Guardian Music — For three decades, EMI took on the world in record sales. Now its sale to Sony and Universal marks the end for the music majorEMI has been put through the wringer more than any other music company in the past few years so news of its sale today – i... more info

Guardian Music — The deal trumped an offer by rival company Warner Music and is the first part of the breakup of the British music majorUniversal Music has triumphed in the auction of EMI's recorded music division, home to the Beatles, Coldplay and Tinie Tempah, tabl... more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay have announced a UK tour for next year The Paradise hitmakers will play a string of soccer stadiums in support of their new album Mylo Xyloto beginning with Coventrys Ricoh Arena on May 29 They then head to London where they wi... more info

The Independent — Coldplay are to play a string of UK stadium shows next year, they announced today. more info

The Independent — Coldplay have announced a UK tour for next year.  more info

Guardian Music — World's biggest record company to buy home of Coldplay and the BeatlesUniversal Music, the world's biggest record company, is poised to announce the £1.2bn purchase of EMI's recorded music division, home to the Beatles, Coldplay and Tinie Tempah.The... more info

NME — Band will show off 'Mylo Xyloto' in four football stadiums in 2012 more info

Altsounds — Coldplay have announced a run of UK stadium dates for Summer 2012. Following the record-breaking global success of their No.1 album 'Mylo Xyloto', the band have already sold out their Dec 2011 tour and now add the following dates: *2012* *May... more info

NME — Martin reveals debut song was a 'media savvy' effort inspired by Duchess Of York's breasts more info

Gigwise — Frontman admits to penning melodies about Fergie's lady humps... more info