Coldplay's 'Strawberry Swing' video hit with plagiarism claimSeptember 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - After Coldplay recently settled a copyright dispute with guitarist Joe Satriani over their single Viva La Vida, they have once again been hit by a plagiarism claim. Singer/songwriter Andy J.
Jay-Z wants to learn yoga from Chris MartinSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jay-Z wishes to learn yoga from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin because he is envious of his flexible dance steps.he hip-hop star has been supporting Coldplay on their tour, and confesses that he is unable to dance like his pal Chris. Contactmusic quoted Jay-Z as saying: "I try and work out four times a week - cardio, weights, push ups, pull ups - but I haven't for a month because of vacation and touring.
Tania Zaetta's out-of-court settlement with paper over 'sex with troops' reportSeptember 21st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian actress and TV personality Tania Zaetta has made an out-of-court settlement with a newspaper that claimed that the Defence Department was investigating her alleged romps with soldiers in Afghanistan. "All I can say is the Defence Department has apologised to me and made a public statement that the allegations were totally false," Zaetta was quoted by theage.com.au, as saying.
Coldplay donate 1M pounds to kids charitySeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Popular British rock band Coldplay have donated a million pounds to help a children's charity. Frontman Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion paid a visit to several centres of Kids Company that helps underprivileged kids lacking adult support.
Coldplay constantly watch audiences during gigs to refine song listsSeptember 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English alternative rock band Coldplay constantly watch their audiences during concerts so that they can figure out which songs they are enjoying, and eventually refine their set list. If the 'Fix You' hitmakers see people getting restless during certain songs, they axe the track from subsequent shows.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer accused of plagiarismAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has been accused of plagiarism by an American woman. Jordan Scott has alleged that the 2008 novel Breaking Dawn has a "striking and substantial similarity" to her 2006 fantasy The Nocturne.
Winfrey stunned by 1-trillion dlrs plagiarism lawsuitAugust 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American TV mogul Oprah Winfrey has rubbished accusations of plagiarism and insists that she only came to know of the lawsuit filed against her when the 1-trillion-dollar lawsuit was dismissed by the court. A U.S. tabloid had alleged last week that author Damon Lloyd Goffe had filed a case against Winfrey for plagiarising his book A Tome of Poetry in her internet-published Pieces of My Soul.
Spare Coldplay gig tickets on sale for 60p!August 4th, 2009 LONDON - Tickets for popular Brit band Coldplay's latest tour have been put up for grabs for just 60p. The spare tickets, that were said to have a face value between 20 and 60 pounds, were allegedly being off-loaded for just a dollar - or 60p.
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife Linda gets 'outstanding' divorce settlementJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Retired professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and his former wife Linda Bollea have finalized their divorce and agreed on an undisclosed settlement on July 27. The terms of the settlement have not been made public, but it is believed that the couple's net worth in 2008 was between 26 million dollars and 32 million dollars.
Coldplay to make cameo on The SimpsonsJuly 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British band Coldplay are set to appear in hit animated show The Simpsons.he Yellow hitmakers, who are following in the footsteps of Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Green Day, Aerosmith and U2, are set to join the yellow cast for a one-off episode. In the program, comedic patriarch Homer Simpson wins the lottery and hires the band to perform a private show for his family, reports Contactmusic.
Hulk Hogan and his wife reach Fla. divorce case settlement, end months of bitter accusationsJuly 28th, 2009 Hulk Hogan, wife settle terms of divorce in Fla.CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan and his wife have finally reached a settlement in their divorce case.
Author accuses 'View' co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism in gluten-free diet bookJune 23rd, 2009 'View' co-host Hasselbeck is accused of plagiarismBOSTON — Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a co-host of ABC's "The View," has been accused of plagiarism. A lawsuit in federal court in Massachusetts alleges that Hasselbeck lifted "word for word" content from a book on celiac disease written by a self-published author on Cape Cod.
Yusuf Islam wants to make peace ColdplayJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran singer Yusuf Islam wants to make peace with British rockers Coldplay - just weeks after he accused them of stealing one of his melodies to use in their hit track Viva La Vida. The star - formerly known as Cat Stevens - claims the band lifted elements of his epic 18 minute song Foreigner Suite, which was released in 1973, and incorporated them into their 2008 single.
Coldplay's Chris Martin finds plagiarism lawsuit against him is actually 'inspiring'. LMAO!May 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Coldplay's Chris Martin has revealed that a plagiarism lawsuit against the band is working as an inspiration for him to ink better songs. The group were served with a lawsuit by musician Joe Satriani, who alleged the rockers lifted his 2004 instrumental, "I Just Wanna Fly," for the basic melody of "Viva La Vida".
Will Champion baffled by plagiarism accusations against ColdplayMay 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Coldplay' drummer Will Champion has revealed that the allegations that his band has stolen melodies from guitarist Joe Satriani and Yusuf Islam have left him baffled. He emphasizes that the band have not stolen any melodies, and that he finds it unbelievable that Joe and Yusuf are actually contemplating taking a legal action against Coldplay.