Coldplay named biggest-selling act of 2008

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Band join Beyonce, Beatles and Leona Lewis at World Music Awards

Nov 10, 2008
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Coldplay have been declared the biggest-selling act of 2008 at the World Music Awards in Monaco.

The band picked up the prize – along with the Rock Act Of The Year award – after their current album album 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends' topped charts around the globe.

Other winners at the sales based awards included Leona Lewis for Best Pop Female – and Best New Artist, reports BBC News.

Amy Winehouse was the winner in the Female Pop/Rock award, while Alicia Keys was named best in the R&B category. Lil Wayne bagged the Hip-Hop/Rap Artist award, while Akon was declared the Biggest Internet Artist Of The Year.

Performing at the ceremony, Beyonce won an Outstanding Contribution To The Arts Award and Mariah Carey won the Special Achievement Prize.

Ringo Starr picked up a Diamond Award on behalf of The Beatles, which recognises artists whom, according to International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, have sold more than 100 million albums.

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Caponee

Nov 10, 2008

rock act of the year ... and cold play should NEVER be used in the same sentance...jesus wept what the hell are the judges on these award shows on.

carrot cruncher

Nov 10, 2008

Must be because they are so shit isnt it rudimentary or because they are the best band out there at the moment, ill go with the second one

RealMode

Nov 10, 2008

Beyonce won an Outstanding Contribution To The Arts Award ??? and Mariah Carey won the Special Achievement Prize??? this is a fucking joke right?

Soundedd

Nov 10, 2008

face it its_rudimentary, their one of the best bands of the past 10 years, and better than The Strokes ;)

jamesscarry13

Nov 11, 2008

no,soundedd the strokes are a much better band than coldplay.Coldplay fucking make songs for the sad parts in greys anatomy.I don't believe someone who likes keane,kaiser chiefs,snow patrol,razorlight,coldplay should be allowed to express their opinion

jamesscarry13

Nov 11, 2008

no,soundedd the strokes are a much better band than coldplay.Coldplay fucking make songs for the sad parts in greys anatomy.I don't believe someone who likes keane,kaiser chiefs,snow patrol,razorlight,coldplay should be allowed to express their opinion

perspective

Nov 11, 2008

A lot of their stuff isn't that rocky but Coldplay definately deserve any Best Act of the Year award. Their contribution to the world of music this year is nothing short of impressive and may they continue to uplift the world with their positivity and sublime songs.

carrot cruncher

Nov 11, 2008

jamesscarry 13 is the 13 your age or IQ because you are a thick cunt. People can like what they want and express their opinion and i dont think its coldplays fault if a tv show chooses to use one of their songs in it and i quite like the strokes but they are not as good as coldplay. Check out the new coldplay song on youtube Glass of water with guest Albert Hammond Junior fucking class

Soundedd

Nov 11, 2008

Brilliantly said Carrot Cruncher, finally an NME Member we can believe in! JamesScarry how do you know all my tastes, do you spy on me? Music is about opinion mate, i don't care, i love all them bands!