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Cosmopolitan
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Andy Byron's 'daughter' has gone viral on TikTok after Coldplay Kiss Cam video
We've all seen it: the seconds-long clip of former Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, getting close with the company's HR specialist, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert – and the pair looking utterly horrified when they realise they've been spotlit by the stadium's Kiss Cam (and the band's lead singer, Chris Martin, who quips, "Either they're having an affair or they're just really shy." Sadly, the former transpired to be true, and Astronomer has since told Cosmopolitan UK that Byron has stepped down from his position in the company. Elsewhere online, fake viral apologies allegedly from Andy Byron have been doing the rounds, along with a manufactured statement from his wife, Megan. Now, adding to the furore and wow-the-internet-sucks energy of the whole thing, a TikToker known as @ThatMarinagirll, has been posing online as Byron's daughter, creating a string of videos about how seeing her 'father's' infidelity play out on a such a big screen has caused her to head off on a soul-searching trip. In one trip, a young woman is seen by an outdoor fire along with the caption "reconnecting with life after your dad's affair makes national news". A further upload posted screenshots, seemingly of Marina and her friends discussing the Coldplay scandal, with one writing, "I thought it was your dad's doppelganger" as Marina replies "I saw it early this morning … Lord help us". However, throwing a major spanner in the credibility works, the account later shared a fourth video which was seemingly an advertisement for a company called along with the words: "Thanks for the $35 flight, I'm basically healed" The account, which has over 195,000 followers, has since reverted to private. It's believed (albeit unconfirmed) that Byron and his wife, Megan, do not actually have a daughter but instead are the parents of two sons. So... it pretty much looks like this TikTok user and/or the travel company decided to tap into the online drama and weaponise a very real and sad situation for the actual families involved. As far as we know, neither of the Byrons or Cabot have made a public statement on the incident. Anyone else thinking Marina's account will now likely repurpose itself and continue to profit from the followers it amassed under false pretences? Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC's Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women's Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. In her spare time, Jennifer is a big fan of lipstick, leopard print and over-ordering at dinner. Follow Jennifer on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Optical illusion personality test: Birds or trees? What you see first reveals if you are an independent thinker or indecisive
Photo: Marina Winberg/ Instagram Optical illusion personality tests are fun and engaging tests based on pictures and psychology. As the name suggests, these are weird looking images that have one or more elements in them that trick the eyes. And depending on which element catches your eyes first, a lot can be decoded about your personality and how you view the world around you. This particular optical illusion personality test, for instance, as shared by Marina Winberg on social media recently and it is based on a weird images. At first glance, a person can see either birds or trees. Based on what catches one's attention first, Marina says that the picture can help understand if a person is an independent thinker or indecisive in nature. To take this test, simply close your eyes and relax. Now, take a deep breath and look at the above image with a calm mind. Notice what caught your attention first and read its interpretation below. 1. If you saw the trees first, it means... "At this moment in life, you make decisions independently. You may listen to others, but it won't affect your choice—you'll do what you believe is right. Staying true to your principles is a valuable skill, but sometimes an outside perspective helps you see what you might have missed," Marina said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 2. If you saw the birds at the nest first, it means... "You often doubt your decisions and seek opinions from loved ones. Their advice is rarely "bad," but try trusting yourself more—your feelings, experience, and knowledge. When you've made a decision, ask yourself: "Is this truly what I want?"," she explained. How true was this test result for you? Tell us about it in the comments section below. And if incase the result wasn't accurate, then fret not as these tests might not always give 100% true answers as they aren't scientifically proven. If you liked this test, then do share it with your friends and family to know them better. Optical illusion personality tests are great ice-breakers and can help start fun conversations. Also, do check out similar other tests on the website to know yourself better. Snakes in the White House? Melania Trump's EXPLOSIVE Text About Ivanka & Jared REVEALED
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fake daughter, phoney son & AI generated wife – how shameless influencers are cashing in on Andy Byron kiss cam scandal
SHAMELESS influencers have turned the Coldplay kiss cam scandal into a viral bonanza of misinformation, AI fakes and outright impersonation. Online opportunists have been scrambling to cash in from the chaos - all for more online views and clout. 13 The moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Cabot appeared on Coldplay's 'kiss cam' 13 Tiktoker Marina went viral after claiming her dad's affair made national news Credit: Tiktok/@thatmarinagirll 13 The influencer shared sevral bogus posts reacting to Andy Byron's scandal Credit: Tiktok/@thatmarinagirll Caught canoodling alleged mistress and HR boss Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Even though the It started with a TikTok user named thatmarinagirll, who posted a moody clip of herself by a bonfire, captioned: 'Reconnecting with life after your dad's affair makes national news.' The video exploded – racking up 5.1 million likes and over 37 million views – with viewers believing she was Byron's distraught daughter. Read more on Coldplay scandal Marina went on to post her friend's reaction to her "dad's" ordeal, and in a separate post, the fake daughter posts a snap of her crying, with the caption "probably needed a hug". She even teased to film a 30-part video series explaining everything. But it all turned out to be a lie. both confirmed that Byron and his wife Megan Kerrigan have two sons, not a daughter . Most read in The US Sun Family photos on Kerrigan's now-deleted Facebook page also back this up. Even Elon Musk's AI bot Grok weighed in to debunk the claim, stating: 'There is no credible evidence of anyone named Marina being Andy Byron's daughter… This claim seems baseless or mistaken.' Coldplay fan who filmed CEO 'cheating' with HR chief at gig takes swipe at couple 13 Marina posted a chat screenshot with her alleged pal's shocked messages Credit: Tiktok/@thatmarinagirll 13 Andy Byron is known to have two sons with his wife Megan Kerrigan Byron (pictured), not a daughter Credit: Facebook Another viral TikTok user, Joe Castle Baker, posted a dramatic video claiming to be Byron's 'angry' and 'devastated' son. He even blamed Coldplay for not providing 'confidentiality' during their concert. Despite a flood of sympathy in the comments, his claims were also debunked. The other man is not related to Byron in any way, he simply jumped on the trend, reports The real Byron sons remain silent and offline for now. TikTokers like Marina and Joe could earn good cash from video views through the TikTok Creator Fund. If they decide to monetise the videos, they're paid a small amount per 1,000 views based on engagement and other metrics. In their case, videos that make millions of views would bring a good chunk of money into their pockets. In a separate viral clip, a bizarre AI-generated 'Megan Kerrigan' appears in front of dramatic footage of the kiss cam scandal, delivering a tearful monologue and misnaming her husband as 'Byron Andy.' The synthetic voice says: 'I am Megan, Byron Andy's wife. 'Seeing that recent video completely shattered my heart.' She then claims the video 'pushed me to the brink of collapse,' blaming both her husband and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for magnifying her pain. Worse still, a Facebook account impersonating Megan Kerrigan Byron has been spewing a torrent of fake updates. 13 Joe Castle Baker posted a dramatic video claiming to be Byron's 'angry' and 'devastated' son Credit: Tiktok/@joecastlebaker 13 A fake AI-generated video from his 'heartbroken' wife has gone viral with claims of a 'deeply personal mistake' Credit: Facebook Created on July 18, the bogus account posted: 'Not sure I can ever forgive Andy for such a disgrace.' That post alone gathered 1.8k reactions and over a thousand comments. Other posts included a golf course picture and fake updates: 'Thank y'all for the sweet messages, the encourage and the love… I'll take time to respond to y'all later.' The impersonator didn't stop there. In a longer fake post, 'Megan' announced a divorce and plans to seek alimony — asking followers for 'moral support' and even hinting at financial assistance. The fake wife's final act was posting the kiss cam video itself, captioned: 'This is really heartbreaking, wish this video can be taken off the internet!' In reality, the real Megan Kerrigan has The real story While the avalanche of impersonations is fake, the kiss cam video that sparked it all is painfully real. And more footage obtained by , shows the pair silhouetted by stage lights as Coldplay performed 'Yellow'. Byron and Cabot were caught cuddling at Coldplay's Boston show, their faces splashed across Gillette Stadium's jumbo screen as Chris Martin quipped: 'They're either having an affair… or they're very shy.' Seconds later, Byron dropped his arm and ducked behind a barrier as Cabot covered her face. As he caught view of himself, . Martin added, laughing nervously: 13 Andy Byron resigned from his CEO post after working at the tech firm for more than two years Credit: LinkedIn 13 A video obtained by TMZ appears to show the pair kissing (centre) during Coldplay's concert Credit: TMZ 13 The moment Chris Martin spots the alleged affair on the kiss cam Credit: @calebu2/TMX 13 Mr Byron dived to hide behind the barrier while Cabot turned and covered her face Credit: tiktok/instaagraace The told The U.S. Sun she had no idea the couple were senior tech executives. Cabot, The alleged mistress is also reportedly The scandal has also sparked a One viral fake claimed Byron was taking accountability for a 'deeply personal mistake,' ending with: 'Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.' Astronomer's spokesperson swiftly shut that down, telling TMZ: 'This is not a real statement.' Another viral joke post, allegedly from Coldplay's official X account, promised future concerts would include 'camera-free audience sections for people and their sidepieces.' Grok again jumped in, saying: 'This screenshot is fabricated… Likely a joke.' Even more bizarre was a fake firing claim by a man named Alex Cohen, who wrote that he was let go from Astronomer for booking the Coldplay tickets that led to the kiss cam moment. The chaos has also rippled through Astronomer, with 'Group chats were blowing up,' one former colleague told the New York Post. 13 Kristin Cabot is Astronomer's Chief People Officer Credit: Linkedin 13 Byron (Green sweater) pictured with Cabot (Right)
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fake daughter, phoney son & AI generated wife – how shameless influencers are cashing in on Andy Byron kiss cam scandal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHAMELESS influencers have turned the Coldplay kiss cam scandal into a viral bonanza of misinformation, AI fakes and outright impersonation. Online opportunists have been scrambling to cash in from the chaos - all for more online views and clout. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 13 The moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Cabot appeared on Coldplay's 'kiss cam' 13 Tiktoker Marina went viral after claiming her dad's affair made national news Credit: Tiktok/@thatmarinagirll 13 The influencer shared sevral bogus posts reacting to Andy Byron's scandal Credit: Tiktok/@thatmarinagirll Caught canoodling alleged mistress and HR boss Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has since resigned from the $1.3 billion company amid an internal probe and global scrutiny. Even though the shocking kiss cam clip is real, there has been a minefield of fabricated family members, botched AI statements, and dodgy drama-hungry TikTokers. It started with a TikTok user named thatmarinagirll, who posted a moody clip of herself by a bonfire, captioned: 'Reconnecting with life after your dad's affair makes national news.' The video exploded – racking up 5.1 million likes and over 37 million views – with viewers believing she was Byron's distraught daughter. Marina went on to post her friend's reaction to her "dad's" ordeal, and in a separate post, the fake daughter posts a snap of her crying, with the caption "probably needed a hug". She even teased to film a 30-part video series explaining everything. But it all turned out to be a lie. Hindustan Times and BollywoodShaadis both confirmed that Byron and his wife Megan Kerrigan have two sons, not a daughter. Family photos on Kerrigan's now-deleted Facebook page also back this up. Even Elon Musk's AI bot Grok weighed in to debunk the claim, stating: 'There is no credible evidence of anyone named Marina being Andy Byron's daughter… This claim seems baseless or mistaken.' Coldplay fan who filmed CEO 'cheating' with HR chief at gig takes swipe at couple 13 Marina posted a chat screenshot with her alleged pal's shocked messages Credit: Tiktok/@thatmarinagirll 13 Andy Byron is known to have two sons with his wife Megan Kerrigan Byron (pictured), not a daughter Credit: Facebook Another viral TikTok user, Joe Castle Baker, posted a dramatic video claiming to be Byron's 'angry' and 'devastated' son. He even blamed Coldplay for not providing 'confidentiality' during their concert. Despite a flood of sympathy in the comments, his claims were also debunked. The other man is not related to Byron in any way, he simply jumped on the trend, reports National World. The real Byron sons remain silent and offline for now. TikTokers like Marina and Joe could earn good cash from video views through the TikTok Creator Fund. If they decide to monetise the videos, they're paid a small amount per 1,000 views based on engagement and other metrics. In their case, videos that make millions of views would bring a good chunk of money into their pockets. In a separate viral clip, a bizarre AI-generated 'Megan Kerrigan' appears in front of dramatic footage of the kiss cam scandal, delivering a tearful monologue and misnaming her husband as 'Byron Andy.' The synthetic voice says: 'I am Megan, Byron Andy's wife. 'Seeing that recent video completely shattered my heart.' She then claims the video 'pushed me to the brink of collapse,' blaming both her husband and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for magnifying her pain. Worse still, a Facebook account impersonating Megan Kerrigan Byron has been spewing a torrent of fake updates. 13 Joe Castle Baker posted a dramatic video claiming to be Byron's 'angry' and 'devastated' son Credit: Tiktok/@joecastlebaker 13 A fake AI-generated video from his 'heartbroken' wife has gone viral with claims of a 'deeply personal mistake' Credit: Facebook Created on July 18, the bogus account posted: 'Not sure I can ever forgive Andy for such a disgrace.' That post alone gathered 1.8k reactions and over a thousand comments. Other posts included a golf course picture and fake updates: 'Thank y'all for the sweet messages, the encourage and the love… I'll take time to respond to y'all later.' The impersonator didn't stop there. In a longer fake post, 'Megan' announced a divorce and plans to seek alimony — asking followers for 'moral support' and even hinting at financial assistance. The fake wife's final act was posting the kiss cam video itself, captioned: 'This is really heartbreaking, wish this video can be taken off the internet!' In reality, the real Megan Kerrigan has removed her married surname from social media and deleted both Facebook and Instagram entirely. The real story While the avalanche of impersonations is fake, the kiss cam video that sparked it all is painfully real. And more footage captured from behind their seats, obtained by TMZ, shows the pair silhouetted by stage lights as Coldplay performed 'Yellow'. Byron and Cabot were caught cuddling at Coldplay's Boston show, their faces splashed across Gillette Stadium's jumbo screen as Chris Martin quipped: 'They're either having an affair… or they're very shy.' Seconds later, Byron dropped his arm and ducked behind a barrier as Cabot covered her face. As he caught view of himself, Byron appeared to say "f****** hell, it's me". Martin added, laughing nervously: 'Oh s***, I hope we didn't do something bad.' 13 Andy Byron resigned from his CEO post after working at the tech firm for more than two years Credit: LinkedIn 13 A video obtained by TMZ appears to show the pair kissing (centre) during Coldplay's concert Credit: TMZ 13 The moment Chris Martin spots the alleged affair on the kiss cam Credit: @calebu2/TMX 13 Mr Byron dived to hide behind the barrier while Cabot turned and covered her face Credit: tiktok/instaagraace The fan who captured the original kiss cam moment told The U.S. Sun she had no idea the couple were senior tech executives. Cabot, who goes by Kristin Cabot Thornby on LinkedIn, remains married herself, according to property records obtained by the Daily Mail. The alleged mistress is also reportedly married into one of the most elite and wealthiest dynasties in American history. The scandal has also sparked a deluge of fake statements and memes — from a phoney Coldplay apology to a fake Byron 'confession' quoting Fix You lyrics. One viral fake claimed Byron was taking accountability for a 'deeply personal mistake,' ending with: 'Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.' Astronomer's spokesperson swiftly shut that down, telling TMZ: 'This is not a real statement.' Another viral joke post, allegedly from Coldplay's official X account, promised future concerts would include 'camera-free audience sections for people and their sidepieces.' Grok again jumped in, saying: 'This screenshot is fabricated… Likely a joke.' Even more bizarre was a fake firing claim by a man named Alex Cohen, who wrote that he was let go from Astronomer for booking the Coldplay tickets that led to the kiss cam moment. The chaos has also rippled through Astronomer, with employees and ex-staffers reacting with glee and disbelief. 'Group chats were blowing up,' one former colleague told the New York Post. 13 Kristin Cabot is Astronomer's Chief People Officer Credit: Linkedin
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I thought sister was joking when she named baby after fish – but she's serious'
A mum-to-be was left horrified by the name her sister has chosen for her unborn son - as she's decided to name the baby after a fish, and has even bought some personalised items It's usually taboo to slate parents for their choice of baby names, but some are so outlandish it's hard not to comment. Parents have the freedom to pick any name that tickles their fancy for their newborns. Whether it's a traditional name or something more avant-garde, there's no definitive right or wrong. However, choosing an extremely odd name might attract some raised eyebrows and negative feedback. One expectant mother left her sister utterly astonished with her choice of name for her soon-to-arrive son, as the name was so extraordinary she initially thought it was a wind-up. Taking to Reddit, the woman explained how her sister has had a lifelong passion for marine life and had always dreamed of giving her offspring an ocean-inspired name. While there are many distinctive sea-related names like Ocean, Marina, Coral, and Finn, this mum-to-be has decided to name her boy after a fish – the sea bass, to be precise. The shocked sister explained: "She said she settled on the name 'Seabass', yes, the fish. I am not making this up, I truly wish I was. She's always been a playful person so I truly thought she was joking but she said she really loved it." With seven months of pregnancy behind her, the future mother has already invested in personalised name signs and a monogrammed blanket emblazoned with 'Seabass', showing she's dead serious about this quirky choice. The soon-to-be aunt shared her concerns, saying: "I told her that I really don't think this is a good choice, tried to give her other nature or ocean names, and even asked if she could use the name Sebastian." However, she was met with resistance. Her sister added: "She wasn't having it and said 'This name feels right for him'. I know he's not my child, and so I'm trying to respect her choice." The sibling acknowledged the baby isn't hers, so she's trying to respect her sister's decision. However, online commenters were equally stunned by the mother's unusual choice of name for her son. Many agreed that Seabass could be a cute nickname for someone named Sebastian, but found it odd as a given name. One commenter expressed disbelief: "Oh, good grief. We know a little guy called Sebastian who gets called Seabass by his family, but it's not like it's his actual name!" Another was at a loss for words: "I actually can't think of a way to respond to this in a nice way... I am genuinely flabbergasted." However, the poster went on to edit her post with some good news, saying: "FINAL UPDATE: She went with Sebastian!! Thank God! I was so so worried. But his nickname is Seabass haha!"
