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James Blake Says Widespread Coldplay Hate ‘Has Got to Stop’ • Mar. 7, 2025, 1:01 AM ET (Billboard)
Coldplay working with FIFA to produce 1st World Cup final halftime show for 2026 • Mar. 6, 2025, 4:37 AM ET (CBC)
Coldplay to help decide 2026 World Cup final half-time show performers • Mar. 5, 2025, 4:59 AM ET (BBC)

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Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (2002) • Grammy Award (2001)
Notable Works “Clocks” • “Mylo Xyloto” • “Speed of Sound” • “Viva la Vida”
Date 1998 - present

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