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NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Did The Simpsons Predict Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot Coldplay's Kiss Cam Scandal? Here's The Truth
A night of music and fun turned into a viral scandal when Coldplay's concert in Boston took an unexpected turn. During the show, the kiss cam game was played on the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium, and Chris Martin, the lead singer, was at the centre stage. The camera swept across couples, landing on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, who were caught in a romantic embrace. The twist? Both were married, just not to each other. As they appeared on the giant screen, they realised they were in the spotlight, and chaos ensued. The incident, dubbed "ColdplayGate," sparked widespread controversy and memes, with many questioning the couple's relationship and workplace ethics. The clip has also sparked numerous theories, including the claim that 'The Simpsons' predicted this scandalous incident. Notably, the show is known for unintentionally making predictions that come true. The theory centres around Season 28, episode "Kiss Kiss", where Homer and Marge appear on the kiss cam at a baseball game, with Homer initially feeling embarrassed before kissing Marge. A screenshot showing the two characters in a similar pose went viral, with many fans claiming that the show had once again predicted a real-life event. "Is there anything the Simpsons don't know!! Tech CEO Andy Byron's SECRET relationship with HR head Kristin Cabot EXPOSED after Coldplay concert & the Internet did its thing," one post read. See the posts here: The Simpsons predicting the future YET AGAIN of the CEO at Coldplay situation — Sad Greg (@SadGreg25) July 18, 2025 Is there anything the Simpsons don't know!! Tech CEO Andy Byron's SECRET relationship with HR head Kristin Cabot EXPOSED after Coldplay concert & the Internet did its thing 😂🤣 — Louisiana_Vigilante (@411Louisiana) July 18, 2025 What is the truth? After the claim went viral, many users questioned its authenticity and asked for confirmation on whether The Simpsons had featured the Coldplay affair in an episode. Turns out, the circulating photos are AI-generated and not from the show. Several websites offer AI-powered tools to transform photos into Simpsons-style artwork, which might have been used to create the fake image. Showrunner Al Jean dismissed the idea of predictions, saying, "We write satire, not prophecy. Any similarity is pure luck." Meanwhile, the Astronomer Chief Executive Officer (CEO)has resigned after the fiasco. The company stated on LinkedIn, saying that recently, their "standards were not met". "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. Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO," the company said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Simpsons predicted Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot Coldplay ‘kiss cam' fiasco? Here's the truth
As social media continues to buzz over the viral 'Coldplay kiss cam' scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, a bizarre theory has emerged: did The Simpsons predict this awkward moment years ago? X and Facebook users shared a photo of two Simpsons characters standing in a similar post, like Byron and Cabot. Social media users claimed The Simpsons predicted the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal(X) The controversy, sparked during Coldplay's Wednesday concert at Gillette Stadium, has reignited debates about the Simpsons' uncanny predictions, with fans pointing to a 2017 episode as eerie foreshadowing. Read More: Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot face brutal action post 'kiss cam' fallout; Astronomer takes final call At the Coldplay concert this week, Byron and Cabot's alleged affair was exposed after the 'kiss cam' captured them cuddling. Frontman Chris Martin quipped, 'Either they're having an affair or they're very shy." The theory centers on Season 28, episode titled 'Kiss Kiss'. In this episode, Homer and Marge are shown on the 'kiss cam' at a baseball game, and Homer is initially embarrassed but eventually kisses Marge. However, the photos circulated on social media seem to be AI-generated and not from the show. 'Is there anything the Simpsons don't know!! Tech CEO Andy Byron's SECRET relationship with HR head Kristin Cabot EXPOSED after Coldplay concert & the Internet did its thing 😂' one person said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. They also posted a photo. 'The Simpsons predicting the future YET AGAIN of the CEO at Coldplay situation,' another one added. Did the Simpsons predict the Coldplay 'kiss scam' scandal? Showrunner Al Jean dismissed the idea of predictions as a coincidence in a statement, saying, 'We write satire, not prophecy. Any similarity is pure luck.' No official statement from Coldplay or The Simpsons' producers addresses the theory directly. Astronomer's statement '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. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly,' the company said. Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has been appointed as the interim CEO amid Byron's leave.
Courier-Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
‘The Simpsons' producer breaks silence on Marge Simpson's shocking death after fan backlash
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. 'The Simpsons' executive producer Matt Selman has spoken out about the surprising decision to 'kill off' Marge Simpson during a flashforward scene in the show's Season 36 finale. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY Although the move caused major controversy within the hit cartoon's loyal fanbase, Selman slammed the backlash and claimed that it was 'ridiculous', The NY Post reports. 'Obviously, since 'The Simpsons' future episodes are all speculative fantasies, they're all different every time,' he told Variety during an interview published on Thursday, June 26. 'Marge will probably never be dead ever again. The only place Marge is dead is in one future episode that aired six weeks ago,' Selman, 53, added. ''The Simpsons' doesn't even have canon!' The episode in question, titled 'Estranger Things' and which aired on May 18, focuses on siblings Bart and Lisa Simpson as they slowly grow apart after they stop watching 'The Itchy & Scratchy Show' together. Lisa and Bart found a letter from their mother, who it's confirmed has passed. After a 35-year time jump, the audience learns that Marge has died, Bart and Lisa are estranged, and Homer Simpson, the family's dad, is living in a retirement home. A short scene from Marge's funeral shows Homer in tears while the rest of the Simpsons family stands around him. At the end of the Season 36 finale, Marge watches from Heaven as Bart and Lisa save their dad from the retirement home and reconnect over a reboot of 'The Itchy & Scratchy Show.' 'I'm so happy my kids are close again,' the Simpsons family matriarch says. From left: Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Marge Simpson and Lisa Simpson. Picture: ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Marge is seen with Ringo Starr up in the clouds. It is then revealed that Marge met and married Beatles superstar Ringo Starr while in Heaven. But viewers were not happy to learn that the show's creators 'killed off' Marge Simpson, and many took to social media to express their shock and outrage. 'I haven't even watched The Simpsons in 10+ years but they really killed MARGE?!' one person wrote on X after the episode aired. 'What's this I'm hearing they killed Marge Simpson off?' another fan added. 'Marge Simpson is dead?' a third critic commented. 'Utter woke nonsense!' Surprisingly, Selman welcomed the backlash and claimed that it was further proof that 'The Simpsons' and its beloved characters are still relevant after 36 years on TV. 'I guess this speaks to the fact that people care about Marge,' he told Variety. 'At the end of the day, it's probably good for business even when these ridiculous, misleading stories go viral!' 'The Simpsons,' which premiered on Fox in 1989, remains the longest-running animated show on television. Fox renewed the show, which has won 37 Emmys, for four more seasons in April. This article originally appeared in The NY Post and was reproduced with permission.
New York Post
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Simpsons' producer breaks silence on Marge Simpson's shocking death after fan backlash
D'oh! 'The Simpsons' executive producer Matt Selman has spoken out about the surprising decision to 'kill off' Marge Simpson during a flash-forward scene in the show's Season 36 finale. Although the decision caused major controversy within the hit cartoon's loyal fanbase, Selman slammed the backlash and claimed that it was 'ridiculous.' 5 'The Simpsons' executive producer Matt Selman has spoken out about the decision to 'kill off' Marge Simpson during a flash-forward scene in the show's Season 36 finale. The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images 'Obviously, since 'The Simpsons' future episodes are all speculative fantasies, they're all different every time,' he told Variety during an interview published on Thursday, June 26. 'Marge will probably never be dead ever again. The only place Marge is dead is in one future episode that aired six weeks ago,' Selman, 53, added. ''The Simpsons' doesn't even have canon!' The episode in question, titled 'Estranger Things' and which aired on May 18, focuses on siblings Bart and Lisa Simpson as they slowly grow apart after they stop watching 'The Itchy & Scratchy Show' together. 5 Selman slammed the backlash and claimed that it was 'ridiculous.' 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection After a 35-year time jump, the audience learns that Marge has died, Bart and Lisa are estranged, and Homer Simpson, the family's dad, is living in a retirement home. A short scene from Marge's funeral shows Homer in tears while the rest of the Simpsons family stands around him. At the end of the Season 36 finale, Marge watches from Heaven as Bart and Lisa save their dad from the retirement home and reconnect over a reboot of 'The Itchy & Scratchy Show.' 5 A short scene from Marge's funeral shows Homer in tears while the rest of the Simpsons family stands around him. The Simpsons/Disney+ 'I'm so happy my kids are close again,' the Simpsons family matriarch says. It is then revealed that Marge met and married Beatles superstar Ringo Starr while in Heaven. But viewers were not happy to learn that the show's creators 'killed off' Marge Simpson, and many took to social media to express their shock and outrage. 'I haven't even watched The Simpsons in 10+ years but they really killed MARGE?!' one person wrote on X after the episode aired. 5 At the end of the Season 36 finale, Marge watches from Heaven as Bart and Lisa reconnect over a reboot of 'The Itchy & Scratchy Show.' The Simpsons/Disney+ 'What's this I'm hearing they killed Marge Simpson off?' another fan added. 'Marge Simpson is dead?' a third critic commented. 'Utter woke nonsense!' Surprisingly, Selman welcomed the backlash and claimed that it was further proof that 'The Simpsons' and its beloved characters are still relevant after 36 years on TV. 5 Selman welcomed the backlash and claimed that it was further proof that 'The Simpsons' is still relevant after 36 years on TV. AFP via Getty Images 'I guess this speaks to the fact that people care about Marge,' he told Variety. 'At the end of the day, it's probably good for business even when these ridiculous, misleading stories go viral!' 'The Simpsons,' which premiered on Fox in 1989, remains the longest-running animated show on television. Fox renewed the show, which has won 37 Emmys, for four more seasons in April.
See - Sada Elbalad
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
'The Simpsons' Executive Producer Confirms 'Marge Simpson Is Not Dead'
Rana Atef In recent days, social media blasted after fans speculated the death of "The Simpsons" iconic character, Marge Simpson, after a scene in the Season 36 finale. It seemed that fans misunderstood the scene leading them to believe her death. Fans started to share memes, tribute posts, and digital mourning on social media, sparking an outpouring of nostalgia and sadness. The episode in question, titled 'Estranger Things', aired on May 18, but it wasn't until this week that the emotional moment gained widespread attention. The story is set in a speculative future, where Bart and Lisa have grown distant as adults. Lisa is now the commissioner of the NBA, and Bart runs an unlicensed retirement home ,which Homer resides in, funded by Lisa. Through the episode, a funeral scene reveals a tombstone engraved with: 'Beloved wife, mother and pork-chop seasoner.' Fans were led to believe Marge had died. The storyline takes a touching turn when Lisa finds an old video message from her mother, urging her children to stay close. This sparks a reunion between Bart and Lisa, who renew their sibling bond as Marge looks down from heaven in a comedic twist, she is seen coupled with Ringo Starr of The Beatles, joking about a heavenly buffet's 'shrimp tower.' But despite the wave of reactions online, fans can rest easy: Marge is not actually dead. Executive producer Matt Selman addressed the viral misunderstanding in an interview with Variety, saying that in the world of The Simpsons, 'there is no canon.' 'The Simpsons doesn't even have canon!' Selman clarified. 'Since 'The Simpsons' future episodes are all speculative fantasies, they're all different every time. Marge will probably never be dead ever again. The only place Marge is dead is in one future episode that aired six weeks ago.' Selman also criticized the media for sensationalizing the storyline for clicks, noting that many headlines deliberately misled readers. 'Every single media outlet that ran this story knew that in no way was Marge dead,' he said. 'But they ran the headline anyway. I guess this speaks to the fact that people care about Marge.' Marge Simpson isn't going anywhere. Marge is alive. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
