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Album "Cold" (1998)
Duffy Set as Opening Act on Coldplay's Tour
August 22, 2008 04:08:47This fall, Duffy will travel with Coldplay to north America in support of the band's world tour. She will open the band's gig and use the opportunity to promote her debut album called "Rockferry" which was already released in March.
The "Mercy" singer will also start kicking off her own major gigs in San Diego on October 9. She will then continue performing in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle, and Chicago before joining Coldplay on stage in Cleveland, New Jersey, Boston, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
Miley Cyrus to Support Coldplay on World Tour?
August 12, 2008 11:08:23World teen idol Miley Cyrus is reported to join Coldplay on some shows during their current world tour. The teen singer has recently revealed her huge admiration for the British band frontman Chris Martin. The Daily Express quoted her, as saying, "My ideal man is a 16-year-old Chris Martin. But my mom says I have terrible taste!"
As Miley's statement goes spreading to the media, Chris reveals that the admiration is mutual and they actually admire each other. "I like Miley. She seems to have a sweet character, anyone we like or respect, no matter how different they may be, we would play with," Chris says in a statement.
Liam Gallagher Calling Radiohead and Coldplay's Fans Boring and Ugly
August 11, 2008 04:08:08Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has attacked fans of Radiohead and Coldplay with harsh critics. He said that these people are boring and ugly as they don't know how to have fun.
Speaking of them, he says during an interview, "I've mellowed, but not in the sense of liking Radiohead or Coldplay. I don't hate them. I don't wish they had accidents. I think their fans are boring and ugly and they don't look like they're having a good time." Meanwhile, when asked about his taste of music, Liam admits that he doesn't like contemporary bands and prefers older bands. He says, "I play The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Neil Young, Sex Pistols. Maybe a bit of The Stone Roses. Don't like modern bands. Topman music, innit?"
Sex Pistols Plan New LP, Diss Coldplay
June 16, 2008 01:06:07A surprising and great news comes from veteran English punk rock band Sex Pistols as they have just stated to the press that they might release a new studio album. The news was hinted out by the band's lead singer, Johnny Rotten, in an interview with the press at the band's latest gig on Saturday, June 14 at the Isle Of Wight Festival.
Speaking about the band's plan to release a new LP, Johnny said, "There could be a new record. That would be nice." Moreover, he also explained that the band won't be rushing in making the new album stating, "But I won't do anything in a patronising way. The music, the subject and the attitude all have to be right at the same time. Everything has to be from the heart."
Jay-Z Headlines 1st Pemberton Fest With NIN and Coldplay
March 14, 2008 12:03:29Pemberton Festival has put an impressive line-up for its first ever event that is set to take place July 25-27 in Pemberton, B.C. Among the numerous acts on the bill Jay-Z, Coldplay, Nine Inch Nails, Serj Tankian and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers are announced as the headliners.
According to Billboard.com, the festival is part of Live Nation's production with Good Boy Productions. The latter is the joint venture between Coldplay manager Dave Holmes and Depeche Mode manager Jonathan Kessler. There will be two stages set up to contain more than 50 acts plus a dance stage.
James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful' Makes People Want to Hurt Others
August 22, 2007 03:08:19
Moderate popularity seems to be a better option this time for James Blunt as his claim to fame hit 'You're Beautiful' tops another infamous chart. The single that went #1 on most countries' chart has been listed at #1 for songs that used to be enjoyed but now makes people want to hurt others.
A poll was gathered by RollingStones.com's Rock List column and Blunt's hit beat Black Eyed Peas' 'My Hump' and Smash Mouth's 'All Star'. The songs that are considerably new are followed in the fourth and fifth post with old pieces 'Don't Worry be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin and 'YMCA' by Village People respectively.
Amerie Eyeing Collaboration with Rock Acts
July 31, 2007 04:07:00
R&B crooner Amerie thinks it will be fun to have a collaboration with rock acts The Killers and Coldplay, and she's serious about it. In the coming months she will try to reschedule her brief meeting with Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin.
"I'm a big fan of The Killers. I'd love to do something with them, and Coldplay," Amerie told the Daily Star. "I was due to hook up with Chris Martin a while back but then his baby was born. Hopefully we'll reschedule."
Justin Timberlake Eyeing Collaboration with Coldplay
June 28, 2007 11:06:40
Justin Timberlake, who fancies collaboration from fellow musicians, has landed his choice to Coldplay. The pop singer is excited on the chance to work with the British band.
"Coldplay are the modern Beatles,” said Justin. “So I'd love to do a duet with them--especially Chris Martin."
The Top 10 Concert Tours
April 27, 2006 01:04:42
Based on the data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers, there are no significant changes on the Top 20 Concert Tours rank. Here are the recap of the Top 10 which include the so-called modern circus "Cirque De Soleil" at No. 1 with $1,401,283 total box office gross.
At No. 2 is still Bon Jovi which tours score around $1,263,894, ahead of Aerosmith at No. 3 with total gross of $1,144,03. In the meantime the 4th position is still dominated by Coldplay garnering for about $930,632, followed after by George Strait at No. 5 scoring $839,650 and Queen and Paul Rodgers whose collaboration earn them $591,755.
WWE & Lionsgate Reach Deal Over "The Condemned"
April 20, 2006 03:04:38
"The Condemned" will soon come up on cinema as World Wrestling Entertainment and Lionsgate have reached a deal over its production. And so, the studio is about to start shooting the flick May 15 in Australia.
Of drama genre, "The Condemned" will star Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones, with Scott Wiper in hand directing. Per Variety, Austin is set to play a man on death row in a corrupt Central American prison. He's "purchased" by a wealthy TV producer, who pits him and nine other condemned men in a battle to the death.
Those Make the List of Britain's Favorite Lyric
April 17, 2006 01:04:03
In a poll conducted by music channel VH1, Irish rock band U2 has its 1992 song "One" credited as Britain's Favorite Lyric thanks to its line "One life, with each other, sisters, brothers". Elsewhere, chosen as the 2nd Britain's Favorite Lyric is The Smiths' "How Soon is Now" of which line reading "So you go and you stand on your own, and you leave on your own, and you go home, and you cry, and you want to die".
Debut at No. 3 on the poll is Nirvana's "I feel stupid and contagious, here we are now, entertain us" from its "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Take the 4th place is Bob Marley's "Redemption Song", while Coldplay's "Yellow" secures the 5th place. Rounding out the Top 10 on the poll is Robbie Williams' uplifting "Angels" and Radiohead's sour "Creep."
The 2006 Juno Awards Winners
April 03, 2006 03:04:49
This year Juno, Canada's music awards, held Sunday April 2nd, 2006 has been dominated by Vancouver crooner Michael Buble. The singer takes four trophies all at once, which among others are for Best Singer, Album, Artist and Pop Album Of The Year for "It's Time".
Other big winners at the prestigious event include Alberta rock band Nickelback, which is nominated for six Junos but only manages to grab two mainly for Best Group and Best Rock Album for "All The Right Reasons." Picks the Juno Fan Choice Award is one of Canada's biggest bands Simple Plan, and the International Album Of The Year prize goes to Black Eyed Peas' for "Monkey Business" and Coldplay for "X&Y".
2006 Juno Awards Nominees
February 16, 2006 01:02:18Canadian band Nickelback leads this year Junos, Canada's music awards, received a leading six nominations. Announced Wednesday Feb 15th by the CTV network and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the music group ups for Juno Fan Choice, Single Of The Year and Producer Of The Year for "Photograph", Album Of The Year and Rock Album Of The Year for "All the Right Reasons", and Group Of The Year as well.
Following close behind with five nominations are Diana Krall and Michael Buble, both of whom among others up for Artist Of The Year, Fan's Choice and Album Of The Year. Tied with three noms each are Arcade Fire, rock legend Neil Young and the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Meanwhile, music diva Celine Dion is nominated for Fan Choice award.
Music Acts Won the Annual Brit Awards
February 16, 2006 10:02:57Music Rock act Kaiser Chiefs dominated the annual Brit Awards held Wednesday Feb 15th at the cavernous Earls Court exhibition centre in west London. The rockers picked home 3 awards all at once, which among others include British Rock Act, British Live Act, and British Group awards.
Also a big winner at the prestigious event was James Blunt who won the categories of Pop Act and British Male Solo Artist. Also winning two awards was Green Day, mainly for the categories of International Group and International Album for "American Idiot", and Coldplay who won the British Single for their "Speed Of Sound" and MasterCard British Album for "X&Y."
More Stars Added to Perform at 2006 Grammy Awards
January 30, 2006 10:01:02More artists have given their confirmation to perform at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards as Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, and Sugarland have been added to the list along with Christina Aguilera, Herbie Hancock, Maroon 5, John Legend, Joss Stone, plus Robert Randolph. The award show itself will be aired live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 8 while also is going to be broadcasted on the Westwood One Radio Network.
Brit Awards Nominees
January 11, 2006 04:01:40Kaiser Chiefs and James Blunt are leading the nominations at next month's Brit Awards with five nods each. As of Blunt he's up for British Male Solo Artist, Pop Act, British Breakthrough Act, British Album for "Back To Bedlam" and Best Single for "You're Beautiful."
Meanwhile, Kaiser Chiefs are nominated for British Group, British Rock Act, British Live Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Album for "Employment." Following close behind is Coldplay with four nods, including British Group and British Live Act, thanks to the huge success of their album "X&Y."
The Top 10 Best-Selling Albums of 2005
January 05, 2006 11:01:28Mariah Carey. The name comes up on the top position in the list of the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005. The singer apparently has proven to worldwide that she's hard to beat and thus deserves the predicate of pop diva.
Leading the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005, Carey has her album "The Emancipation of Mimi" sold for 4.97 million copies, making rapper 50 Cent's "The Massacre" the second best with 4.85 million copies. "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson wins the 3rd place with 3.5 million copies. The 4th best is Green Day's "American Idiot" which is sold for 3.4 million copies, ahead of Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" at No. 5 sold 3 million copies.
The Glorious Green Day
November 04, 2005 11:11:55This year is likely to still be the band era, particularly at the MTV Europe Music Awards as Green Day and Coldplay successfully grabbed two prizes each in this event which took place in the capital of Portuguese, Lisbon. The U.S. punk rock trio won the Best Rock Act and Best Album category for "American Idiot" while the British act brought home the awards for Best U.K. and Ireland Act as well as Best Song through "Speed of Sound."
Selected by music fans from across Europe and Africa who voted via MTV's website online, the other winners included Shakira, Robbie Williams, Snoop Dogg, and Alicia Keys. Congrats to you all.
Paltrow Expecting 2nd Child?!
October 24, 2005 11:10:01It is yet officially announced that actress Gwyneth Paltrow is pregnant with her second child with husband Chris Martin of British band Coldplay. The star herself as yet gives any confirmation about the report.
Though, her mother Blythe Danner reportedly let slip that she was going to be a grandmother again. When being asked so, the woman immediately replied: "Yes, I am. Well, I think so. I have not checked lately."
Madonna to Reveal Her First Confession at the EMAs
October 06, 2005 04:10:09Pop superstar Madonna has confirmed that she's about to perform at the 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards, which will take place in Portugal on November 3. She will at that event perform live her new single for her new album "Confessions on a Dance Floor."
The beauty will join other lineup that include Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Black Eyed Peas and Robbie Williams, who will all perform live too. As of "Confessions on a Dance Floor," it is slated for a November 14 release date. See you there.
