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News.com.au
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
New footage of cosy CEO embrace at Coldplay concert emerges
Newly discovered video shows a fresh angle to Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon wrapping his arms around his HR chief, Kristin Cabot, at the Coldplay show where their cheating was caught on the kiss-cam. A fan shared the footage of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin singing up close — with the disgraced former CEO cuddling Cabot on a balcony behind him, reports the New York Post. 'POV: Trying to get the best photo of Coldplay but you end up getting this viral affair as well,' the caption read, with the pair seen swinging to the music together in the first row of the mezzanine. Byron and Cabot — who are both married to other people — were caught copying up at the concert when they were unexpectedly caught on the kiss-cam in a notoriously viral video. The pair, while initially smiling, started to panic under the spotlight, with Cabot quickly covering her face and Byron ducking out of view, the viral video shows. Coldpay's Martin, seeming a bit confused by the awkward situation, joked, 'Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.' The video immediately took the internet by storm, and the couple faced swift repercussions. Andy was forced to resign from Astronomer over the scandal, and Cabot has been placed on leave.
The Independent
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The Coldplay CEO ‘kiss cam' scandal was unfair – we all deserve privacy
, I watched the Coldplay 'kiss cam' video with total horror. Yes, sure, the CEO arguably shouldn't have been doing what it looked like he was doing – but none of us really know the whole story about what was going on. It could have been completely innocent. Or, he might be having an affair because of completely untenable circumstances at home. We just don't know. Either way, I don't think putting things in the public sphere l ike this helps – and we shouldn't be allowed to wreck other people's lives when we are only responsible for our own. Why do I care so much? Well, I'll admit that I'm having an affair. So, seeing someone else getting caught out l ike this gave me a feeling I can't even describe: I immediately went cold and felt sick, imagining the same thing happening to me. What if some influencer caught me on one of their reels in the background of a shot, having dinner with my girlfriend? Would it really be anyone's right to expose what I'm doing, because of some misplaced idea of moral virtue? Why are people so judgemental about other people's lives? They need to focus on their own and leave everyone else to their own business. Annoyed Dear Annoyed, I'm fascinated by the fact that you've taken the time to write to me about this. It implies that rather than being completely and defiantly 'cool' with what you're up to, you're actually seeking reassurance – from me, from the world – that it's 'not that bad'; that you're justified in doing it. Why is that, do you think? Are you sure you are completely comfortable with what you are doing? Now, I can't comment on your individual circumstances because you haven't given me enough detail, but I can comment on what we've all seen play out this past week – the CEO caught on camera apparently getting cozy with a co-worker has resigned. Separately, it has since been reported he is (or was?) married and appears to have kids, which gives extra raised eyebrows to the way he reacted when the pair realised they'd been caught on screen. What I would ask you to consider is this: no matter whose business it is – or how inadvertently intrusive the Coldplay robotron may have been (and let's not forget, anyone in the crowd was fair game) – who are you seeking to blame here, exactly? Is it the band for having a 'kiss cam'; Chris Martin for quipping: 'Oh, what... either they're having an affair or they're just very shy'; the public for ensuring the awkward footage went viral – or the CEO, Andy Byron, for doing it in the first place (or not being more discreet)? You say it might have been 'completely innocent', which – frankly – looks unlikely. Or, you seem to be suggesting, if it was an affair, he might have a reason for that because of potential 'completely untenable circumstances at home' (but then, wouldn't it be better for everyone to do the brave thing and break up, rather than doing it behind everyone's backs? Isn't it always better to do the right thing?) Where is your anger really directed – and is it possibly at yourself? I think if you work out where it's coming from, it'll give you a much clearer view of why you might feel this way. And that, in turn, will allow you to unpick the clear cognitive dissonance you appear to be feeling when reading about this situation (cognitive dissonance is the level of discomfort we all feel when our values and actions don't align). Perhaps you know your actions in your affair aren't that great? Let's not forget, I didn't ask you how you felt about this viral story – you volunteered it. It would be enlightening for you to ask yourself why – and who, exactly, you're trying to convince.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Aaron Phypers Drops Explosive New Allegations Amid Divorce
Two weeks after Denise Richards' estranged husband Aaron Phypers filed for divorce, he is now dropping shocking claims that Richards is allegedly struggling with addiction and having an affair. Phypers' allegations come just days after Richards was granted a temporary restraining order against him following her claims that he was physically violent to the point of giving her a black eye, which he has denied. Access has reached out to both Richards and her "Special Forces" instructor Rudy Reyes about allegations of an affair, as well to Richards about Phypers' explosive new allegations, including that she physically attacked him and that she needs an intervention for drug use. Richards' divorce attorney Brett Berman issued the following statement to Access: "In addition to the repeated abuse perpetrated by Mr. Phypers against Ms. Richards throughout the parties' marriage, Mr. Phypers has continued to harass Ms. Richards since being served with the Temporary Restraining Order by, among other things, disseminating private information from Ms. Richards' cell phone and laptop, which he stole. These actions continue to disturb Ms. Richards' peace. We have warned Mr. Phypers in writing not to disseminate any information from Ms. Richards' stolen cell phone and laptop but, he continues to do so. Ms. Richards will not be responding to Mr. Phypers' false allegations in a public forum and will be addressing Mr. Phypers' abuse in Court." Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Astronomer executives' Coldplay scandal: Why it went viral and the obsession with public shaming
If combining the words 'kiss cam', 'Coldplay', 'Astronomer' and 'affair' means nothing to you, you have managed to be blissfully unaware of the internet's weekend meltdown over a very public spectacle. Here's the TL;DR recap: A couple, who were in a tight embrace, created a buzz among concertgoers – and later, the world – when they pulled a duck/hide move after they were featured on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston. Their reaction was so suspicious that the band's frontman Chris Martin quipped: 'Either they are having an affair or they're just very shy.' It turned out that Martin was right, and the cheating pair were colleagues at US tech firm Astronomer. Internet sleuths uncovered their names and job titles – he's Andy Byron the now-former chief executive at the company; she's Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's chief people officer – as well as information about their other relationships. People also found out who Mr Byron's wife was, with some even sending her messages about what they thought of her husband. Beyond the illicit affair being publicly exposed, the incident led to much introspection about what happens when private moments become public, and leadership credibility. Also, what is our obsession with public shaming? In this episode of The Usual Place podcast, I will speak with: Stephanie Phua, founder of marketing and branding collective Duo Studio and co-founder of The Trampoline Club, a platform which pushes for compassion, understanding and mutual respect in conversations; Pan Huiyan, a millennial leadership coach; and Dr Sunny Johar, managing director for South-east Asia at digital experience agency KRDS. Tune in at 12pm SGT/HKT to watch the livestream and take part in the discussion on our revamped YouTube channel. Follow The Usual Place Podcast live at noon every Thursday and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube: Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HR Exec Who Was Seen Wrapped in CEO's Arms in Viral Coldplay Video Remains in Role as Company Moves Forward
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot's reaction to being caught on camera led Chris Martin to joke that they were either "very shy" or were "having an affair" While Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned over the weekend after he was seen wrapping his arms around one of his female executives at a concert, she appears to still be with the company as new leadership is vowing to move forward. Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's chief people officer, was caught in the now-infamous clip with Byron in the audience at a Coldplay show in Massachusetts last week. Their unusual reaction — she quickly turned her back to the so-called "kiss cam" and he ducked out of sight — led Martin to joke that 'either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Both Byron and Cabot are reportedly married; neither has spoken publicly about the nature of their relationship. As of Wednesday, July 23, Cabot is still listed on the company website in her role as chief people officer, though Byron has been removed. (Efforts to reach her for comment have been unsuccessful.) An Astronomer spokesman previously said that "no other employees were in the video." The entire imbroglio spawned countless memes and mockery and put a national spotlight, for a few days, on the former colleagues. Many online purported to dig up and share personal details about both of their families. The controversy was also the subject of much discussion about the nature of privacy in a digital age and what behavior should and shouldn't subject someone to public scrutiny. In a press release in November announcing Cabot's hiring at Astronomer, Byron was quoted as saying her 'exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory. She is a proven leader.' In a statement after Byron stepped down titled "Moving Forward at Astronomer," his replacement, Pete DeJoy, acknowledged that 'the events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter." All of the attention had been 'unusual and surreal for our team,' DeJoy said, 'and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name." Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
