15-Oct-2009: Keep A Child Alive Black Ball, Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City [Chris Martin Only]

[roche714]

Did anyone else read that there will be a benefit concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NY on the 15th and Chris will perform,as well as many other artists.Just curious because I saw it on only one website..

http://keepachildalive.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/2009.jpg

October 15th, 2009 Hammerstein Ballroom New York City


An evening of cocktails, dinner & extraordinary performances to benefit children& families with HIV/AIDS in Africa & India.

Honoring:

President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, & Youssou N’Dour

Host and Musical Director:

Alicia Keys

Co-Hosts:

Iman and Padma Lakshmi

Emcee:

Queen Latifah

Performances By:

Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Youssou N’Dour, John Mayer & more incredible artists to be announced

For information on Sponsorship and/or securing a table contact: Danielle Spitzer (danielle@keepachildalive.org) at 718-965-1111

PRESS/MEDIA: For potential red carpet coverage contact


http://keepachildalive.org/the-black...ack-ball-2009/ (http://keepachildalive.org/the-black-ball/the-black-ball-2009/)



[SueDeNimes]

Here's the link:
http://keepachildalive.org/the-black-ball/the-black-ball-2009/

[SueDeNimes]

This is the Twitter page:
http://twitter.com/KeepaChildAlive

And some other website:
http://www.bet.com/Music/news/musicnews_aliciakeystalksballandvideo_09.29.09.htm “This year we have John Mayer, Chris Martin from Coldplay and myself all touching the stage together,” she reveals.

Let's hope he won't skip the Red Carpet :)

[katja]

Is it on TV!!!!!

[aniskywalker]

Where?

[katja]

Sorry, that was a question!!!:D

[SueDeNimes]

The only stuff I could find about last year's Black Ball were pictures from the red carpet and short video news snippets showing people on the red carpet, going inside... So I guess no.

Maybe a video like last years?
http://keepachildalive.org/the-black-ball/the-black-ball-2008/

That would be cool!

[aniskywalker]

:bigcry:

[katja]

Schade!!!!!:cry:

[Mimixxx]

At rehearsal for Ak KAC blackball. Hammerstein ballroom NYC. Playing with Chris Martin @coldplay (http://twitter.com/coldplay) Chris' gtrs! http://yfrog.com/1rqt0j

Another @coldplay (http://twitter.com/coldplay) piece of stuff. http://yfrog.com/ccgfhcj

http://twitter.com/SteveMostyn

:D

[SueDeNimes]

Awesome!
Thanks Mich (and for changing the title :))!!!

Is that second link working for you? Isn't for me :(
EDIT: Nevermind, must be the thumbnail right next to it: a Coldplay case...

[Christa42]

COOKY, can we black ball it tomorrow???

[Mimixxx]

Awesome!
Thanks Mich (and for changing the title :))!!!

Is that second link working for you? Isn't for me :(
EDIT: Nevermind, must be the thumbnail right next to it: a Coldplay case...

It was before, it isn't now :(

Is just a loading box with Coldplay stamped on it. :P

Also, with the lack of info available here's a few more twitters that might be worth keeping an eye on, just in case :)

Steve Mostyn: http://twitter.com/SteveMostyn

John Mayer: http://twitter.com/johncmayer

Alicia Keys: http://twitter.com/aliciakeys

Queen Latifah: http://twitter.com/IAMQUEENLATIFAH

[worldtrav]

No rest for the wicked...

wonder if he will do the Children In Need Concert which Gary Barlow is organised...Gary will be on Chris Moyles on Friday annoucing details and tickets will go on Sale on Monday 19th October.

P.

[SueDeNimes]

Thanks for the info, Petra! :nice:

They said he'd probably be there a couple of months back, right?

[worldtrav]

Thanks for the info, Petra! :nice:

They said he'd probably be there a couple of months back, right?

yeah, I think the rumours were quite soon after the war child gig.

P.

[SueDeNimes]

Might become interesting as well:

http://twitter.com/MyNayNess

[Mimixxx]

Was just coming to post that :P

Here's the tweet:

MyNayNess (http://twitter.com/MyNayNess) Rehearsal vibe is rockin...can't wait til Chris Martin enters the building....OH JOY!

[CRYSTAL]

Chris is performing this concert in NYC???for sure???:shocked2:

Damn i currently moved out of New Jersey or else i may have gone there to attend it.:(

[professa95]

Allright so amongst this hysteria i have two questions about tomorrow nights ball.
1. Will Chris be there and perform?
2. Will that invitation get me in and if not what do i need to get in?

[Mimixxx]

@ErikaRose (http://twitter.com/ErikaRose) Holy Crud!!!! AKeys and Chris Martin BAHLAZING Clocks in BBall rehearsal.....ooooooowweeee :dance:

leighkca (http://twitter.com/leighkca) Just met Chris Martin at the Black Ball. What an amazingly lovely person. It sounded BEYOND!!!!!

:D

[Mimixxx]

A band called The Bells Band are working with Chris tonight...Viva maybe?

Jeff and I are playing AK's KCA blackball tonight. Special guest Chris Martin! We get to be in @coldplay (http://twitter.com/coldplay) for 20 mins!

Here's Chris and Ak workin it out. Should be great fun. http://twitpic.com/lmd8f

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http://twitter.com/TheBellsBand

Wait a sec...Chris's outfit isn't terrible, in fact it's even passable :o

[Lore]

2 superficial comments :P

he cut his hair again? :uhoh:

he looks weird with normal clothes :P

[Mimixxx]

Haha yeah, looks like it has been shaved quite close and I like his clothes for once :stunned:

He has a Jonny stripey top on :nice:

[Roberta]

oh my god!!! his clothes are nice ahaha. i don't believe it:)

[busybeeburns]

didn't even know this existed, thanks all for the updates and tweets and stuff! :D

[Mimixxx]

We didn't until yesterday, it just sort of popped up out of nowhere :uhoh:

Sneaky devil :D

LaurenClass (http://twitter.com/LaurenClass) So psyched to be staging Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Youssou N’Dour and John Mayer for the Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

[Pris]

Wait a sec...Chris's outfit isn't terrible, in fact it's even passable :o
Uhhhh, thanks for posting all that info Mich!! :hug:

And he's not fooling me, I'm sure he's wearing his Barack to the future tee underneath all that :P

[Mimixxx]

:lol: It actually looks like that robot t-shirt, you know the scribbled one?

By the way MyNayNess (http://twitter.com/MyNayNess) posted "VIVA LA VIDA"

So I guess he is performing it, with a Bells Band instead of Will. :wideeyed:

[Lore]

VLV without Will?

:angry:


:P

[analoeskah]

Ooooh wanna seeeeeee :(

[halokiti]

Weather is crummy today. I am going to be in the city tonight, but I can't stick around to try to get a view of chris.

[Mimixxx]

MyNayNess (http://twitter.com/MyNayNess) I wonder if Chris Martin will notice if his hot guy scarf thingy is missing...ya think???? So stalker-worthy right now!!! Lol

:lol:

[Stefan-C8]

Never heard of it before, wasn't on coldplay.com either.
Wonder if there'll be any recordings/bootlegs.

[Mimixxx]

leighcambre (http://twitter.com/leighcambre) Pouring water into glasses while Alicia Keys and Chris Martin and John Mayer work on their sound checks and group numbers. Ahhhhhhh!

thealh (http://twitter.com/thealh) Alicia and Chris Martin rehearsing...amazing! #BlackBall (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23BlackBall) tonight!

[svenky]

now ^^ ?

[*Perrine*]

How come we know qbout this only today ? :stunned:


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Wait a sec...Chris's outfit isn't terrible, in fact it's even passable :o
I thought exactly the same ! I'm shocked, Chris, what did happen to your clothes ? And your hair :uhoh:

Would like to see a video from this !

[Lore]

essenceonline (http://twitter.com/essenceonline) Alicia Keys Yamaha Baby Grand piano with lunch and a lesson just sold for $200,000 to Chris Martin of Cold Play.

[svenky]

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/091016070343581135.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

[anniea89]

O.
M.
G.

I thought that was Justin Timberlake for a minute.

[Lore]

:o the clothes :lol:

[IneedYou23]

Could Chris be trying out a new woredrobe for what we are suggessting is coldplays wedding theme??Just a thought.

[Lore]

I don't think so, probably he's wearing that just because it's a special event

[clisaj]

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/091016070343581135.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

YES!:D

lisa333 (http://twitter.com/lisa333) Amazing duet of viva la vida! http://twitpic.com/lpaxb (http://twitpic.com/lpaxb)

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n194/clisaj/coldplay/chris/36452495.jpg

[bear]

uum.
so.
uuum.

that is all.



:lol: i hate to be superficial but.. THE CLOTHES. how crazy is that? i knew he'd be wearing "normal" clothes after the VLV era ended, but a vest and a tie? :stunned: whoa.
i want to see videos from this sooo bad!

[Mimixxx]

:o :o :o :o He's wearing a tie!

I would kill to see a video of this.

aliciakeysmedia (http://twitter.com/aliciakeysmedia) I know you can't see this but Alicia Keys and Chris Martin (of Coldplay) playing dueling pianos!!! Now Clocks!!! (via @lisa333 (http://twitter.com/lisa333))

Sounds awesome!!

[Mimixxx]

Pics :D

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[Chavi]

O.
M.
G.

I thought that was Justin Timberlake for a minute.

:lol:

Mich I cant see your pics.. :\

[the.hardest.part]

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[Mimixxx]

Really? Booo.

Let me try again :)

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[Chavi]

I never thought I'd say that about Chris, but WOW he's HOT ! :P (although the hair.. why so short?)
thank you :kiss:

[the.hardest.part]

It seems we're doing the same thing Mich :D

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[Mimixxx]

I never thought I'd say that about Chris, but WOW he's HOT ! :P (although the hair.. why so short?)
thank you :kiss:

Was a nice way to start my day :drunk:

It is very short, maybe he thought it would make him look smarter :P

[Chavi]

Was a nice way to start my day :drunk:

It is very short, maybe he thought it would make him look smarter :P

Indeed ! :wacky:

Oh my.. he even has bling bling coming out of his pocket ! :lol:

[the.hardest.part]

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[Mimixxx]

Indeed ! :wacky:

Oh my.. he even has bling bling coming out of his pocket ! :lol:

Oh yeah! :lol:

Jay-Z must have taken him shopping! :P

[Chavi]

Oh yeah! :lol:

Jay-Z must have taken him shopping! :P

HAHA! and we know he doesnt listen to Gwyneth fashion advice, but he does listen to Jay-Z. :rolleyes:

[Nikki84]

Wow, he looks like a completely different person with those clothes. :o He looks really good in those, his hair is just too short for my liking.
Alicia looks stunning too if I may add.

I hope we get to see of a video of the performance, can't wait to hear the song!

[nancyk58]

Thanks for posting these pictures of Alicia Keys and Chris Martin.

But it is strange to see Chris wear these clothes and a tie.

Is it just me - or doesn't Chris look older on these pictures? Even older than his age?

It must be the clothes! I had trouble in recognizing him.

And looking like that I do not find him sexy! I think his hair is way too short. :(

But his hair will grow (out) again - thank God. :)

[Jdeuceiswild]

any word on a setlist?

[tisnowflake]

any word on a setlist?


+1 ?

[theloveless]

Wonder if he changed his "dance-moves" for this event. Would love to see him do his usual running and jumping around like a crazy person in those clothes :laugh3:

[Italian Plastic]

I WANNA SEE/HEAR THIS!

[a-chan]

oh boy.... :bomb:

Well, I suggested that for the next album/tour, they should adopt the suit/tie outfit!!!

[katja]

I wanna see it!!!:(

[marsu]

Few others pics

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[katja]

Thanks for the great chrissy pics!!!:)

[CookyMnstr]

Pics :D

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OH MA GAWD.:o I just squeed like a total fangirl:blush:, and I'm not even a Chris-girl!

I never thought I'd say that about Chris, but WOW he's HOT ! :P (although the hair.. why so short?)
thank you :kiss:
I like the hair! It's seeexxaayy:wink3:
But someone mentioned he looks older, and I think when his hair is this short it makes him look older. But I still like:wacky:
oh boy.... :bomb:

Well, I suggested that for the next album/tour, they should adopt the suit/tie outfit!!!
YES!!! But all four like this might just kill me:bomb:


Great sleuthing to find info & pics guys, I had no idea about any of this. It's kinda weird seeing him perform without the boys:\...
btw I noticed he's back to wearing his rings, maybe since he's a "civilian" again:thinking:

[a-chan]

YES!!! But all four like this might just kill me:bomb:

Of course the 4 of them!! We already know that Will is hooot in a tux, same for Guy and I guess that would be just the same for J. :cool:

I don't think he looks older with this haircut :thinking:, on the contrary... It reminds me of the AROBTH period, so to me he looks 'younger' :lol:

[melanieau]

Pics :D

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Really? Booo.

Let me try again :)

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:stunned:

*picks jaw up off the floor*

WOOOOOW! He looks great! Hope we get to hear some of what Alicia and Chris performed:D

[CookyMnstr]

Of course the 4 of them!! We already know that Will is hooot in a tux, same for Guy and I guess that would be just the same for J. :cool:

I don't think he looks older with this haircut :thinking:, on the contrary... It reminds me of the AROBTH period, so to me he looks 'younger' :lol:
Did it not come across that it would be a happy death, the best way to go?!?!:wacko::dead:
(just Will in a tux:bomb: :wacky::bomb:, then multiply it by 4 :sweatdrop:)
And I :heart: AROBTTH Chris, so I'm not complaining! older, younger, it's alll good!

Hope we get to hear some of what Alicia and Chris performed:D
Oh yeah, that's right, this was about music!:P I hope some of this--vids/audio--surfaces!!!

[Christa42]

all i can say is wow, thank you mich for all the pics, i love the vest, he's still likin those tuxedo pants though!

[kspillers2]

First, I think Chris must be a little pathological....

I mean can he ever just take a break already. I'm sure the other guys are chilling, vacationing, taking it easy....

But not Chris, he'a playing the Bridge School Benefit too in a week, both nights too. Selfishly I'm thrilled, cuz I'm going, and I can't wait to see him, but I wonder if he just over extends himself sometimes to the point of exhaustion -or if it affects his family life at all.

Ohh, I just worry about my little Cwissy Wissy:\ heehee


I'm not saying it keeps me up at night or anyting but , does anyone else worry about that affecting the health of the band at times too?

[SueDeNimes]

Chris posted this link on twitter earlier.
Nicer watermarks:
http://www.life.com/search/?q0=chris+martin&date=lastday

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/91929693.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E31DD136E29719B4 7C9B52CA2AEC3D9106BCCDA6E23D0354E30A760B0D811297

:wacky:

About the songs:
I think so far all we know from Twitter (http://twitter.com/Aliciaholics) is:
- Clocks
- Viva la vida
- If I Aint Got You

[Christa42]

thanks anna!

[katja]

Is there any video of the event????

[Christa42]

i have been looking but i dont think it was that kind of an event where ppl were whipping out their cameras to take pics and vids, but i could be wrong

[a-chan]

Thank you Annaaaaaaaaaa :kiss:

I searched on youtube but nothing yet... :/

[Christa42]

^ every word combination i could think of hahah

[Lore]

I never thought I'd say that about Chris, but WOW he's HOT ! :P (although the hair.. why so short?)
thank you :kiss:

THIS!


wow.. just wow

[Texasluvsjonny]

Wow he looks great. Love the X&Y era shoes, but doesn't really go with the outfit. Still better than his normal trainers. I guess this is about as black tie as Chrissy can be.

[crazyduckette]

He looks like a cute city office worker :drunk:

[Verussia]

Thanks for posting these pictures of Alicia Keys and Chris Martin.

But it is strange to see Chris wear these clothes and a tie.

Is it just me - or doesn't Chris look older on these pictures? Even older than his age?

It must be the clothes! I had trouble in recognizing him.

And looking like that I do not find him sexy! I think his hair is way too short. :(

But his hair will grow (out) again - thank God. :)

I agree, he looks older in that attire, but I actually don't care:smug:he is hot in everything I can imagine:lol:
I miss VLV suite:cry::cry: And I miss Guy, Jonny and Will, where on earth are they?!!!

[halokiti]

Remember how I said I wasn't going to make it yesterday. I ended up going there with my sister after we saw "A Steady Rain" (BTW, Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman are very nice & hot in real life). We got to Hammerstein Ballroom around 10pm. We waited and waited and waited until 1am, it was friggin cold outside. No luck seeing Chris, we saw a lot of other celebrities though. Terence Howard gave us weird looks, he's a good looking man but no we were not there for him.

At about 12am, music started playing. Alicia Keys played her song "No One," I think Chris joined her for the last "oh oh oh" chorus. Then played one other song we couldn't make out. Then "Clocks" start playing, I am not sure if I heard a backing band just piped in backing music. It was nice to hear anything after waiting for so long, I did a little happy dance. Chris sounded good and didn't hear any big differences with the song other than Chris saying something at the end. We assume he was saying something about "saving the children." I think Chris maybe played "Trouble" but couldn't hear for sure. Then VLV came on. And for everyone wondering, Alicia Keys and backing instrumentals filled in for Will. She did a admirable job but she's no Will. And that was pretty much all the live music we heard for the night.

[Christa42]

wow erica you are a true fan! here's to you

[halokiti]

Thanks Christa, that's saying a lot coming from you. lols.

[coldplay_are_forever]

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD! ! :wacky:
So fucking sexyyyyy :drunk:!! OMG I LOVE THE HAIR :dance::dance::dance:!! It makes him look so younger :heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:!!

Wanna have more pics and vids!!

[Mimixxx]

First, I think Chris must be a little pathological....

I mean can he ever just take a break already. I'm sure the other guys are chilling, vacationing, taking it easy....

But not Chris, he'a playing the Bridge School Benefit too in a week, both nights too. Selfishly I'm thrilled, cuz I'm going, and I can't wait to see him, but I wonder if he just over extends himself sometimes to the point of exhaustion -or if it affects his family life at all.

Ohh, I just worry about my little Cwissy Wissy:\ heehee


I'm not saying it keeps me up at night or anyting but , does anyone else worry about that affecting the health of the band at times too?

I agree. Is great he's helping out charities but it hasn't even been a month since he came off tour! And yet already he's flying out and doing gigs. He's been sick for a while, he was still rocking that massive scarf during rehearsals.

He's just a workaholic I guess, can't just do nothing.

[halokiti]

Also, the reason why there is no amateur video of the event is because there was a sign posted saying "no cameras and recording" allowed inside. At least that's what I think.

[Mimixxx]

eslich (http://twitter.com/eslich) Great event by @keepachildalive (http://twitter.com/keepachildalive) @aliciakeys (http://twitter.com/aliciakeys) last night - no better way to end than Alicia & Chris Martin duet: http://twitpic.com/lqaaw

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/36498344.jpg

:wacky:

[svenky]

http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?ipp=120&igi=397210&nbc1=1

[coldplay_are_forever]

Can anybody get rid of the watermarks plese?? :nice:.

[svenky]

http://nsa10.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/09101604545491970.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/091016045612611670.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/091016045712547713.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

[Mimixxx]

Can anybody get rid of the watermarks plese?? :nice:.

Here's a couple of sites with smaller watermarks :)

http://www.life.com/search/?q0=chris+martin&date=lastday

http://www.aliciakeysdaily.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=659

[coldplay_are_forever]

Thanks a lot :hug:!!

[ling333]

YouTube - Keep a Child alive
Video - Viva la Vida

[Mimixxx]

Yaaaay! :dance:

Edit: Hmmmm.... :confused:

[Roberta]

well...strange!:confused:

thanks for it, i hope we will find others vidoes

[Christa42]

hmmm her voice range is a bit off but a lovely fundraiser and a great cause, would have loved to have been there

[Mimixxx]

Playback :sick:

Was thinking they might have been playing on the piano.

She sounds good, he does not.

Although is only one vid, maybe there's better :)

[katja]

Was it real Playback?????

[Mimixxx]

The singing isn't, and the drums and bells are live but the rest is.

Is for a good cause though I guess, is for raising money :)

[Stefan-C8]

Hmm.

[nancyk58]

Remember how I said I wasn't going to make it yesterday. I ended up going there with my sister after we saw "A Steady Rain" (BTW, Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman are very nice & hot in real life). We got to Hammerstein Ballroom around 10pm. We waited and waited and waited until 1am, it was friggin cold outside. No luck seeing Chris, we saw a lot of other celebrities though. Terence Howard gave us weird looks, he's a good looking man but no we were not there for him.

At about 12am, music started playing. Alicia Keys played her song "No One," I think Chris joined her for the last "oh oh oh" chorus. Then played one other song we couldn't make out. Then "Clocks" start playing, I am not sure if I heard a backing band just piped in backing music. It was nice to hear anything after waiting for so long, I did a little happy dance. Chris sounded good and didn't hear any big differences with the song other than Chris saying something at the end. We assume he was saying something about "saving the children." I think Chris maybe played "Trouble" but couldn't hear for sure. Then VLV came on. And for everyone wondering, Alicia Keys and backing instrumentals filled in for Will. She did a admirable job but she's no Will. And that was pretty much all the live music we heard for the night.


Thanks for posting this. :kiss:

[tisnowflake]

YouTube - Keep a Child Alive

[coldplay_are_forever]

I can't save them from this site... http://www.life.com/search/?q0=chris...n&date=lastday :\...

[greeneyes1207]

aww

[Aleluvscp]

http://nsa10.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/09101604545491970.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/091016045612611670.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa11.casimages.com/img/2009/10/16/091016045712547713.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

Holy.....

WHAT IS HE WEARING?? :stunned:

He looks like an empty-headed pop star :confused:

[LauraLaura82]

YouTube - Keep a Child alive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKkigefMx04)
Video - Viva la Vida


that's the proof Chris doesn't sound the same whitout Guy, Jonny and Will ;)

For what I can hear, they are singing live on a backingtrack

[CRYSTAL]

Thanks for posting these pictures of Alicia Keys and Chris Martin.

But it is strange to see Chris wear these clothes and a tie.

Is it just me - or doesn't Chris look older on these pictures? Even older than his age?

It must be the clothes! I had trouble in recognizing him.

And looking like that I do not find him sexy! I think his hair is way too short. :(

But his hair will grow (out) again - thank God. :)


I like to see him wearing tie and tuxedos though.It looks fantastic on men but especially him.

But agree with you completely, i hate his short hair right now.I am not happy.:(

But yes we hope it'll grow back again by the next tour as how we curly Chris hair lovers want it to be.:)

[LauraLaura82]

Alicia Keys is wearing a rubbish bag :laugh3:

[loveintechnicolor]

Omgomgomgomg the hair! It's all gone!?!? :( Oh no, the beautiful curls are no more :cry:*weeps* *composes self* I've always preferred Chris's hair mid length. Like it was in September when they did Wembley, I think that suits him best. :heart: I'm not sure if it's just me but I think when he has it all shaved off it makes him look older, dunno why. :\ He looks more youthful with it longer. I don't fancy him half as much this way, he's just not Chris without the curls! Well we all know he'll let it grow back. :D Haha, I love his attempt at formal suit attire. :laugh3: The bow tie! Never seen him in one before. The waist coat is very Justin-Timerlake. :P And the Adidas sneakers don't go with it at all. :lol: But it's kinda a shock seeing him on stage without the soldier viva uniform. I miss it. Alot! Gah, just hit me that that that's all over. No more costumes. I'd kinda got too used to them. :sad:

Lmao, just realised Alica Keys looked truly awful. Bad wardrobe choice. She does look like a rubbish bag. :laugh3:

[strawberryswinger]

WOOOOO NO MORE VIVA LA VIDA OUTFIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[chopotte]

you can add my name to the club of the "non-satisfied with CM new haircut" :angry:
but I really love the way he dressed. :)

[Jsalyers]

Woah, well look at that...thats very nice outfit he's sporting there. And of course got to have to the adidas shoes on;)

[lndnsky]

Wow those pics are so great!!! :D :D :D

[MartinFan]

AK does nothing for me, the song didn't fit her, and Chris doesn't look the same without Jonny, Will and Guy! He is looking like Justin Timberlake with his shaved head,:rolleyes:, It is a great cause and I am glad all those celebrities took part.:) Chris is looking healthy and happy to me.

[secretspy]

OMG!!!! he looks so great! when i saw his Short hair i was likE WHOA not expecting that but it looks good!!
and omfg i LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE what he is wearing! SOOO HOOOT!!! omg i just died a little bit he is so damn fine!
i wanna see him preform at this!

[lucyb]

you can add my name to the club of the "non-satisfied with CM new haircut" :angry:
but I really love the way he dressed. :)


Yes, me too. :o:( But, it is nice to see him in something different. He looks kinda seksi......:wink3:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I would just like to say...

I FINALLY GOT MY WISH OF CHRIS MARTIN WEARING A TIE. :wideeyed: :sweatdrop: :wink3: :bomb:

The waistcoat is a HUGELY appreciated added bonus :sneaky:.

I love the whole dressy look so much I can't even be bothered to complain about his short hair. It's a tradeoff, but the tie is SO worth it.

That is all.

:P

[katja]

I want to see more videos!!!:angry:

[nancyk58]

Woah, well look at that...thats very nice outfit he's sporting there. And of course got to have to the adidas shoes on;)

I agree that Chris' outfit was nice - and I think that it was even nice to see him wear something else for a change. But I was so used to seeing him wear more sporty clothes that it was a total surprise seeing him like that. But I do not think that the Adidas shoes fitted his tuxedo. Playing his piano and singing in that outfit made me think of an entertainer like Frank Sinatra.

But look at the picture of Chris in post 74 - the riddles to the right of his eyes make him look older than 32 - like a man in his 40's imo. Not that it really matters.

Chris IS and WILL ALWAYS BE GREAT.

But I would like to see him with longer and curly hair though (and that is just a matter of time. :)

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

Oh dear God, I think he wore a pocke****ch too :bomb:. How I love that man :wacky:.

Gwyneth TOTALLY dressed him for this event.

EDIT: I find it hysterical that it just auto-censored the word "pocket watch" without the space :lol:

[coldplayisawesome]

:freak:

[busybeeburns]

More on the piano won by Chris:

The evening also included a live auction with some amazing items. Terrence Howard kicked off the auction by engaging in a (playful) bidding war with Queen Latifah for a 7-night stay at the Caves in Negril, Jamaica. Valued at $9,150, he won it at $20,000. Also up for bid was a 7-night stay at Sir Richard Branson’s home on the British Virgin Island including two first class tickets, a team of 60 staff, business facilities, fully equipped gymnasium and all meals and drinks. Valued at $27,000, the Branson auction raised $440,000! Chris Martin won the bid at $200,000 for the Yamaha Grand Piano used by Alicia Key’s during her “As I Am” tour in 2008 and recently at her 2009 MTV Video Music Award Performance with Jay-Z.

http://faraitoday.com/2009/10/16/alicia-keys-star-studded-keeping-a-child-alive-the-2009-black-ball-gala/

[Christa42]

oooh new siggy and avi for the boss man

[CRYSTAL]

I agree that Chris' outfit was nice - and I think that it was even nice to see him wear something else for a change. But I was so used to seeing him wear more sporty clothes that it was a total surprise seeing him like that. But I do not think that the Adidas shoes fitted his tuxedo. Playing his piano and singing in that outfit made me think of an entertainer like Frank Sinatra.

But look at the picture of Chris in post 74 - the riddles to the right of his eyes make him look older than 32 - like a man in his 40's imo. Not that it really matters.

Chris IS and WILL ALWAYS BE GREAT.

But I would like to see him with longer and curly hair though (and that is just a matter of time. :)


+1 agreed.

[Eline_]

That outfit is hot.

[Caroline]

I bet that is a one of a handful of times Chris has worn a suit. I like how he wore old school Adidas shoes. I can't wait to see him next weekend! That suit looks good on him.

[CPRani]

Oh dear God, I think he wore a pocke****ch too :bomb:. How I love that man :wacky:.

Gwyneth TOTALLY dressed him for this event.

EDIT: I find it hysterical that it just auto-censored the word "pocket watch" without the space :lol:

That's what I thought too!
THANK YOU GWYN!!!!

He looks so adorable!!

[TanialovesUK]

Jaaja looked like Alicia hold him back, I mean the man couldn't go and run.. poor him:confused:
Sexy but I hate the haircut...

[ailene90]

Ok, I REALLY wish there was a video of Alicia Keys and Chris playing together somewhere....that must have been awesome!

edit: OK, saw one a few pages back...oops.

[MartinFan]

I agree that Chris' outfit was nice - and I think that it was even nice to see him wear something else for a change. But I was so used to seeing him wear more sporty clothes that it was a total surprise seeing him like that. But I do not think that the Adidas shoes fitted his tuxedo. Playing his piano and singing in that outfit made me think of an entertainer like Frank Sinatra.

But look at the picture of Chris in post 74 - the riddles to the right of his eyes make him look older than 32 - like a man in his 40's imo. Not that it really matters.

Chris IS and WILL ALWAYS BE GREAT.

But I would like to see him with longer and curly hair though (and that is just a matter of time. :)



Chris is Chris, but I agree Nancy he looks a tad old with the cut, it's not like in the AROBTTH day's when he had childlike features, he is older now, and it doesn't suit him, IMO. Yes it will grow out tho.:smug:

[coldplay_are_forever]

I love the short hair :dance::dance::dance:!! :heart::heart:!!

[Sparks22]

No :\ just saw that now...that was awfull, sorry guys...


1. Chris Martin - Coldplay = nothing
2. Hair is way too short :(
3. He looks like an old Justin Timberlake in this outfit
4. Shoes did not fit to the outfit
5. Alicia Keys should not sing Viva la vida, actually I like her but not together with CPs music - why is Chris Martin so much into black music and collaborating with musicians that have nothing to do with his music? Because of the fear someone could be better than him?
6. His voice was not the best

[worldtrav]

Finally Finally he is in something else then the Viva Cloths!!!! Thank god!!!

P.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I definitely agree about the hair, and he does look a bit like JT's hypothetical older brother, but as much as perhaps I'm not as into the artists Chris collaborates with and is friends with, collaboration, especially across genres, is interesting and good for musical growth. When one musician is into what another is doing and vice versa, I don't see why they shouldn't have some fun together like this, especially when it's for a good cause, or why they shouldn't collaborate and create something new. Sometimes it works in your opinion, and sometimes it doesn't, but just because two artists and two genres are seen as being different doesn't mean that they have "nothing to do with each other," or that they're going to drastically change each others' music for the worse.

I don't mean that to sound snarky or anything, I just think it's a bit of fun for a good cause, and we shouldn't worry about what Chris does with other artists in relation to Coldplay's direction and music :nice:.

[Sparks22]

Finally Finally he is in something else then the Viva Cloths!!!! Thank god!!!

P.

At least it fits to our rumoured wedding theme because he looks like a server on wedding ceremony with the wrong shoes :lol:

[Sparks22]

I definitely agree about the hair, and he does look a bit like JT's hypothetical older brother, but as much as perhaps I'm not as into the artists Chris collaborates with and is friends with, collaboration, especially across genres, is interesting and good for musical growth. When one musician is into what another is doing and vice versa, I don't see why they shouldn't have some fun together like this, especially when it's for a good cause, or why they shouldn't collaborate and create something new. Sometimes it works in your opinion, and sometimes it doesn't, but just because two artists and two genres are seen as being different doesn't mean that they have "nothing to do with each other," or that they're going to drastically change each others' music for the worse.

I don't mean that to sound snarky or anything, I just think it's a bit of fun for a good cause, and we shouldn't worry about what Chris does with other artists in relation to Coldplay's direction and music :nice:.

I understand what you mean and I agree that it is great that they did something together for the cause. And if it was just for one performance I would be fine with it. However the last months were just too much - the whole Jay-Z thing, Girls Aloud, Natalie Imbruglia etc. - I'm a bit oversensitive now when it comes to to that topic :). Then listen to Alicia Keys singing Viva la vida, I never heard her singing so bad - it's just not her genre and as far as I can hear it from the clip she could not bring something new to the song. I think I'm so critical because there is always some fear in myself that someday he will gave up Coldplay and will just collaborate with hip artists to get his own profile or whatsoever.

[MartinFan]

Finally Finally he is in something else then the Viva Cloths!!!! Thank god!!!

P.


He does look snappy:)

[pooolar]

now i realized i'm going to miss the viva clothes :) although I loved his sporty style the best around 2003...maybe i'll get used to his new style :( but i hope he dressed like this just for this event. :)

[worldtrav]

Oh no...will never miss the viva cloths...got soooo tired of them!

P.

[*Perrine*]

eslich (http://twitter.com/eslich) Great event by @keepachildalive (http://twitter.com/keepachildalive) @aliciakeys (http://twitter.com/aliciakeys) last night - no better way to end than Alicia & Chris Martin duet: http://twitpic.com/lqaaw

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/36498344.jpg

:wacky:
Wow so close !

YouTube - Keep a Child alive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKkigefMx04)
Video - Viva la Vida
Uh... not the best VLV version :\
I quite like Alicia Keys but she just doesn't fit with the song, and Chris doesn't sound the same without the other guys... He should have a break...and let his hair grow:whip:
Though I love the outfits and the tie, it's so weird to see him like that, I first thought it was a photomontage haha !

[Juanma]

:dance:

nice outfit :thumbsup:

[yeahhright]

Despite the crappy version of viva, I must say Hammerstein Ballroom got a treat because Mr.Martin was looking dayum fiiiiiine. And I'm not even a Chris girl!

[roche714]

I think Chris looks fabulous,so adorable.I think his shoes are fine.He's totally not the type to wear a tux with the fancy black shoes.He wears dress clothes in "Chris" style.


With Alicia and CHris singing VLV,someone said she didnt bring anything new to the song..I dont think she wanted to bring anything new to the song.It was just a benefit concert and they wanted to sing something everyone was familiar with

[halokiti]

For such a fancy pants party, some of the people were dressed so poorly. The person that top the worst dress for me was some lady wearing a neon pink spandex body suit and a dress made of chain or something that clink and clanked when she walked by. We could have snuck in if we got a off the rack evening dress from Macy's or H&M and put on some makeup.

The crowd was a mix of PR people, Europeans, beautiful people, and ridiculously rich people. We were waiting by the front door which happens to be the smoking area so no one really cared that we were standing there. There was only me, my sister, and a German tourist waiting to see David Bowie at the door. Though none of us achieved our objectives, it was still an interesting night to witness. We saw so many celebrities, though I wasn't overly excited about any of them: Al Roker, Terrence Howard, Geoffrey Wright, Padma Lakshimi, Robin Thicke & his wife, Paula Patton, Adrian Greiner, Samuel L Jackson, Rachel Hunter, Stephen Dorff, Gayle King, Richard Branson, and some others. A funny moment was when two Irish guys came up to us and asked if we wanted their autographs, they said they were in that Irish movie "The Wind that Breaks the Barley." They could've been, no idea. A lot of douchey looking people too, the people that usually go to the Meatpacking District. I would say a decent amount of people left before Alicia Keys started her set, though it seemed like the party was running long since it had started around 8pm. It stinks a little we didn't see Chris, I guess he and some of the other big stars left from the back. I would have loved to see him all dressed up.

[notlost92]

Ahhh I couldve gone to this and MET CHRIS! if I'd known two days ago... :bomb:

[Arantza]

Oh my! a tie and a vest on Chris?!... looking good! :wacky: :thumbsup:

[Space Cadet]

Pics :D

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/91929693.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E31DD136E29719B4 7C9B52CA2AEC3D911510949AF42F0DE5
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Looking mighty fine there, Mr. Martin.

Always love him with short hair. :cool:

[Yangarin]

I love Chris, but he looks too much like Justin Timberlake with the vest, sneakers, and short hair. Not his best look at all. I still think he is the handsomest man alive thought :wink3:

[pink_elephant]

Clocks!

YouTube - MVI_0272

[jelynch2]

I love Chris, but he looks too much like Justin Timberlake with the vest, sneakers, and short hair. Not his best look at all. I still think he is the handsomest man alive thought :wink3:

Couldn't agree MORE! As soon as I saw a picture, I was like, "Justin Timberlake? Are we going back to the X and Y era now?" Not that there's anything wrong with that, it just seems like such a "blast from the past." Interesting to see what else is to come.... it is nice to see him in some clothes that don't look like a military suit from centuries ago... :)

[Strawberry Rain]

Chris... suit... tie.. finally no VLV uniforms (Tiwsted Logic tour clothing FTW)... suit-thing... Alicia Keys... whaaa???

[davissoiz]

where can i see video footage of this event if anyone knows can they point me in the right direction please.

thanks.

[Jdeuceiswild]

i think given the occasion, of course chris would be dressed up. viva attire wouldn't exactly be kosher at a charity event like this. so i don't necessarily think that it would go with a wedding theme..nor do i think there is a "wedding" theme, and i also think that looking like JT is a GOOD thing, not a bad thing.

[bear]

ok, its late, im not writing a paragraph, so here's my thoughts:

- chris looks really healthy and happy, so im glad.
- this would have been so much more awesome with the full band. it was kinda sad seeing him move around, without being able to interact with the rest of the boys.
- i have no opinion on the hair, i dont care either way.
- even though he looks hot, i dont know if id want him wearing vests and pocket watches forever.. its just not chris to me, its justin timberlake. id rather chris wear his gross everyday clothes than be something he's not.
- its sad not seeing the colorful bracelets.
- VLV performance.. meeeeehh..
- clocks was a bit better. but not greaaaat.. i think chris is nervous without the band. which is cute, in a way:lol:

[Raphaele]

VLV was so weird... And in Clocks, Alicia has changed the lyrics in the second couplet. But I can't understand what she's said

[katja]

Sounds not very good!!!

[maria_shiver]

that's the proof Chris doesn't sound the same whitout Guy, Jonny and Will ;)

you are absolutely right!

For what I can hear, they are singing live on a backingtrack




fatal sounds horrible!:inquisitive:

[nancyk58]

VLV was so weird... And in Clocks, Alicia has changed the lyrics in the second couplet. But I can't understand what she's said

I hear Alicia Key's words / changed lyrics - as "Home, Home - never want you to go"

The sound in the beginning was okay, but then suddenly there was a metallic sound and from then on the sound was not the best. Did you also notice the 3 musicians in the dark background (a drummer and a guitarist, I think).

[Mimixxx]

No :\ just saw that now...that was awfull, sorry guys...


1. Chris Martin - Coldplay = nothing


5. Alicia Keys should not sing Viva la vida, actually I like her but not together with CPs music - why is Chris Martin so much into black music and collaborating with musicians that have nothing to do with his music? Because of the fear someone could be better than him?


These two points are a little harsh. He's not nothing without Coldplay. It wasn't the best I agree but he's trying to play songs he's used to playing with three other people. I'm sure if he was playing acoustic versions of the songs it would have been better.

Also a fear someone could be better than him? He's made no secret of the fact that he thinks there's hundreds of artists better than him. He's just really into music, any kind of music, regardless of genre and likes working with other artists.

[analoeskah]

But Chris is hot in his clothes. That's a fact.

[Raphaele]

But Chris is hot in his clothes. That's a fact.

OMG yes he is!:)

[Raphaele]

I hear Alicia Key's words / changed lyrics - as "Home, Home - never want you to go"

The sound in the beginning was okay, but then suddenly there was a metallic sound and from then on the sound was not the best. Did you also notice the 3 musicians in the dark background (a drummer and a guitarist, I think).

at he beginning of the second couplet, instead of "confusion never stops, closing walls and ticking clocks...", I don't understand what she's sung.

[loveintechnicolor]

But Chris is hot in his clothes. That's a fact.

Agreed. :D (imo!) Chris is hot in everything and anything. :lol:

These two points are a little harsh. He's not nothing without Coldplay. It wasn't the best I agree but he's trying to play songs he's used to playing with three other people. I'm sure if he was playing acoustic versions of the songs it would have been better.

Also a fear someone could be better than him? He's made no secret of the fact that he thinks there's hundreds of artists better than him. He's just really into music, any kind of music, regardless of genre and likes working with other artists.

ITA. He's not "nothing" without Coldplay. :\ You have to realise that without the rest of the band their songs aren't going to sound as good with just Chris. He does better solo on the acoustic versions with just him and the guitar or piano.

[nvdmm]

Can I just say Chris looks incredibly handsome in that outfit!:smug: might sound a bit gay but who cares:P I reckon the trainers actually go with the whole thing and short hair also suits him. Im just very excited to see him perform with alicia keys, and it’s a nice change to see him wear something different!

[lucyb]

ok, its late, im not writing a paragraph, so here's my thoughts:

- chris looks really healthy and happy, so im glad.
- this would have been so much more awesome with the full band. it was kinda sad seeing him move around, without being able to interact with the rest of the boys.
- i have no opinion on the hair, i dont care either way.
- even though he looks hot, i dont know if id want him wearing vests and pocket watches forever.. its just not chris to me, its justin timberlake. id rather chris wear his gross everyday clothes than be something he's not.
- its sad not seeing the colorful bracelets.
- VLV performance.. meeeeehh..
- clocks was a bit better. but not greaaaat.. i think chris is nervous without the band. which is cute, in a way:lol:


I agree...sad that the boys were not there. He is not complete without them...it was almost like he was looking around for them. Miss the bracelets too. Is he trying to be something he's not?

[strikie]

maybe the outfit is a a hint for the album!
white sneaker coldplay outfits FTW

[worldtrav]

LOL - chris performed at some charity event and the mind is going in overdrive.
Of Course he had diferent cloth on because quite fankly Viva Era is near the end and the viva cloths are hopefully in storage until Feb.
Doubt very much his cloths have anything to do with the next album...as I am pretty sure the 4 of them know for themselves yet how it will sound, what it will be etc.
He doesn't act like somebody who wants to be somebody else. Think Chris Martin is one of few people walking this planet, whos knows exactly what and who he is.

I for one, would just wish that Chris like the rest of them just goes away until Feb.

P.

[Verussia]

IDEA!!!!let's find the hairdresser, who has cut Chrissy's hair!!!!!!!!!!!!we will torture him and then pilfer remains of Chris's hair, if they are still alive:shocked2:

[katja]

Yes, come on!!!!:D

[Sabrina]

Awesome

chris looks great & cute I love him

[Sabrina]

[quote=loveintechnicolor;3578501]Agreed. :D (imo!) Chris is hot in everything and anything. :lol:




Agreed:)

[*Perrine*]

WTF ? Chris isn't nothing without Coldplay, even if he's not as good as when he's with the boys :wink:

And ... I do think the Clocks version was terrible... Alicia's voice really doesn't fit with this song imo :uhoh:

[katja]

I don´t like Alicia Keys!!!

[Pris]

I know I'm ridiculously late for this, but WTF? I stay away for a day and Chrissy learns how to dress propperly?? :stunned:
Really? Booo.

Let me try again :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929541.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929614.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929619.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929693.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929694.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929860.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929863.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/mimixx/91929916.jpg
I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but his outfit looks actually well putten together :stunned: And he looks niiiice :drunk:

[coldplay_are_forever]

He indeed does :drunk: :heart::heart:!!

[Noémie]

Wow, it's so strange to see him in different clothes...!!
Black & white... The VLV era really is over!

Are there already videos on the internet, from yesterday's show? :)

[Mimixxx]

LOL - chris performed at some charity event and the mind is going in overdrive.
Of Course he had diferent cloth on because quite fankly Viva Era is near the end and the viva cloths are hopefully in storage until Feb.
Doubt very much his cloths have anything to do with the next album...as I am pretty sure the 4 of them know for themselves yet how it will sound, what it will be etc.
He doesn't act like somebody who wants to be somebody else. Think Chris Martin is one of few people walking this planet, whos knows exactly what and who he is.

I for one, would just wish that Chris like the rest of them just goes away until Feb.

P.I agree! All he did was dress up for a charity show, he looks good and I squeed with the rest of them but why is it such a big deal?! Ridiculous.

[aniskywalker]

I know I'm late, but I don't like his outfit. He looks so... serious :rolleyes:
It's not his "Chrissy style" ;)
But I love the short hair and the most important - he was involved in a good cause.!

[lndnsky]

I know I'm ridiculously late for this, but WTF? I stay away for a day and Chrissy learns how to dress propperly?? :stunned:

I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but his outfit looks actually well putten together :stunned: And he looks niiiice :drunk:

Hahahaha.... :D :D :D So true.. He does look really good in that. I forgot how he (they) look in usual clothes!!! :D

[Lore]

some posts in this thread are very funny

who cares if he cut his hair, who cares if he's not with the band? I didn't know he can't be himself and sing in some events without the band during the coldplay breaks. Being in a band is just another job, people can do whatever they want with their free time.

And also, if he didn't sound that good, it's not because he's not with the rest of the guys, as someone said he could play a beautiful song just with an acoustic guitar. "he is nothing without the rest of the band"... seriously?

and in a more superficial note, I think he looks gorgeous :awesome: it was an special event, the weird thing would have been seeing him with his Obama shirt.

[LittleMissMessy]

some posts in this thread are very funny

who cares if he cut his hair, who cares if he's not with the band? I didn't know he can't be himself and sing in some events without the band during the coldplay breaks. Being in a band is just another job, people can do whatever they want with their free time.

And also, if he didn't sound that good, it's not because he's not with the rest of the guys, as someone said he could play a beautiful song just with an acoustic guitar. "he is nothing without the rest of the band"... seriously?

and in a more superficial note, I think he looks gorgeous :awesome: it was an special event, the weird thing would have been seeing him with his Obama shirt.
Exactly!

No one would blame Guy when teaming up with Mags from a-ha, so why shouldn't Chris be entitled to do Charity Shows esp. when he's so much concerned about the cause? :confused:

I am pretty sure that the other 3 are more than happy about not having to show up there as well but instead being able to enjoy their time off ;)

[jelynch2]

Chris... suit... tie.. finally no VLV uniforms (Tiwsted Logic tour clothing FTW)... suit-thing... Alicia Keys... whaaa???

Okay, this is a galactically stupid question, I'm sure, but I have to ask since this isn't the only post I've seen with this...what is FTW? I feel so dumb asking and I'm sure it's something I'll go, "OOOhhhhh...." about as soon as I find out...sorry for the stupidity. :confused:

[SueDeNimes]

Okay, this is a galactically stupid question, I'm sure, but I have to ask since this isn't the only post I've seen with this...what is FTW? I feel so dumb asking and I'm sure it's something I'll go, "OOOhhhhh...." about as soon as I find out...sorry for the stupidity. :confused:Hi!

This is a useful German wikipedia list, but has the English meanings as well: Click! (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Abk%C3%BCrzungen_%28Netzjargon%29#F)

And here's the "simple English" equivalent: Click! (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_slang_words)

:)

[LittleMissMessy]

Okay, this is a galactically stupid question, I'm sure, but I have to ask since this isn't the only post I've seen with this...what is FTW? I feel so dumb asking and I'm sure it's something I'll go, "OOOhhhhh...." about as soon as I find out...sorry for the stupidity. :confused:
It's all about abbreviations ;)

WTF = What The F*** ;)

Couldn't let you die clueless :p

[SueDeNimes]

It's all about abbreviations ;)

WTF = What The F*** ;)

Couldn't let you die clueless :pHaha, no, she meant the "other" one!! FTW, not WTF :)

[Lore]

it means "for the win"

[LittleMissMessy]

Haha, no, she meant the "other" one!! FTW, not WTF :)
Oh dear ... :laugh3:

*sweeping the red wine into the sink* :embarassed:

I guess I've had too much wine already ;)

[SueDeNimes]

Oh dear ... :laugh3:

*sweeping the red wine into the sink* :embarassed:

I guess I've had too much wine already ;)Noooooooo, not the wine!! :lol:
Give it to me instead! :laugh4:
I have to concentrate keeping those two apart when I'm skimming as well...

[nancyk58]

Thank you for the link to this list of abbreviations / Netjargon that I printed out. :)

Hi!

This is a useful German wikipedia list, but has the English meanings as well: Click! (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Abk%C3%BCrzungen_%28Netzjargon%29#F)

And here's the "simple English" equivalent: Click! (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_slang_words)

:)

[*Perrine*]

Wine is treacherous :drunk:

And +1 for the Obama shirt Lore !^^

[ling333]

One more
YouTube - Chris Martin and Alicia Keys play Maple Leaf Rag

Please remember Chris is a special guest to support the work of Keep a Child Alive. Everyone (man) in that night wore a suit and tie, so did Chris. It's the way he respects the event hostess, right? I don't know why you think it's strange. Okay, I never saw him wear this before, but I do like the suit and his short hair. :kiss::D

Here is a CNN clip in case you forgot what everyone's intention is.
YouTube - Alicia Keys talks to CNN about Keep a Child Alive

[jelynch2]

Hi!

This is a useful German wikipedia list, but has the English meanings as well: Click! (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Abk%C3%BCrzungen_%28Netzjargon%29#F)

And here's the "simple English" equivalent: Click! (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Internet_slang_words)

:)

I know I've said this on several occassions, but you seriously are the best coldplayer ever. For real. Thank you. :D

[Noémie]

This is funny :nice:

One more
YouTube - Chris Martin and Alicia Keys play Maple Leaf Rag (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZP2DWoHB2w&feature=player_profilepage)

[Mimixxx]

Haha. Awesome. :D

[Imke]

Thanks for the pics and videos everyone. :nice:

It's great he did this charity gig by himself, but I don't really like Clocks. Maybe I'm just not open to other people singing my favourite song. :wink:
But wow, Alicia Keys has really an amazing voice.

[Noémie]

Thanks for the pics and videos everyone. :nice:

It's great he did this charity gig by himself, but I don't really like Clocks. Maybe I'm just not open to other people singing my favourite song. :wink:
But wow, Alicia Keys has really an amazing voice.

:wink:
I thought it was...interesting to hear Clocks and VLV sung with Alicia Keys...but I didn't love it either.
I guess we love them so much we are kind of "possessive" with Coldplay songs and don't want anybody else to sing them... :p :nice:

[Zeya]

I just found out about this show thanks to the siggys of Chris all around the board.

Not Chris' best performance but like the others have mentioned, it's for a good cause :)

Now to the more distinctive part of the show..
Chris' outfit is just.....wow.
I was speechless and my jaw practically dropped when I saw his photos...
Plus he's all buffed up! :stunned:

[nancyk58]

:wink:
I thought it was...interesting to hear Clocks and VLV sung with Alicia Keys...but I didn't love it either.
I guess we love them so much we are kind of "possessive" with Coldplay songs and don't want anybody else to sing them... :p :nice:

I totally agree: It is not the same when others sing Coldplay songs. Today I had that experience with Viva la Vida.

A cover version of Viva la Vida debuted at no. 5 in the Swedish sales and download chart today. It is a very poppy and smooth, oversweet version of VLV.

The VLV cover version is sung by DARIN, an unknown artist and former runner-up in the Swedish version of Idols a couple of years ago and performing VLV at this season's Idols last Friday, I read in a thread about VLV versions created a couple of weeks ago. A video with Darin's performance of VLV is also posted on that thread.

I find Darin's version of VLV very smooth, too sweet and poppy. When I heard it for the third time I felt a little sick and longing for the original one.

I still feel like flying when hearing the original.

[kubagoczek]

Oh my goodness, sounds like backstreet boys on coldplay song ;] original better in every way ...

[Noémie]

I totally agree: It is not the same when others sing Coldplay songs. Today I had that experience with Viva la Vida.

A cover version of Viva la Vida debuted at no. 5 in the Swedish sales and download chart today. It is a very poppy and smooth, oversweet version of VLV.

The VLV cover version is sung by DARIN, an unknown artist and former runner-up in the Swedish version of Idols a couple of years ago and performing VLV at this season's Idols last Friday, I read in a thread about VLV versions created a couple of weeks ago. A video with Darin's performance of VLV is also posted on that thread.

I find Darin's version of VLV very smooth, too sweet and poppy. When I heard it for the third time I felt a little sick and longing for the original one.

I still feel like flying when hearing the original.

OMG I found it on youtube and heard it (well, just the beginning because I could't go any further): it's...horrible. :sick:

[*Perrine*]

I just found out about this show thanks to the siggys of Chris all around the board.

Not Chris' best performance but like the others have mentioned, it's for a good cause :)

Now to the more distinctive part of the show..
Chris' outfit is just.....wow.
I was speechless and my jaw practically dropped when I saw his photos...
Plus he's all buffed up! :stunned:
+1 sister :nice:

[Clocks In My Place]

OH MA GAWD.:o I just squeed like a total fangirl:blush:, and I'm not even a Chris-girl!


I like the hair! It's seeexxaayy:wink3:
But someone mentioned he looks older, and I think when his hair is this short it makes him look older. But I still like:wacky:
Woah, Cooky! :surprised: ;) See? Chris is so gorgeous and hot! :sneaky: :wacky:

He looks great! :wacky: Very handsome. :smug: As long as he doesn't keep his hair that short the length is okay with me for a while. :D

[gigg]

Oh yeah.....he looks sooo good in this outfit.
Im all for making this the uniform of the next tour...

I just found out about this show thanks to the siggys of Chris all around the board.

Not Chris' best performance but like the others have mentioned, it's for a good cause :)

Now to the more distinctive part of the show..
Chris' outfit is just.....wow.
I was speechless and my jaw practically dropped when I saw his photos...
Plus he's all buffed up! :stunned:

[Columbina]

Maaaaaan. I missed the VLV tour in my area, but I probably could've made it to this if it'd been announced sooner. Haha, oh well. I'll catch him next time he's around :wacky:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

YouTube - Keep a Child alive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKkigefMx04)
Video - Viva la Vida

Chris sounds great! Sounds like that cold is gone. :cheesy:



Alicia...uhm...doesn't. :uhoh:

[Gomattii]

does someone have clocks with alicia keys but with good aduio..or a good video?

[Coldplaying@Hogwarts]

Chris posted this link on twitter earlier.
Nicer watermarks:
http://www.life.com/search/?q0=chris+martin&date=lastday

http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/91929693.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E31DD136E29719B4 7C9B52CA2AEC3D9106BCCDA6E23D0354E30A760B0D811297

:wacky:

About the songs:
I think so far all we know from Twitter (http://twitter.com/Aliciaholics) is:
- Clocks
- Viva la vida
- If I Aint Got You

OMFG Chrissy looks GORGEOUS~

[Coldplaying@Hogwarts]

Chris' new Timberlake style looks fabulous... the Wedding Theme must be true....

[ling333]

does someone have clocks with alicia keys but with good aduio..or a good video?
Sorry I cannot find any. But this isn't their first time playing clock together, if you remember the summer sonic event in tokyo last year.
YouTube - Coldplay feat. Alicia Keys - Clocks - Summer Sonic Tokyo Japan 2008

[AdrianaRM]

This version of Clocks is just great, I loved it! And Chris gentleman-like dressed, looks like he's getting married : P

[ling333]

New udpate: Videos and photos @ support.keepachildalive.org

http://support.keepachildalive.org/site/PageNavigator/black_ball_2009

[SueDeNimes]

New udpate: Videos and photos @ support.keepachildalive.org

http://support.keepachildalive.org/site/PageNavigator/black_ball_2009Thank you! :nice:

Shame it's only that one short clip from VLV and 2 pictures from the performance with Chris...