ContactMusic — Coldplay and Rihanna will perform their duet Princess of China together at next years BRIT Awards The Paradise group will team with the Bajan beauty to perform the track - from their recent Mylo Xyloto album - live together for the first time... more info

Pop Justice — If you’re worried about Rihanna and Coldplay’s 'Princess Of China' not exactly setting the charts alight yet, fear not: they’ll be performing it together at the Brits next year. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/39... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has defended the band's decision to perform on The X Factor final this weekend, stating the talent show is important for the music industry.Despite previously... more info

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ContactMusic — Chris Martin worries Coldplay will become like a seedy old man in a strip club The Paradise hitmaker is worried about when the band should call it a day as he is unsure at what point they would lose touch with whats credible so tries to counter... more info

Guardian Music — Dave Guetta's ubiquitous productions made Alexis Petridis feel like his dad – thank heavens for PJ HarveyThere were moments when the 2011 singles chart seemed likely to trigger an existential crisis in music fans of a certain age. This summer I tur... more info

411 Mania — Joined by Michael Buble, Leona Lewis and others... more info

Guardian Music — Koko, LondonYou don't get to say this most Decembers, but next year's surefire musical bet is an Aberdonian neuroscience drop-out with a tattoo of Frida Kahlo on her arm and a peroxide cockatiel quiff. Like Jessie J and Adele before her, singer Emeli... more info

Mjsbigblog — X Factor UK Final guest performers confirmed: COLDPLAY, LEONA LEWIS, JLS, ONE DIRECTION AND MICHAEL BUBLE. Semifinal themes: Motown and “The Song To Get You To The Final”, NO SING OFF this week! Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Bublé, JLS, One Direction ... more info

Guardian Music — Four years of support for Kids Company revealed with 02 Arena gig to boost funds for 'phenomenal' charityThey might be one of the world's biggest bands but, for four years, Coldplay have been keeping a secret. Chris Martin and his band members have b... more info