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Black America Web
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
CEO of Astronomer Placed on Leave
Source: Ethan Miller / Getty The tech company Astronomer has been embroiled in a public relations crisis following a viral video from a Coldplay concert. CEO Andy Byron was captured on the stadium's 'kiss cam' embracing Kristin Cabot, the company's Head of HR. The footage, which quickly spread across social media, showed the two executives reacting awkwardly when they realized they were on the big screen, prompting a joke from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin about whether they were 'having an affair or just very shy.' The incident sparked widespread speculation about an alleged affair, particularly as both Byron and Cabot are reportedly married to other people. The backlash was swift, with social media users dubbing the event 'ColdplayGate' and inundating Byron's wife's social media with messages of sympathy, leading her to deactivate her accounts. Accusations of a 'toxic' work culture at Astronomer also surfaced from former employees. In response to the mounting pressure, Astronomer initially announced an internal investigation and placed Byron on leave. Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy stepped in as interim CEO. Just a day later, the company confirmed that Andy Byron had tendered his resignation, which the board of directors accepted. Astronomer stated that their leaders are expected to uphold high standards of conduct and accountability, implying that Byron's actions did not meet this standard. The company also had to address fake apology statements circulating online attributed to Byron. The incident has significantly impacted Astronomer's public image, although the company maintains that its core product and work for customers remain unaffected. The 'Coldplay Canoodlers' incident has also inspired a viral web game, further cementing its place in internet meme culture. SEE ALSO CEO of Astronomer Placed on Leave was originally published on
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Astronomer CEO's controversial affair during Coldplay concert becomes viral video game within hours
(Image via @StarPlatinumSOL & @songadaymann/X) What started as a Coldplay concert and a suspicious hug has turned into the internet's latest obsession, not just with memes, but now with a full-blown video game. Yes, you read that right. Someone actually made a playable game out of the cheating scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, and it's blowing up online. Scandal sparks chaos after Coldplay crowd-cam catch On July 17, 2025, social media lost its collective mind when footage surfaced from a Coldplay concert in Los Angeles. But this time, the band wasn't the main act. During a crowd shot on the big screen, viewers spotted Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, swaying a little too cozily with none other than his company's Head of HR, Kristin Cabot. The two quickly pulled apart when they realized they were on camera. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even made a cheeky remark: 'Either they're having an affair, or they're very shy.' Well… turns out it was option A. By the next morning, the clip had exploded across platforms. Within hours, internet sleuths had identified the duo, memes were multiplying by the second, and both Byron and Cabot were put on immediate leave. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'Coldplay Canoodlers' game goes viral hours after the scandal A game developer known online as @songadayman, launched a playable web game. The game, titled Coldplay Canoodlers, is simple in concept but brilliant in execution. Inspired by 'Where's Waldo,' it throws you into a pixelated crowd scene at a Coldplay concert and challenges you to find the exact moment Andy and Kristin became unwilling viral stars. The objective? Spot the scandal, click the canoodlers, and rack up points before they disappear into the crowd again. There's even a bonus round if you manage to catch Chris Martin mid-joke. Just hours after launch, gameplay clips flooded X (formerly Twitter), with users proudly posting their high scores and laughing at how fast the internet moves. One tweet read, 'We are witnessing the birth of meme games.' Astronomer responds as game gets more attention than their software While the dev was racking up likes and downloads, Astronomer released a statement saying they've opened an internal investigation. 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard,' it read, though it didn't specify whether 'standard' included viral cameos at Coldplay concerts. Meanwhile, 'Coldplay Canoodlers' continues to trend, offering what might be the most fun anyone's ever had watching corporate drama unravel. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Coldplay 'Canoodlers' Game Created After Viral Kiss Cam Moment Exposes Astronaut CEO-HR Chief Affair
What began as an awkward moment during a Coldplay concert has now inspired a quirky point-and-click game. And, it is making the rounds online. At the band's July 15 show in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the stadium's 'Kiss Cam' landed on a couple in the crowd, only for the pair to recoil in panic, burying their faces and ducking out of sight. Attempting to play it off lightheartedly, Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin made a quip about the couple. The pair in question turned out to be Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, a Cincinnati-based tech firm, and the company's HR chief, Kristin Cabot. The spectacle of their mortified reaction spread like wildfire across social media platforms, with the internet quick to label them the 'Coldplay Canoodlers.' And now, that viral footage has been turned into a video game. Titled 'Coldplay Canoodlers,' the game is the brainchild of Jonathan Mann, best known for his daily songwriting streak on YouTube that's lasted over a decade. His creation is a tongue-in-cheek hidden object game that tasks players with scanning a pixelated concert crowd to locate the infamous couple. Once spotted, the original clip's audio kicks in. It includes Martin's voice, awkwardness and all, reinforcing the bizarre hilarity of the entire ordeal. Mann used AI and 'vibe coded' the game. In the game, you play as the camera operator tasked with spotting the CEO and the HR chief canoodling in the crowd. You earn 10 points each time you successfully locate the couple. i vibe coded a little game called Coldplay Canoodlers you're the camera operator and you have to find the CEO and HR lady canoodling 10 points every time you find them ????link — 17 years of song a day (@songadaymann) July 18, 2025 The game isn't commercially available on platforms like Steam. You can check it out here. While the game has amused many, the real-life consequences for the two executives are no joke. Astronomer released a formal statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying, '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. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' 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. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional… — Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 18, 2025 Neither executive has publicly responded to the situation. But for now, the 'Coldplay Canoodlers' live on, not just in viral memory, but in the pixels of an internet-powered satire.
