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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Who architected this strategy?': Coldplay singer Chris Martin's ex Gwyneth Paltrow is Astronomer's spokesperson, Internet explodes
In an unexpected twist to the Coldplay kiss cam controversy , American actress Gwyneth Paltrow has appeared as a temporary 'spokesperson' for tech company Astronomer . This came as a surprise to as Paltrow is Coldplay frontman Chris Martin 's ex-wife. The move comes merely days after ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot were seen canoodling at a Coldplay concert, sparking allegations of cheating. The viral kiss cam moment broke the internet in no time and created a huge buzz- so much so that the AI-tech firm Astronomer had to launch an investigation, put Andy Byron on leave only for him to quit in a few days. Even his personal life saw ups and downs as his wife Megan Kerrigan reportedly moved out of their family home and is now living elsewhere. Kristin Cabot also resigned after Andy Byron stepped down as CEO on July 19. 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It tried to turn the tables in its new promo video. The company has rolled out a humorous video featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's ex-wife, in an advertisement that trolled the latest scandal in the company. The promo video went viral in a flash. It's thought provoking, and yes it is totally capitalizing on the buzz. In a lighthearted video posted on Astronomer's social media handles, she introduced herself as a 'very temporary spokesperson" for the 300+ employees of the company and began by saying, 'Thank you for your interest in Astronomer", in an apparent acknowledgement of sudden rise in the coverage of the company as the scandal hit the headlines over the last week. Live Events The Coldplay kiss cam scandal started when ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Head of HR Kristin Cabot were caught on the kiss cam during a Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium on July 15. Their awkward, panicked reaction quickly went viral on social media. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even called them out mid-show, joking they were 'having an affair.' ALSO READ: Trump's Scotland tour to promote golf resorts has a shocking price tag for Americans, sparks backlash After the couple was caught canoodling at the Coldplay concert, it led to resignations and a full-on PR crisis. Internet is labelling Astronomer's move a PR masterstroke—'marketing jiu‑jitsu' that turned a viral scandal into brand awareness. One user said this was '10/10 PR recovery.' 'You got Chris Martin's ex wife???!!! Savage," a user wrote. "Who architected this strategy? I want a behind the scenes video of how this whole thing was conceived, from last week until now. Genius," wrote Erik Torenberg, a seed investor with Scale AI. — eriktorenberg (@eriktorenberg) 'Astronomer picking Chris Martin's ex-wife as their spokesperson is diabolical marketing and a pretty entertaining crisis recovery move,' tweeted @mickeynegus, summing up the internet's collective jaw-drop. — mickeynegus (@mickeynegus) ALSO READ: Astronomer's stunning move: Tech firm hires Chris Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow days after kiss cam scandal 'Astronomer, who's CEO was caught cheating on his wife with the head of HR at a Coldplay concert, just came out with an ad, featuring Coldplay's lead singer's ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. Yes, they think adultery and marriage is a joke… Other than that, clever marketing," another said. — samsolid57 (@samsolid57) Meanwhile, @LloydMathias chimed in with a perfectly Goop-flavored take: 'Brilliant come back from @astronomerio using Gwyneth Paltrow as temp spokie. She cleverly cuts off Q&As: 'OMG what the actual f—' & 'How is your social media team holding—" to expertly shift focus back to brand. Masterful crisis recovery! Well played.' — LloydMathias (@LloydMathias) What does Astronomer do? After the video of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot sparked social media frenzy, the focus also turned to Astronomer, prompting a rise in curiosity about the company and its operations. Astronomer is a data infrastructure company that provides tools to help organisations manage and streamline complex data workflows. ALSO READ: Happy Gilmore 2 declared a must watch by Taylor Swift with 13/10 review. The reason is totally expected Astronomer is a mid-sized firm with 369 employees, according to its profile on Pitchbook. It is a privately held software firm that helps clients streamline and organize their data and in May, the New York-based software firm raised nearly $100 million from major investors. In a statement accompanying the funding news, the company said the capital would be used to accelerate its research and development efforts and expand its global footprint. 'Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to life,' it says on its website. The Astro platform, it adds, 'accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and power data-driven applications.' Astronomer has rapidly grown in influence. Its LinkedIn profile claims the platform is trusted by over 700 enterprises globally. According to various reports, Apache Airflow, on which Astro is built, is currently used by more than 80,000 organisations and was downloaded over 324 million times in 2024 alone.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Coldplay concert aftermath! How Kristin Cabot 'blindsided' spouse while Privateer Rum CEO was away
Kristin Cabot 'blindsided' spouse while Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot was away and in the aftermath of Coldplay concert the family is having 'marriage troubles" and is "discussing separating,' The New York Post reported. The whereabouts of Kristin Cabot's spouse and Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot are in question after ex-Astronomer chief HR was caught on Coldplay kiss cam with Andy Byron. When Kristin Cabot was caught canoodling at a Coldplay concert, her husband Andrew Cabot was on an overseas business trip, a source familiar with the matter informed The Post. According to the insider's report, the Privateer Rum CEO had been on a work-related trip to Japan. The founder of the Massachusetts-based, high-end liquor maker, "was in Asia for a few weeks and returned on Saturday, so he was gone while all this went down.' Kristin tied the knot with Andrew Cabot, a sixth-generation heir to the Privateer Rum fortune, sometime after her previous divorce was finalised in 2022, the publication reported. 'There had been little indication of any trouble in paradise before the Coldplay concert video went viral,' the source added. The Coldplay scandal allegedly brought a firestorm in their personal lives, the source noted. 'The family is now saying they have been having marriage troubles for several months and were discussing separating — which I find interesting since as of a month ago they were saying how in love they are,' the Post quoted the source as saying. Kristin Cabot and ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's alleged affair became a hot topic on social media after the two were caught on Coldplay jumbotron in a romantic embrace on July 16 in Boston. The 52-year-old recently stepped down from her position at software company Astronomer after the alleged extra-marital affair became public, following the steps of Andy Byron. Few days ago, Kristin Cabot was spotted for the first time back at her $2.2 million home in Rye without the wedding ring, Daily Mail reported. In February this year, Kristin Cabot and Andrew Cabot reportedly took a loan of $2.2 million with Morgan Stanley to purchase the two-story, four-bedroom Rye property.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron To Sue Coldplay For "Emotional Distress" Over Viral Kiss-Cam Video: "They Made Me A Meme"
New Delhi: Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly considering legal action against Coldplay following the controversy that erupted after a viral kiss cam moment at the band's recent concert. What's Happening According to several reports, Andy Byron is planning to file a lawsuit against Coldplay and the event organisers, citing "emotional distress" and "invasion of privacy." A source close to Byron told Page Six, "He didn't consent to being filmed or publicly humiliated. He thinks Coldplay made him a meme." Attorney Camron Dowlatshahi of MSD Lawyers weighed in on the legal prospects of such a case. "If we are getting creative, a possible claim would be for defamation, specifically as it relates to Chris Martin characterising the two as having an 'affair,'" Dowlatshahi told Page Six. Dowlatshahi explained that Byron would need to demonstrate "that there wasn't an affair" to prove defamation. Coldplay, for their part, has not officially responded. However, Rob Shuter's ShuterScoop quoted insiders claiming Chris Martin "laughed out loud" at the idea of being sued over a kiss cam moment. Legal experts say the lawsuit would be a "long shot." One attorney told Page Six, "At a public concert with cameras and 70,000 people, your expectation of privacy is near zero. It sounds like he's trying to shift blame." The Controversy During Coldplay's show in Massachusetts, the kiss-cam captured ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's HR head, Kristin Cabot, in a PDA-filled moment. As soon as the kiss-cam showed their glimpse, they hid their faces and turned their backs towards the camera. At the time, Martin had commented, "Either they're having an affair, or they are really shy." The clip quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing multiple videos of the two hugging and kissing throughout the concert, resulting in backlash online. Following the incident, both Byron and Cabot, who are married to separate partners, were placed on administrative leave by Astronomer. On Saturday, the company's Board of Directors confirmed Byron's resignation through an official statement. Kristin Cabot also resigned. Meanwhile, sources suggest that Byron's personal life has also taken a hit, with his wife Megan Kerrigan reportedly moving out of their home. Megan Kerrigan, an educator at the Bancroft School, removed her husband's surname from her Facebook profile before deactivating her account. Kristin Cabot is married to Andrew Cabot, CEO of Privateer Rum.
Mint
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kristin Cabot spotted for the first time back at her $2.2 million home after Coldplay kiss cam scandal
Kristin Cabot, former Astronomer HR chief, was spotted for the first time back at her $2.2 million home in Rye on Wednesday, July 23, Daily Mail reported. The 52-year-old, who was caught canoodling with former CEO Andy Byron, stepped down from her role just over a week after Coldplay kiss cam scandal. This comes days after Byron resigned as CEO on July 19. 'Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer - she's resigned,' a representative of the tech company informed TMZ. As can be seen in the picture provided below by Daily Mail, the ex-Astronomer employee can be seen tending to her plants. Mint could not independently confirm the development Following Coldplay debacle, the Astronomer ex-Head of People was placed on leave pending investigation. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot's alleged extra-marital affair became public after the two were spotted in a romantic embrace on July 16 at Coldplay concert in Boston. The news outlet further noted that Kristen Cabot was not wearing wedding ring while she watered her flowers and shrubs on the lawn of her recently purchased property. The couple reportedly bought the two-story, four-bedroom property located in Rye on New Hampshire's coast in February this year. As per reports, she married Andrew Cabot, a sixth-generation heir to the Privateer Rum fortune. The 60-year-old is an heir to the $15.4 billion Cabot family fortune. The Cabots took a loan of $2.2 million with Morgan Stanley to purchase the New Hampshire house, according to The Sun. Both of their names are listed on mortgage paperwork, the report said. The property records of house built on 1.42 acres of land state that the estate was sold 'as is' and 'needs rehab'. Since the viral kiss cam incident, Kristin did not make any public appearance, and 'No Trespassing' signs were placed on the driveway of the home, the publication said. According to the New York Post, the billionaire businessman was on a work trip in Asia when firestorm sparked by a kiss-cam video.
Sky News AU
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Neighbours blast ‘disgusting' Andy Byron as ex-Astronomer CEO's wife hides out in $2.4 million mansion
Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his wife Megan Kerrigan Byron's neighbors find his alleged infidelity 'disgusting' but believe the family deserves 'privacy' as they navigate overnight fame and heartbreak. Those who live in the pair's Kennebunk, Maine, neighborhood told the Daily Mail Thursday — just over a week after Andy's alleged affair with an employee was exposed at a Coldplay concert — that 'everyone has seen' the viral 'kiss cam' video. 'The family do not want to talk about it,' one angry local explained before asking the outlet to leave the exclusive street next to the Webhannet Golf Club. According to the Daily Mail, Megan fled the duo's $1.4 million home in Northborough, Mass., and has been hiding out at their $2.4 million Maine mansion while holding crisis talks about her marriage. Multiple family members were seen going in and out of the four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 4,169-square-foot property over the weekend, including her older sister, Maura, per the outlet. It's unclear whether Andy, 50, came to speak to Megan, also 50, following the incident. Last Wednesday, while at the Coldplay concert in Boston, Andy and Kristin Cabot, a top HR executive at Astronomer, were caught canoodling on the big screen. 'Whoa, look at these two,' frontman Chris Martin exclaimed into the mic. However, once the couple noticed they were on the jumbotron, Andy let out a 'f–king hell, it's me' and immediately ducked out of view, while Cabot, who acknowledged that 'this is awkward,' hid her face in embarrassment. 'Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy,' the musician joked as the audience erupted in laughter. A TikTok of the moment spread like wildfire online, prompting Megan to remove her married name from her Facebook page before deleting her account altogether. Astronomer's Board of Directors then launched an investigation into the matter, which resulted in both Andy and Cabot — who is also married — being placed on leave. Andy resigned over the weekend. Originally published as Neighbours blast 'disgusting' Andy Byron as ex-Astronomer CEO's wife hides out in $2.4 million mansion
