Coldplay announce new album title

Coldplay have announced that their fourth album will be called Viva La Vida.

The title translates as "Long Live Life" and is taken from a painting by artist Frida Kahlo.

Frontman Chris Martin revealed he found Kahlo's life, during which she suffered from polio, inspirational and decided to honour her with their new album name.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Martin said: "She went through a lot of s**t, of course. And then she started a big painting in her house that said 'Viva la Vida'. I just loved the boldness of it."

Martin admitted that the title may remind some people of Ricky Martin's 'La Vida Loca'.

"Everyone thinks it comes from Ricky Martin, which is fine. I have absolute respect.

"I've been through this before, naming something or someone and everyone saying 'that’s a terrible name'," said Martin, referring to calling his daughter Apple.

He added: "[I say], 'Well, f**k you, that’s what it’s called, and I’ll be proved to be right eventually'.

"So when ‘Viva La Vida’ came along, I was kind of annoyed because I’m going to have to try and convince everybody of this, but it just felt right."

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