2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS WITH COLDPLAY

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MTV revealed performers for Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical showcase. Taking the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances are Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. Hosted by Mike Myers, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" airs LIVE on June 1st at 8:00pm/7c from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA. MTV is once again setting the trend for what will be hot in music this summer, as both Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls perform music from their upcoming albums at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Coldplay is set to perform the single "Violet Hill" from their new album, Viva La Vida, to be released June 17th. Known for their hit singles, such as "Speed of Sound" and "Clocks," Coldplay has been one of the most commercially successful acts today, selling over 30 million albums. Adding sizzle to the night, sexy singing-and-dancing ensemble, The Pussycat Dolls will deliver "When I Grow Up" from their upcoming album to be released Summer 2008. This is a follow up to their triple-platinum debut album, PCD, which featured hit singles including "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."
Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls are just the most recent artists to take to the MTV Movie Awards stage, which has showcased a variety of established and up-and-coming artists. Last year's show welcomed Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse. Both Amy Winehouse and Rihanna found themselves at the top of the Billboard Album charts following electrifying live performances of their hit singles "Rehab" and "Umbrella" at the "2007 MTV Movie Awards." MTV powerhouse Rihanna whose album Good Girl Gone Bad was released on June 5, 2007 -- just two days after her Movie Awards performance -- sold an impressive 162,000 copies in its first week to hit # 2 on the Billboard charts. And then-emerging artist, Amy Winehouse's album Back To Black had a sales increase of 33% in the same week as her "2007 MTV Movie Awards" performance. Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" are "Superbad," leading the way with five nominations, and "Juno," receiving four nominations. Also vying for an award are "Enchanted," "Transformers," "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Knocked Up" with 3 nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC video sites, including Photobucket, MySpace, Daily Motion, Break, Buzznet, Heavy and FunnyorDie to give anyone and everyone with a creative vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the "BEST MOVIE SPOOF" will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" where one will be crowned the winner.The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the viewers. Fans can vote by visiting www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd to support their favorite nominees in each category. The "2008 MTV Movie Awards" will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV's global network of 64 channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media properties around the world.Mark Burnett serves as Executive Producer for the 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS. Audrey Morrissey is Co-Executive Producer. Jane Mun and Ted Smith serve as Producers.Official sponsors of "The 2008 MTV MOVIE AWARDS" are Dibs, Dove Go Fresh, GM, Old Navy, Orbit, Secret and Taco Bell Corp.

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COLDPLAY'S NEW ALBUM DUE VERY SOON

Coldplay have announced their new album will contain only nine songs and could be released in just a few months. The British band are convinced they have such a strong collection of tracks for their fourth studio album that some "great" songs will have to be left off. In a posting on their website, the group - Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion - admit they have been arguing about which tracks will make the final cut.They wrote: "We're still a few months from finishing, but already the arguments about track listing have begun. The plan has always been to make a short record. No more than 42 minutes and nine songs."Expect a short, concise record with no fat and at least two top-division songs released independently."Songs being considered for the LP include 'Lost!', 'Cemeteries Of London', 'Violet Hill', 'Poppy Fields', '42', 'Yes!', 'Leftrightleftrightleft' and 'Rainy Day'.The band signed their blog entry 'Prospekt', which has previously been rumoured to be the title for the album.Coldplay's first three records, 'Parachutes', 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' and 'X+Y', have sold over 30 million copies between them worldwide.

COLDPLAY'S CHRIS MARTIN GETS REVENGE !

Chris Martin has got revenge on the bully who made his school days a misery.The Coldplay frontman recently ran into his former tormentor and smugly relished introducing his gorgeous actress wife Gwyneth Paltrow. Chris is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "I bumped into a guy who used to give me hell at school. He was a bully who said I couldn'tmake anything of myself. I had great pleasure asking what he was up to now. He wasn't up to much. Then I turned around and said, 'This is my wife Gwyneth.' His face dropped and he looked really embarrassed."It was a proud moment. I'm not one to get my own back and look for revenge - but that was pretty sweet."Chris, who attended Dorset's private Sherborne School, admits he was a painfully shy pupil and his musical interests isolated him from other students. He said: "I wasn't the happiest at school. I was good at sport but I was quite geeky. I was a bit of a swot and just wanted to do music."

TIMBALAND TO PRODUCE COLDPLAY ALBUM

Coldplay coming out with new album

Coldplay have hired Timbaland to produce their new album.The British band have asked the American hip-hop mogul to take the helm on their upcoming fourth LP and help them come up with a fresh sound.Timbaland is thrilled the group, fronted by Chris Martin, have chosen him to be their producer and insists he cannot wait to get "into their heads". He said: "I will try to get into their heads, to see what they thinking about. I will just try to figure out how they are feeling. And if they are feeling a certain way, I will go by that. It's more about everyday life then it is about music."Timbaland has worked with some of the biggest names in pop, including Missy Elliott, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez and P Diddy. He masterminded Justin Timberlake's worldwide hit album 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' and also produced Nelly Furtado's singles 'Promiscuous' and 'Maneater'. Chris co-wrote Nelly's song 'All Good Things (Come to an End)' with the Canadian singer, Timbaland and Nate 'Danja' Hills.He originally recorded backing vocals on the track but his record label EMI allegedly stopped the version from being released.

GWYNETH PALTROW LOVES HUSBAND CHRIS MARTINS NEW 'COLDPLAY' ALBUM

Gwyneth Paltrow says husband Chris Martin's new album is going to be"insane". Though Chris and his Coldplay bandmates are yet to divulge when their eagerly-awaited fourth LP will be released, Gwyneth says her spouse is working hard and fans won't be disappointed. The actress was quoted by Britain's Daily Star newspaper as saying: "I don't think the album will come out soon, but I think it's going to be their best one. It's going to be insane."Chris has done it differently this time. He doesn't like it when I talk about him, but I will say I think he felt that he had so much pressure on him for the last album, it felt like it was a product of a lot of different energies."This time he's got laser-like precision. It's incredible to watch."Gwyneth - who married Chris in 2003 - fell for the singer after watching a Coldplay concert in October 2002. The couple have a two-year-old daughter, Apple and 10-month-old son Moses.