Coldplay Reveal New Album Title

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Coldplay have revealed the title of their fourth album.

The band's new record released on June 16, will be entitled 'Viva La Vida' and is named after a painting by artist Frida Kahlo.

The title translates as 'Long Live Life'. Frontman Chris Martin said he decided to name the album after Kahlo's painting as he found her life inspirational. Kahlo had suffered from polio

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, the singer said: "She went through a lot of s***, of course. And then she started a big painting in her house that said 'Viva La Vida'. I just loved the boldness of it."

However, Martin admitted that the title may remind some people of Ricky Martin's global hit single '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: "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."