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Toronto Sun
a day ago
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- Toronto Sun
Chris Martin issues warning about cameras at first Coldplay concert after kiss-cam drama
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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Chris Martin had a message for concertgoers during Coldplay's first concert since the kiss-cam drama went viral last week. While the memes and recreations have been everywhere, Coldplay had yet to issue a statement since Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the head of the company's HR department were captured on a big screen cuddling, during the band's Boston stop of the 'Music of the Spheres' world tour last week. The frontman alerted the audience that they may be filmed while Coldplay performed on Saturday at a stadium in Madison, Wis. 'We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd,' Martin said, according to a fan's video shared on X. 'How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen,' he added with a grin. The 48-year-old warned cheekily: 'So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now.' The Coldplay fan who posted the show clip later noted on X that 'zero couples' were shown on the venue's big screen during the show. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. During last week's viral moment in Boston, the camera zoomed in showing Byron with his arms wrapped around Astronomer HR boss Kristin Cabot, both of whom immediately overreacted and ducked out of sight. Martin joked: 'Oh, look at these two. All right, come on, you're OK.' He then added: 'Oh, what? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Martin also tried to address the incident later in the performance, according to the Guardian . 'Holy s—,' he reportedly told the crowd. 'I hope we didn't do something bad.' Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert in Boston. (Grace Springer/TikTok) Photo by Grace Springer / TikTok The clip went mega-viral, and it wasn't long before the identity of couple — both of whom are married to other people — became public. Astronomer, a tech company, initially wrote on LinkedIn that its board 'initiated a formal investigation' and would 'have additional details to share very shortly,' stating that its 'leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Over the weekend, the company revealed that Byron had 'tendered his resignation, and the board of directors has accepted' it. Meanwhile, country star Morgan Wallen even poked fun of the kiss-cam nightmare during his concert on Friday night at the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Ariz. He appeared to reference the viral video when chatting with the crowd ahead of his performance of his song, I'm A Little Crazy. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Wallen told the audience: 'Anybody in here with their side chick or whatever, I think you're safe here,' according to video posted by a fan on TikTok. 'I don't condone cheating … anymore.' Grace Springer, the woman who posted the viral video, said it was a 'hot topic' for concertgoers but 'no one knew who they were' until she shared the clip. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '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.' Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. 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Time of India
a day 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
a day 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.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After Astronomer CEO 'Kiss Cam' scandal, Cold Play's Chris Martin tells crowd: Please, if you haven't ...
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has issued a lighthearted warning for the fans who come to attend the Coldplay concert after the recent 'Kiss Cam' scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and company's HR head Kristin Cabot. The incident, which inadvertently exposed the pair in a compromising moment, has clearly left an impression on the band's stage presence. According to a report by CNN, during a recent performance, Martin addressed the crowd with playfully cautioning them about the unexpected appearances on the big screen. Cold Play's Chris Martin has a playful warning for people coming to Coldplay concert During Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour stop at Camp Randall Stadium in Wisconsin, Martin addressed the crowd ahead of the jumbotron segment, 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!' The comment made by Matrin drew both laughter and applause from the audience with many interpreting it as a cheeky nod to the recent Coldplaygate scandal. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'Kiss Cam' controversy On July 16, 2025, Andy Byron was seen with Kristin Cabot on the 'kiss cam' screen at a Coldplay concert. Realizing the two are on big screen, the duo quickly ducked out of the camera view, prompting Coldplay's Chris Martin to say 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy'. The video soon went viral on the internet with many users posting memes, accusations, and speculations about the viral incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo After the viral scandal, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,' the company said in a statement. It further added '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.' Pete DeJoy named interim Astronomer CEO Astronomer has appointed Pete DeJoy as interim CEO. DeJoy co-founded the data company in 2017. He was appointed VP of Product in January 2023 and was raised to Chief Product Officer in February 2025. As per his LinkedIn profile, Pete DeJoy has a bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics from Bowdoin College in Maine. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay's Chris Martin warns audience ahead of 'kiss-cam' segment in first show after Astronomer CEO AFFAIR scandal
frontman made his first appearance on stage since the 'kiss cam' affair scandal at his concert went viral. The singer and his band took to the stage at Camp Randall Stadium as part of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This time around, he made sure to alert fans ahead of the segment, saying, 'We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd.' Martin Alerts Fans Martin briefly addressed the fans ahead of a segment that would have the cameras turned towards fans in the crowd, to display a lucky few on the jumbo screens. He explained, 'How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen.' With a smile, he added, 'So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now.' The Controversy This warning from the singer, comes just days after the scandal involving and a senior colleague, believed to be Kristin Cabot, rocked the internet and became the stuff of memes on and off social media. At their previous show, footage of a man and woman locked in an embrace went viral after their awkward reaction on being shown together on the big screen. "Either they are having an affair, or are really shy," Martin said on watching the clip play out on the big screen. Social media users later identified the man as Andy Byron, CEO of data company Astronomer, and the woman as a senior colleague. The viral social media chatter reportedly led to Byron's wife allegedly dropping his last name from her social media profiles. News reports later stated that the two colleagues were put on leave amidst the viral scandal. Meanwhile, reports on Sunday stated that Byron ultimately stepped down from his role in the company. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Martin didn't directly reference the controversy, but many noted that the cameras turned to non-couples at the show. Coldplay continues their North American leg of the tour, with upcoming stops scheduled across major cities through the summer.
