NME — Singer also reveals drummer Will Champion almost sang 'Princess Of China' instead of Rihanna more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay drummer Will Champion wanted to sing Rihannas part on one of the groups new tracks The Fix You rockers teamed up with the SampM singer for Princess of China - which is on their forthcoming album Mylo Xyloto - but frontman Chris M... more info

Perez Hilton — Helllooo perezcious Euro readers!!! Are U excited for the new Coldplay tour??? They're coming to provide three hours of your life with a dramatic soundtrack! The band announced in an official statement on their website: Hello again. We're pleased to... more info

Pop Justice — » It's the old guard vs the new guard. It's Louis vs Simon. It's Westlife vs One Direction. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3824233/One-Direction-vs-Westlife.html) It's not really a contest is it, let's be honest. Â... more info

Guardian Music — Justin Bieber will be up against his girlfriend Selena Gomez and a new award called 'biggest fans' will be awardedA string of nominations at the forthcoming MTV Europe music awards could help Adele overcome any lingering disappointment at failing to ... more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says his friendship with Jay-Z has made him less neurotic The Paradise singer has been close pals with the hip-hop superstar since they met at a charity event in 2003 and he admits he has learnt a lot from the rapper... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers Coldplay deliberately scaled back on publicly campaigning for good causes amid fears fans would see them as hollow The band gained a reputation for promoting worthy organisations and frontman Chris Martin even famously appeared on sta... more info

NME — Plus there are nods for The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and Red Hot Chili Peppers more info

BBC 6 Music — Will Champion discusses Mylo Xyloto as the band announces UK arena shows more info

Altsounds — Coldplay will play their first UK tour for two years with a series of UK arena shows this December, following the release of their new album 'Mylo Xyloto' (released on October 24 on Parlophone). *The arena dates are as follows:* December 20... more info