Rock Hall Announces Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Tom Morello, Questlove,...
By Brian Ives The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just announced most of the presenters for this year’s induction ceremony, taking place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on April 10. KISS, who have quite...
View ArticleWatch Coldplay Get ‘Magic-al’ in New Music Video
By Kevin Rutherford Some have called Coldplay’s new single “Magic” a return to its early-aughts form, so it makes a tiny lick of sense that the band is also going back in time for the music video for...
View ArticleRock Hall Induction 2014: Good Vibes, Special Guests and Lorde
By Brian Ives The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has come a long way, and its evolution has mirrored that of rock and roll itself: whereas it used to be a drunken, freewheeling event...
View ArticleColdplay Announce Tour Dates Behind New Album, ‘Ghost Stories’
By Shannon Carlin Coldplay are gearing up to release their latest album, Ghost Stories, on May 19, and they’re already plotting dates to bring fans their new music. The six-date trek, which will have...
View ArticleWatch Coldplay Debut New Song ‘Oceans’
By Shannon Carlin Coldplay’s new album, Ghost Stories, isn’t out until next month, but the band has already given fans a decent taste of what’s to come with tracks like “Magic”, the Bon Iver-sounding...
View ArticleChris Martin Reveals He Was Briefly Kicked Out of Coldplay
By Jay Tilles The first of a four-part interview with Chris Martin was released today (Apr 28) and it could be Martin’s most revealing interview to date. The Coldplay frontman sat in a Santa Monica, CA...
View ArticleHear Coldplay’s Lead ‘Ghost Stories’ Track, ‘Always in My Head’
By Courtney E. Smith When Chris Martin of Coldplay stopped by Zane Lowe’s BBC1 Radio show yesterday (April 28), he made several revelations in their long form interview. One of them was the lead track...
View ArticleWatch Coldplay Perform ‘Always In My Head’ On ‘Tonight Show’
By Shannon Carlin Coldplay seem to be taking over New York City. Over the weekend, they hit the Studio 8H stage for Saturday Night Live, where they performed “Magic” and “A Sky Full of Stars.” Last...
View ArticleStream Coldplay’s New Album ‘Ghost Stories’
By Shannon Carlin Coldplay have been very generous about sharing their latest album with fans, releasing songs like “Always In My Head,” “Magic” the Bon Iver-sounding “Midnight,” “Oceans” and “Sky...
View ArticleColdplay’s Chris Martin Talks New Album: ‘It Isn’t for Everybody’
By Annie Reuter Chris Martin doesn’t think his band’s new album is for everyone, but he’s proud of it anyway. The Coldplay frontman talked with Carson Daly this morning (May 16) on 97.1 AMP Radio/Los...
View ArticleInterview: SZA Matures at ‘TDE Clubhouse’ For Her Full Length Debut
By Shannon Carlin Being a part of Top Dawg Entertainment means you’re under a microscope, especially if you’re the label’s first female signee. “People want to know if you’re worthy of being on TDE.”...
View ArticleAvicii Recruits Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin, Billie Joe Armstrong & More for...
By Scott T. Sterling Swedish EDM star Avicii has recruited an all-star cast of rockers for his second studio album, including Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day...
View ArticleChris Martin Declines Offer of ‘Freedom’ of His Hometown
By Philip Cosores Much like in the U.S. how we give a key to the city as an honor, in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, they offer “freedom of the city.” This is a high award, given for a...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen, Chris Martin to Front U2 for Times Square World AIDS Day...
By Kevin Rutherford U2‘s scheduled performance in New York’s Times Square tonight (Dec. 1) for Worlds AIDS Day may not be happening exactly as planned, but it’s still going down—with some help from...
View ArticleBruce Springsteen & Chris Martin Play Bono, Join U2 at World AIDS Day...
By Marissa G. Muller Last night, a handful of heavyweight artists, making up what could the year’s most surprising bill, played a special concert in Times Square for Worlds AIDS Day. U2 rallied and...
View ArticleColdplay Announce New Album ‘A Head Full of Dreams,’ Say It’s Their ‘Final’ One
By Shannon Carlin What do Harry Potter and Coldplay have in common? According to frontman Chris Martin, they both end their journey at seven releases. In an interview with BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe,...
View ArticleDavid Bowie Rejected a Possible Coldplay Collaboration
By Kevin Rutherford If you can imagine a David Bowie and Coldplay collaboration, know that such a thing actually came somewhat close to fruition. Frontman Chris Martin revealed at last night’s BBC...
View ArticleMary J Blige/Sam Smith, Beck/Chris Martin Among Many New Duets Added to...
By Brian Ives No one’s complaining, but every year it seems like fewer actual awards are given out during the GRAMMYs. That’s because the show is always jam-packed with performances, including several...
View Article5 Celebrity Couples Who Married In Secret
By Leslie Simon If a celebrity weds in an intimate backyard ceremony and Us Weekly photographers aren’t around to capture it, did the nuptials really happen? It’s an age-old question that deserves an...
View ArticleChris Martin Walks Into a Bar, Plays Free Acoustic Show
By Marissa G. Muller What happens when Chris Martin walks into a bar? Apparently, the entire room is treated to a free acoustic show. Such was at least the case in Delhi, India on Wednesday night....
View ArticleDuets Highlight Global Citizen Festival Performances
By Brian Ives The Global Citizen Festival’s goal is the elimination of extreme poverty by 2030. The achievement of that goal requires a lot of cooperation from diverse people from different countries...
View ArticleChris Martin, Ricky Gervais Collaborate on Soundtrack
By Radio.com Staff Coldplay’s Chris Martin and comedian Ricky Gervais are working together. The two are collaborating on music for the soundtrack to the forthcoming David Brent movie Life On The Road....
View ArticleColdplay Perform John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ in Tribute to Paris
By E. Parker In response to the Paris terror attacks that sent shockwaves around the globe, Coldplay asks fans to “Imagine” a new world. The band started off their show this past weekend at the Los...
View ArticleColdplay Enlist President Barack Obama for ‘Head Full Of Dreams’
By E. Parker Coldplay must be fresh out of big names in music to add to their forthcoming album. Lead singer Chris Martin has announced that President Barack Obama will now be one of the featured...
View ArticleColdplay Preview New Album ‘A Head Full Of Dreams’
By E. Parker Coldplay are dropping snippets of their new album, A Head Full of Dreams, all day today (Nov. 24), each hour on the hour. At about 6:30 am EST, Coldpay put heir fans on alert with a...
View ArticleChris Martin Invites Son Moses Onstage at Coldplay Show
By Hayden Wright Many rock and pop stars have tried to describe the rush of adrenaline that comes from standing onstage before a packed arena. Last night in Lima, Peru, Chris Martin gave his son Moses...
View ArticleChris Martin Calls Rihanna the Frank Sinatra of our Generation
By Radio.com Staff In a new interview with The Guardian Chris Martin pays Rihanna a high compliment, comparing her to Frank Sinatra. Related: Listen to Rihanna’s ‘Sledgehammer’ from ‘Star Trek Beyond’...
View ArticleChris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow Finalize Divorce
By Annie Reuter On Thursday (July 14), Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s divorce was finalized. And, apparently a Los Angeles judge ordered that neither Paltrow nor Martin will have to pay...
View ArticleColdplay Announces Dates and Cities for 2017 North American Tour
By Robyn Collins Coldplay have just announced 18 dates for the North American portion of their 2017 A Head Full of Dreams Tour. Related: Coldplay Pay Tribute to Gene Wilder Through ‘Pure Imagination’...
View ArticleChad Smith’s ‘New Boy Band’ Includes Chris Martin, Beck and Jakob Dylan
By Brian Ives Last night, Chad Smith posted a short video on Instagram that looked like one hell of a backyard party. A band fronted by Chris Martin of Coldplay, and featuring Jakob Dylan of the...
View ArticleChris Martin Covers Drake, Beatles at Surprise Benefit Show
By Robyn Collins Chris Martin surprised New Yorkers at the Mercury Lounge with a last-minute benefit for Manhattan homeless shelter, The Bowery Mission. James Winans of the Bowery Mission told...
View ArticleChris Martin Honors George Michael at Homeless Shelter Show
By Amanda Wicks Chris Martin paid tribute to singer George Michael and celebrated the holiday spirit while performing a special set at the Crisis at Christmas homeless shelter in the United Kingdom....
View ArticleChris Martin Performs George Michael Tribute
By Hayden Wright George Michael is one of the icons we’ve lost in recent history, and he’s earned tributes from the GRAMMY stage and beyond. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performed “Wake Me Up Before...
View ArticleWatch Chris Martin Duet with George Michael
By Radio.com Staff Chris Martin not only performed George Micheal’s emotional ballad “A Different Corner” on today’s Brit Awards telecast but the Coldplay frontman sang along with Michael with the help...
View ArticleChris Martin Turns 40 with a ‘Willy Wonka’ Party
By Hayden Wright Chris Martin turned 40 on March 2, and he celebrated with a whimsical Willy Wonka-themed party. The Coldplay frontman drew inspiration from the Roald Dahl classic and the iconic Gene...
View ArticleColdplay, Sam Smith Support War Child in ‘Enough is Enough’ Campaign
By Robyn Collins Chris Martin, Sam Smith and Florence Welch are just a few of the celebrities who have publicly supported the War Child UK charity. The musicians have shared the charity’s new “Enough...
View ArticleChris Martin Visits Fan Fighting Cancer in Manila
By Robyn Collins Coldplay frontman Chris Martin stopped by a hospital in the Philippines to see a very sick fan before the band’s concert in Manila on Tuesday (April 4). Related: The Chainsmokers &...
View ArticleColdplay’s Chris Martin’s Shares what He’s Listening to Right Now
By Abby Hassler Ever wonder what music Coldplay’s Chris Martin is listening to these days? You’re in luck. This afternoon (June 7) Martin revealed his current 4-track playlist and it might not be what...
View ArticleColdplay Perform with Shakira at Global Citizen Festival
By Robyn Collins Coldplay and Shakira took the stage together to perform the former’s hits “A Sky Full of Stars” and “Yellow” yesterday (July 6) at the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg, Germany. In...
View ArticleJAY-Z Says Coldplay’s Chris Martin is a ‘Modern Day Shakespeare’
JAY-Z has been called a genius enough times to know what character traits the designation represents, and he sees those qualities in Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who he praises for both his music...
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