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USA Today
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Coldplay gives fans warning in first concert since viral 'Kiss Cam' video
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin demonstrated that he had learned what those who practice prose for the masses have long known: you have to make things undeniably clear. In the band's first concert since the now-infamous 'Kiss Cam' video incident, Martin nodded to the viral video in somewhat of a warning to fans. "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd," Martin said during the so-called "Jumbotron Song" portion of the July 19 show in Madison, Wisconsin. "How we're going to do that is use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen." Despite this subtle nod, Coldplay has not outright mentioned the viral incident since it happened. The band did, however, post a recap of the show, minus the incident, on their Instagram page which now has thousands of comments and over 1 million likes. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – a part of the USA TODAY Network – reported that no displays of affection were shown during the "Jumbotron Song." But there was one noteworthy moment. The cameras did find the tour's Pro Tools director, Madison native Bill Rahko, a co-producer and engineer who's worked with the band and was spotted with a "Wisconsin" shirt in a control room. "He knows everything about us," Martin said as part of the praise he heaped on a misty-eyed Rahko, lauding him for filling in for a sick Guy Berryman on bass for a show, helping them in the recording studio with little notice, and providing Martin with the beginning of the music for their blockbuster BTS collaboration "My Universe." "I can't tell you how much we love this man; we all do." What happened during the viral 'Kiss Cam' incident? The video from July 16 that went viral shows a man and a woman quickly letting go of each other when a "Kiss Cam" shows them on the giant screen at the concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts. 'Uh oh, what? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked. The incident has led to Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigning from the company, according to his now-former employer. USA TODAY has not confirmed the identities of the man and woman in the video and has reached out to the company for comment multiple times. 'Coldplayed' warnings hit other concerts Other artists have warned concertgoers that their secrets would remain within the walls of the venue in the wake of so-called "Coldplayed" phenomenon. "If there's anybody here with their side chick or whatever, I think, I think you're safe here," pop-country artist Morgan Wallen told the crowd at his June 18 concert in Glendale, Arizona – just outside of Phoenix. "I don't condone cheating anymore," he added. Country artist Luke Bryan joked about the incident during his June 17 concert in Greenville, South Carolina saying, "We're gonna shine our cameras on anybody. Who's here with their secretary tonight?" Bryan vamped part of his song "Strip it Down" before adding, "do not get caught tonight." Coldplay's remaining tour dates According to Coldplay's website, their next concert will be held on Tuesday, July 22 in Nashville, Tennessee. They are then set to play two shows at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27 before going to London for a slate of shows in August and September. Contributing: Piet Levy – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY
NDTV
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: BTS' Jin Recreates Coldplay Viral Kiss Cam Video On Stage
BTS member Kim Seok-jin, popularly known as Jin, appears to have joined the online trend of mimicking the viral Coldplay kiss cam video. During the concert in Anaheim as part of his RunSeokjin solo tour, Jin referenced the video by attempting to duck down, mimicking Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who was allegedly caught cheating with the company's head of human resources (HR), Kristin Cabot. The incident happened during a break between the performances when Jin invited fans to play a quick game of charades. When the word Coldplay was flashed on the screen, the audience members started reenacting the video. Initially puzzled, Jin soon realised and played along, asking, 'Is it my bro?' - a nod to Chris Martin, Coldplay's frontman, with whom he has a song titled My Universe. The two have also shared the stage before, most recently in Seoul this April. As the video went viral, BTS fans were amused that Jin not only managed to understand the reference but went one step ahead and recreated it. "This is truly what a full news cycle for a pop culture event looks like," said one user while another added: "Do you think Chris Martin texted him personally?" A third commented: "What a legacy to CEO. Biggest boyband in the world knows you are a cheater. Feel sorry for the families of such people." Watch the video here: JIN ACTING OUT THE CHEATING COUPLE HUGGING AND HIDING AT THE COLDPLAY CONCERT??! 😭 — jin files (@seokjinfile) July 19, 2025 Apart from Jin, Major League Baseball (MLB) team Philadelphia Phillies has also trolled Byron, Cabot for the viral clip. The mascots of the MLB team recreated the viral "kiss cam" moment as part of Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels, which has since been circulating widely on social media platforms. After initially panning over couples, the camera settled on the Phillie Phanatic and a fellow mascot, dressed in a blonde wig. The mascots recreated the now-infamous reactions of Byron and Cabot, with one of the mascots hiding below while the other turned back, much to the amusement of the audience members. Phillies debut the 'Coldplay Kiss Cam'. Wait for it… — Jason Martinez (@JasonFox29) July 19, 2025 Meanwhile, furniture retail brand IKEA posted a stuffed panda hugging an orangutan from behind on their Instagram. The caption read, "Don't get caught... without these! Drama-free cuddles guaranteed." The phrase "HR approved" was placed in the image. Tesla leaned into tech-savvy mischief with a post on X. "Posting a pic of you enjoying your loaner Tesla while your own one is in service is the equivalent of taking it to a Coldplay concert. Your car will know," the Elon Musk-owned company wrote.
News18
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
From Save Me To My Universe: 5 BTS Songs To Add To Your Playlist
Last Updated: With RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook already out of the service and back into civilian life, BTS fans are now just waiting for Suga's discharge. BTS, the global K-pop phenomenon, is finally gearing up for a full reunion after a two-year hiatus that felt like forever for ARMYs. The seven-member group paused group activities in 2022 to fulfil South Korea's mandatory military service requirement. With RM, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook now discharged and back to civilian life, all eyes are on Suga, who is set to complete his service on June 21. As the band inches closer to reuniting, fans are flocking to Spotify to relive BTS' greatest hits. Whether you're a longtime ARMY or a new listener discovering their music, here are five iconic BTS tracks that perfectly showcase the group's versatile discography. Just One Day This is a track from their 2014 album Skool Luv Affair. A mellow R&B track, Just One Day's lyrics talk about what each of the seven members would do if they got one day with their beloved. Each member expresses their feelings in each verse. The song came out right after the release of their three hip-hop singles, No More Dream, We Are Bulletproof pt. 2 and N.O. Save Me Save Me is one of the songs on their 2016 compilation album titled The Most Beautiful Moment In Life: Young Forever. A blend of tropical house and electropop, it is an emotional song where they are singing about the need to be saved by another person. It is considered one of BTS's signature songs. Airplane Pt.2 This song is featured on BTS' sixth studio album, Love Yourself: Tears, which was released back in 2018. Airplane Pt. 2 is a follow-up to J-Hope's solo song Airplane on his mixtape Hope World. With introspective lyrics, the members sing about chasing dreams despite criticism and also reflect on their growth as artists on the global platform. 00:00 (Zero O'Clock) 00:00 (Zero O'Clock), sung by the vocal line Jimin, V and Jin, was released in 2020 as part of BTS' fourth studio album, Map of the Soul: 7. Inspired by the passage of time, the song reminds everyone to stay happy and hopeful no matter what they are going through. It is a beautiful reminder that every day is a new beginning. My Universe A collaboration between the British rock band Coldplay and BTS, My Universe was released in 2021 and is featured on Coldplay's album Music of the Spheres. The song, both in Korean and English, is an uplifting pop-rock song about a difficult love. First Published:
Sinar Daily
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson call it quits after eight years
Sources say "it feels final this time". By DANIAL HAKIM 05 Jun 2025 12:45pm Chris Martin, 48, and Dakota Johnson, 35, began dating in 2017, keeping much of their relationship out of the public eye. Photo: Instagram AFTER nearly eight years of low-key romance filled with sweet public moments, secret engagement rumours, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson have reportedly parted ways and this time, sources say, it's for Martin, 48, and Dakota Johnson, 35, began dating in 2017, keeping much of their relationship out of the public couple were last seen together on May 16, 2025, during a casual outing in Malibu, a location they have called home since a few months prior, in January, Johnson was spotted holding hands with Martin in India while he was touring with their private nature, the pair offered rare glimpses into their bond."We've been together for quite a while, and we go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it's nice to be at home and be cozy and private.'Most of the partying takes place inside my house," Johnson shared in a 2021 interview with Elle love story even crossed into the music world when Martin publicly dedicated Coldplay's chart-topping hit My Universe to Johnson during a London concert. 'This is about my universe, and she's here,' Martin said, pointing to Johnson in the audience. Though engagement speculation first emerged in 2020, People reported in March 2024 that the couple had actually been engaged "for years" but were in "no rush to get married."However, their relationship was far from picture-perfect as breakup rumours surfaced in August rep denied the rumours at the time, calling them 'nothing but a false alarm,' and other insiders insisted the couple were 'happily together.'However, by June 4, multiple sources confirmed the split, with one stating bluntly that 'it feels final this time.'Over the years, Johnson built a close relationship with Martin's children from his previous marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow, daughter Apple and son Moses.'I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart,' she expressed in a candid interview in also gushed about watching Martin perform on-stage. Dakota Johnson is set to star in the upcoming Materialists alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, in theatres June 13. Photo: Instagram / @materialists 'I don't know. I love watching him. I could watch him every day. I don't know how to explain it. I feel like, I don't know... I'm watching my most favourite being do his most favorite thing,' she reflections on love and relationships in general grew even more candid while promoting her upcoming film Materialists, in theatres June 13.'For a long time we've all been so quick to judge relationships or how they should happen. When people should get married. Divorce is bad.'Why is divorce bad? Why do people have to get married at a certain age or only once? Why? It doesn't matter,' Johnson said in a recent their relationship may have reportedly ended, both Martin and Johnson continue to soar band Coldplay is still riding the wave of their blockbuster Music of the Spheres tour, which topped Billboard's Top Tours chart in April 2025 after raking in over $67.4 million in Asia alone. The band's latest album Moon Music debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard meanwhile, is preparing for the release of Materialists, where she stars alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. Despite the breakup, she remains a fixture in Hollywood, known for her enigmatic charm on-screen and an ever-evolving career.
GMA Network
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Chris Martin promotes Dakota Johnson's film 'Materialists' amid breakup reports
Despite breakup reports, Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin is still showing his support for Dakota Johnson's upcoming film, "Materialists." On TikTok, a Coldplay concertgoer with the username @jasmin_infantevalencia shared a video of Chris ending the show with a shout-out, "Don't forget to go see 'Materialists.'" "Materialists" is a film directed by "Past Lives" director Celine Song. It stars Dakota, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. The film is set to hit the Philippine cinemas in August. Earlier in June, US media outlets, including PEOPLE, confirmed the breakup of Chris and Dakota after an 8-year-relationship. In 2021, Chris dedicated his "My Universe" performance to Dakota at Coldplay's live show in London. Dakota and Chris first sparked dating rumors in 2017. Four years later, Vanity Fair reported that the two began living together. @jasmin_infantevalencia Supportive of each other's projects. Wishing them both the best and cannot wait to see Materialists ? original sound - Jasmin — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
