In 2009 , Coldplay was nominated for four BRIT Awards : British Group , British Live Act , British Single ( `` Viva la Vida '' ) and British Album ( Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends ) . Coldplay was nominated for four BRIT Awards in 2009 : British Group , British Live Act , British Single ( `` Viva la Vida '' ) and British Album ( Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends ) .