No Knebworth - Coldplay say they won't be playing a one-off gig in the grounds of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire next summer. The band hinted they were trying to book the venue last month but have told their own website that they haven't been able to get it. On coldplay.com, lead singer Chris Martin said: "We tried to get Knebworth but it just wasn't possible. So we're having to think of something else. In fact, I think we have thought of something else." He added: "Hopefully we'll be able to announce it soon. And hopefully it's not the same day that Oasis have booked it."Beatles Mystery Latest - Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed a 14-minute long Beatles track many thought was a myth does exist - and says he wants the public to hear it. He told BBC Radio 4's Front Row the track - called Carnival of Light - was not released because the other Beatles thought it was too "adventurous". The improvised track was recorded in 1967 for an electronic music festival. Sir Paul said Ringo Starr and John Lennon's and George Harrison's estates would have to agree to a release.
In The Courts - The King of Bahrain's son planned to revive Michael Jackson's career with songs he had written himself, London's High Court has heard. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa also gave the pop star financial support, his lawyer said. The royal is suing Jackson for £4.7m for reneging on a music contract which would have paid back the loans. Jackson contests the claim, saying there was no valid agreement and that the payments were "gifts". An application has been made for the star to give evidence from the US via a video link during the 12-day hearing.
(Jim Evans)
