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Winehouse Enters Best Selling Albums Of 21st Century
Amy Winehouse's Back to Black album has moved into the Top 10 list of best-selling UK albums of the 21st century.Since it was released in October 2006 the album has sold 2,467,575 copies, with 318,350...
By Contributor on 12 March 2008
Filth Challenges Martin To Boxing Match
British rocker DANI FILTH wants to go head-to-head with COLDPLAY vocalist CHRIS MARTIN in a boxing match. The founding member of extreme metal band Cradle Of Filth has branded indie frontman Martin a "sap" saying...
By WENN on 08 February 2008
Chris Martin's Sweet Revenge On School Bully
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin has reveal how revenge against a school bully was a "pretty sweet" dish.Speaking to the Sun, the 30-year-old musician told of how he was picked on at the posh Dorset...
By Contributor on 03 April 2007
Martin: 'Travis Invented Coldplay'
CHRIS MARTIN has praised Scottish rockers TRAVIS for having such a big influence on young musicians, crediting the Scottish band for the creation of Martin's own group, COLDPLAY. Appearing as a guest presenter on the...
By WENN on 20 January 2007
Paltrow Hooked On Big Brother
Hollywood superstar GWYNETH PALTROW reportedly became so addicted to British reality TV show BIG BROTHER, she had every episode taped. The EMMA star, who is married to COLDPLAY rocker CHRIS MARTIN, loves to unwind in...
By WENN on 28 August 2006
Coldplay Defend Political Beliefs
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN has defended his outspoken political beliefs, insisting the band feels obligated to discuss the world's injustices with their fans. The singer tries not to come across too preachy, but admits he...
By World Entertainment News Network on 14 July 2006
Kaiser Chief: 'I'm Not Fat'
KAISER CHIEFS frontman RICKY WILSON has hit out at the media's "obsession" with his weight, claiming he is tired of constant criticism. The Brit Award-winner has even suffered at the hands of COLDPLAY frontman...
By WENN on 22 February 2006
Christie Scores Top Selling UK Single Of 2005
Veteran crooner TONY CHRISTIE released the top selling single of 2005 in the UK after (IS THIS THE WAY TO) AMARILLO spent eight weeks at number one. Christie sold 1.1 million copies of his...
By World Entertainment News Network on 03 January 2006
Martin Shows His Underwear Off
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN displayed his underwear to MTV viewers last night (03NOV05) as he argued with Kazakhstani 'journalist' BORAT SAGDIYEV over his missing trousers at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAS) last night (03NOV05)....
By WENN on 04 November 2005
Paltrow And Martin Struggle With Language Barrier
GWYNETH PALTROW is convinced her home life with COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN would make brilliant sitcom, because they often get hilariously confused by the different connotations of American and British words. The SHAKESPEARE IN...
By WENN on 28 September 2005
Coldplay And Gorillaz Top Mtv Europe Nominations
COLDPLAY, GORILLAZ, GREEN DAY and GWEN STEFANI are leading the nominations at this year's (05) MTV Europe Music Awards. The YELLOW hitmakers, fronted by CHRIS MARTIN, are up for five gongs, including Best Group,...
By WENN on 28 September 2005
Oasis Lead Q Awards Race
British rockers OASIS will lead the race at next month's (OCT05) Q Awards in London after landing five nominations. Following the release of their sixth studio album, DON'T BELIEVE THE TRUTH, earlier this year...
By WENN on 20 September 2005
Chris Lowe Threatened By Coldplay
PET SHOP BOYS star CHRIS LOWE was disappointed upon listening to COLDPLAY's latest album X+Y - because he realised it was embarrassingly better than anything he has written recently. The release of Coldplay's third...
By WENN on 04 September 2005
Miami Hotels Play Host To Mtv Vma Performances
The American Airlines Arena line-up at the MTV Video Music Awards was so packed last night (28AUG05), THE KILLERS and MARIAH CAREY had to perform at hotels in the area. The Killers played live...
By WENN on 29 August 2005
Martin Refuses To Meet British Prime Minister
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN has snubbed British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR's invitation to meet him at his London residence - because the YELLOW star feared it would damage his image. A galaxy of stars,...
By WENN on 10 August 2005
Martin Sent Kraftwerk Begging Letter
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN was so desperate to use a riff by German rockers KRAFTWERK - he wrote them a pleading letter in childish German. The YELLOW singer recently admitted he was hooked on...
By WENN on 17 July 2005
Coldplay Steal Drums From Kate Bush
COLDPLAY continue to be honest about plagiarising other artists' work - new single SPEED OF SOUND is heavily inspired by KATE BUSH's RUNNING UP THAT HILL. The CLOCKS rockers has already admitted to using...
By WENN on 10 June 2005
Coldplay: 'We Stole Elbow's Sound'
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN has admitted the song FIX YOU on the group's new album is a copy of ELBOW's track GRACE UNDER PRESSURE. The CLOCKS group has already confessed their new disc X+Y...
By WENN on 08 June 2005
Coldplay Track Influenced By Kraftwerk
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN was inspired by German 1970s electronic pioneers KRAFTWERK when he composed the band's new album X+Y. The YELLOW singer confesses he is hooked on the legend's unique melodies - and...
By WENN on 07 June 2005
Martin: 'I'm A Big Fan Of A-ha'
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN credits 1980s Norwegian pop band A-HA with inspiring him to form his own band. The TAKE ON ME stars are now considered unfashionable in most countries, but Martin has championed...
By WENN on 20 April 2005
Knowles Plans Martin Duet
R+B beauty BEYONCE KNOWLES is calling on COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN to collaborate with her in the studio. The DESTINY'S CHILD star has worked with a host of urban singers in the past, including...
By WENN on 02 February 2005
Coldplay Meets Rem
COLDPLAY rocker CHRIS MARTIN joined REM onstage in London last night for a surprise duet at a benefit show for fair trade. The singer leapt onstage unnannounced and helped REM frontman MICHAEL STIPE perform...
By WENN on 15 September 2004
Williams: Give Me Coldplay And Radiohead
THE NEPTUNES star PHARRELL WILLIAMS is eager to turn his back on urban music for a while - and help record tracks by rockers COLDPLAY and RADIOHEAD. The in-demand producer has worked with a...
By World Entertainment News Network on 25 February 2004
Coldplay Rocker Is Related To Winston Churchill
Scruffy COLDPLAY rocker CHRIS MARTIN has an intriguingly posh hidden past - he's related to celebrated British wartime Prime Minister WINSTON CHURCHILL. The CLOCKS hitmaker has gone to pains to keep his family history...
By World Entertainment News Network on 09 December 2003
Johnny Cash Remembered At Vmas
Ailing country legend JOHNNY CASH was on everyone's mind at last night's (28AUG03) MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, with JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE dedicating his Best Male Video award to him. Timberlake beat Cash, who was forced...
By World Entertainment News Network on 29 August 2003
Neve Finds New Love
SCREAM beauty NEVE CAMPBELL has found love once again, after her split from actor JOHN CUSACK. The 29-year-old brunette has embarked on a romance with actor BILLY BURKE, who appeared in hit TV series...
By WENN on 28 July 2003
Missy Elliot Leads Mtv Vma Nominations
Hip-hop star MISSY ELLIOTT is leading the pack of nominees for the 2003 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMA), announced today (24JUL03). The GOSSIP FOLKS rapper has an incredible eight nominations for her WORK IT...
By WENN on 24 July 2003
Chris Martin: My Temper Tantrums
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN has hit back at allegations he is feuding with lover GWYNETH PALTROW about where the couple should live - but admits he does have a temper. The YELLOW singer -...
By WENN on 22 July 2003
Coldplay Dropping 'Green Eyes' From Live Set List After Paltrow Complained To Martin
Coldplay will not be playing their live favourite, 'Green Eyes', as frontman Chris Martin wrote it about a previous love and now it offends his current girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow. Martin and Paltrow have been dating...
By Steven Williams in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2003
Morrissey: Coldplay Can't Fail
COLDPLAY can't fail to break into America according to former SMITHS rocker MORRISSEY. The THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT singer believes that the group have been so well promoted that even...
By WENN on 22 May 2003
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