Martin confused over Palin crush
Democrat-supporting rocker Chris Martin was confused through this year's US presidential elections - because he harboured a secret crush on failed Republican vice-president Sarah Palin. Skip related content Related photos / videos Enlarge photo Republican presidential candidate John McCain picked the Alaskan Governor to be his running mate in a bid to get voters on his side in time for the elections earlier this month.The pair failed to win their campaign for the Whit

Chris Martin Drunk During AMA’s - Video
Now, I am not a Coldplay fan. Basically because I am not the type to sing sad songs while crying in the shower. They aren’t bad really, but last night’s performance at the 2008 American Music Awards is raising some eyebrows. Chris Martin was said to be drunk. Finger pointing began at the lead singer’s “questionable [...]

Coldplay - Coldplay Call In Jay-z For Lost Remix
COLDPLAY frontman Chris Martin is calling in a favour from his pal JAY-Z - the rap superstar is to feature on a remix of the bandÂ?s track LOST! The singer and his ...

Carrie Underwood “Very Honored” Duets With Elvis Presley
Country music hottie Carrie Underwood together with LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride, Sara Evans etc., is featured on the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets CD, which is sold on the market now. Through the magic of modern technology, the 25-year-old singer duets with legendary Elvis Presley I’ll be Home for Christmas. “I never thought I’ll be singing a duet with Elvis Presley it’s very surreal but that it felt like a good thing to do, I am very honored,” Carrie Underwood, who won the F

Chris Martin: 'Nickleback Are Unfairly Treated'
Chris Martin is big fan of Nickleback -- and insists the Canadian rockers are unfairly treated by many people. The Coldplay frontman says the band -- known for the smash hit single Rock Star -- shouldn't listen to criticisms. He tells the NME, "I have nothing but respect for Nickelback. "They take a lot of flak from people who have never done fuck all in their life. And I think they're great. That is my final word." Meanwhile, Martin -- who is married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow -- says his band are "le

Coldplay call in Jay-Z for 'Lost!' remix
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is calling in a favour from his pal Jay-Z - the rap superstar is to feature on a remix of the band's track 'Lost!'

Coldplay: Prospekt’s March
This eight-track stopgap EP-- which doubles as a bonus disc on the obligatory Viva fourth-quarter deluxe edition-- allows for an assessment of Coldplay's 2008 "We Are Edgy" campaign. Can one daffy Brit and his personality-averse band bring the notion of cool closer to them? Ostensibly, Coldplay know cool when they see it. They tapped operatic indie-rockers Shearwater and L.E.S. revivalist Santogold to open their world tour this year. Chris Martin is friends with Kanye West and Jay-Z, who contributes a vers

Angelina Jolie : Now, political gulf between Jolie and dad
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie’s relationship with her father Jon Voight apparently turned more sour after the veteran actor announced his support for presidential candidate John McCain during the election campaigns. According to her friends, the ‘Tomb Raider’ star was “embarrassed” that her father, who attended the Republican national convention, was among a few celebrities who were backing the ill-fated McCain campaign Jolie and her partner Brad Pitt are keen Barack Obama

First Mom Michelle Obama: Malia & Sasha Will Do Chores
  No spoiling for Malia and Sasha Obama!  Just because they're the President's kids, doesn't mean they'll be catered to.  First Mom Michelle Obama says her girls will still be required to do their chores once they make the White House their home.Michelle told ABC News, that the White House staff will be expected to leave the girls' beds alone: "That was the first thing I said to some of the staff when I did my visit."She added, "They said 'the girls

Jay-Z and Coldplay team up for a remix. You know it will be HOT!
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is calling in a favor from his pal JAY-Z. The rap superstar is going to be featured on a remix of the band’s track LOST! The singer and his wife Gwyneth Paltrow are good friends with Jay-Z, and the musical males have previously teamed up to work on the song Beach Chair, from the 99 Problems star’s 2006 album Kingdom Come. Now Jay-Z, is to return the guest appearance for the British rockers. In a statement on the group’s official website, they said: In the s

Coldplay's Chris Martin Wants To Be Immortalized In Wax
Chris Martin wants to be immortalized in wax. The Coldplay star would love to see a model of himself take pride of place in legendary museum Madame Tussauds, but thinks it is unlikely to happen. He said: "What will the Coldplay legacy be? I would love to get into Madame Tussauds but it's never going to happen. I don't think we will be remembered. Somebody else will come along. That's the best thing about music, it's always evolving." "Maybe we'll get covered occasionally on a ferry with a Guy playing a keyb

3am: Chris Martin skips Q Awards party to work with Jay-Z
Jumping off tables at the Q Awards was quite enough partying for Chris Martin - he skipped the boozy after-party and headed to the studio to work on a single with Jay-Z. Chris told us: "We're finishing a song called Lost Plus. It's wicked. "It'll be even better than the Kanye one. We appreciate each other's music." Post to: Share Fark Delicious Facebook Digg Print Email More 3am Celebs Stories Sugababes won

3am: JUMPING off tables
Jumping off tables at the Q Awards was quite enough partying for Chris Martin - he skipped the boozy after-party and headed to the studio to work on a single with Jay-Z. Chris told us: "We're finishing a song called Lost Plus. It's wicked. "It'll be even better than the Kanye one. We appreciate each other's music." Post to: Share Fark Delicious Facebook Digg Print Email More 3am Celebs Stories Coldplay's

Jay-Z And Coldplay To Play Three U.K. Shows Together In 2009
Artists to bring 'Beach Chair' and 'Lost+' collaborations to stadiums in September. By Gil Kaufman Print They hooked up for "Beach Chair" on Jay-Z's Kingdom Come album and recently did it again for "Lost+" on Coldplay's just-released Prospekt's March EP. And while they didn't have anything to do with it, musical odd couple Jay-Z and Coldplay had their music mashed-up by mixtape vets Mick Boogie and Terry Urban recently on Viva la Hova. Clearly, these artists have a thing going on,

Coldplay Releasing New EP, Collaborating with Jay-Z
Posted on their website last week via a handwritten note by frontman Chris Martin, Coldplay announced plans to release an EP of unreleased material from Viva La Vida, called Prospekt’s March.   The 8-track collection comes with a remix to “Lost” called “Lost +” and features a “guest experience in the form of Jay-Z” (such an ill way of saying “featuring”, no?).   The anxiously-awaited release will make its debut November 25th.  I’m such a Coldp

Gwyneth Paltrow’s grief hair
The ‘Shakespeare in Love’ actress says she struggled to allow herself to chop her flowing locks until this summer, six years after the death of her TV producer father Bruce. She said: “I love changing my look but I kept my hair long for so long because when my dad died I didn’t want to cut it off. I think it was because it was the hair he knew. “Then one day I was on a shoot and I just suddenly said, ‘I need to cut it now.’ It was almost as if it was part of the g

Chris is smitten
Chris Martin has discovered the joys of The Smiths.

Coldplay to Release New EP in November!
Chris Martin announced today on the band's official website that Coldplay will be putting out a new EP, entitled Prospekt's March, in late November (Nov. 25 according to amazon.com). Also announced is the release of the single Lost! with collaboration by Jay-Z. Letter from Chris on Coldplay.com: Oct 08 Rotterdam Dear Coldplay fans and friends, First of all, thank you for the incredible year you have been giving us so far; from asking for our songs on the radio, to buying an album, to coming to a show

Coldplay call on Jay-Z for Lost remix
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is calling in a favour from his pal Jay-Z as he wants the rap superstar is to feature on a remix of the band's track Lost!The singer and his wife Gwyneth Paltrow are good friends with Jay-Z, and the musical males have previously teamed up to work on the song Beach Chair, from the 99 Problems star's 2006 album Kingdom Come.Now Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is to return the guest appearance for the British rockers. In a statement on the group's official website, they say: "In t

Martin reveals admiration for Nickelback
Coldplay singer Chris Martin has said that he is a big fan of Canadian rockers Nickelback.

Coldplay better than ever
Coldplay are "less s**t" than they used to be.The band's frontman Chris Martin insists they are at their peak and their live performances are better than ever.Speaking after a show in Munich, Germany, last week, Chris told Absolute Radio: "I think our concert is the least s**t Coldplay concert at the moment that you could have possibly ever seen. Do you see what I mean? We're better than we used to be." Comment on this Article The ?Viva La Vida' singer - who is married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow - reve

Coldplay call on Jay-Z for Lost remix
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is calling in a favour from his pal Jay-Z as he wants the rap superstar is to feature on a remix of the band's track Lost!The singer and his wife Gwyneth Paltrow are good friends with Jay-Z, and the musical males have previously teamed up to work on the song Beach Chair, from the 99 Problems star's 2006 album Kingdom Come.Now Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is to return the guest appearance for the British rockers. In a statement on the group's official website, they say: "In t

Jay Z To Support Coldplay
Chris Martin's band will play three massive stadium shows next year with the rapper in tow...

Coldplay Heats Up Q Awards
So much for crafting a rock-star attitude. Chris Martin, he of the newly crowned Best Act in the World Today, has reverted back to his humble beginnings. Coldplay captured the two most prestigious gongs at the Q Awards Monday in London, Best Album for Viva la Vida, or Death and All His Friends, and the sure-to-be-disputed Best Act in the World Today. While accepting the album prize, Martin boasted that Coldplay is "the greatest band in the world." But it didn't take Martin long to retract the claim. "Wel

Coldplay feel like supply teachers
SINGER Chris Martin confesses he and bandmates felt like stand-ins in absence of rock heavyweights