ContactMusic — Rockers Coldplay and Muse, and fellow British star Joss Stone, are among the acts who are lined up to perform at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London. The Yellow hitmakers are reportedly top of organisers' wish-list of acts to perform... more info

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ContactMusic — Coldplay have been asked to open the 2012 Olympics. The 'In My Place' group are being lined up to perform especially written anthem, 'Welcome Song', when the games come to London next year. The opening ceremony is one of the most... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — EMI artists like Katy Perry, Coldplay, Norah Jones and others launch charity for Japanese disaster relief more info

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ContactMusic — Coldplay's new album is "developing a recognisable form". The 'Viva La Vida' group - comprising Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland - are presently working on their long-awaited fifth album in London and... more info

Guardian Music — Bluebeat.com claimed tracks it was selling for 16p were not Beatles songs but 'psycho-acoustic simulations'A website that illicitly sold Beatles downloads in 2009 has been ordered to pay almost $1m to rights holders. Bluebeat.com claimed it was circu... more info

Gigwise — Ahead of her move to Radio 2... more info

Guardian Music — Noriko Ogawa: Special Japan Appeal Concert, LondonThough she's London-based these days, pianist Noriko Ogawa was back in Tokyo, where she studied, when the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan two weeks ago. "I was in two minds about going... more info

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