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Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Tech CEO and HR boss suspended after Coldplay embrace goes viral
The tech chief executive and his employee allegedly caught in an intimate embrace on a 'kiss cam' at a Coldplay concert that went viral have been put on leave by their company. Kristin Cabot, the head of human resources at the tech company Astronomer, was identified as the woman cuddling with a man identified as Andy Byron, the company's chief executive, when she appeared on the jumbotron at Boston's Gillette Stadium. Chris Martin, the Coldplay frontman, can be heard saying 'oh, look at these two,' as they appear on the screen, only for Cabot to quickly cover her face and turn away while Byron ducks to avoid the cameras. The British singer reacted saying: 'Either they're having an affair or they're very shy' as the 60,000-strong crowd cheered and laughed. A TikTok video of the moment went viral, amassing more than 50 million views since it was uploaded late on Wednesday night. Astronomer, a software start-up, released a statement on Friday. 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,' it read. '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.' Axios reported that the company's delayed response had been due in part to Byron's slow resignation and exit-package negotiations. Online, empathy for the pair and their families was mixed with snarky commentary and countless memes, with a fake statement from the chief executive generating a lot of additional vitriol. Savvy merchandise sellers sought ways to make money from the scandal:one Etsy seller offering a T-shirt that read 'I Took My Sidepiece To The Coldplay Concert And It Ruined My Life'. In the past 24 hours, more than 22,000 news articles were written about Astronomer and roughly 9,000 were written about Byron, according to Muck Rack data. More than 15 million people had read about the moment, Memo found, noting average readership on the topic was as high as the P Diddy trial, the feud between Elon Musk and President Trump the death of Pope Francis. Amid the online firestorm it emerged that Cabot had previously boasted about her ability to 'build trust with CEOs'. Cabot had praised Byron on LinkedIn when she joined Astronomer in November and boasted she 'leads by example and win(s) trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants'. Byron called Cabot 'exceptional'. Cabot was previously married to Kenneth Thornby, but they divorced in 2022, according to Massachusetts marriage records. Megan Kerrigan Byron, Byron's wife, appeared to remove his surname from her name on her Facebook account before deactivating the page. Byron has been chief executive of Astronomer, a New York City-based data orchestration platform that 'empowers data teams to bring mission-critical analytics, AI and software to life', since 2023. On Friday, hundreds of users on LinkedIn posted Coldplay lyric puns on his profile in a pile-on the like of which is more common on X or Facebook than the social network for jobseekers and aspiring thought leaders. 'Lights did not guide Andy home,' one comment read. Grace Springer, the Coldplay fan who filmed the video, told The Sun on Friday that she 'had no idea who the couple was' and felt bad about revealing their alleged cheating. She said she hopes 'their partners can heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve with their future still in front of them'.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Baby's dramatic reaction to first hibachi restaurant experience goes viral
A baby's unforgettable first trip to a hibachi restaurant has taken over Instagram — and her reaction is so over-the-top, it's officially gone mega-viral. The now-famous clip, posted by Instagram user @mer_greeby, shows an infant named Viv coming face-to-face with her very first hibachi fire show. As flames shoot up from the grill, Viv recoils in shock, her eyes wide, her mouth frozen in terror. It's a genuine jump-scare moment, and viewers couldn't look away. 'They say it's too good not to post,' her mom captioned the video. 'No more onion volcanoes, Viv, I promise.' The video has racked up nearly 4 million likes in a week, with Instagram commenters turning it into comedy gold. One wrote, 'She thought she was the sacrifice.' Another joked, 'Her whole six months flashed before her eyes.' One viewer said, 'She screamed as if it was her past life on replay,' while another commented, 'She literally saw hell.' Even a hibachi chef chimed in: 'I love to make a bigger fire if there are a lot of kids at my table.' The reactions poured in from across the internet, with fans calling for the video to be played at Viv's wedding. Whether you're a parent, a chef, or someone who's been personally victimized by hibachi flames, this might be the funniest thing you'll watch all week. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Baby's dramatic reaction to first hibachi restaurant experience goes viral
A baby's unforgettable first trip to a hibachi restaurant has taken over Instagram — and her reaction is so over-the-top, it's officially gone mega-viral. The now-famous clip, posted by Instagram user @mer_greeby, shows an infant named Viv coming face-to-face with her very first hibachi fire show. As flames shoot up from the grill, Viv recoils in shock, her eyes wide, her mouth frozen in terror. It's a genuine jump-scare moment, and viewers couldn't look away. 'They say it's too good not to post,' her mom captioned the video. 'No more onion volcanoes, Viv, I promise.' The video has racked up nearly 4 million likes in a week, with Instagram commenters turning it into comedy gold. One wrote, 'She thought she was the sacrifice.' Another joked, 'Her whole six months flashed before her eyes.' One viewer said, 'She screamed as if it was her past life on replay,' while another commented, 'She literally saw hell.' Even a hibachi chef chimed in: 'I love to make a bigger fire if there are a lot of kids at my table.' The reactions poured in from across the internet, with fans calling for the video to be played at Viv's wedding. Whether you're a parent, a chef, or someone who's been personally victimized by hibachi flames, this might be the funniest thing you'll watch all week. Solve the daily Crossword
Motor 1
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
'Didn't Know Until I Was in My 30s:' Man Buys Air Freshener. Then He Realizes You're Not Supposed to Remove It From the Package
It seems no one stops to read the directions on their car air freshener tree. Turns out, there's a science to getting the air freshener to last as long as possible—and the instructions are easier than you'd think. Did You Know? In a viral video with more than 4.5 million views, life hacks connoisseur Sidney Raz (@sidneyraz) shared something about your car air freshener that you probably didn't know. 'Here's something I didn't know until I was in my 30s,' Raz said. It turns out that you shouldn't remove car air fresheners completely from the packaging. Instead, you're supposed ot pull the plastic down to expose the top of the tree and expose a bit more as each week passes. This not only increases the longevity of the air freshener, but it also lets you control how strong you want the fragrance to be. 'What?!' Raz said in the caption. Are These Instructions Real? If you're still in denial about this, we're unfortunately here to burst your bubble. Little Trees, the leading tree-shaped air freshener company, wrote in a product description that its trees can last up to 7 weeks if you follow the instructions, which are to 'Open top of bag along dotted lines. Pull bag down to expose top of tree. Each week, expose more or less of tree to adjust fragrance strength. Hang freely!' The History Behind Scent Trees In 1952, chemist Julius Sämann spoke to a milk truck driver complaining about the smell of spilled milk. To help the matter, Sämann combines fragrances with a blotter material, thus inventing the first car air freshener, according ot the company's about page . He shaped it like an evergreen tree to honor his years extracting aromatic oils in Canada's pine forests. There are now dozens of scents available, with Black Ice being a fan favorite. And the little fragrance trees aren't just for cars, they're also used in places like lockers, closets, and even bathrooms. Commenters React 'No wonder I almost faint every time I ride a taxi with one of those hanging on the rear view mirror!!' a top comment read. 'You mean I'm not supposed to expose the whole tree and get choked out every time I get in my car until it loses its scent a week later??' a person said. 'Could they at least make it look aesthetically pleasing?' another wrote. Motor1 reached out to Raz for comment via email and TikTok direct message and to Little Trees via email. Now Trending 'Quick Sue the Sun:' Toyota RAV4 Driver Parks Car in Front of House. Then It Starts Melting 'I'm Guessing You Have a Bad Radiator:' Woman Puts 'Whole Tub' of Coolant in Her Car. She Doesn't Understand Why It's Still Dry Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
New York Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
What Is ‘Aura Farming'? This Tween Will Show You.
In the last few weeks, Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old boy who lives in Indonesia and, according to his local government, goes by Dika, has been hard to miss on social media, even if you've never heard his name. A video of him dancing on the front of a boat has become an internet sensation and is the reason 'aura farming' has become a popular phrase. The video has been overlaid with various songs, imitated by countless creators, commented on by celebrities and, most recently, led to Dika being named a tourism ambassador for Riau, the province in Indonesia where he lives. While many of the videos featuring Dika have amassed millions of views around the world, his popularity in the United States — and the explosion in use of the phrase 'aura farming' — has come despite relatively little information being available about him or the race he competes in. What is aura farming? According to the website Know Your Meme, the expression was popularized in 2024 largely in reference to anime characters and various celebrities. It generally refers to someone who does something repetitive to look cool and build, as Gen Alpha would say, aura. Dika, who seems preternaturally calm on the bow of a thin boat, dressed in black and wearing sunglasses, uses a series of repetitive movements in his dance, making him a perfect fit for the term. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
