Coldplay News

Superstar producer Swizz Beatz recently revealed that he will be releasing “That Oprah” as an official single and will be shooting a video for it. “That Oprah” samples Coldplay's hit song “Viva la Vida” with Swizz rapping about his love for the legal tender. [Listen to “That Oprah”]   “The record started off a freestyle, then the traction went real major,” Swizz told MTV. “Being that I've got a relationship with Coldplay already — I've worked with them a while back — I was like, I wanna turn i

That’s a lot of questions!   Good evening. We’re pleased to announce that, today, the Oracle answered the 10,000th question to be submitted to Coldplay.com for their attention. The Oracle hasn’t actually answered all 10,000 of them, but it still feels like a landmark moment. Head on over there to celebrate. Anchorman/Coldplay.com   August 22, 2008 - submitted by Marine, France Q. Will Coldplay take an orchestra on stage one day ? The Oracle replies: At the 2003 Grammys they performed Politik wit

More more more from The Oracle...   August 21, 2008 - submitted by Kaitie, United States of America Q. You said in a news post that Simon Pegg is Coldplay’s archenemy. Why is that? Is there a funny story? The Oracle replies: Yes, it’s only a bit of leg pulling. I guess it’ll make more sense if you listen to the archived Xfm show. The band and Simon have been friends for a long time and there’s been no drama at all.   August 21, 2008 - submitted by Andras, Hungary Q. Who is the boss in the band?

Exclusive news from Albert Hammond, Jr. website:   We are very pleased to announce that Albert Hammond, Jr. will be supporting Coldplay for their upcoming European tour! Albert is now fully recuperated from his throat infection, and is anxious to head out on the road. The tour kicks off on September 1st in Strasbourg, France.   What do you think of Albert Hammond, Jr. supporting Coldplay? More on this here Tour itinery for Coldplay with Albert Hammond, Jr:   Sept. 1 – Strasbourg, France – Zenith

On Tuesday September 9th, Coldplay are due to perform live on French TV, on the talk show Le Grand Journal, found on the channel Canal+, according to schedules found on Clap Production.   The TV show is live from 7pm (French time) to 8:50pm, and usually live acts are on at around 8pm. Although, Coldplay plays at The Bercy at 8:30pm that night (according to the tour schedule), so they might be on earlier.   More on this news here [thanks chavi & Svenky]

2008 Concert Volunteer Application - Support Oxfam at the new Coldplay shows!   Oxfam America are looking for volunteers to help out at Coldplay shows in the US - there are still spots available for most Coldplay US shows - inlcuding the following newly announced ones:   Wed Oct 29 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Gardens Fri Oct 31 - Washington DC - Verizon Center Sat Nov 1 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center Wed Nov 5 - Altanta, GA - Phillips Arena   Fill in the form here for your application.

Channel 4 has confirmed a stellar line-up of artists for its 4Music Presents... series over the last summer and into the autumn.   Channel 4’s head of music, Neil McCallum, has commissioned Eyeworks UK to produce a series of one-off specials, which will include acts from the UK and international music scene to premier as 4Music Firsts on the 4Music channel, as well as repeats on Channel 4.   Among the artists booked for the shows are The Verve, Alicia Keys, Kings Of Leon, James Morrison, Will Y

Record label EMI have rubbished reports which claimed Coldplay were keen to complete their contract with the major label.   A report in this morning's Sun newspaper claimed the band could release a new album within the next year, which would be followed by a greatest hits record. But a spokesman for EMI has denied the “inaccurate” claims, and was quoted as saying: “Coldplay are signed to a long term record deal with EMI and are committed to produce a number of albums.”   And, contrary to the cla

Coldplay's Shiver has been confirmed as part of the setlist for the new version of Guitar Hero 'World Tour'. Watch a video of Shiver being played here (we accept no responsibility for the quality of singing) [thanks sa_spurs_tx]   Guitar Hero World Tour (initially referred to as Guitar Hero IV) is a forthcoming entry in the music video game Guitar Hero series, and is being developed by Neversoft and published by RedOctane and Activision. The game is expected to be available for the Xbox 360, Pla

Coldplay, A-ha and Mew have teamed up for a one-off supergroup, Apparatjik.   Guy Berryman, Magne Furuholmen and Jonas Bjerre perform the theme to Bruce Parry's new BBC2 series Amazon.   The series starts on September 22, and an album will be out to coincide. Songs For Survival includes exclusive songs about the series by Johnny Borrell, Hot Chip, The Go! Team, Mystery Jets, Mike Oldfield, Jazon Mraz and Yusuf Islam.   More on Guy Berryman collaborations with members of A-ha here

The Sun is reporting today that Coldplay are preparing for the release of a surprise album within a year of Viva La Vida hitting stores. Productive recording sessions with Brian Eno has left many more unused songs in the can, which the band are now considering releasing.   The Sun’s source at the label said: “The Viva La Vida sessions were incredibly fruitful. They gelled brilliantly with Brian and recorded much more music than they could fit on one album. Standard industry contracts tend to be

The all knowing Oracle gives more Coldplay hints and tips…   August 20, 2008 - submitted by Josh, United Kingdom   Q. Is Brothers & Sisters (on the Without Parachutes) really as Marxist as I think it is?   The Oracle replies:   Brothers & Sisters was a single released on Fierce Panda and was in no way Marxist! Without Parachutes is a bootleg by the way so is not an official Coldplay release. August 20, 2008 - submitted by AJ, Canada   Q. Would Coldplay ever consider doing a concert devoi

Coldplay have released their souvenir first edition of the Coldplay Messenger, the all-new publication delivering the latest Coldplay happenings to you, wherever you may be (via email anyway). Coldplay say, "Think of us as being like a friend who knows quite a lot about that band you like and who gets in touch every couple of weeks telling you what they've been up to, only you don't have to reply saying 'thanks mate, how are things with you?'."   In the first edition, Coldplay report on download

Coldplay earlier this week announced that they have confirmed four more US shows. Tickets for the Philadelphia show go on sale later today.   Coldplay played in Philadelphia on July 25 and - due to the popularity of that show - are scheduled to perform again at the Wachovia Center on Saturday November 1st. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10am today, and may be purchased through comcasttix.com or livenation.com, by calling (800) 298-4200 or by visiting the Wachovia Complex Box Office

Reviews continue to pile in for Coldplay's new album Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends. Here is one such review:   Coldplay are a heavily mocked and derided band but do not forget that in 2000 - the year of manufactured pop, they were a breath of fresh air. Come 2002, and the band’s sophomore album had them refine the techniques hinted at with their debut ‘Parachutes’. Some listeners were already noticing a certain drippiness oozing its way into the songs, but all in all, ‘A Rush of Bloo

In the third eventful part of Coldplay’s Xfm Residency last night, Simon Pegg once again dodged the world’s biggest band’s phone calls. Admitting they “didn’t have great radio personalities, but have buckets of enthusiasm and passion”, Coldplay tried calling the star of Spaced and Shaun Of The Dead to add spice to their show.   Chris Martin, Guy Berryman and Johnny Buckland were forced to leave a message on the actor’s voicemail as fears grew that the feud between these former friends was worsen

A reminder that Coldplay's third XFM Residency show airs tonight on XFM, from 9pm BST (EST+5). You can keep abreast of this show here onwards [thanks mimixxx]   For those who live outside the UK you can listen to the XFM Residency webstream via the Coldplaying toolbar - which you can download here prior to this evening's show.   Last week, Simon Pegg [pictured] refused to take Coldplay’s calls as the band attempted to “raise the comedy levels” on their second Residency show. Chris Martin, Johnny

Coldplay's single Viva La Vida is back in the top ten singles chart in the UK, nearly three months after its original online release. It clambered four places from last week's no.14. Bloc Party's new single 'Mercury' offered little resistance, which went in at a poor no.16.   Coldplay's album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends is down one spot to no.4 after The Script's self-titled album, The Script, shot straight in at number one on the album chart, knocking Abba's Gold from the top slo

According to unofficial sources, Coldplay will release the third single, Lost!, from the new album Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends on September 8th. Lost! will initially be available in the US and then released later in Europe. It is not yet known what format the single will take or if there will be a video to accompany it, but we will keep everyone updated on Coldplaying.   An alternate, acoustic recording of Lost! has previously been freely released, known as 'Lost?'. This version wa

Six shows for the Welsh soul sensation   As was announced here on Coldplaying earlier this week, Coldplay have confirmed that Duffy will be supporting us at six US shows in the autumn (or, if you prefer, "the fall").   She'll be performing at the following dates:   Oct 21- Cleveland Oct 26 - East Rutherford Oct 27 - East Rutherford Oct 29 - Boston - Washington DCNov 1 - Philadelphia   Coldplay say, "We think she's brilliant, so we're very pleased."

Coldplay earlier this week announced that they have confirmed four more US shows. Tickets for the Boston and Washington shows go on sale later today:   Wed Oct 29 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Gardens (on sale Fri August 15 at 10am) [tickets] [discussion] [ON SALE TODAY] Fri Oct 31 - Washington DC - Verizon Center (on sale Fri August 15 at 10am) [tickets] [discussion] [ON SALE TODAY] Sat Nov 1 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center (on sale Mon August 18 at 10am) [tickets] [discussion] Wed Nov 5 -

EMI labels score a double victory on Billboard's new pan-European sales charts. Coldplay starts an eighth week at No. 1 on the Top 100 Albums chart with "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" (Parlophone), while Katy Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" (Virgin) races 8-1 on Eurochart Hot 100 Singles.   Coldplay's summer residency atop the European survey continues as it holds down the top spot again in Holland, France and the Belgian region of Wallony. It falls 1-2 in Ireland and 1-3 in Switzerland,

Coldplay rose one spot to number six on the US Billboard 200 charts, selling 55,000 copies of “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" - all the more amazing considering this is a 21 percent sales loss.   In France, Coldplay are still number one with the new album, despite pressure fromFrench first lady Carla Bruni who sold more than 300,000 copies in France and abroad since hitting the shelves a month ago, with new album "Comme si de rien n'etait" (Simply).   Meanwhile, The Jonas Brothers ar

Check out coldplay.com for a new newsreel entry: MTV VMAs - Let the voting commence   Good morning. It has been brought to our attention that the public voting for the 2008 Music Television Video Music Awards is underway. You may now cast your vote for Best Rock Video, Best UK Video and Video Of The Year - all of which feature Coldplay in the list of nominations. Curiously, however, the band have been excluded from the Best Dancing In A Video category.   Anchorman

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