Coldplay Host London ‘Select Love’ Pop-Up Aiding Refugees at Holidays – Billboard

If you happen to’re feeling bizarre about spending all that hard-earned money on a giant stack of vacation presents that the individuals in your listing might or might not need (or want), Coldplay have a novel, heart-warming technique to throw your arms world wide this Christmas time.

On Tuesday (Dec. 20) the group inspired their followers to drop by this yr’s version of their “Select Love” pop-up store in London — or to go to the shop on-line — “to purchase important provides like heat coats, scorching meals and heating gas for refugees and displaced individuals everywhere in the world this winter.”

A short video accompanying the tweet confirmed an extended line of individuals ready outdoors the store and a shot of the unconventional cabinets inside stocked with toys for kids, soccer balls, home vegetation, youngsters’s backpacks, jerry cans and orange life vests, together with footage of coats and college provides within the fingers of youngsters in want.

“Every thing you purchase will go on to the individuals who want them essentially the most,” the video promised. “This yr store with love.”

Earlier this month, singer Chris Martin gave followers an replace whereas sharing his present favourite songs. “I hope you’re all doing properly. Listed below are some issues I like in the intervening time,” Martin wrote in a observe whereas itemizing his present prime tracks, together with embrace RM‘s “Yun” that includes Erykah Badu, Badu’s dwell rendition of “Tyrone,” Bayka‘s “She Like It,” The 1975‘s “Searching for Any individual (to Love),” Inhaler‘s “Completely,” Kyoka‘s “Harm Folks” and Stormzy‘s “Cover & Search.”

Martin concluded his message by writing, “We’re within the studio. We ship you all a lot love.” The band lately wrapped an enormous world tour in assist of 2021’s Music of the Spheres.

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