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2013 BRIT Nominations: Coldplay, Rihanna + Amy Winehouse Honored

Scott Shetler — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:15:28 +0000

'Princess of China' might make Coldplay and Rihanna the musical kings and queen of Britain. RiRi and Chris Martin's band are among the leading contenders for the 2013 BRIT Awards. The annual U.K. awards show today (Jan. 10) revealed its list of nominees, which also included a surprise nod for the late Amy Winehouse.

Watch Gwyneth Paltrow Dance to Jay-Z + Coldplay on New Year's Eve

Jessica Sager — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:30:17 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow is married to the lead singer of Coldplay, Chris Martin, so it's not surprising that spent her New Year's Eve with her hubby's band and their two tots, Apple and Moses, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. It was a little surprising, though, that she danced onstage to 'Run This Town' with Jay-Z ... because it was embarrassing to watch.

Watch Jay-Z + Coldplay Team Up for New Year's Eve Performance at Barclays Center

Jessica Sager — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:57:28 +0000

Jay-Z joined forces with Coldplay on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2013 with a bang. Coldplay opened the show, playing a full set amass with confetti, glowing bracelets and balloons throughout. The Day-Glo shades were a staple of their live shows for ‘Mylo Xyoto,’ and the crowd was delighted by the show. The band [...]

12-12-12 Concert for Hurricane Sandy Relief: Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Chris Martin + More Perform

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:21:47 +0000

Hurricane Sandy effected the entire Tri-state area around New York City, leaving millions without power and displaced from their homes. The storm, which touched down around Halloween, is still at the forefront of our minds.

Pop stars did their part and performed at the largely classic rock-leaning 12-12-12 concert event that took place at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Dec. 12. Kanye West and Alicia Keys were on hand to lend their talents for good, as was Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Jonas Brothers Cover Bruno Mars, Coldplay + Frank Ocean

Scott Shetler — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:00:08 +0000

The Jonas Brothers are playing select shows together once again and treating their fans to covers of hit songs by other artists. In recent concerts in Los Angeles, the trio put their own spin on songs by Bruno Mars, Coldplay and Frank Ocean.

Coldplay Taking Three-Year Hiatus From Touring

Scott Shetler — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Even after a year and a half of non-stop touring, Chris Martin isn’t ready to leave the road, but during the final Australian show of Coldplay‘s Mylo Xyloto Tour, he acknowledged that the band won’t be touring again for a while. “This is the last big show for three years or so,” Martin said last [...]

Coldplay Light Up Stadium With 'Hurts Like Heaven' in 'Live 2012′ Clip

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:39 +0000

By now, Coldplay fans worldwide are probably set to watch the band on television, online, and on apps during their 'Live 2012' tour film, brought to us by Epix. The premiere of the original concert event will air on Nov. 17 and will be made available for purchase on Nov. 20, and with this clip of the band performing 'Hurts Like Heaven,' it looks as thought everyone prepping for the final viewing will be in for a helluva night.

Jay-Z + Coldplay to Headline New Years Eve Show in Brooklyn, New York

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:17:35 +0000

Jay-Z and Coldplay will ring in the new year with a New Year's Eve concert on Dec. 31 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. This will be the second time the dynamic duo has celebrated the new year onstage together -- their first being in 2010 in Las Vegas.

Coldplay Talk Colorful Inspiration Behind Upcoming Live Concert Film

Scott Shetler — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:00:45 +0000

Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' album was created based on a single visual image, a burst of color amidst a dark world. That's according to guitarist Jonny Buckland, who describes the record and its corresponding tour in a new clip from the band's upcoming 'Live 2012' concert film and album.

Coldplay Get Comical in New 'Hurts Like Heaven' Video

Nadine Cheung — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:38:29 +0000

Coldplay have released their new video for ‘Hurts Like Heaven,’ a stunning animated clip set to the tune of their fifth single from ‘Mylo Xyloto.’ The video was directed by Mark Osborne (‘Kung Fu Panda’) and follows a graffiti gang as they rebel against Major Minus and his regime. The action-packed video incorporates vibrant colors [...]

Coldplay Capture 'Mylo Xyloto' World Tour on 'Live 2012′ CD/DVD Release

Scott Shetler — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:40 +0000

Coldplay are wrapping up their ‘Mylo Xyloto’ album cycle with the Nov. 20 release of ‘Live 2012,’ a concert film and album that captures highlights from the band’s year-long world tour. More than 3 million fans attended shows during the Mylo Xyloto Tour, which began in June 2011. In a trailer promoting the film, frontman [...]

Rihanna, Coldplay + Jay-Z Team Up for 2012 London Paralympics Closing Ceremony

Jessica Sager — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:26:24 +0000

Coldplay brought ‘Paradise’ to the 2012 London Paralympic Games — and they also brought Rihanna and Jay-Z! The U.K. band delivered a stellar performance for some 80,000 spectators, beginning with a battle sequence and a ton of killer choreography. (Remember ‘Yellow?’) Soon, Coldplay entered amidst flames, smoke and a fantastical light show, performing ‘Paradise,’ ‘Yellow,’ [...]

Rihanna Joins Coldplay On Stage in Paris

Jessica Sager — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:23:15 +0000

Coldplay brought their French fans a pretty awesome surprise: Rihanna! The Bajan beauty joined the band onstage in Paris for their duet, ‘Princess of China,’ as well as a performance of a ballad version of her own breakthrough hit, ‘Umbrella.’ For their ‘Princess of China’ performance, RiRi was decked out in similar geisha garb as [...]

Coldplay Taking 2013 Off

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:11:54 +0000

This is some sad, sad news for Coldplay fans! The band, who has spent a majority of 2012 on the road, decided that they would take it easy next year and take the entire year off! If only we had a job that allowed us to take an entire year off.

Frank Ocean No Longer Touring With Coldplay

Jessica Sager — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 15:00:57 +0000

Despite the massive success of 'Channel Orange,' Frank Ocean isn't having the best time right now. The 'Bad Religion' singer just pulled out of his European tour with Coldplay.

New Songs on the Radio – August 2012

Lauren Stern — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:15:59 +0000

PopCrush is rounding up new songs on the radio for August 2012 — to let you know the hottest tracks expected to hit the airwaves for the last month of summer. August is a popular month for new releases, so we’re expecting to hear some great new songs mixed in with some of the summer’s [...]

Coldplay Release 'Hurts Like Heaven' as Next Single

Scott Shetler — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:35:27 +0000

Following the successful collabo with Rihanna, 'Princess of China,' Coldplay are issuing yet another single from their multi-platinum album 'Mylo Xyloto.' 'Hurts Like Heaven' -- the track on which Chris Martin sings, "You use your heart as a weapon / And it hurts like Heaven" -- will be the next Coldplay single to impact airwaves.

Coldplay's Chris Martin Forgets Lyrics During Boston Gig, Blames the Olympics

Scott Shetler — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:15:39 +0000

Sooner or later, every rock singer forgets a lyric or two on stage. But Coldplay singer Chris Martin has an excuse for his memory lapse on Sunday in Boston — he couldn’t stop thinking about the Summer Olympics going on in his home country. As reported by Ace Showbiz, Martin stopped during the middle of [...]

The Wanted Cover Coldplay at the 2012 London Olympics Torch Relay

Shauna Wright — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 03:37:12 +0000

British boy band the Wanted showed a little native pride by performing at the 2012 Summer Olympics Torch Relay in London on Friday night -- and they even got all meta on us by covering two songs from another English group, Coldplay.

Coldplay to Explain Story of 'Mylo Xyloto' in Six-Part Comic Series

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:53:43 +0000

Coldplay's 'Mylo Xyloto' is a certified smash hit, having debuted at No. 1 in 34 countries and tallying six million in sales along the way.

The story behind the album will be revealed in a six-part comic series, the first of which will be unveiled at the Comic-Con International in San Diego this week. You're nobody until your immortalized in comic form!

Top 10 Coldplay Songs

Britt Hayes — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:00:59 +0000

Coldplay songs began dominating the airwaves in 2000, when the band released their first hit single, 'Yellow,' quickly followed by the release of their debut album. Lead singer Chris Martin's sensitive vocal style and the group's expertly crafted, whimsically orchestrated sound have made them a pop culture mainstay over the years. Read on for our [...]

Coldplay's Chris Martin Lays One on Wife Gwyneth Paltrow … in the Middle of a Show!

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:00:30 +0000

Chris Martin of Coldplay and his wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, are a celeb couple rarely photographed in public together, intentionally trying to sweep the spotlight away from their status, as well, a celeb couple. Photos of the duo are so rare that we couldn't find a decent one for this post! However, during last Friday's (June 30) Coldplay gig in Miami, the singer threw caution to the wind. He did a complete about face, running up the venue steps and into the crowd seats to plant a big ol' smooch on his wife and baby mama Gwynnie's lips ... in front of several tens of thousands of their closest fans.

Coldplay + Rihanna Sword Fight in 'Princess of China' Video

Jessica Sager — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:29:06 +0000

Though the video wasn’t scheduled for release until this Monday (June 4), the video for Coldplay and Rihanna‘s collaboration, ‘Princess of China,’ hit the Web today (June 2). The clip is designed to look like a classic Asian martial arts film and features all the elements of one: a trip through the desert, a forbidden [...]

Favorite Coldplay Album – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:37:16 +0000

Since they broke out in 2000, Coldplay have been churning out amazing records that keep fans coming back for more of their signature sound. The British rock outfit -- consisting of vocalist/guitarist/pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion -- have produced 5 albums in total. Three of their five have gone to No. 1 in the U.S., and all five have shot straight to the top of the charts in their homeland of the U.K. So, which of their five chart-topping albums is your favorite?

Go Behind the Scenes of 'Princess of China' With Coldplay + Rihanna

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:33:37 +0000

Rihanna and Coldplay singer Chris Martin go head-to-head, literally, in front of a green screen in this behind-the-scenes clip from the filming of the 'Princess of China' video. They both get to be something they are not for a few moments in time. That's always fun, whether you are a celeb or not.