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Rumours and discussion on the timing of Coldplay's new single and album have gone into overdrive in the last few days, as the band's festival tour dates loom large. Official sources are tight-lipped about any new release, but in 16 days Coldplay will hit the stage at the Rock am Ring/Rock im Park festivals in Germany whilst their new album hits the mixing tables in New York (or so we're led to believe).   We have previously reported what the media have said about no new festival material and of

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay handed out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts last summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!   We still have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from anot

There were no winners to the previous Roadie #42 LP5 blog sweepstakes poll that ended with R#42's seventh blog on 5th October. However Lore was the first to start start discussion on the seventh LP5 blog in the forums.   The next poll to guess the day when the next Roadie blog will be posted is now open here (bookmark the thread - new polls will start after every blog!) - which will lead all the way up to the release of said (as yet untitled) album.   Look out for some more mega polls coming y

Following on from Cobalt's excellent Prospekt entry sweepstakes back in March 2008 onwards, the time has come to continue the new phase - Roadie #42 LP5 blog sweepstakes (bookmark the thread - new polls will start after every blog!) - which will lead all the way up to the release of said (as yet untitled) album. Congratulations to Elena35 who won the previous poll on September 28th! The next poll to guess when the next Roadie blog will be posted, is now open...   Look out for some mega polls com

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts this summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!   We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from

Just two days to go before the English Premiership starts - join the SIXTH Coldplaying fantasy league now!   You can now join the new 'Coldplaying VI' Fantasy Football League at http://fantasy.premierleague.com and create your own team, then use the code 128001-38219 to join the Coldplaying league. Previous teams can be re-registered with the Coldplaying league by simply logging in and refreshing your settings. Please ensure you have registered a team and joined the Coldplaying league 11.30am (B

Following on from Cobalt's excellent Prospekt entry sweepstakes back in March 2008 onwards, the time has come to begin the new phase - Roadie #42 LP5 blog sweepstakes (bookmark the thread - new polls will start after every blog!) - which will lead all the way up to the release of said (as yet untitled) album.   Look out for some mega polls coming your way over the next few months - all you have to do is decide when the next blog will be published, and enjoy the countdown. So far there have been

Just two weeks to go before the English Premiership starts - join the SIXTH Coldplaying fantasy league now!   You can now join the new 'Coldplaying VI' Fantasy Football League at http://fantasy.premierleague.com and create your own team, then use the code 128001-38219 to join the Coldplaying league. Previous teams can be re-registered with the Coldplaying league by simply logging in and refreshing your settings. Please ensure you have registered a team and joined the Coldplaying league 11.30am (

It has become a Coldplaying tradition that every couple of months the World Of Music forum holds a mixtape exchange. Over previous years it has been run by Coldplayers 'Eglantine', 'Redgirl76' and 'The Escapist'. To start off the summer, 'Kite' has once again stepped up to the role of hosting the next, the 6th, mixtape exchange.   The idea is that you get together a mix of songs that people may not have heard, that you enjoy, and sound well together (or that were just pulled out of a hat - thou

Registration and team selection for Coldplaying.com's 2010 FIFA World Cup fantasy league is now open, with the game launched fully - only 24 hours left to register! For all the details and discussion on creating and selecting a team and joining the Coldplaying league, click here into the News & Sport forum. There have been over 200 entries for the Coldplaying League so far.   World Cup Managers have selected their final 23 players. Now it's time for you to choose. Select your World Cup fant

Registration and team selection for Coldplaying.com's 2010 FIFA World Cup fantasy league is now open, with the game launched fully. For all the details and discussion on creating and selecting a team and joining the Coldplaying league, click here into the News & Sport forum. There have been over 150 entries for the Coldplaying League so far.   World Cup Managers have selected their final 23 players. Now it's time for you to choose. Select your World Cup fantasy squad now! The Round 1 deadli

Registration for Coldplaying.com's 2010 FIFA World Cup fantasy league is now open, with the game launch date set for 4 June. Until then, read the rules, register and prepare! For all the details and discussion on creating a team and joining the Coldplaying league, click here into the News & Sport forum. You can also reminisce over the 2006 Coldplaying winners' list. Who will take the title away from Ondes Martenot?   This week, coaches formally handed in their provisional squads for the 2010

Coldplay.com have today reported that Guy Berryman wants YOU to find old photographs for an art project. The article doesn't specifically say it is linked to the forthcoming fifth album, but stranger things have happened. If you think you will be participating the let us know at the Coldplay forum. Here is the request posted earlier...   Good afternoon. We have a mission for you - or rather, Guy does. Here's the info from the man himself: "Hello. I'm looking for your help to find old photographs

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts this summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!   We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to choose between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade poll.   It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.   Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.   In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay f

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to choose between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade poll.   It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black

The world’s attention is focused on Haiti following the devastating earthquake. World leaders are pledging to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Haitian people and help them to build a brighter future out of the rubble.   However, the debts that Haiti owes will hamper efforts to rebuild the country and lock them in poverty for years to come. Haiti currently owes over $891 million in debt. If these debts aren't cancelled, Haiti will be sending tens of millions to the International Monetary Fund

It has become a Coldplaying tradition that every couple of months the World Of Music forum holds a mixtape exchange. Over previous years it has been run by Coldplayers 'Eglantine', 'Redgirl76' and 'Kite'. To start off the new year and the new decade, 'The Escapist' has stepped up to the role of hosting the next, the 5th, mixtape exchange.   The idea is that you get together a mix of songs that people may not have heard, that you enjoy, and sound well together (or that were just pulled out of a

Ryan was a healthy, happy three-year old until the last week of her life. After spending the weekend laughing and playing, Ryan spent much of Monday exhibiting signs of exhaustion. On Tuesday exhaustion was joined by fever and nausea, and on Wednesday June 27, 2007 she was seen by her pediatrician and immediately sent to the closest hospital.   Within a few hours, she was airlifted to Georgetown University Hospital suffering from Acute Liver Failure. The following day she was diagnosed with Acut

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.   Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.   In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay f

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to choose between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade poll.   It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to choose between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade poll.   It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.   Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.   In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay f

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to choose between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade poll.   It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black