers, some of whom were due to travel to Tampa's Ford Amphitheater tomorrow:   Well here I am in Raleigh-Durham airport, was about to fly to Tampa when a friend tipped me off

Coldplay have been forced to postpone the final US show of the Viva La Vida tour at the Ford Amphitheater in Tampa tomorrow night. Reviews from Coldplayers arriving back from last night's show at Charlotte's Verizon Wireless Ampitheater noticed that Chris Martin sounded sick and didn't take part in as much crowd interaction that he has done at preceding shows. The news on the postponement broke earlier on Coldplay.com:   We're sorry to report that Coldplay have been forced to postpone their show

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour is closing in on its conclusion to the third North American leg as they played at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC last night, with only the Tampa show to go. The Coldplay-shaped puppets were last seen going for a police car ride in Charlotte - see those pictures after the jump. No major changes to the arena/amphitheater setlist as Billie Jean replaced I'm A Believer in the acoustic set again. Thanks to iriden who captured these amazing pictures from

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour is closing in on its conclusion to the third North American leg as they played at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh, NC last night. The Coldplay-shaped puppets were last seen enjoying themselves on the Coney Island rides - see those pictures after the jump. No major changes to the arena/amphitheater setlist as Billie Jean replaced I'm A Believer in the acoustic set again. A problem with Twitpic prevents us from posting any decent live pictures (due to T

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   August 6, 2009 - submitted by Sam, United States of America Q. Oh, Oracle. Well first I wanted just to say thanks to you guys I was at the All Points West Festival (aka the mud jacuzzi) and everyone appreciated the enthusiasm Chris had. It certainly made the mud worthwhile. On my way home I was wondering what's the worst weather Coldplay has ever played outdoors? Thanks! The Oracle replies: There were 2 shockers that stand out. The f

Beastie Boys member Adam Yaunch has thanked Jay-Z and Coldplay after both acts paid tribute to him at the recent All Points West festival in New jersey, writes Gigwise today.   The band were forced to pull out of the festival last week after Yaunch, better known as MCA, was diagnosed with cancer. Jay-Z, who replaced the Beastie Boys, began his set with a cover of 'No Sleep 'Till Brooklyn', while Coldplay's Chris Martin sang an acoustic version of 'Fight For Your Right (To Party)'. “Saw the Jay-Z