Coldplay News

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 29, 2009 - submitted by Jonathan, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I was on Youtube, watching Coldplay stuff of course, and I came across a video entitled Bigger Stronger Music Video, it was a video of a man, who went into and elevator that filled with water and then he was in the ocean, he found a beach met one of the hands of the guys from Coldplay, ran off, and then it showed the band eating breakfast or something. Is

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued on last night after two cancelled shows as they played at the Post Gazette Pavilion in Pittsburgh, PA. The setlist was the same as previous nights.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the next 24-48 hours)   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Yellow Glass Of Water Cemeteries Of London 42 Fix You Strawberry Swing God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (techno version) Talk (techno version) The Hardest Part

Following Coldplay's postponement of the Saratoga Springs show due to illness, they have rescheduled this date in place of the recently announced, then removed, show at Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY, which now will not happen. Here's Anchorman with more details:   We're pleased to confirm that Coldplay's scheduled show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on May 27th -which was postponed because of illness - has now been rescheduled for July 27th. However, in order to

Coldplay's video for Viva La Vida is officially in the running for a Much Music Video award on 21st June. Coldplay will be in Canada but will be performing the second night in Vancouver on that day. Here is Anchorman with the latest nomination details:   The nominations for this year's Much Music Video Awards were announced this evening and we're pleased to report that Viva La Vida has been nominated in the International Video of the Year - Group category. The MMVAs take place live in Toronto, C

Coldplay have announced that they have added tracks 'The Scientist' and 'Violet Hill' to the Tap Tap Revenge iPhone game. The popular game, where you 'tap' along to Coldplay tracks on your iPhone, has received rave reviews since its launch.   If you already own Tap Tap Revenge, you can get the extra songs as a free update, by connecting to the app store via your iPhone or iPod Touch. If you don't own it yet, you can buy it at a specially reduced price from your local iTunes Store until Sunday, b

Chris Martin must have smashed a mirror, walked under a ladder, opened an umbrella indoors and left new trainers on the table. Coldplay been hit by a run of stinking bad luck that is blighting the band’s world tour, report The Sun newspaper online today.   Chris was forced to cancel a show in Saratoga Springs, New York, on Wednesday after losing his voice. He has also been in agony after burning his arm on scorching hot electrical equipment backstage. And spells of appalling weather at Coldplay’

Live Nation have today postponed the scheduled pre-sale for newly announced Coldplay show at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY on 27th July. Additionally, the show has also been removed from Coldplay's official tour listings on their website, and their news that was posted almost two days ago is also missing. No official word yet on whether this show will still go ahead. This is the response via email from Live Nation:   Dear Patron, Thank you for contacting Live Nation Customer Care with your inquiry!

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 27, 2009 - submitted by Mandy, Australia Q. Dear Oracle, Was the Violet Hill single with A Spell a Rebel Yell available anywhere outside the UK? I'm desperate and resorting to ebay. The Oracle replies: The combination of those two tracks on a physical format (7 inch vinyl) was only available as a free giveaway with the NME; unfortunately they cannot extend the offer outside of the U.K   May 27, 2009 - submitted by Antonella, Arge

Microsoft has revealed the second iteration of their Xbox 360 karaoke franchise Lips, with Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" accompanying the official announcement of Lips: Number One Hits.   Perhaps the Lips: Uno listing on the Royalty Network was merely a code name for Lips: Number One Hits, the second installment of the singing game, due in October. The official announcement makes the game sound less like a full sequel and more like an expansion pack, forgoing mention of any new features in favor of

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 28, 2009 - submitted by Jordan, United States of America Q. What do bones sink like? The Oracle replies: Er, stones?   May 28, 2009 - submitted by Ricardo, Columbia Q. Oracle, For the recording of the Fix You video, X&Y was not released yet. How did the audience know the song? The Oracle replies: It was. The video was recorded in July and the album had been out a full month by then.   May 28, 2009 - submitted by David, Unite

Citing an unspecified illness, Coldplay called off their scheduled performance tonight (5/27) in Saratoga Springs, NY. Though further details were not given, an announcement posted at coldplay.com said that management was "in the process of re-arranging the show for another date" and changes would be addressed at the official website shortly.   However, a recent YouTube video has been posted which shows Chris Martin discussing doctors' advice with the audience about performing, advice which the

In an e-mail sent this morning, Live Nation has postponed tonight’s Coldplay concert at SPAC, according to Times Union. They write: Tonight's Saratoga Performing Arts Center concert by Coldplay has been postponed because of an illness in the band, SPAC officials said. The show was to have been the kickoff of Live Nation's series of pop concerts at the amphitheater.   SPAC and Live Nation are trying to reschedule the show. If a new date is arranged, tickets for tonight's show will be honored for

Coldplay have announced a new show in July at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY. you can discuss this forthcoming show at the new thread in the Coldplay Live forum here. Here's Anchorman with more details:   Good evening. We're pleased to announce that Coldplay will be playing a show at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY, USA on Monday July 27th. Tickets will go on sale this Friday (May 29th) at 10am EST from here. Anchorman.   They are likely to be playing the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater which is an outdoor

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued on last night as they played at the Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ. Coldplay (Guy) posted some tweets about life in New York and Philadelphia which you can view in the recent posts here at the official Twitter. The setlist was the same as previous nights.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the next 24-48 hours)   Setlist: [thanks professa95]   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Yellow Glass Of Water Ce

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 25, 2009 - submitted by chris or big cat, United States of America Q. Will you take me down to Funkytown? The Oracle replies: Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me.   May 25, 2009 - submitted by Andrea, Columbia Q. Hi Oracle. Do you think Keane is a copy of Coldplay? I like both bands but I think Keane sometimes copies some of Coldplay's lyrics or rhythms or lines. The Oracle replies: Not at all, they're just a similar

Coldplay may have been delayed by an errant, drenching thunderstorm in their first Hershey appearance Sunday at the Stadium. And singer Chris Martin said he was burned coming onstage and was thus in a less-than-charitable mood.   But no one showed their irritation on either end, and the band delivered a sparkling performance in support of their hugely-successful and Grammy-winning album "Viva La Vida." Starting with the instrumental "Life in Technicolor," the quartet marching onstage with spark

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued on last night as they played a rain-soaked Hershey Stadium, Hershey, PA. Coldplay (R#42) posted some tweets about the weather as Mother Nature threatened to spoil the show. You can view the tweets in the recent posts here at the official Twitter. The setlist was the same as previous nights.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the next 24-48 hours)   Setlist: [thanks professa95 & CookyMnstr]   Life In Technicolor Violet

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued on last night as they played at the Comcast Theatre, Hartford, CT. Coldplay once again (Guy) posted some tweets before the show including yesterday's BBQ, which you can view in the recent posts here at the official Twitter. The setlist was the same as previous nights.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the next 24-48 hours)   Setlist:   Life In Technicolor Violet Hill Clocks In My Place Yellow Glass Of Water Cemeteries Of

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 22, 2009 - submitted by William, Norway Q. Good day Oracle. Since the start of Coldplay discography the singles released have had the same cover style as the album it relates to. Coldplay now has a new live album which has a green butterfly like thing on the cover. Is this a new cover style or just for the live album? The Oracle replies: The butterfly is the same as the ones used in the confetti drop during Lovers In Japan/Viva l

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 21, 2009 - submitted by Kgadi, South Africa Q. why is it that glue doesn't stick to the inside of the tube it comes in? The Oracle replies: When glue is exposed to air, a chemical compound hardens as a reaction to the moisture. The tubes are sealed before there's a chance of this happening. This is also why you don't want to get superglue on your skin.   May 21, 2009 - submitted by John, Uruguay Q. Dear Oracle: This question may

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued on last night as they played at the Nissan Pavillion in Washington DC. Coldplay once again (Guy) posted some tweets before and after the show, which you can view in the recent posts here at the official Twitter, including a revelation that with the live album giveaway at the shows there are always 20 randomly signed copies in the boxes. The setlist was the same as the previous nights.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the

Coldplay song Viva La Vida has picked up an Ivor Novello award today. Here is Anchorman with more details:   Good afternoon. At today's Ivor Novello awards in London, Viva La Vida won the award for Best Selling British Song. The Ivor Novellos honour "excellence in British music writing", so it's a welcome addition to the band's collective mantelpiece. The award was collected on behalf of Coldplay by their long-standing publisher and friend, Caroline Elleray. Click here for the full list of winne

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

More questions answered by The Oracle... (submit yours now!)   May 20, 2009 - submitted by Joshua, Switzerland Q. Dear Oracle, I have a rather interesting questions. Wikipedia and the Wiki at Coldplaying.com seem to be under the illusion that 'What If' was released as a single, with Wikipedia also stating 'White Shadows' as another. Evidently, the Wikipedia has no wiki pages leading to the two - which would lead one to think someone has incorrectly edited the Coldplay page... until I realised th

Coldplay's Viva La Vida tour continued on last night as they played at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Virginia Beach. Coldplay (Guy and R#42) again posted some tweets before and after the show, including soundcheck pictures, which you can view in the recent posts here at the official Twitter, including some from Guy. The setlist was the same as the previous two nights.   [discussion] [photos] [videos] [wiki reviews/setlist] (updated over the next 24-48 hours)   Setlist: (unconfirmed)   Life