Emirates Stadium, LondonMinutes before stage time, Jay-Z's 99 Problems booms over the PA system, stirring the bedrizzled punters on the covered pitch, its titanic strut perfect for these vast environs. Such bold thrills are notably absent from Coldplay's quiver – just how are their more muted charms going to command the attention of a damp 60,000-strong stadium audience?The production values are lavish: five vast iris-shaped video screens, plus an armoury of rockets and roman candles, confetti...
Guardian Music — Ricoh Arena, CoventryWhen a major, unsinkable act such as Coldplay embarks on a stadium tour, you expect fireworks in the encore. If you can't smell cordite in your hair ... more info
Guardian Music — Emirates Stadium, LondonMinutes before stage time, Jay-Z's 99 Problems booms over the PA system, stirring the bedrizzled punters on the covered pitch, its titanic strut p... more info
Perez Hilton — FINALLY!
After teasing their collaboration for well over a month, Coldplay and Rihanna have released the STUNNING music video for their new single off of Mylo Xyloto, P... more info