Coldplay announce 11th album Moon Music and tease when fans will hear them perform it
COLDPLAY told last year how they plan on releasing only three more albums.
But the records are coming far sooner than expected, as the group have almost completed their tenth studio album, which will be called Moon Music.
Despite spending much of the past 12 months on a mammoth stadium tour around the world following the release of 2021 chart-topper Music Of The Spheres, they have secretly been hard at work in the studio.
Letting slip about the project, frontman Chris Martin said: “We’re finishing an album called Moon Music which is the second Music of the Spheres volume, but that won’t come out for a little bit.
“We might start playing some songs at some point this year.”
However Chris admitted that teaming up with top acts including BTS and Selena Gomez, and touring with US R&B singer H.E.R., has made him doubt the group’s talents.
In a new interview in Canada, he explained: “We’ve had some amazing guests on albums recently and tours.
“But it’s always slightly deflating because you realise, ‘This person’s so much more talented’ . . . H.E.R. being the primary example. She’s been on tour with us a lot.
“When she comes on stage you just have to sort of take your hat off because it’s a different level of talent.”
The group also revealed how different life on the road is for them as they get older.
They used to play football in their spare time on tour, but had to ditch it for the sake of their wellbeing.
Guitarist Jonny Buckland explained: “We played a game — it was probably about ten years ago — against the crew and I think about four people ended up injured.
“There were people hobbling around the next day in the concert and it was like, ‘I don’t think we can do this any more’.”
Chris added: “We’ve had to sort of put that on the side burner, or the no burner. We’ve stopped burning that at all.
“The honest answer is that we’re a bit too old now.
“It’s become more like Uno.”
ORLANDO BLOOM’S ears must have been burning as ex-wife Miranda Kerr hung out with fiancée Katy Perry.
The pop star wore this metallic outfit to pose with the Aussie model at the G’Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, where she introduced her on stage and joked about their relationship.
Orlando, who was conveniently absent, divorced Miranda in 2013 after three years, then got together with Katy in 2016.
Miranda has since wed Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel.
Katy said: “Some of you might be confused about why I’m introducing Miranda.
“That doesn’t play into the antiquated narrative of ex-wives and new wives.
“And yes, it’s true, most of the media would like to see us mud wrestle, including Evan.
“But . . . I’m proud to be family with a woman who is living her truth every day with grace and beauty, dedicated to her three beautiful boys, her partner, and that smoking-hot bod.”
KSI: I’ll cut pals’ dodgy verses
KSI has told of his ruthless decision-making when it comes to releasing hit singles.
The boxer and YouTuber said that if a collaborator records a verse which he doesn’t like for one of his songs, he simply calls it quits and moves on.
KSI told me: “Honestly, I will work with anyone.
“It’s all based on the song. If it’s a good track then I am happy.
“If I reach out to someone and they come back with a bad verse, I just move on or say, ‘Sorry it’s not going to work out,’ and I find someone who I think is better for the song.”
While cut-throat it seems to be working because he has previously landed eight top ten hits and worked with the likes of Tom Grennan and Anne-Marie.
Now his latest single Voices featuring Oliver Treelooks set to follow suit.
Perrie tricky as her label scopes Jesy
LITTLE MIX’S Perrie Edwards looked incredible in this black mini-dress for a night out on the town.
But she may not appear quite so happy if her old bandmate Jesy Nelson signs to the same record label as her, which looks very possible right now.
Earlier this month it was revealed that Perrie was in advanced discussions with Columbia Records, but music insiders have now told me they are also interested in signing Jesy following a difficult start to her solo career.
It comes weeks after a source at Warner Records told me how they too were keen to get the Boyz singer on their books.
A source said: “Columbia is interested in hearing new music from Jesy.
“They want to see the reaction to her second single, the follow-up to Boyz, which she is planning to release as an independent artist.
“Like Warner, they want to hear Jesy’s sound and, more importantly, see the reaction to it.
“Jesy is well-liked at the label and they are planning to line up an offer.”
Jesy’s second single Cried Out is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
She split from Polydor in July after a disagreement over her artistic direction.
Insiders said Jesy was confident in her sound and excited about the prospects for her solo career.
A second source added: “Jesy loves the music she has made and is looking forward to sharing it with fans.
“She has worked really hard on this and is proud of what she has created.
“She won’t be rushing into any decisions but she is open to offers and will see what suits her best.”
Sheridan dressed to flirt
SHE hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to relationships but Sheridan Smith is single and ready to mingle judging by this cap.
The actress was spotted wearing a hat with the word “flirt” written on it, after it was revealed she had signed up to celebrity dating app Raya.
Sheridan, who is currently in rehearsals for a stint in the West End show Shirley Valentine which starts next month, has been single for a year after splitting from her boyfriend Alex Lawler.
But perhaps her luck will change now that she is looking for love online.
Handsome blokes who have also set up profiles on the app in recent months include England player Mason Mount, I’m A Celeb’s Owen Warner and comic Mo Gilligan.
Speaking in 2016, she said of her love life: “What can I say? I don’t pick them very well.”
Here’s hoping she can find a good one, this time.
A-Paulled by tomatoes
I HAVE heard of some weird phobias in my time, but this one is new to me.
Paul Mescal has admitted he is terrified of tomatoes and that ketchup is his worst nightmare.
The Normal People actor told the Off Menu podcast: “It’s a fear of tomato, like Heinz ketchup.
“I used to go to a childminder after school, and she was lovely, but one day she decided for a snack that she would put an easy single slice of cheese out, spray Heinz ketchup on it, rolled it up, and was like, ‘Here you go’.
“I said, ‘No thank you, I’d rather not have that’.
“She thought I was getting cheeky and she slapped me.
“It was pretty traumatic… Ketchup, I still can’t do.”