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Fox News
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Coldplay's Chris Martin has warning for concertgoers during first performance after Kiss Cam controversy
If you're at a Coldplay concert, then yes, you might be featured on the jumbotron. Chris Martin gave concertgoers a cheeky warning during one of the band's latest shows, breaking his silence following the viral Kiss Cam saga involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron. On Saturday, the group performed at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd," the 48-year-old said in a video posted on X, which sparked both cheers and laughter from the audience. "How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen," said Martin while grinning. "So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now." The fan who posted the snippet from Saturday's show later wrote on X that "zero couples" were shown on the venue's jumbotron. The show marked Coldplay's first Music of the Spheres World Tour performance since the explosive Kiss Cam scandal, which took place on Wednesday, July 16, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. During that performance, Byron appeared on the Kiss Cam with his arms wrapped around a woman, who was later identified as his company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot. The pair were on the big screen during "The Jumbotron Song," where Martin improvises songs about couples in the audience. The woman immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame. Martin then joked that, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." WATCH: COLDPLAY BROUGHT THE COUNTRY AND THE INTERNET TOGETHER WITH THEIR SPOTLIGHT ON AFFAIR COUPLE, SAYS POLITICAL MEDIA ANALYST The company put out a statement after the incident, writing on social media, "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability." WATCH: COLDPLAY'S CHRIS MARTIN CATCHES COUPLE ON KISS CAM, JOKINGLY ASKS IF THEY'RE HAVING AN AFFAIR "The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly." In another update on Friday, the company announced Byron had been placed on leave and an interim CEO had been appointed. The company later informed followers on Saturday that Byron had resigned from the company. "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted," the X post read in part. "The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO." Fox News Digital confirmed that Cabot and her ex-husband finalized their divorce in 2022, and New Hampshire property records show Kristin and Andrew Cabot purchased a home as a married couple in April 2024. No divorce records were found for Byron, who appears to still be married. When speaking with The U.S. Sun, Grace Springer, the TikTok user who posted the video of the viral moment, said the moment was a "hot topic" among those at the concert, but that "no one knew who they were" until she posted the video. "I had no idea who the couple was," she said. "Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the Kiss Cam and decided to post it. A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but play stupid games … win stupid prizes." Springer also added that she hopes "their partners can heal from this" and that "for them, my video was a blessing in disguise."
NDTV
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"He's Not My CEO" Poster At Coldpay Concert Viral After 'Kiss Cam Scandal'
At Coldplay's first concert since the now-infamous Jumbotron scandal in Boston, fans brought the jokes. Spotted among a sea of placards at the sold-out Madison show was one that immediately drew attention. "He's not my CEO," read the handmade sign, with an arrow pointing to a man standing next to the woman holding it. Hace un momento se pudo apreciar este cartel en concierto de Coldplay en Madison. "He's not my ceo" "Él no es mi director ejecutivo" ???? #ColdplayMadison #Coldplay — Coldplay World (@world_coldplay) July 20, 2025 The sign alluded to former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot, who were unexpectedly spotlighted on the big screen at Gillette Stadium. Caught mid-song, frontman Chris Martin didn't hesitate to acknowledge the couple, "Whoa, look at these two," he sang. " Either they are having an affair or they're just very shy." Both executives, married to other people, attempted to shield their faces from the cameras but it was too late. The clip exploded online and ultimately led to Andy Byron's resignation from the tech firm on Saturday. Astronomer released a statement, "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met." They added, "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO." As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met. Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and… — Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 19, 2025 Back on tour, Coldplay's Chris Martin addressed the Madison crowd before the Jumbotron segment, "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd. How we're going to do that is we're going to use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen... So, please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now." The band hasn't issued an official statement about the incident.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay's Chris Martin references Andy Byron jumbotron scandal at Wisconsin show, tells fans to 'do your makeup...'
Coldplay has been in the news for the past few weeks thanks to a high-profile infidelity scandal that unexpectedly unfolded during their concert at Boston last week. During the event, the jumbotron caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in a compromising position with his company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot. Andy was married to Megan Kerrigan at the time, resulting in a full-blown scandal that led to his resignation from Astronomer altogether, along with messy divorce proceedings. In the band's July 20 show in Madison, Wisconsin, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin took a jab at the scandal by saying: "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd. How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen. So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now." Chris warning everyone he's gonna put some people on screen 😂 Chris Martin warns the audience about the jumbotron Chris Martin was still in good humor regarding the jumbotron scandal Coldplay had unwittingly gotten wrapped up in. During the Boston concert, Martin had caught on to the embarrassment felt by Andy Byron when he featured on the jumbotron, and had said: 'Oh what, Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.' While Andy Byron's infidelity scandal has had massive personal consequences for the Astronomer CEO, Coldplay themselves seem to be laughing the whole incident off. The band's recent concerts in Boston and Wisconsin are part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, which began in Costal Rica on March 2022 and has been ongoing for the next several years. This world tour is being done to promote the band's most recent albums, Music of the Spheres and Moon Music. Show #207, Madison#MusicOfTheSpheresWorldTour Astronomer had a leadership shakeup after CEO scandal After Andy Byron was caught on the jumbotron during Coldplay's Boston concert, he eventually had to resign from his position as Astronomer CEO, with the company giving the following statement to Newsweek on the matter: "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met." To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Express Tribune
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Simpsons executive producer addresses viral conspiracy theory on coldplay kiss cam prediction
A viral conspiracy theory claiming that The Simpsons predicted the recent kiss cam scandal involving Coldplay and two tech executives has been debunked by the show's longtime showrunner, Al Jean. The incident occurred during Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour stop at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. As the kiss cam panned through the crowd, it captured a man and a woman embracing—who quickly pulled away upon noticing the camera. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped from the stage, questioning whether the couple was shy or hiding an affair. The clip spread rapidly across social media, sparking public interest and corporate scrutiny after the couple was identified as Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's HR head. Amid the backlash, a digitally altered image resembling a scene from The Simpsons began circulating online. The image, claiming to be from Season 28, Episode 8 ('Kiss, Bang Bangalore'), showed Homer and Marge Simpson caught in a similarly awkward kiss cam moment at a baseball game—allegedly mirroring the Coldplay scandal. However, Jean dismissed the rumour. 'We write satire, not prophecy. Any similarity is pure luck,' he told Mashable, denying that such a scene ever appeared in the show. Independent fact-checks by outlets including WION and Marca confirmed the image was not from an actual episode but was generated using AI tools mimicking the show's animation style. This is not the first time The Simpsons has been mistakenly credited with predicting real-world events. In past years, the show has been linked to predictions about FaceTime and Donald Trump's presidency. In this case, however, experts have verified the image is a deliberate fabrication, not a prophetic moment from the show.
Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Coldplay gig goer says 'someone else would have' as they defend sharing kiss cam clip
The woman who filmed the Coldplay kiss cam moment has spoken out for the first time in a UK TV interview. The woman who filmed the Coldplay kiss cam couple and shared it online has revealed the true reason behind capturing the footage in her first British live TV interview. The viral video showed Coldplay's Chris Martin directing a camera towards the audience at his Boston concert, displaying various fans on the arena's kiss cam. However, the camera captured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Head of HR Kristin Cabot in a passionate clinch before the pair attempted to conceal their faces. Byron, who is married, submitted his resignation over the weekend following the controversy. Meanwhile, the technology firm released a statement on social media: "As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met." Speaking to This Morning via video link, the clip's uploader Grace Springer revealed her motivation for filming the incident - confessing she was only recording because she hoped to feature on the Coldplay big screen, reports the Mirror. "I was hoping to see myself on the big screen and I love to capture moments so that's why my phone was out in the first place," she said. Grace added: "I was being hopeful. So in the moment when I filmed it, I didn't think much of it but everyone was chattering. "There was over 50,000 people at the concert. It wasn't until after the concert when I was debriefing the moment with my friends. We reviewed the footage to see if it really looked that bad and it really does." When quizzed by Dermot about whether she felt remorseful for sharing the clip, she replied: "I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan and his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process. "But like I said, there was over 50,000 people and I'm not the only one who caught it on camera so if it wasn't me who uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would have." Despite clocking up millions of views on TikTok, Grace confessed that she hadn't earned a single penny from the footage. This Morning is available to watch on ITVX.
