ContactMusic — Gwyneth Paltrow's husband Chris Martin has banned her from listening to Coldplay. The 'Contagion' actress - who has two children, Apple, seven, and Moses, five, with the band's frontman - can't put on the group's CDs when he's at home so she waits un... more info

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Mercury News, California — Summertime is dominated by talk of big tours, big festivals and big singles. Come fall, we turn our attention to albums. more info

Perez Hilton — There are two things you are really going to like about this new ad for Chipotle: First, the animation. Really cool. Very geometric. And, it really fit with the theme of the story being told. Impressive. Second, the music. At first, you wouldn't thin... more info

Pop Candy — I think you'll like this video -- not only does it feature Willie Nelson covering Coldplay, it tells the story of (an animated) farmer deciding ... more info

Popdose — The Red Headed Stranger finds unexpected beauty in that song by Apple's dad more info

Guardian Music — If this pair win the Mercury prize, we can thank Sex and the City. Jude Rogers meets Jon Hopkins and King CreosotePop is full of odd couples, but this year's Mercury prize shortlist contains a particularly compelling one. Jon Hopkins, 31, is baby-f... more info

Stereogum — Willie Nelson covers Coldplay for a Chipotle ad — why not, I guess? But “The Scientist” does sounds pretty good in Nelson’s signature twang so I’ll take it. The ad itself, well, that’s another story. I feel weird. “The Scientist” is a... more info

Guardian Music — This Reading band have a devout following at Radio 1, and their mourn-rock looks set to gain wider praiseHometown: Reading.The lineup: Tim Alexander (vocals, keyboards), James Johnson (guitar), Jordan Fish (bass, programming), Tom Mayo (drums).The ba... more info

USA Today Music — Among the week's intriguing tracks are Coldplay's rockin' and roarin' 'Charlie Brown,' St. Vincent's 'Surgeon,' Birdy's 'Skinny Love.' more info