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Official Charts Company (via Music Week).It was also the corporate group market leader with a year-on-year consumption growth of 10 per cent and a market share of 36.2 per cent. Sony Music and Warner Music followed in second and third place respectively.2024 was the third consecutive year that EMI Records had come out on top thanks to sales such as Taylor Swift‘s ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘, which shifted 254,241 copies in the first six months of 2024 and ended the year on 783,820 units, making it their biggest seller.RCA came in second for combined consumption in 2024 with a 10 per cent share and it was the market leader based on track streams with a 10.8 per cent share.The label enjoyed domestic breakthrough success with BRIT Rising Star winner Myles Smith, whose single ‘Stargazing’ clocked up 1,012,699 sales and was as the 12th biggest track of 2024.

Chris Martin has said Coldplay “deserve to take some shit” from haters.Since the release of their debut album ‘Parachutes’ in 2000, and their subsequent rise to global fame, Coldplay have faced plenty of criticism. But, Martin has now revealed that he’s OK with not being universally loved.Speaking to Rolling Stone for their January 2025 cover interview, the frontman said: “It would be terrible if we lived in a society where everyone had to [like the same thing].”Addressing Coldplay haters specifically, Martin went on to say: “We’re a very, very easy, safe target. We’re not going to bite back.

Coldplay’s Guy Berryman has opened up about the band’s plan to stop at 12 albums, saying that he is taking the plan “with a pinch of salt”.Speaking to NME back in 2021, frontman Chris Martin revealed that Coldplay were looking to release their final album in 2025. Later, he elaborated on his comments, revealing his plan for the band’s catalogue to end after 12 albums.Then, speaking to NME earlier this year, he shared more details and explained how the end of the band’s time writing new music is fast approaching. “Right now, and since about 2008, if something lands in me as a song or as a good idea and it feels authentic, we’ll do it.

Coldplay has recently unveiled a spectacular line-up of tour dates set to start in 2025, promising some of their most lavish performances yet.The band is scheduled to play over ten shows during the summer of 2025 at venues including Hull's Craven Park Stadium and London's Wembley Stadium. Known for hits like Yellow, Viva la Vida, Fix You and many more, Coldplay is expected to entertain around 1 million fans throughout August and September 2025.

Coldplay‘s Chris Martin and Johnny Buckland are set to perform an intimate charity gig in London.The band announced the one-off performance yesterday (December 7), revealing that the duo will perform this Tuesday (December 10) at Hackney Church to raise funds for Crisis.Tickets to the event are exclusively available via a prize draw, now open to all UK residents. You can apply for the draw here.

Coldplay have shared a wholesome new music video for the single ‘All My Love’, starring acting legend Dick Van Dyke.The band previously debuted the song during a concert in Athens, and later frontman Chris Martin was spotted in Las Vegas singing the track at a karaoke bar while donning a thinly veiled disguise.It later turned out that the undercover antics were actually the filming of a music video, which arrived in the start of October, and the song was shared as part of their latest album ‘Moon Music’.Now, a new version of the music video has been unveiled, celebrating the Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke.Arriving today (December 6) as a special, extended Directors’ Cut video, the video was co-directed by award-winning directors Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore, and looks to celebrate the life and career of the Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star ahead of his 99th birthday.It was shot at Van Dyke’s home in Malibu and features the performer ruminating about age, family and love. A shorter variation will be shared next Friday (December 13) to mark his birthday.

TikTok has released its annual music report revealing which artists and tracks had the biggest impact on the platform in 2024.The report emphasised just how significant the app has become in creating hits – 10 of the 11 UK Official Chart Number Ones and 13 of the 16 Billboard Hot 100 Number Ones were associated with a TikTok trend this year.The UK’s Number One artist on TikTok in 2024 was Central Cee, who had placed at Number Three in last year’s countdown. Earlier this year, his single ‘BAND4BAND’ broke the record for single-day streams by a UK rapper.Coming second is Charli XCX, who spearheaded a cultural phenomenon with her album ‘Brat’, leading to this summer being officially christened ‘Brat summer’. Coldplay come in at Number Three thanks to their innovative ‘Moon Music’ campaign, which included a spectacular performance on Grafton Street in Dublin that was captured for TikTok.1. Central Cee2. Charli xcx 3. Coldplay4. Ed Sheeran 5. LeoStayTrill 6. Dua Lipa 7. Suki Waterhouse8. Myles Smith9. Henry Moodie 10. YUNGBLUD 1. Yeri Mua 2. ENHYPEN 3. NCT 4. LE SSERAFIM 5. Stray Kids6. aespa7. TOMORROW X TOGETHER8. Kim Loaiza 9. TWICE 10. Sabrina Carpenter TikTok also revealed that four out of its top 10 biggest tracks were from British artists, representing five different genres.While most of the songs occupying the top spots were released this year, there were two major catalogue songs.

Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard is a must-attend event of the festive season. Every year, the radio station puts on two days of star-studded performances at London's O2 Arena.This year is no different, with Coldplay and Katy Perry topping the bill, alongside artists like Kygo, Teddy Swims, Perry and more.Tickets were snapped up within minutes when they went on sale last month by Capital Radio.

10 per cent of all proceeds from their upcoming Wembley and Hull stadium shows would be donated to the Music Venue Trust.It has also been bolstered by recent decisions made by both Sam Fender and Katy Perry, who each introduced a ticket levy for their respective UK tours. In the move – which was developed as part of the MVT’s recent ‘Manifesto For Grassroots Music’ – £1 from each ticket sold to their huge upcoming shows will be donated to help protect grassroots spaces.UK footwear and apparel company Kickers have also become the first brand to contribute to the LiveLine fund.

Coldplay‘s upcoming 2025 shows in Hull are set to go on sale this week – and they will be priced affordably via their ‘Infinity Tickets’ scheme.In September, the band revealed that ticket options for their two-day engagement at Hull’s Craven Park Stadium include a limited set of ‘Infinity Tickets’, which are priced at £20 per ticket but limited to two per purchaser – and they must be bought in pairs.Now, per Hull Daily Mail, the band will release another batch of ‘Infinity Tickets’ this Friday (November 22) at 12pm UK time via Ticketmaster. There is no indication if this batch will be the last ‘Infinity Tickets’ available to Hull fans, neither have the band hinted at other potential future ticket sale opportunities.10 per cent of the band’s proceeds from the shows will also be donated to the Music Venue Trust – helping to keep UK grassroots music venues open and fighting for the survival and development of upcoming artists.

Coldplay have released the video for their song ‘The Karate Kid’, which features the star of the 1980s film of the same name, Ralph Macchio.In the video Macchio, who played Daniel LaRusso in the original trilogy of The Karate Kid and now stars in Cobra Kai, stars as a busker who gets a ticket to a Coldplay stadium show.When frontman Chris Martin can’t sing, he invites someone from the crowd onstage to help him – which turns out to be the busker played by Macchio.Watch the video below:The music video’s storyline was teased by Coldplay when the band played ‘The Karate Kid’ for the first time last month at their show in Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium – where Macchio made an appearance.Before beginning the song, frontman Chris Martin joked that he was losing his voice and asked if there was anybody out there who could help him sing the next song. With that, Macchio walked on stage to an ovation from the crowd and lip-synced to pre-recorded vocals by Martin.The track is taken from the expanded Full Moon Edition of the band’s album ‘Moon Music’, which came out in September.

Netflix has ushered in the festive season with another Christmas-themed romantic comedy.Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, Hot Frosty follows Kathy (Lacey Chabert) who, while dealing with the death of her husband, magically brings a handsome snowman to life.The titular Hot Frosty is played by Dustin Milligan, who previously starred in 90210 and Schitt’s Creek. Other cast members in the film include Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, and Sherry Miller.Hot Frosty was released November 13, 2024 on Netflix worldwide.The film’s score is by Ari Posner, whose previous credits include Canadian productions like Flashpoint, Anne With An E, and 2022 romantic comedy The End Of Sex.As you might expect, a selection of festive hits are featured in the film, along with tracks by Coldplay and Roy Orbison.You can check out the full list of songs in the film below.‘Jingle Bell Rock’ – Bobby Helms‘Make It Feel Like Christmas’ – Simon Tellier and Victoria Hills‘The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy’ – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (EDM version)‘Motor City Santa’ – David Westlake and Nicholas Dover‘Toccata and Fugue in D Minor’ – Johann Sebastian Bach‘Wonderful Time Of Year’ – Jeremy Lister‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ – Roy Orbison‘We Always Had Christmas’ – Madisyn Gifford‘If I Could Touch The Sky’ – Jesse Legallais‘Like A Holiday’ – FaSho‘Jingle Bells’ – Dennis van Aarssen and Jazz Gents‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’ – Coldplay feat. Zerb

Glastonbury Festival 2025's first batch of tickets were snapped up in just half an hour, according to the event organisers.This year saw a new booking process introduced, with fans being "randomly assigned a place in a queue" when coach travel tickets went on sale at 6pm on Thursday.The official festival account confirmed the sell-out at 6.32pm, stating: "The Glastonbury 2025 tickets + coach travel which were on sale this evening have now all been sold," and thanking those who managed to secure one. Standard tickets will be available from 9am GMT on Sunday, with @nationalexpress offering coach travel for these ticket holders.

Jedward caught up with NME to start “beef” with Coldplay and Oasis, and deliver us a cover of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’. Watch the footage below.The pair spent a considerable amount of time on the red carpet of the Manchester ceremony at the Co-Op Live Arena, despite not being nominated or involved in the ceremony.Speaking to NME, John Grimes of the former X Factor contestant duo explained how they’d “been writing so many songs” and were “in our emo era, we’ve been in our emotions”.Brother Edward then admitted “I know we’re not Coldplay, I know we’re not Oasis,” before John interjected: “But you know what? Coldplay could have done with some of our songs on their new album [‘Moon Music‘].”Edward then replied: “But we can sing Oasis – can Oasis sing Jedward?”A post shared by NME (@nmemagazine)John agreed that “you’ve got to be versatile”, before laying the gauntlet down to the Gallaghers: What we’re saying is: Liam and Noel, there’s some beef here.

Coldplay have announced their biggest ever show in the Indian city of Ahmedabad next year.The band will be performing at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, which is the largest stadium in the world, on their ‘Music Of The Spheres’ World Tour. They will be joined by a ‘mystery guest’ who is yet to be announced.Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, November 16 at 12pm IST.The Ahmedabad show is one of several Asia shows Coldplay will be playing next year on the biggest rock tour of all time, having previously announced gigs in Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Seoul and Mumbai.

Coldplay’s Chris Martin surprised onlookers yesterday (November 11) by kissing the tarmac at Sydney Airport before boarding a plane heading to Auckland, New Zealand – you can view footage below.He has been seen doing a similar ritual before when he landed in Malaysia last year ahead of the band’s show there and in Indonesia on their previous tour.Martin has never said why he kisses the tarmac on airport runways, similar to what the Pope often does, but it has been suggested that it may stem from a near-death experience he suffered on a plane in 2005.He previously revealed that he almost died when his plane hit a dust storm flying over West Africa not long before it was supposed to touch down in Ghana.“It was so terrifying, the plane was all over the place,” Martin told The Sun at the time. “Once a year, for a week, all this dust blows over from the Sahara Desert.

The Snuts‘ Jack Cochrane has hit out at people who dislike Coldplay and have called them “uncool” adding that they “pretend they’re too cool” to enjoy the band.In a new interview with The Times, the frontman of the Scottish outfit opened up about his love for Chris Martin and co and revealed that his favourite Scottish gig ever was seeing Coldplay at T in the Park at age 15.“I think people who don’t like Coldplay are uncool. They’re one of those bands that everybody pretends they’re too cool to properly love, but the performance, the production and atmosphere, with everybody blasting their songs, was unforgettable,” he told the publication.Though people love to hate on the ‘Clocks’ band, the group have made history as the only band to headline Glastonbury five times.

Coldplay‘s Chris Martin intervened after a boy got “squished” in the crowd.During a show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium for the band’s ‘Music Of The Spheres’ tour, the frontman addressed a boy after seeing him in apparent distress. Having motioned for him to be lifted over the barriers, the frontman told him: “You can sit right here, OK? You don’t have to be squeezed.”The moment has since gone viral, with clips of Martin reassuring the boy showing him asking the security team to get him some headphones.

CDs and vinyl records were once considered relics of the past, thanks to the rise of first MP3 then global streaming services. However, nostalgia is now big business and people are flocking back to physical media in droves.This means those old discs gathering dust on your shelf or in your car could now be worth money.

Coldplay set to headline. Find all the details below.This year’s edition of the two-night event is due to take place at The O2 in London on Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8.

Glastonbury has announced a big change to the ticket buying process ahead of its 2025 sale. Ahead of next week's highly anticipated sale, organisers have made a game-changing update to the system.