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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Coldplay's New Viral Smash Brings The Band's Debut Album Back
Coldplay's Parachutes returns to the Billboard 200 at No. 169 thanks to the viral success of ... More 'Sparks,' and it's now the band's second-longest-charting album. SANTA CLARA, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by) Coldplay debuted on the Billboard 200, the chart company's ranking of the most popular albums in America, a quarter-century ago. Back in 2000, the band launched its first full-length Parachutes, introducing itself to the world with a selection of slowly-growing singles, some of which are still beloved to this day. Parachutes has not been falling, but rising on the rankings in a number of nations recently, as one tune from its tracklist has gone viral. In fact, the consumption of that one cut is pushing Parachutes back to various tallies, higher and higher each frame. Parachutes Hits the Billboard 200 Again Parachutes returns to the Billboard 200, reentering the competitive tally at No. 169. The project has now spent 79 frames somewhere on the list of the biggest titles in the country. As it returns, the full-length becomes Coldplay's second-longest-charting album on the Billboard 200. Parachutes Becomes Coldplay's Second-Longest-Charting Album Before the virality of the single 'Sparks' started the resurgence of Parachutes on the Billboard 200, the album was tied with Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, as both had spent 78 frames somewhere on the roster. That latter project racked up several weeks at No. 1 in the summer of 2008, and it remains one of Coldplay's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed releases. A Rush of Blood to the Head Remains in the Lead Both Parachutes and Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends come in behind only A Rush of Blood to the Head, which debuted at No. 5 in September 2002. It remains the only Coldplay project to rack up a triple-digit stays on the Billboard 200, as it has already accrued 108 periods somewhere on the ranking. 'Sparks' Gives Coldplay a New Hot 100 Smash "Sparks" is soaring on various Billboard rankings at the moment. Its success is pushing Parachutes not only back onto the Billboard 200, but also up the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, where it rises from No. 50 to No. 43 this week. "Sparks" also debuts on the Hot 100 decades after its initial release, and it marks Coldplay's twenty-seventh career win on that tally, as the viral smash opens at No. 93. The tune debuts on one other list, the Rock Streaming Songs ranking, and rises on half a dozen others. "Sparks" even manages to crack the top 10 for the first time on both the Hot Rock Songs and Hot Alternative Songs charts, jumping from No. 13 to No. 10 on the two lists.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's Why This Coldplay Song Just Hit the Hot 100 for the First Time, 25 Years After Its Release
You can never truly predict which catalog songs are going to take off and have their viral moment. Sometimes you can point to a clear and obvious reason — a prominent synch in a film or TV show, such as Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' resurging after Stranger Things season four, or Nirvana's deep cut 'Something in the Way' getting its moment thanks to The Batman. Or, it's the annual resurgence of holiday staples around Christmas or Halloween. More from Billboard El Fantasma Claims Eighth No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart With 'Ya Me Vale Madre' Khalil Fong and Tanya Chua Named Best Male and Female Singers at the 3rd Wave Music Awards Doechii & Tyler, the Creator Preview Pharrell-Produced 'Get Right' Collab During Louis Vuitton Paris Show Other times, the resurgence is a little more unexpected — like when Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' or Fetty Wap's 'Again' returned to the Billboard Hot 100 (in 2020 and this February, respectively) thanks to light-hearted viral moments on user-generated content apps such as TikTok. The latest case is Coldplay's 25-year-old song 'Sparks.' Originally released in 2000 on the band's debut album Parachutes, the cut enters the Hot 100 for the first time this week, debuting at No. 93 (on the chart dated June 28). The renewed interest stems from a viral breakthrough on TikTok, driven by a surge in streams following Coldplay's two-night set at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on June 6 and 7. The timing of the shows coincides with reports of frontman Chris Martin's reported breakup with long-time partner Dakota Johnson. In one widely shared viral TikTok when the band performed 'Sparks,' Martin appears to be visibly emotional while singing the line, 'And I know I was wrong/ But I won't let you down.' The moment stuck a chord with fans, as the song has now soundtracked more than 500,000 clips on TikTok to date. Here's a week-by-week breakdown of the song's on-demand official U.S. streams, according to Luminate: May 23-29: 3 million May 30-June 11: 3.2 million (up 5%) June 6-12: 4.8 million (up 48%) June 13-19: 5.7 million (up 18.5%) Despite never being released as a single, 'Sparks' has long endured as a fan favorite and a mainstay in the band's live setlists. It previously received a minor boost in 2005 after appearing in a scene in the movie Wedding Crashers. In 2020, Billboard's editorial staff ranked it as one of the best deep cuts from the year 2000. The Parachutes album also benefits from the renewed attention for 'Sparks.' The set re-enters this week's Billboard 200 at No. 169 with 9,000 equivalent album units earned (up 11%). The album originally peaked at No. 51 in 2001, and had last appeared on the chart in February 2016. The album's single 'Yellow' also saw some gains — it tallied 5.3 million U.S. streams in the tracking week (up 6%). That song became the band's first entry on the Hot 100 in 2001, reaching No. 48. It also became a top 10 alternative radio hit. 'Sparks' earns Coldplay its 27th career entry on the Hot 100, and first since 'We Pray,' featuring Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna and Tini, in October 2024. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chris Martin's Emotional Moment During This Song May Show How He's Handling the Dakota Johnson Split
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin's breakup has been on everyone's minds since the news broke. While we're still devastated at the end of one of our favorite celebrity couples, it seems we may not be the only ones. In a recent clip of Martin performing, he's gotten fans misty-eyed, and so many are now wondering how the breakup has affected him. On June 19, the popular X account PopTingz shared a video from Coldplay's latest gig. They shared the video of Martin with the caption reading, 'During 'Sparks,' Chris Martin gets emotional, adding 'yes I will' after 'I won't let you down.'' More from SheKnows Chris Martin Just Wore a Telling Accessory Amid First Outing Since Dakota Johnson Split You can see the video HERE! Now, first things first: he didn't add anything. Per Genius, the lyrics in that part of the song go: 'But I won't let you down/ Oh, yeah, I will, yeah, I will, yes, I will.' So, no, he didn't add anything new to the song, but we can admit one thing: he does look more visibly emotional than other times he's sung this song live. 'Sparks' is one of Coldplay's most well-known songs, and it was a track from the band's debut album Parachutes, which was released in 2000. The song is about 'someone who tries to get someone to remember them again,' according to Genius. Now, Martin is an emotional performer, but the timing of this after his breakup from Johnson, plus how visibly emotional he looked while performing, has made people wonder how he's handling the breakup. Along with that, his previous outing with an accessory meaning 'freedom,' has got speculation brewing on how he's handling it all behind closed doors. For those who don't know, Johnson and Martin started dating in 2017 after being set up by mutual friends. They didn't confirm their relationship until a year later, but then, there was a rumor that they briefly broke up in the summer of 2019. However, they quickly reconciled, and they moved in together in 2021. While we don't know the exact time they got engaged, many sources claim it was years ago, but the two weren't too eager to set a date. But the engagement became public at the beginning of 2025. Sadly, Martin and Johnson seemingly called it quits for good in June 2025. A source spoke to The Sun about what led to their recent breakup, saying, 'They really tried to work through their issues but the age gap was often a problem and she'd expressed that she may want children in the future, whereas Chris is kind of done with that part of his life but they discussed it.'Best of SheKnows 23 Age-Gap Couples Who Met When One of Them Was Still a Child Everything to Know About Leonardo DiCaprio's 27-Year-Old GF Vittoria Ceretti A Look Back at Prince William's Sexiest Photos in Celebration of the Future King
News18
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Chris Martin Gets Emotional On Stage Amid Breakup Rumours With Dakota Johnson
Last Updated: While performing the track titled Sparks at his latest concert, the singer could not resist his emotions. Chris Martin has made headlines after breaking down in tears during a recent Coldplay concert, amid rumours of his breakup with actress Dakota Johnson. The emotional moment occurred as the frontman began performing Sparks, a track from the band's debut album Parachutes. Though not released as a radio single, Sparks is considered one of Coldplay's most raw and emotional songs. The album itself features some of the band's most iconic hits, including Yellow, Trouble, and Shiver. But during this particular performance, it was Sparks that struck a chord. As Martin reached the line, 'I won't let you down," he paused and added, 'Yes, I will." During 'Sparks", Chris Martin gets emotional adding 'yes I will" after 'I won't let you down". — Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) June 19, 2025 Seeing their favourite singer break down on stage, fans quickly rallied around Chris Martin, singing along to support him through the performance. The audience witnessed a deeply vulnerable moment as Martin's raw emotions unfolded in real time. Many captured the touching scene on video, which soon went viral online, drawing an outpouring of love and support from fans around the world. One fan wrote, 'We were distraught." Another fan commented, 'It was okay until he sang it the way he sang." Someone else noted, 'Oh, he's going through it," suggesting his split with Dakota Johnson. Earlier this month, various reports surfaced, alleging that Martin and Johnson have called it quits after being together for 8 years. According to PEOPLE, a source close to the couple opened up about the breakup and stated, 'It feels final this time." Previously, breakup rumours surfaced in 2024 when an insider confirmed that despite taking breaks in the past, things between the couple were going great, as per PEOPLE reports. The Yellow crooner and The Materialists actress have been dating since 2017, and the couple was allegedly engaged for several years. Previously, following the news of the split, Chris Martin was seen giving a subtle shout-out to his former girlfriend. Towards the end of a show, Martin thanked everyone for coming to the concert and said, 'Thank you very much, everybody. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to each other. Don't forget to see the materialists. We love you." Materialists marks the latest film of Dakota Johnson, which stars Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the lead roles alongside Johnson. The film premiered on June 13, 2025. First Published:
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Coldplay to reissue albums on records made from recycled plastic bottles
©Press Association Coldplay are to reissue nine of their previous albums on clear records made from recycled plastic bottles. The EcoRecords are claimed to reduce carbon emissions during the manufacturing process by 85pc compared with traditional vinyl production. Jen Ivory, managing director of the band's label Parlophone, said: 'We are incredibly proud to partner with artists such as Coldplay who share our commitment to a more sustainable future for music. 'The shift to EcoRecord LP for their releases is a testament to what's possible when innovation meets intention. 'It's not just about a new product, it's about pioneering manufacturing that significantly reduces environmental impact, providing fans with the same high-quality audio experience while setting a new standard for physical music production.' Each 140g LP is made up of approximately nine recycled bottles, after they are cleaned, processed into small pellets and then moulded into records. Coldplay will re-release debut album Parachutes (2000), A Rush of Blood To The Head (2002), X&Y (2005), Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (2008), Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full Of Dreams (2015), Everyday Life (2019) and Music Of The Spheres (2021) in the series. The band's latest album Moon Music, released last year, has already been released on an EcoRecord LP. It comes after Coldplay claimed they had exceeded their climate change target while attempting to put on one of the greenest tours in history. In 2024, the group claimed its CO2 emissions were 59pc less for the first two years of their Music Of The Spheres Tour compared to their stadium tour from 2016 to 2017, surpassing an initial 50pc target. The group used rechargeable batteries fuelled by renewable sources for the shows along with other efforts. Coldplay have long campaigned for climate action, with frontman Chris Martin saying in 2019 they would not launch a globe-trotting tour for their album Everyday Life due to environmental concerns. In October last year, Martin claimed his band would stop making albums after their 12th record, with Moon Music being their 10th. All of the London-formed band's albums have reached number one on the UK albums chart and the group have also had two number one singles in Viva La Vida and Paradise. The latest series of reissues will be released on August 15 with pre-orders open on Coldplay's website.
