What if you wanted to listen to Coldplay and all you had to do was tell your TV and it responded by playing the Coldplay songs you love?

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It is also live streaming the Paralympic closing ceremony featuring an extended set by British band Coldplay.

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One of them, Me and Tennessee, which Paltrow sings with country star Tim McGraw - was written by her husband, Coldplay star Chris Martin.

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The constant loop of "Sk8er Boi" and "Girlfriend" has been replaced by Siouxsie and the Banshees and Coldplay playing softly in the background.

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Speaking on 6 Music, Coldplay's Will Champion said he was "totally blown away" by topping the poll.

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Guitar band Coldplay could also find success in the US. Their UK hit Yellow has been adopted as a theme by the ABC TV network, giving them huge exposure.

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