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Coldplay release Ghost Stories, the album and the film!     Coldplay fans across the world were in for a treat last night and today, as the hype is now pure delight, beaming from the faces of Coldplay fans! Their sixth LP, Ghost Stories is now available to download worldwide     The Ghost Stories film / TV special was aired for the first time, in America last night on TV channel, NBC, planned just before Coldplay release Ghost Stories in the US and the UK. Sky Arts in the UK will air a m

Coldplay Horoscope.   There is a new fun app available to download on the Google Play store! A kind programming Coldplayer, Rafael Bautista has provided this great phone app to Coldplaying's Google Play account which reads you a horoscope for your star sign. If star signs spark your interest, perfect! If its only superstition for you, the app also gives you a Coldplay song for the day!. Enjoy this funky new feature on your Android smartphone and a shoutout to other Leo Coldplayers with Careful

Ghost Stories on Spotify soon & new LA show announced   Over three months on since the first release of the new Coldplay album, Ghost Stories, Anchorman on www.coldplay.com has announced the plans for the emotional sixth LP to be made available across major music streaming platforms such as Spotify. It's available immediately to stream through Beats music as part of the exclusive agreement they have for the announced LA show in September which was revealed today.     Ghost Stories on

Coldplay release quirky music video for 'True Love'   Many of us have been waiting this week for the official video for Coldplay's new single, 'True Love'. The music video for the 3rd single off 'Ghost Stories' was surprisingly premiered at a later time in the day than previous videos and we finally got to see what the strange suit was that Chris Martin had mailed to him!. The Russian acrobat inspired video, which Chris Martin described as 'a bit silly' sees the singer and his soon to be balle

Jonas Åkerlund, who has directed two Coldplay music videos for the 'Ghost Stories' era, both 'Magic' and new single, 'True Love' tells us the story behind the larger than life music video. Jonas chats to Coldplay.com about Chris Martin's idea for trying out the audacious acrobatics during the 'Magic' music video, a Back To The Future reference we seem to have overlooked and Chris' charms bringing the Cloverfield actress to shoot Coldplay's new video. The interview is a follow up to part 1, where

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 17, 2013 - submitted by Rhys, Canada Q. I know Coldplay used to be called Starfish, but did they have any other names before that? The Oracle replies: They had plenty of names but none that they gigged or recorded under. Starfish was the one they settled on from a selection of equally terrible suggestions - sorry guys! The only other name that they ever used live was Pectoralz but that

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   January 29, 2013 - submitted by Charl, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle, I was just wondering if Coldplay ever considered sing 'para para paralympics' instead of Paradise at the amazing London 2012 Paralympics closing ceremony? The Oracle replies: No. Though Michael McIntyre* definitely thought they would. *Around the 8 minute mark.   January 29, 2013 - submitted by Danny Ackers, United Kingdom Q

'The Oracle knows everything'. The Coldplay Oracle, the ultimate source of wisdom, answers fan questions on the official Coldplay.com website and runs #TeamOracle where Coldplayers across the globe can give advise to real world personal situations. Coldplaying.com takes a look at some highlights from the 'Ghost Stories' era (so far), revealing facts that may have gone un-noticed or making you think 'Oh yeah, I remember that'!   Ghost Stories facts   The oracle talks about Chris' magic tr

The Ghost Stories artwork exhibition, announced by Coldplay and the Czech born artist, Mila Fürstová who has created the artwork we have seen throughout the 'Ghost Stories' will be on the way to London this December for fans to gaze upon!   The works on display will be up for sale, with the money raised going to Kids Company, the long term Coldplay supported group who work with vulnerable youngsters in Bristol and London. Coldplay have been donated to the registered charity which is 'close to

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 7, 2013 - submitted by Craig Pattison, United Kingdom Q. Hey Oracle! So, I came across this. Have you ever heard this version before?! It's really beautiful!!! My question, where and when is this from? I know the first verse and chorus is how they played it on the more recent MX tour shows, but I never knew there was this full studio version! It's amazing, thank you. :-)) Craig The Ora

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 14, 2013 - submitted by Pau, Argentina Q. Hi Wise Oracle! A few days ago I was watching the music video: "The Nappies". It's very funny. But I have a problem: I could recognize almost everyone in that video except from the one with the red wig. It seems to be a woman, but I am not totally sure. Please Oracle, Can you tell me who is this? Thanks in advanced. The Oracle replies: I actua

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 21, 2013 - submitted by Tyler, United States of America Q. Is the In My Place version used in the Oxfam video available for download anywhere? The Oracle replies: I'm afraid not. It's being used with permission from Absolute Radio as that's where it was performed and recorded.   February 21, 2013 - submitted by Rhys, Canada Q. Hi Oracle, Who is Jean Giraud-Moebius? I saw a dedicatio

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3700 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   February 28, 2013 - submitted by Lorenzo, Italy Q. How many times Chris goes to Gymnastics in a week? The Oracle replies: I think you mean how many times does he go to the gym - he doesn't do gymnastics. He's a member of a gym as well as the band having their own gym in the studio. Chris works out almost every day whether it's at the gym or jogging. The band have a trainer to keep them in shap

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 3950 questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 14, 2013 - submitted by Louise, Australia Q. What animal makes you laugh the most? Mine's a sloth. The Oracle replies: I love watching cats do funny things but penguins make me laugh the most without a doubt. Of course I hope they don't hurt themselves but there's something inherently funny about a penguin falling over. There are lots of brilliant web cams in penguin enclosures so if you

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 21, 2013 - submitted by Lorelei, United States of America Q. I have heard from a lot of people that the boys are taking a break for a couple of years. If so, how long is the break going to be and when do you think there is going to be another album or tour? The Oracle replies: Although I understand people are anxious for news and perhaps even mild panic sets in at the thought of no new

The announcement of the BBC’s new music awards ceremony took place this morning, as tickets to see Coldplay perform along with the likes of Calvin Harris, One Direction, Ed Sheeran and more went on sale right away to the delight of many Coldplay fans who have a chance to be part of music history at Earls Court, London on December 11th!   Usually, an event with such a popular line up would be sold out almost immediately but with the instant release of tickets upon the show announcement, it was

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   March 28, 2013 - submitted by Maria, Italy Q. Hi Dear Oracle. Hope everything's ok over there ;) I got excited reading that Life Of Pi won as Best Soundtrack at Oscars 2013... so is it true that Paradise is part of it? If yes I'll be more excited. actually! And you? Thanks a lot xxx MC The Oracle replies: No, Paradise was used as a trailer for the film but the Oscar was given to Mychael Danna

Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin and lead guitarist, Jonny Buckland wowed an audience in LA last night, in support of the AIDS charity, amfAR. The two Coldplay legends performed Viva La Vida and Paradise and gave the host of celebrities present a laugh as Chris was cracking out his usual jokes!   The host who welcomed half of Coldplay to the stage was none other than Gwyneth Paltrow! Chris' ex wife had nothing but words of praise for Coldplay's frontman as he was described as "Father Of The

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 4, 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom Q. Hi, The Mighty Oracle. I have just been listening to Coldplay's concert from Zurich on the 26th May, and before the band play Yellow, Chris dedicates the song to Phillip Schofield. Any idea as to why Chris dedicated it to "Schofe"? You can hear it here - go to minute 24:25. Thanks :) The Oracle replies: This is an easy peasy one. Phillip a

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 11, 2013 - submitted by Janie, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle! I know that all four members went to UCL and the band was formed while they were studying there, so it must be a pretty special place for the band. So are Coldplay planning on doing any concerts at UCL? Would they be willing to do one at all? Looking forward to hearing your reply! The Oracle replies: They have played UCL but no

Coldplay's World War I inspired montage for the All Your Friends music video has been released by the band this evening. The song, featuring a sexy bass line from Guy Berryman, appears on the deluxe version of Ghost Stories and A Sky Full Of Stars EP. The official video, which will be part of the Ghost Stories Live 2014 film set, has been edited by Phil Harvey we believe, in memory of the brave soldiers who fought during the first World War.   The montage is just that and to quote, "In memory o

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 18, 2013 - submitted by John, United Kingdom Q. If the band are signed to EMI, how come they were able to release a single on Fierce Panda? The Oracle replies: Simon Williams saw the band and offered them a single deal. Brothers & Sisters was released as a one off before the band signed their long-term record deal with Parlophone. Fierce Panda as an independent label offered great o

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   April 25, 2013 - submitted by Sarah, United States of America Q. Hello Oracle! Recently I've found myself wondering about the roadies... if Will's drum tech is Bash and Chris's and Jonny's guitar techs are Hoppy and Matt McGinn (respectively), then is it safe to assume that Guy has a bass tech? And if so, what would this roadie's name or nickname be? The Oracle replies: Paul Newman is Guy's b

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 2, 2013 - submitted by Bradley , United Kingdom Q. I'm watching the performance at the Paralympic ceremony, noticed a weird mask/ face on Will's bass drum that i haven't noticed before. Do you know what it represents? Thanks :-)' The Oracle replies: It was intended to fit in & compliment the Festival Of Flame theme. The entire set design was in keeping with the ceremony itself as well

More questions answered by The Oracle... (circa. 4000! questions now answered - submit yours now!)   May 9, 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom Q. Hi, The Oracle. I've always wondered, why did Coldplay choose Belsize Park Underground Station to record part of the Paradise video, and was the station closed to the general public when they were filming? If so, how long for? I hope you can answer this question :) Thanks! The Oracle replies: Our second London tube question of the day. Belsi