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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Taylor Swift took a break to spend time with Travis Kelce. Now, she's working on a ‘top secret' project in LA
Taylor Swift has been spotted filming a brand-new music video in Los Angeles this week, an insider told the US Sun. The insider exclaimed that the pop star is working on a 'top secret' project after taking some time off to be with Travis Kelce, her boyfriend. Taylor Swift working on 'top secret' project in LA after taking time off from touring to spend time with Travis Kelce (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)(AP) 'Taylor was in Los Angeles on Thursday filming a new music video,' an insider told the US Sun on Saturday, July 26. 'It was so top secret that those working on set were not even allowed to hear the song, only the beat,' the source added. 'Even though she's been taking time off from touring and working a lot to spend time with Travis, there are still projects she's working on, which will no doubt please fans.' Swift has been taking a break from the spotlight. The singer and Kelce reportedly relaxed during his off-season. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love life Kelce and Swift's love life has been making headlines for months. Last year, Kelce insisted he and Swift are 'absolutely happy' together in an episode of Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast. 'You know it's real. And you know that me and Tay are absolutely happy, and I appreciate you always making sure everybody knows that,' he told Niecy Nash, who was being interviewed during the interview. Last year, Kylie Kelce also opened up about her brother-in-law Travis Kelce and Swift's romance. 'Ultimately, if Travis is happy, we're happy,' Kylie said. 'We are always cheering on Uncle Trav, it's such a treat to be able to do that on and off the field. But it's been amazing.' On Valentine's Day last year, Kelce spent more than $13,000 on gifts for Swift after his Super Bowl 2024 win in Las Vegas. He also bought gifts for the European leg of his girlfriend's tour, which included a black beret from Dior for $1,100 and a Bottega Beneta hand-bag for $5,100.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dog the Bounty Hunter's family: Meet his kids, wives and exes
Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman has amassed a big brood over the years, welcoming 13 children. The reality star has been married six times, first tying the knot with La Fonda Sue Darnell in 1972 followed by Ann Tegnell seven years later. Chapman shares kids with both, having more after he and Lyssa Rae Brittain walked down the aisle in 1982. He and his fourth wife, Tawny Marie Chapman, don't share any children. Duane and fifth wife Beth Chapman have three kids, with the former bail bondsman also sharing a child with ex-girlfriend Debbie White. In 2023, he revealed he had secretly fathered a 13th. Keep scrolling to learn more the 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star, who married to Francine Frane in 2021 and became the stepdad to her two sons, and his growing family. Christopher Michael Hecht Duane was serving an 18-month prison sentence for a third-degree murder charge when White gave birth to his eldest child, son Christopher, in 1972. The little one was adopted by Keith Hecht and Gloria Hecht when White died by suicide six years later. Duane reached out to the family when Christopher was 19. Christopher was reportedly arrested in 2008 on suspicions of a third-degree assault. In February 2021, he was sentenced to three years in prison following a menacing arrest, a sentence he served in Colorado (via the US Sun). Duane Lee Chapman II The bounty hunter welcomed his second son while married to Darnell. Duane Jr. worked alongside his dad at Da'Kine Bail Bonds in Hawaii, also appearing on 'Dog the Bounty Hunter.' Although the show aired from 2004 to 2012, Duane Jr. and his younger brother, Leland, quit one season ahead of the finale amid a dispute with Beth. Leland Blane Chapman Duane Jr. became a big brother in 1974 when Leland was born. When Darnell placed Leland in foster care, he ran away as a teen and was given the choice to live with Duane — which he took. After quitting his family's reality show, Leland seemingly reconciled with his dad, as Duane posted a birthday tribute via Instagram in December 2020. Leland has been married twice, first to a woman named Maui from 1995 to 2005, with whom he shares sons Dakota and Cobie. He welcomed daughter Leiah with Lynette Yi before marrying model Jamie Pilar Chapman in 2016. Zebadiah Chapman Duane married Tegnell in August 1979 in a Colorado ceremony, shortly after the former A&E personality was paroled. While their son Zebadiah was born in January of the following year, the infant died suddenly at 1 month old. Wesley Chapman Wesley was born in 1980, with his parents divorcing shortly after. He was raised by his maternal grandmother but reconnected with Duane at age 38. 'Man it's been a journey to get here, to be in a place to have … a father and his son building a legacy,' the Alabama School of Fine Arts graduate wrote via Instagram in September 2019. 'A legacy that will be passed down for generations to come.' Not only did Wesley found The Human Project to help at-risk youth, but he and his wife, Jodie, run the Chapman Springs Ranch. He is the father of daughters Chloe and Peyton from a previous relationship. James Robert Chapman Duane and Tegnell reunited briefly after their divorce, welcoming son James in their time together. J.R. has stayed out of the spotlight, with very little known about his life. Barbara Katie Chapman In 1982, Duane wed Brittain in a ceremony reportedly performed by a Native American chief in Colorado, days after meeting at a bar. Barbara, who was born in June of that same year, died in a 2006 car crash when she was 23 years old. She was survived by son Travis. Duane honored Barbara on the 15th anniversary of her death with an Instagram post reading, '15 years ago today My Barbara Katie went to be w/ JESUS.' Tucker Dee Chapman Duane and Brittain's second child together, son Tucker, joined the family in September 1983. Despite Duane telling Larry King in 2007 that he 'love[s] him very much,' Tucker has a strained relationship with his dad. When tapes were leaked of Duane saying the N-word to describe Tucker's girlfriend that same year, A&E put 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' on hiatus for the 'foreseeable future.' The show resumed production four months later. Duane claimed in a 2021 'Entertainment Tonight' interview that he had a 'pass' to use the slur from his time in prison. 'I thought I had a pass in the black tribe to use it, kind of like Eminem,' he told the outlet at the time. 'So that was a word that we used back and forth, as maybe a compliment. 'I have never been a racist,' Duane continued. 'I'm 33.5 percent Apache. But because of over 15 years ago, I have an Achilles' heel because I used the wrong word.' Lyssa Rae Chapman Four years before Duane and Brittain's divorce in 1991, their daughter, Lyssa, was born. Lyssa gave birth to daughters Abbie Mae and Madalynn with husband Braham Galanti before getting divorced. She and Leiana Evensen tied the knot in June 2022 after six years of dating. 'Last week Lei and I boarded a boat at 7 in the morning with 7 of our closest family members and we dedicated our love and lives to one another,' the bride gushed via Instagram at the time. The ceremony took place in the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, with Lyssa's uncle David officiating. At the time, Lyssa told People about Duane's reaction to her coming out, explaining, 'I don't want to put words in his mouth because I don't know what his exact feelings about it are, but he's never shown me anything other than support.' Bonnie Joanne Chapman After an on-again, off-again relationship, Duane married Beth in Hawaii in 2006. They were already the parents of daughter Bonnie, who was born in December 1998. Bonnie, who often shows her makeup skills via Instagram, made headlines in 2021 when she accused her father and Frane of not inviting her to their wedding because of her 'choice to participate in social justice and [Black Lives Matter] protests.' She also alleged that Duane cheated on her mom, writing, 'I hated him every time he did it, but I forgave him for that because I wanted a relationship with my dad' — which led to Duane's 'Entertainment Tonight' denial. Garry Chapman Garry, born in February 2001, was hospitalized in the summer of 2020 after a four-wheeler wreck. Three years prior, his mom was diagnosed with throat cancer. Beth died of the disease two years later at age 51. 'It's 5:32 in Hawaii, this is the time she would wake up to go hike Koko Head mountain,' Duane told his Instagram followers at the time. 'Only today, she hiked the stairway to heaven.' Cecily Barmore-Chapman Beth welcomed Cecily in 1993 with her ex-husband, and Duane adopted the little one when they got married. Cecily was arrested for domestic violence in July 2021, telling Page Six about the alleged act of 'self-defense' in a statement the following month. 'I was attacked. I defended myself,' she claimed. 'I'd do it again. End of story.' Jon In June 2023, Duane told his Instagram followers he had secretly fathered a son named Jon but did not provide further details about his maternity. 'For the last four years, this day was a terrible reminder of one of the greatest losses of my life,' he wrote, referencing Beth's death. 'But God redeemed this day when I discovered my son Jon, who I just met recently, was born on this day. So now instead of sorrow, this day has a new meaning. This is my son Jon and his wife, Jodi.' Gregory Zecca Duane revealed during a 2020 'Dr. Oz Show' appearance that Frane, whom he was engaged to at the time, has two sons from a previous relationship. One of his stepsons Gregroy Zecca made headlines in July 2025 over allegedly shooting and killing his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in a 'freak accident.' After the teenager died in their Naples, Fla., apartment, Duane and Frane released a statement on the 'incomprehensible' tragedy. Solve the daily Crossword
Sydney Morning Herald
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
How the ‘Coldplay cuddle' brought chaos to a marriage – and a $1.5b company
'Oh, what?' Martin says. The crowd can be heard laughing. 'Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy,' he quips. It seems it could be the former. The cruel irony, of course, is that if they hadn't reacted, it would have passed without incident. They might still have got away with it, too, if it weren't for 28-year-old Grace Springer, from New Jersey, who happened to capture the Jumbotron and posted it to TikTok. Almost instantly, the clip went viral, racking up over 30 million views. The internet was transfixed and delighted in the schadenfreude: the wealthy, married chief executive of a tech firm being caught out canoodling with a colleague, the head of HR no less, in the most criminally uncool of contexts: a Coldplay concert. Martin is known to be a fan of 'conscious uncoupling', and he certainly seemed conscious of this uncoupling, although he dealt with it like a pro. 'I'm not quite sure what to do,' he said. 'Did we rumble you?' Mercifully, the cameraman put the couple out of their misery and switched to two friends dressed as giant bananas. Martin then jokingly asked the next fans the Jumbotron identified whether they were 'a legitimate couple'. Springer maintains her ignorance when it comes to posting the clip. 'I had no idea who the couple was,' she told the US Sun newspaper. 'Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it. A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but play stupid games … win stupid prizes.' Keyboard sleuths had no such qualms. They quickly identified the man in question as Andy Byron, chief executive of the New York-based software development company Astronomer, which achieved unicorn status with a valuation of over $US1 billion ($1.5 billion) in 2022. The woman? Kristin Cabot, who was appointed 'chief people officer' of the same company last year. Byron still appears to be married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he reportedly has two children. Cabot is divorced, according to reports in the New York Post. And the equally horrified-looking, red-faced bystander? Quickly identified as another colleague: Alyssa Stoddard, the firm's recently promoted senior director of people, who seems to have joined this apparently extra-marital trip to see Coldplay. One commentator pointed out that she appears to be doing an 'uncannily accurate human representation of the gritted-teeth emoji'. 'Coldplaygate' spirals Online, it spiralled from there. Eagle-eyed social media users noted that Andy Byron's wife appeared to have removed her married name from her Facebook profile before deleting it entirely, after keyboard vigilantes took to posting the video on her page. A gushy press release announcing Cabot's hiring from last November was also unearthed. It revealed that Byron is a big fan professionally, if not also personally, as he praised her as a 'perfect fit' for the company, with 'exceptional leadership and deep expertise'. In the same press release, Cabot said she was 'energised in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here'. Having woken up to discover they were now the most googled people on the planet, Byron and Cabot clocked on and then tried to wipe their digital footprints. Thousands of users flooded Byron's now-deleted LinkedIn with criticism and Coldplay puns. The company's former chief executive was also forced to comment, saying he has no information on what he dubbed 'Coldplaygate'. And then, of course, came the jokes – admittedly, they write themselves. 'When a CEO becomes involved in an office romance, the impact ripples far beyond … the resulting power imbalance and conflict of interest can expose a company to legal risk'. Peter Byrne, head of employment law, Slater and Gordon 'Coldplay tickets $1000, Dinner $300, Divorce $1,300,000,' posted one user on X. Another said: 'I'd divorce my husband just for attending a Coldplay concert.' The London Telegraph 's TV critic, Michael Hogan, wrote: 'A CEO copping off with the head of HR at a Coldplay gig is so hilariously basic. It might as well be a regional sales conference at a Novotel or in All Bar One after a day out paintballing.' Naturally, the work rumour mill is in overdrive with a company source telling the New York Post the couple are a laughing stock internally. 'The text groups and chains of former employees are like … everybody's laughing … and enjoying […] what happened and him getting exposed,' they said. Jokes aside, the incident could have serious ramifications for Byron, both personally and professionally. Some are calling for him to be removed as chief executive. On Friday, Astronomer said in a statement it had begun an investigation, adding that 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.' Lulu Cheng Meservey, a fellow founder, posted on X: 'The CEO is a professional manager who's only been there two years, the HR person has been there less than a year, neither is tied to the identity of the company … Andy Byron is on the board, but he's not a founder and doesn't have control. The other five board members should replace him. You can then use the new CEO announcement as a reset, and get people to focus again on Astronomer's actual business instead of its drama.' Peter Byrne, head of employment law at Slater and Gordon, suggested it could even constitute a legal risk. 'When a CEO becomes involved in an office romance, the impact ripples far beyond a single department,' he says. Loading 'When two senior leaders embark on a relationship, the resulting power imbalance and conflict of interest can expose a company to legal risk. Employees may perceive, or allege, favouritism. 'Harassment or constructive dismissal claims can arise if team members feel sidelined. In such cases, HR and the board must act decisively, or risk damaging morale and inviting trouble.' Yet while relationships between chief executives and their subordinates naturally draw a lot of media attention, to be explicitly fired for it is rare, according to a company that conducts chief executive exit analysis. Since it began tracking the data in 2017, less than 2 per cent of chief executives have been fired because of misconduct issues. A 'statement' from Byron – soon debunked as a fake – was widely circulated online. In it, he purportedly apologised to his wife, family and employees, and signed off by quoting the lyrics from Coldplay's Fix You (until that point, it is semi-believable). The real Byron is yet to say anything at all. Chris Martin has, though, offering something of a statement on Byron's behalf. 'Holy shit', he said to the crowd. 'I hope we didn't do something bad.'
The Age
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
How the ‘Coldplay cuddle' brought chaos to a marriage – and a $1.5b company
'Oh, what?' Martin says. The crowd can be heard laughing. 'Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy,' he quips. It seems it could be the former. The cruel irony, of course, is that if they hadn't reacted, it would have passed without incident. They might still have got away with it, too, if it weren't for 28-year-old Grace Springer, from New Jersey, who happened to capture the Jumbotron and posted it to TikTok. Almost instantly, the clip went viral, racking up over 30 million views. The internet was transfixed and delighted in the schadenfreude: the wealthy, married chief executive of a tech firm being caught out canoodling with a colleague, the head of HR no less, in the most criminally uncool of contexts: a Coldplay concert. Martin is known to be a fan of 'conscious uncoupling', and he certainly seemed conscious of this uncoupling, although he dealt with it like a pro. 'I'm not quite sure what to do,' he said. 'Did we rumble you?' Mercifully, the cameraman put the couple out of their misery and switched to two friends dressed as giant bananas. Martin then jokingly asked the next fans the Jumbotron identified whether they were 'a legitimate couple'. Springer maintains her ignorance when it comes to posting the clip. 'I had no idea who the couple was,' she told the US Sun newspaper. 'Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it. A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but play stupid games … win stupid prizes.' Keyboard sleuths had no such qualms. They quickly identified the man in question as Andy Byron, chief executive of the New York-based software development company Astronomer, which achieved unicorn status with a valuation of over $US1 billion ($1.5 billion) in 2022. The woman? Kristin Cabot, who was appointed 'chief people officer' of the same company last year. Byron still appears to be married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, with whom he reportedly has two children. Cabot is divorced, according to reports in the New York Post. And the equally horrified-looking, red-faced bystander? Quickly identified as another colleague: Alyssa Stoddard, the firm's recently promoted senior director of people, who seems to have joined this apparently extra-marital trip to see Coldplay. One commentator pointed out that she appears to be doing an 'uncannily accurate human representation of the gritted-teeth emoji'. 'Coldplaygate' spirals Online, it spiralled from there. Eagle-eyed social media users noted that Andy Byron's wife appeared to have removed her married name from her Facebook profile before deleting it entirely, after keyboard vigilantes took to posting the video on her page. A gushy press release announcing Cabot's hiring from last November was also unearthed. It revealed that Byron is a big fan professionally, if not also personally, as he praised her as a 'perfect fit' for the company, with 'exceptional leadership and deep expertise'. In the same press release, Cabot said she was 'energised in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here'. Having woken up to discover they were now the most googled people on the planet, Byron and Cabot clocked on and then tried to wipe their digital footprints. Thousands of users flooded Byron's now-deleted LinkedIn with criticism and Coldplay puns. The company's former chief executive was also forced to comment, saying he has no information on what he dubbed 'Coldplaygate'. And then, of course, came the jokes – admittedly, they write themselves. 'When a CEO becomes involved in an office romance, the impact ripples far beyond … the resulting power imbalance and conflict of interest can expose a company to legal risk'. Peter Byrne, head of employment law, Slater and Gordon 'Coldplay tickets $1000, Dinner $300, Divorce $1,300,000,' posted one user on X. Another said: 'I'd divorce my husband just for attending a Coldplay concert.' The London Telegraph 's TV critic, Michael Hogan, wrote: 'A CEO copping off with the head of HR at a Coldplay gig is so hilariously basic. It might as well be a regional sales conference at a Novotel or in All Bar One after a day out paintballing.' Naturally, the work rumour mill is in overdrive with a company source telling the New York Post the couple are a laughing stock internally. 'The text groups and chains of former employees are like … everybody's laughing … and enjoying […] what happened and him getting exposed,' they said. Jokes aside, the incident could have serious ramifications for Byron, both personally and professionally. Some are calling for him to be removed as chief executive. On Friday, Astronomer said in a statement it had begun an investigation, adding that 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.' Lulu Cheng Meservey, a fellow founder, posted on X: 'The CEO is a professional manager who's only been there two years, the HR person has been there less than a year, neither is tied to the identity of the company … Andy Byron is on the board, but he's not a founder and doesn't have control. The other five board members should replace him. You can then use the new CEO announcement as a reset, and get people to focus again on Astronomer's actual business instead of its drama.' Peter Byrne, head of employment law at Slater and Gordon, suggested it could even constitute a legal risk. 'When a CEO becomes involved in an office romance, the impact ripples far beyond a single department,' he says. Loading 'When two senior leaders embark on a relationship, the resulting power imbalance and conflict of interest can expose a company to legal risk. Employees may perceive, or allege, favouritism. 'Harassment or constructive dismissal claims can arise if team members feel sidelined. In such cases, HR and the board must act decisively, or risk damaging morale and inviting trouble.' Yet while relationships between chief executives and their subordinates naturally draw a lot of media attention, to be explicitly fired for it is rare, according to a company that conducts chief executive exit analysis. Since it began tracking the data in 2017, less than 2 per cent of chief executives have been fired because of misconduct issues. A 'statement' from Byron – soon debunked as a fake – was widely circulated online. In it, he purportedly apologised to his wife, family and employees, and signed off by quoting the lyrics from Coldplay's Fix You (until that point, it is semi-believable). The real Byron is yet to say anything at all. Chris Martin has, though, offering something of a statement on Byron's behalf. 'Holy shit', he said to the crowd. 'I hope we didn't do something bad.'
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay fan who 'exposed' Astronomer CEO and co-worker's affair breaks silence after 50 million video views
A Coldplay fan, who accidentally exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and head of HR Kristin Cabot alleged affair, has spoken out about the moment only to take a cheeky swipe at the couple. Grace Springer , 28, was recording from the crowd when Byron and Kirstin Cabot appeared on the big screen together at Boston's Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, sparking rumours of an alleged affair. As the camera panned, Byron, who is married, abruptly pulled away and ducked behind a barrier. However, Cabot covered her face with her hands, visibly embarrassed. In the viral video, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin can be seen saying, 'Oh, look at these two. Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.' Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Design Thinking PGDM Degree Management Leadership MBA Digital Marketing Data Science CXO Technology MCA Data Analytics Data Science Operations Management Healthcare healthcare Cybersecurity Finance Artificial Intelligence Others Product Management Public Policy others Project Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details The video captured by Grace Springer has now been viewed more than 50 million times. 'I had no idea who the couple was,' the Coldplay megafan told the US Sun. A native of New Jersey, Grace Springer went on to share the drama on TikTok, before it very rapidly grew into a viral sensation. ALSO READ: Stimulus payments worth $300 to $1,700 to hit bank accounts of Americans in days. Check eligibility and key dates She told the US Sun she had no idea who they were, but thought it was an 'interesting reaction' to the kiss cam. Live Events "A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but, play stupid games… win stupid prizes," she told the outlet. Springer said there was "a lot of talk" about the kiss cam at the show, but 'no one knew who they were'. Springer 'just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it' — with no idea how mega-viral it would soon go. What does the video show? The awkward video shows Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot scrambling to hide their faces after the jumbotron suddenly panned to them during the concert. ALSO READ: Did Chris Martin regret after exposing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief's apparent 'affair' on Coldplay kiss cam? Videos emerge 'F–king hell, it's me,' Byron appeared to say in the video, while his HR chief appeared to mouth, 'This is awkward.' As Cabot covered her face with her hands and Byron ducked down out of view, frontman Chris Martin quipped, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The 'Fix You' crooner later added, 'I hope we didn't do something bad…'. As Springer's video took the internet by storm, online sleuths quickly identified that Byron appeared to be married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, while Cabot had recently divorced her husband, Kenneth Thornby. '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,' Springer said. 'I hope, for them, my video was a blessing in disguise.' ALSO READ: Coldplay Kiss cam row: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's 'gushing' words for Kristin Cabot re-surface amid controversy Kristin Cabot, who was only appointed to her position at the firm in November, previously boasted on LinkedIn that she leads 'by example and win trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants,' and she was 'energized' by her conversations with Byron. Meanwhile, Byron gushed that Cabot was 'a proven leader.' 'Kristin's exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory,' Byron wrote in a memo to staff when she joined the company. 'She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.' Neither Byron nor Cabot, who both have families of their own, have spoken out yet about the sordid saga. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
