Coldplay to give free CDs to fans during gigs

May 1st, 2009 Coldplay to give away free CD at gigsLONDON — Coldplay members say they will reward recession-weary fans by giving away a free CD at all their shows this year. The band says it will give away the disc, "LeftRightLeftRightLeft," at all shows starting with the first date of Coldplay's North American tour in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 15.

April 10th, 2009 LONDON - Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has appreciated King of Pop Michael Jackson's decision to keep his comeback concerts animal free. The 'Thriller' hitmaker came under fire from PETA after it was rumoured that the singer would include a variety of exotic creatures in his 'This Is It ' run at London's O2 Arena this summer.

March 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British rock band 'Coldplay' are mulling over a career break once their current world tour gets over. The band want to go for a complete sound change before they head back into the studio to record the follow-up to their 2008 album Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends.

March 27th, 2009 LONDON - Members of British alternative rock band Coldplay are contemplating a career break once they finish their current world tour so their fans don't grow sick of their music. The band, led by frontman Chris Martin, wants to revamp their sound before heading back into the studio to record the follow-up to their 2008 album 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends', reports contactmusic.com.

March 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is struggling to get tickets for Michael Jackson's London gigs. The rocker - who is married to Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow - is a massive fan of the 'Thriller' hitmaker.

March 20th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears may thrill her fans in London even before she takes on the stage at London 02 Arena in June 2009, as Radio 1 has asked her to participate in their Big Weekend outdoor event. The 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' hitmaker will be finishing her ongoing 'Circus' tour on May 2, and the Radio 1 event will take place at Swindon, London, from May 9-10.

March 18th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Legendary singer John Farnham has returned to the recording studio in a bid to make a dazzling comeback. The biggest selling Australian artist, who took a break from his singing career nearly two years ago, has proceeded with plans to recommence his career.

March 17th, 2009 LONDON - Erstwhile 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson, who is all set to make a return to stage with London 02 Arena concerts, has already stirred the world, with fans going ballistic over his much-anticipated comeback gigs. The fact that the 'Heal The World' hitmaker will be belting out classic after classics at the concerts has made the Michael mania gain momentum, reports The Sun.

March 13th, 2009 LONDON - It seems that Jackomania has gripped people all over the world. As Michael Jackson prepares for his 'last ever' London gigs, the demand for concert tickets has soared, leaving the sales website eventually crashed.

March 12th, 2009 LONDON - Pop singer Michael Jackson may be going through a rough patch due to his bankruptcy and ill health, but his fan following seems unaffected, for zillions of them are desperate to obtain seats at his final concerts. Although millions of fans are keen to attend Michael's 10 farewell concerts at London's O2 arena, only 200,000 seats will be made available.

February 17th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Coldplay wants to give free albums to those fans who attend their shows. According to thesun.co.uk, lead singer Chris Martin said: 'What we want to do is try to give away a live album for free.

February 9th, 2009 LONDON - Rocker Kid Rock slammed Jennifer Hudson's performance at the Grammy awards and criticised British band Coldplay too. Mirror.co.uk quotes Rock as saying: 'Who's Jennifer Hudson? The fat girl?' Hudson, who won the Grammy for best R&B album for her self-titled release 'Jennifer Hudson', Sunday performed for the first time since the death of her mother, brother and nephew.

January 30th, 2009 LONDON - Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin has revealed that producer Brian Enohe had banned him from the studio. According to thesun.co.uk, Martin was speaking to fans at a performance recently and said: 'The rest of the band are in the studio.

January 20th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Jennifer Hudson, whose mother, brother and nephew were murdered in October, will head the list of performers at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards Feb 8, it has been announced. It will be her second performance since the tragedy, coming a week after she sings the national anthem at the Superbowl Feb 1.

December 28th, 2008 LONDON - British singer Leona Lewis wants to work with the band Coldplay on her next album to make it sound rockier. According to thesun.co.uk, Lewis now wants more rock songs on her next album.