Latest news with #JumbotronSong
The Hindu
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories
It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his 'Jumbotron Song', when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. At a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, a man wearing a birthday sash was up first. Two people in banana costumes were highlighted. But in between, something else ensued. For several seconds, a couple was shown on the big screen. They were cuddling and smiling, his arms wrapped around her, as she leaned back into him. When they saw themselves on the big screen, her jaw dropped, her hands flew to her face and she spun away from the camera. He ducked out of the frame, as did she. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Martin joked. But it didn't end there. The video went viral, and the internet got to work. The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the couple's identity. But internet sleuths allege he is the chief executive officer of a U.S.-based company, while she is the chief people officer — in other words, the head of human resources. A spokesman for the company did not respond when asked to confirm the identities of the people shown on camera. But he said in an email that a statement circulating online that was attributed to the chief executive was a 'fake from a clearly labelled parody account.' The company later released a statement saying it had opened an investigation into the incident, but did not directly identify the employees. The woman didn't respond to a request for comment on LinkedIn. The man's LinkedIn page appeared to be deactivated, and no other way of contacting him could be immediately found. A phone call to a number listed in an online directory under his name went straight to voicemail. Attempts to reach him through other numbers associated with his name in the directory were not successful. A representative for Coldplay said the band had no comment. It's easy to miss, but most concert venues have signs informing the audience that they could be filmed during the event. Look for them on the walls when you arrive and around the bar areas or toilets. It's common practice especially when bands like to use performances for music videos or concert films. The venue in this case, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, also has a privacy policy online which states: 'When you visit our location or attend or participate in an event at our location, we may capture your image, voice and/or likeness, including through the use of CCTV cameras and/or when we film or photograph you in a public location.' In the internet age, such videos — or ones taken on someone's smartphone — can quickly zip around the world. This video rocketed around social media, as people speculated about why the couple dodged the camera. ALSO READ:Jasleen Royal opens up on backlash for her Coldplay concert opening act in mini-doc 'Dare to Dream' Empathy for the pair and their families was mixed with plenty of snarky commentary and countless memes, with the fake statement from the chief executive generating a lot of additional vitriol. And news reports said that the CEO's LinkedIn account was disabled after it was flooded by a wave of comments. 'It's a little bit unsettling how easily we can be identified with biometrics, how our faces are online, how social media can track us — and how the internet has gone from being a place of interaction, to a gigantic surveillance system," said Mary Angela Bock, an associate professor in the University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and Media. "We are being surveilled by our social media. They're tracking us in exchange for entertaining us.'
Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
CEO Caught on Kiss Cam: Astronomer Launches Internal Probe into Andy Byron After Coldplay Scandal
Andy Byron, CEO of billion-dollar tech firm Astronomer, is under formal investigation by his company after footage of him hugging Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert went viral. The surprise kiss cam feature at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, July 17, was originally intended to allow the band's lead to sing about fans in his 'Jumbotron Song.' However, the moment captured has instead triggered questions about workplace boundaries, alleged infidelity, and executive accountability. Concert cringe goes corporate The now-infamous clip, which exploded across TikTok and Instagram, showed Byron and Cabot turning pale as the camera panned to them mid-embrace during Coldplay's set. Frontman Chris Martin awkwardly joked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' moments after Byron ducked behind a barrier and Cabot covered her face. The video, recorded by a fellow concertgoer, Grace, has since racked up millions of views on TikTok. It also prompted a digital frenzy, especially after Byron's wife, Megan, abruptly shut down her Facebook profile. As reported by Page Six, she removed her last name and scrubbed her account just before deactivation, raising further speculation about the fallout. Astronomer responds: 'Conduct and accountability' On Friday, the Astronomer confirmed a formal internal probe into Byron's actions. 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability,' the company said via LinkedIn and X, adding that the Board of Directors is actively investigating. They also clarified that employee Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event and that any public statements allegedly from Byron were fake. Despite the public spectacle, Byron has not issued any official response. His silence, coupled with viral speculation, continues to swirl as Astronomer faces mounting questions about its workplace culture and leadership conduct.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay concert schedule, dates, tickets, venue, Jumbotron, kiss cam warning: When is next show after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron-HR Head Kristin Cabot cheating scandal?
Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday was hit by cheating scandal after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and company's HR Head Kristin Cabot caught sharing cozy moment in the kiss cam. However, the British rock band's "Music Of The Spheres World Tour" will continue as per the schedule. Coldplay Concert Date, Ticket Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Others Finance MCA Product Management Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Project Management Data Science Leadership MBA Technology CXO Digital Marketing Operations Management healthcare Design Thinking Degree Public Policy PGDM Cybersecurity Management Data Science others Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 months IIM Lucknow SEPO - IIML CHRO India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT-ISB Transforming HR with Analytics & AI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 28 Weeks MICA CERT-MICA SBMPR Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details The next concert of Coldplay is scheduled at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin today at 6 pm (local time). Also Read - Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot has second husband, couple acquired property months before Coldplay concert kiss cam drama with CEO Andy Byron The next show is at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee at 6 pm on July 22. On July 26 and 27, Coldplay concert will be at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The show is scheduled to kick start at 6.45 pm. Live Events Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster website. Coldplay Concert Jumbotron, Kiss Cam It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his 'Jumbotron Song,' when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. Also Read - Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot's company Astronomer is AI-Airflow data firm, ties up with over 80,000 - all about Astronomer Inc Most concert venues warn attendees that they can be filmed. It's easy to miss, but most concert venues have signs informing the audience that they could be filmed during the event. Look for them on the walls when you arrive and around the bar areas or toilets. It's common practice especially when bands like to use performances for music videos or concert films. FAQs Q1. Who is lead singer of Coldplay? A1. Lead singer of Coldplay is Chris Martin. Q2. What is name of Coldplay concert name? A2. Coldplay concert name is "Music Of The Spheres World Tour".
South China Morning Post
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Coldplay's jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories
It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his 'Jumbotron Song', when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. Advertisement At a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, a man wearing a birthday sash was up first. Two people in banana costumes were highlighted. But in between, something else ensued. For several seconds, a couple was shown on the big screen. They were cuddling and smiling, his arms wrapped around her, as she leaned back into him. When they saw themselves on the big screen, her jaw dropped, her hands flew to her face and she spun away from the camera. He ducked out of the frame, as did she. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Martin joked. Advertisement But it didn't end there. The video went viral, and the internet got to work.
NDTV
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Coldplay's Jumbotron Captures- What Exactly? The Internet Has Its Theories
It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his "Jumbotron Song," when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on. At a concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Wednesday, a man wearing a birthday sash was up first. Two people in banana costumes were highlighted. But in between, something else ensued. For several seconds, a couple was shown on the big screen. They were cuddling and smiling, his arms wrapped around her, as she leaned back into him. When they saw themselves on the big screen, her jaw dropped, her hands flew to her face and she spun away from the camera. He ducked out of the frame, as did she. "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy," Martin joked. But it didn't end there. The video went viral, and the internet got to work. The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the couple's identity. But internet sleuths allege he is the chief executive officer of a U.S.-based company, while she is the chief people officer — in other words, the head of human resources. A spokesman for the company did not respond when asked to confirm the identities of the people shown on camera. But he said in an email that a statement circulating online that was attributed to the chief executive was a "fake from a clearly labeled parody account." The company later released a statement saying it had opened an investigation into the incident. The woman didn't respond to a request for comment on LinkedIn. The man's LinkedIn page appeared to be deactivated, and no other way of contacting him could be immediately found. A phone call to a number listed in an online directory under his name went straight to voicemail. Attempts to reach him through other numbers associated with his name in the directory were not successful. A representative for Coldplay said the band had no comment. It's easy to miss, but most concert venues have signs informing the audience that they could be filmed during the event. Look for them on the walls when you arrive and around the bar areas or toilets. It's common practice especially when bands like to use performances for music videos or concert films. The venue in this case, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, also has a privacy policy online which states: "When you visit our location or attend or participate in an event at our location, we may capture your image, voice and/or likeness, including through the use of CCTV cameras and/or when we film or photograph you in a public location." In the internet age, such videos — or ones taken on someone's smartphone — can quickly zip around the world. This video rocketed around social media, as people speculated about why the couple dodged the camera. Empathy for the pair and their families was mixed with plenty of snarky commentary and countless memes, with the fake statement from the chief executive generating a lot of additional vitriol. And news reports said that the CEO's LinkedIn account was disabled after it was flooded by a wave of comments.
