Coldplay, U2, the Killers, R.E.M., Bob Dylan, John Legend, and others have all agreed to contribute exclusive new songs to (RED)WIRE, a new music service set to launch on World Aids Day, December 1, with all proceeds benefiting HIV-infected victims in Africa.

Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't deny Guns N' Roses' domination this week, as frontman Axl Rose and Co. prepared to release one of the most delayed albums in history, Chinese Democracy.

The release date for Coldplay's heavily-anticipated new EP, Prospekt's March, has been pushed forward to Monday, November 24. The industry standard for album releases is Tuesday.

"I'm 31 now and I don't think that bands should keep going past 33," Coldplay frontman -- and former SPIN cover boy -- Chris Martin told U.K. newspaper The Daily Express [via NME.com], fueling speculation that the band's days are literally numbered.

Last month, we gave you a sneak peek at former SPIN cover boys Coldplay's forthcoming Prospekt's March EP with a leak of their collaboration with hip-hop impresario Jay-Z. Today, a Q&A with frontman Chris Martin posted to the band's official website offers more insight into the forthcoming record, due November 25.

The 20th anniversary edition of the annual Rock for Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction (set to take place December 5 at Chicago's Park West) has amassed an unbelievable list of participants who have pledged to donate goods to raise funds for the city's homeless and underprivileged youth.