Coldplay in pictures

Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, signs an autograph for a fan outside the “Jimmy Kimmel LIve” studio in Hollywood.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Fans wait their turn to meet Coldplay singer Chris Martin outside the “Jimmy Kimmel LIve” studio in Hollywood.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Guy Berryman, left, and Chris Martin of Coldplay greet and pose with fans in an alleyway outside the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” studio. The band performed two songs from its new “Viva la Vida” album on the show.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Chris Martin poses with a self-photographing fan.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Fans, fans and more fans -- it’s all in the course of a meet-and-greet session for Chris Martin.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Coldplay performs the title track from its new album, “Viva la Vida,” at the MTV Movie Awards on June 1.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Confetti flutters down on singer Chris Martin during the band’s performance at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)