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News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Lionel Messi embarrassed as he and wife Antonela are shown on Coldplay kiss cam
Lionel Messi was caught in a rare moment of awkwardness with his stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo at a Coldplay concert. The loved-up couple were enjoying the British rock-band's final US show in Miami when the dreaded kiss cam landed squarely on them, The Sun reports. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. It comes days after the kiss scam scandal involving married and now former Astronomer chief executive Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot. Their ducking reaction to being filmed at Boston's gig caught the world's attention – with millions now talking about an alleged affair. And while many might seize the opportunity for a public smooch, Messi seemed to go bright red given the circumstances (see below). Footage circulating on social media showed the Inter Miami star smiling sheepishly, while Antonela, ever graceful, beamed beside him. With everyone in the crowd cheering 'Messi', the couple waved to fans before Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin serenaded them. Martin, who had jokingly called out Byron and Cabot's potential 'affair' during his performance last week, thanked Messi for coming and called him 'the No. 1 sports person of all-time'. And it didn't take long for fans online to see the funny side. One wrote: 'They should have tried to hide for a second. That would be hilarious.' While another said: 'They were just singing and not dodging any Cam scandals.' A third said: 'Jumbotron with Lionel Messi! (He didn't hide, though).' A fourth joked: 'At least someone went with their own wife. Good.' Although not spotted in the viral clip, Antonela later posted snaps of the couple's three sons enjoying the show at the Hard Rock Stadium. Thiago, 12, was pictured wearing a Coldplay cap, while Mateo, nine, wore a snazzy pair of 3D glasses as Ciro, six, cuddled into his dad. Meanwhile, Messi was serving a one-match suspension for Inter Miami's game against FC Cincinnati on Saturday. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and fellow Barcelona legend Jordi Alba were punished for skipping Major League Soccer's All-Star game earlier this week. Both players missed Wednesday's match in Austin, Texas where the MLS squad posted a 3-1 win against Mexico's Liga MX All-Stars. Elsewhere, humiliated Byron and Cabot quit their jobs at the tech company as a result of the scandal. And Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow was hired by Astronomer for a tongue-in-cheek video, in what fans are describing as a genius PR move.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
One Reason Gwyneth Paltrow Said Yes to Viral Astronomer Ad Poking Fun at CEO's Coldplay Kiss Cam Drama (Exclusive)
'It came together very quickly,' a source tells PEOPLE of the video, which Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort also worked on A few new details are emerging about an instantly viral ad with Gwyneth Paltrow from Astronomer — the tech company whose executives were caught on camera while wrapped in each other's arms at a Coldplay concert earlier this month. In the days immediately after CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, the chief people officer, were seen together (and playfully singled out from the stage by Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, who is Paltrow's ex), Astronomer was thrust into the spotlight. Byron and Cabot, who appeared mortified to have been spotted publicly and who have not commented on their relationship, both resigned. Paltrow, 52, tweaked all of the attention Astronomer was getting when she appeared in a tongue-in-cheek ad that the company released on Friday, July 25. 'I've been hired on a very temporary basis to speak on behalf of the 300-plus employees at Astronomer,' Paltrow says in the video, which has been seen millions of times. She goes on to add, 'We've been thrilled so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation.' Behind the scenes, says an insider, the entire project happened fast — and its tone was part of what appealed to the actress and Goop founder. 'It came together very quickly,' the source tells PEOPLE of the ad. 'The company reached out to her.' 'Gwyneth has a really great sense of humor and it felt funny enough for her to do,' the source explains. 'It happened quickly.' (An Astronomer spokesperson declined to comment further about the commercial, beyond the video.) Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. There is another A-list connection: Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort worked on the ad, the company said on social media. Maximum Effort also collaborated on a similarly sardonic ad in 2021, made in response to Chris Noth's character dying on And Just Like That… Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Fast Company
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
Astronomer hires Gwyneth Paltrow as a spokesperson after Coldplay kiss cam scandal
Astronomer—the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay rock concert embracing a woman who was not his wife —is trying to move on from the drama with someone who knows the band pretty well. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who was married to Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin for 13 years, announced Friday on X that she has been hired by Astronomer as a spokesperson. Astronomer, a tech company based in New York, found itself in an uncomfortable spotlight when two of its executives were caught on camera in an intimate embrace at a Coldplay concert—a moment that was then flashed on a giant screen in the stadium. CEO Andy Byron and human resource executive Kristin Cabot were caught by surprise when Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd during a concert earlier this month. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Martin joked when the couple appeared on screen and quickly tried to hide their faces. In a short video, the Shakespeare in Love and Ironman star said she had been hired as a 'very temporary' spokesperson for Astronomer. 'Astronomer has gotten a lot of questions over the last few days and they wanted me to answer the most common ones,' Paltrow said, smiling and deftly avoiding mention of the kiss cam fuss. 'We've been thrilled that so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation,' she said. 'We will now be returning to what we do best—delivering game-changing results for our customers.' When footage from the kiss cam first spread online, it wasn't immediately clear who the couple were. Soon after the company identified the pair, and Byron resigned followed by Cabot. The video clip resulted in a steady stream of memes, parody videos, and screenshots of the pair's shocked faces filling social media feeds. Online streams of Coldplay's songs jumped 20% in the days after the video went viral, according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gwyneth Paltrow Appears in Astronomer's Video Amid Coldplay Kiss Cam Drama
Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped into an unexpected role as the 'temporary spokesperson' for Astronomer, a tech company embroiled in scandal after its CEO was caught in a viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert. The actress, who was married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for over a decade, became the face for a tongue-in-cheek promotional video addressing the controversy. Gwyneth Paltrow hired as Astronomers' 'temporary speaker' Astronomer's former CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot were caught on the venue's giant screen embracing during a live Coldplay show. The awkward moment escalated when Martin, frontman of the band and Paltrow's former partner, commented, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' That offhand remark lit up social media and triggered the resignation of both executives. Now, Astronomer, a data workflow automation company best known for its Apache Airflow platform, is trying to spin the virality in a new direction, enlisting Gwyneth Paltrow in a witty 60-second promotional video. Shared on the company's official X (formerly Twitter) account, the clip features Paltrow addressing 'the most common questions' the firm has received amid the sudden flood of attention. 'OMG! What the actual f,' reads the first on-screen question, to which Paltrow calmly responds, 'Yes, Astronomer is the best place to run Apache Airflow… We've been thrilled so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation.' She continues with a second question, 'How is your social media team holding…' before smoothly pivoting to plug the company's upcoming Beyond Analytics event in September. 'Yes, there is still room available,' she says with a knowing smile. Paltrow wraps the video by saying, 'We will now be returning to what we do best: delivering game-changing results for our customers. Thank you for your interest in Astronomer.' Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon. The post Gwyneth Paltrow Appears in Astronomer's Video Amid Coldplay Kiss Cam Drama appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
After Coldplay KissCam scandal, Astronomer hires Gwyneth Paltrow as ‘very temporary' spokesperson
Astronomer – the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a KissCam at a Coldplay rock concert embracing a woman who was not his wife – is trying to move on from the drama with someone who knows the band pretty well. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who was married to Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin for 13 years, announced Friday on X that she has been hired by Astronomer as a spokesperson. Astronomer, a tech company based in New York, found itself in an uncomfortable spotlight when two of its executives were caught on camera in an intimate embrace at a Coldplay concert – a moment that was then flashed on a giant screen in the stadium. CEO Andy Byron and human resource executive Kristin Cabot were caught by surprise when Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd during a concert earlier this month. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Martin joked when the couple appeared on screen and quickly tried to hide their faces. The viral Coldplay kiss-cam video shows digital sleuthing can go too far After viral Coldplay kiss-cam video, advice for workers on when private relationships become your employer's concern In a short video, the 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'Ironman' star said she had been hired as a 'very temporary' spokesperson for Astronomer. 'Astronomer has gotten a lot of questions over the last few days and they wanted me to answer the most common ones,' Paltrow said, smiling and deftly avoiding mention of the KissCam fuss. 'We've been thrilled that so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation,' she said. 'We will now be returning to what we do best – delivering game-changing results for our customers.' When footage from the KissCam first spread online, it wasn't immediately clear who the couple were. Soon after the company identified the pair, and Byron resigned followed by Cabot. The video clip resulted in a steady stream of memes, parody videos and screenshots of the pair's shocked faces filling social media feeds. Online streams of Coldplay's songs jumped 20% in the days after the video went viral, according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.
