Coldplay tops singles chart in UK for first time

Coldplay have secured their first UK number one single with "Viva La Vida," the title track from their new album, according to figures released on Sunday. The song topped the chart in its debut week, while the band's fourth album spent a second week at number one, the Official UK Charts Company said. Although the band, fronted by Chris Martin, have had a string of top 10 hits such as "Yellow," "Clocks" and "Fix You," they had never before taken the top spot. Retailer HMV said the single's success was based solely on downloads from the Internet becuase no hard copies are yet on sale. On Thursday, the four-piece band scored their first US number one single. They also topped the US album chart. Elsewhere on the singles chart, last week's number one "Singin' in the Rain" by Mint Royale fell seven places to number eight. American... [read full story]