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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay concert ticket prices skyrocket after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's kiss cam moment goes viral
Viral Coldplay kiss cam controversy featuring former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot seems to have worked commercially well for the British rock band as demands for concerts have soared. Industry insiders are claiming that Coldplay is the new Beyonce and Taylor Swift as all now want to get in the show, as per reports. While the craze for Coldplay's "Spheres World Tour" was there but the July 16 concert incident has just catapulted the demand for tickets to a new level, as per a report on ShutterCoop. Resale sites are facing a surge in demand for Coldplay concert tickets, as per the ShutterCoop report. During Coldplay's July 16 concert at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a kiss camera captured a couple in an embracing state, reportedly Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. In a quick reaction, the two instantly tried hiding themselves to avoid being exposed, only for their activities to catch the world's attention. Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, also took note of the moment and commented, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." Later, Martin issued a lighthearted warning to his fans, subtly alerting them to the presence of cameras at concerts. Live Events Meanwhile, Tech firm Astronomer, has hired actress and ex-wife of Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, as its "temporary spokesperson" after the the viral kiss cam scandal whose fallout included resignations of its CEO and head of Human Resources. Taking to their X handle, Astronomer posted a video featuring Paltrow as a spokesperson who spoke on behalf of the "300-plus employees" of the tech firm to answer some common questions from netizens that had popped up after the recent controversy regarding its former CEO, Andy Byron. The video comes in the wake of the highly publicised kissing scandal at a Coldplay concert that rocked social media and the news last week. The incident resulted in the resignations of Andy Byron as Astronomer CEO and Kristin Cabot, who headed its HR, after the two were allegedly spotted on the kiss cam together. FAQs Q1. When did Coldplay kiss cam happen? A1. During Coldplay's July 16 concert at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a kiss camera captured a couple in an embracing state, reportedly Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Q2. Who is lead singer of Coldplay? A2. Lead singer of Coldplay is Chris Martin.
Express Tribune
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Coldplay fan reveals earnings from viral kiss cam video on TikTok with almost 125 million views
Grace Springer, the fan who recorded the now-famous Coldplay kiss cam clip involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot, has revealed how much she earned after the video gained nearly 125 million views on TikTok. Speaking on the UK's 'This Morning,' she explained, 'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views. It's not monetised.' The footage, taken during Coldplay's Spheres World Tour show at Gillette Stadium on July 16, shows Byron and Cabot reacting nervously when they appear on the big screen. Both quickly shift apart and cover their faces. From the stage, Chris Martin remarked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' before adding, 'Hope we didn't do something wrong.' Springer shared that she initially hoped to capture herself on camera for fun, but the unexpected moment took on a life of its own. 'There was over 50,000 people at the concert… it was a hot topic,' she said. 'But it wasn't until after the concert, where I was debriefing with my friends and I said 'Let's review the footage… and I think it does [look bad].'' Reflecting on the outcome, she said, 'I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process. But… if it wasn't me who uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would have.' The viral moment led to Byron's resignation and an internal review involving Cabot. Both individuals appear to be married to other people.
Sky News AU
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Coldplay fan reveals how much she made off viral kiss cam video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot
The Coldplay fan who unintentionally exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's alleged affair with Kristin Cabot hasn't made a dime from the now-viral kiss cam video. 'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views,' Grace Springer revealed to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on Monday's episode of the UK's 'This Morning.' 'It's not monetized,' she explained. Springer also explained how she managed to capture such a life-changing moment, saying she'was hoping to see [herself] on the big screen' because she loves 'to capture moments.' 'In the moment when I filmed it, I didn't think much of it, but of course, everyone was kind of chattering. There was over 50,000 people at the concert, so it was a hot topic,' she added, referencing the band's Spheres World Tour show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., July 16. 'But it wasn't until after the concert, where I was debriefing with my friends and I said 'Let's review the footage, let's see if it really looks that bad.' And I think it does.' The New Jersey native further addressed whether she has any regrets posting the video online as it boasts more than 122 million views in less than a week. 'I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process,' she said. 'But as I said, there was over 50,000 people and I'm not the only one that caught it on camera, so if it wasn't me who uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would have.' Her statement echoed what she told The Sun last week when asked about turning Byron and Cabot's 'lives upside down.' 'I had no idea who the couple was. Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it,' she said. 'A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but, play stupid games… win stupid prizes. 'I hope their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve with their future still in front of them,' she continued. 'I hope, for them, my video was a blessing in disguise.' Last week, Springer's video went viral when she captured a loved-up couple being featured on the kiss cam during Coldplay's concert. When the man and the woman noticed they were being recorded on the big screen, they jumped away from each other and attempted to hide their faces. Frontman Chris Martin reacted to their strange behavior by saying into the mic, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The embarrassed musician then added, 'Hope we didn't do something wrong.' The two were then identified as Astronomer's CEO and head of HR, who appear to be married to other people. Shortly after the video began circling social media, Andy's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, changed her name on Facebook before deactivating her account. Kristin, for her part, appears to be married to the CEO of Privateer Rum, Andrew Cabot. Astronomer immediately launched a formal investigation into Kristin's alleged affair with her boss and they were put on leave. However, this weekend, the company announced that Andy had resigned from his role due to the scandal. 'As stated previously, 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,' a rep for the tech company told Page Six Saturday. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted,' the spokesperson added. Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy was subsequently named as Astronomer's interim CEO. Martin, for his part, learned from the fiasco and warned attendees that they might be featured on the kiss cam at his concert at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., Saturday. Originally published as Coldplay fan reveals how much she made off viral kiss cam video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot
