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NME about how “Coldplay are providing a lifeline for new talent” in their effort to donate 10 per cent of all profits from their 2025 UK stadium shows to save the grassroots.This Friday (October 4) will see the release of Coldplay’s 10th album ‘Moon Music‘. As part of our extended interview with the Glastonbury headliners, frontman Chris Martin spoke to NME about the band’s move to give a huge donation from their shows in London and Hull next summer to help keep struggling live music venues open.Their help comes after the MVT have long been campaigning for a mandatory levy for £1 of every ticket sold to a gig at arena level and above to go back into the grassroots, at a time when the scene faces “disaster” with around two venues closing per week in the UK.

with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, 51, a portion of which first dropped Monday on People.Coldplay, which is made up of Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Phil Harvey and Martin, will release their tenth album, “Moon Music,” on Oct. 4“We are only going to do 12 proper albums, and that’s real,” Martin told Lowe, who didn’t like the idea, saying he wants Coldplay to put out “50 albums.” “You don’t, because less is more,” the “Fix You” singer pushed back. “And for some of our critics, even less would be even more.” “It’s really important that we have that limit,” he added.He pointed to the “Harry Potter” books (of which there are only 7) and the musical output of artists he admires.

Coldplay is done making albums soon.

Ethan Shanfeld After Coldplay releases its 10th album, “Moon Music,” on Oct. 4, the band will only make two more, said frontman Chris Martin. “We are only going to do 12 proper albums and that’s real.

Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin have performed a surprise acoustic set together at Global Citizen Festival in New York this past weekend – watch the set below.On Saturday (September 28), the 2024 edition of the Global Citizen festival took place in Central Park, New York. During the festival, Ed Sheeran and the Coldplay frontman surprised those in attendance by appearing onstage together to perform a short unannounced set.For the set, the pair performed four acoustic songs, taking turns to play Sheeran’s and Coldplay’s biggest hits.

Coldplay fans are hoping to bag tickets to see Chris Martin and his band at the Music Of The Spheres World Tour when it comes to London next year.

Coldplay have announced two brand new shows at London’s Wembley Stadium set to take place next summer.The band took to their official X/Twitter account to announce the additional shows of their 2025 Music Of The Spheres tour. Chris Martin and co.

said Martin before doffing his wig and glasses to reveal himself to the cheering crowd at the bar, whose tagline is “Getting Vegas drunk since 1962.”Martin, 47, was in Sin City for an acoustic performance on Saturday night at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena, delivering a solo set of Coldplay classics like “Viva La Vida” and “A Sky Full of Stars” and the band’s Chainsmokers collab “Something Just Like This.”He joked that the other members of Coldplay couldn’t be at the festival — which also featured such A-list acts as The Weeknd, Dua Lipa and Doja Cat — because they were busy getting “bikini waxes.”After stripping it down for his iHeartRadio Music Festival gig, Martin dressed up for his night on the town in Vegas.He also surprised a couple from Phoenix — Mary Zatezalo and Austin Sanders — during their wedding photo shoot at the Tunnel of Love, handing out red balloons.The “Yellow” crooner then made his way to Dino’s, where he gave his surprise performance, coordinated with the bar by Live Nation, the producers of the iHeartRadio Music Festival.“They wanted a live moment, and it to be kept a secret so they could get a real reaction from everybody there,” Dino’s karaoke captain Matt Woodward — who emceed under the name K.J. Boston — told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin sang ‘All My Love’ from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Moon Music‘ at a karaoke bar in Las Vegas last night (September 21).The singer turned up in disguise, wearing an oversized suit, wig and glasses at Dino’s Lounge to perform the track after making a guest appearance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival. You can view footage of his performance below.The band previously debuted the song during a concert at the Olympic Stadium in Athens in June.Earlier, Martin also performed the band’s recent single – ‘We Pray’ – with Elyanna at the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Coldplay‘s UK tour may stop off at the Liverpool venue.The band are currently embarking on their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour, which has recently become the biggest rock tour of all time.They’re set to continue their reign as they announced a series of giant London and Hull stadium shows just days ago. Kicking off next August at Craven Park and Wembley Stadium, you can purchase any remaining tickets here.Fans speculated there may be potential Anfield show when an Avanti West Coast train arrived into Liverpool Lime Street station earlier this month.

Coldplay have announced they will expand their ‘Music Of The Spheres’ tour to Asia.The biggest rock tour of all time will continue its reign in 2025, where it’s set to visit Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Seoul.It will be Coldplay’s first full-length headline touring performance in India after their 2016 appearance at Global Citizen Festival. The new dates will also see the band return to Hong Kong for the first time since 2009.

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has announced the host and performer line-up for the first five episodes of season 50 – see the full roster below.Last night, the long-running late-night live sketch comedy variety show announced that it will return for its 50th season later this month (September 28), and has shared the line-up for its first five episodes.To kick off its historic 50th season, SNL will be starting strong with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. The season premiere will be hosted by Jean Smart, with a live performance from Jelly Roll.

Coldplay could be donating money from their upcoming tour dates to the Music Venue Trust.The news was shared earlier this morning (September 17), when the Chris Martin-led band announced details of huge stadium shows in London and Hull for next year – marking their only UK and European shows of 2025.In the announcement, they also made a promise that 10 per cent of their proceeds from the gigs would be given to the Music Venue Trust, in a bid to help support grassroots venues around the country.Now, fans have been taking to social media to share their excitement at the news, and praise the band for their efforts to protect the live music sector.“Gotta say that is fantastic – 10 per cent of proceeds is gonna make a huge difference to grassroots. Bravo to Coldplay team and all involved,” one fan wrote on X/Twitter.“As usual, this band lead the way! See you at Wembley (hopefully!),” another added, while a third wrote: “This is amazing news and the start of something big.

Remember when Dakota Johnson did that pap walk to overtly show everyone she was definitely still wearing her engagement ring? And therefore had definitely not broken up with Chris Martin, as had been reported?

Dakota Johnson f**ked up bad on the set of Loser Baby — and right in the midst of her directorial debut, too. But it wasn’t anything that had to do with the short film itself! It all came down to her failure to read the ingredients!

Gwyneth Paltrow’s son is the spitting image of his Coldplay star dad, Chris Martin, in a new picture shared by his mum. On Wednesday, September 3, the actress, 51 In honour of the US Labor Day holiday, Gwyneth shared a montage of blissful moments she's shared with family and friends including a bikini-clad day with fellow Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon.The actress shared the post with her 14.8 million social media followers alongside the caption: "Summer was good to us."In one snap, Gwyneth's daughter Apple and son Moses both managed to tower over her 5ft9in frame.

Dakota Johnson was feeling extra inspired and energized on the set of her short Loser Baby… That’s because she was all sorts of hyped up on Celsius Energy Drinks.

The Libertines and CMAT are set to perform at Glastonbury‘s Pilton Party this weekend – you can find all the details below.The annual event is staged at Worthy Farm in Somerset as a ‘thank you’ fundraising gig for villagers, workers and local people in the area.This year marks the 40th anniversary of Pilton Party, which first took place back in 1984. On Friday (September 6), The Libertines will top the bill on an open-air stage close to where the Woodsies Stage (fka the John Peel Stage) is located at Glastonbury Festival.CMAT is scheduled to open for the band following slots from local support acts, and DJ sets courtesy of Patmandu and Baggy Mondays.A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest)Tickets for the one-day event are on sale now, priced at £45 (adult) and £20 (child) – you can buy yours here.

Coldplay‘s Chris Martin has made a surprise appearance in Dublin with Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and TINI – check out the moment below.Martin made the appearance last night (August 28) on Dublin’s Grafton Street for an impromptu performance of the band’s new track, ‘We Pray’. The band gave the song its live debut during their headline set at Glastonbury 2024 in June, with Simz and Elyanna joining them for the performance.The Coldplay frontman drew a huge crowd by performing the song alongside rapper Little Simz, Burna Boy, Palestinian-Chilean R&B musician Elyanna and Argentine musician TINI.Coldplay are currently in Dublin where the group will play four sold-out concerts at Croke Park, as part of their ongoing ‘Music Of The Spheres’ world tour.Watch the moment here:WE PRAY.

Thousands of Coldplay fans packed into the end of one of Dublin's busiest streets to catch a surprise appearance by the band.

Coldplay‘s Chris Martin wrapped up their tour in Vienna last night (August 25) with yet another Taylor Swift cover.Earlier this week, they were joined by Maggie Rogers, who has been opening for the band, and two fans for a cover of Swift’s ‘Love Story’ at the Ernst Happel Stadium in the wake of her ‘Eras’ tour concerts in the country being cancelled following a foiled terror plot.In the following two further shows they also performed ‘Shake It Off’ before they wrapped up their five shows last night with ‘The 1’ from Swift’s 2020 album ‘Folklore’, alongside Rogers. You can view footage below.Earlier this month, all three of Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ shows in Vienna were cancelled after it was revealed that two people had been arrested for allegedly plotting a terror attack during the gigs.Songbook: 'the 1' by @taylorswift13 (@Coldplay's Version) ft @maggierogers#ColdplayVienna pic.twitter.com/7wXJbMfRDJ— Neil (@neilenore) August 25, 2024Swift recently commented on the Vienna show cancellations and foiled terror plot after her European tour wrapped.