Guardian Music — Nine days after a gig, my Xyloband spontanously lit up. Are Coldplay trying to tell me something?Nine days had elapsed since the Coldplay show. Throughout that time, the wristband sat on my desk and, to the best of my knowledge, there was no glowing.... more info

Gigwise — Chris Martin says Canadian star is 'too handsome' to record with more info

The Independent — The coloured wristbands that turn stadiums into a spectacle of flashing lights are the real stars of Coldplay's shows, according to some. more info

Guardian Music — On his European tour, the Boss assails the banks and inveighs against the 'robber barons'. Yet among stadium rockers, he is a lone voiceUnder a full moon rising above the old Olympic stadium in Rome during the summer of 1993, Bruce Springsteen paused... more info

Guardian Music — From Chris Martin and Coldplay at the Emirates in London to Tokyo and beyond, this is how the week in music looked around the world more info

The Newsroom — The death of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys has sparked tributes from Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the New York Mets and more. Yauch, one of the group's founding members, passed away at the age of 47. Gillian Pensavalle highlights some of... more info

Gigwise — Gigwise readers pick Doherty in poll, but keen to see Coldplay without clothes more info

411 Mania — Did Lil Wayne make a mistake by pulling Young Money from Summer Jam? Did we enjoy Coldplay and Rihanna's "Princess of China" video? Should FOX end American Idol after six more seasons? 411's Jeremy Thomas and Sean Garmer debate these questions and m... more info

Perez Hilton — Kelly Clarkson, the queen of AHmazing covers, has just done it again! Only this time, while not on tour and taking requests from fans, she stopped by BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge today and took on Coldplay and Rihanna! Take a listen to Kelly's stunning re... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kelly Clarkson is busy promoting her Stronger CD in London. Another country means a striking new blonde do for the original flavah Idol! After you're finished admiring her new lighter shade, check out the gorgeous cover of Coldplay's "Princess of... more info