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New York Post
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
How Coldplay designed its concerts to create the exact viral moment that brought down the Astronomer execs
The cringe viral moment between a CEO and his HR chief at a Coldplay concert last week was more than a year in the making — and actually the result of a savvy marketing strategy by the band. 'Fix You' crooner Chris Martin began pushing the camera on fans at live shows and serenading them individually with impromptu lyrics in January 2024 during a packed show in Singapore. Since then, it's become a major component — to spice up the 28-year-old band's act, and generate social media buzz. 'It makes fans feel like they are part of the show, rather than just attending the show,' 47-year-old fan Josh Gale told the Wall Street Journal this week. 5 The CEO and HR chief were captured on camera last week. instaagraace/TikTok But ex Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot appeared to wish they were anywhere else when they were featured in an intimate clinch on the big screen at Gillette Stadium outside Boston. Byron was holding Cabot around the waist before he ducked to the ground while his companion turned her face up in horror. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' Martin quipped. Since the shocking moment that has quickly gained traction across the globe, Byron has resigned while Cabot is reportedly on leave pending an investigation. It was a mega-viral — if unintended — consequence of Coldplay's fan-friendly strategy. Thrusting fans into the limelight has typically been less of a controversy, though. When Martin first raised the idea in Singapore, he gave the audience some fair warning, according to the Journal. 5 Other fans have enjoyed the spotlight. TikTok/@sghabibi 5 Turning to camera on fans began at Coldplay shows last year. TikTok/@sghabibi 'If you all wanna look at the screens we're gonna find some of you to say hello,' Martin said, according to a TikTok video of the show. The camera panned to numerous fans, many of them couples, as Martin riffed off some mini-songs for them. The fans had ear-to-ear smiles as they gave enthusiastic waves to the stadium. 'She's waving from the back, she can't believe her eyes, I'm talking to you baby, don't look so surprised, Martin sang to one young woman in disbelief. 5 Martin offers impromptu lyrics. Getty Images The assortment of band-fan interaction can quickly light up the internet because of how natural the moments are, a digital consultant told the Journal. 'Live show clips are more specific, more focused and they haven't been manufactured or paid for,' ex-TikTok executive Dan Roy Carter who now works for digital consultancy for musicians. 'They have been captured by civilians and uploaded on the merits of being relevant, exciting or compelling.' 5 YouTube / calebu2 The fan portion of last Wednesday's now infamous show also featured Martin wishing a fan happy birthday and crooning for fans dressed up as bananas, according to more footage captured by Blake Boyer, 18, who was at the show. He told the Journal, 'What Coldplay does is unique.' But the band seemed to acknowledge some danger in its strategy in the first show after the Gillette Stadium concert — with Martin warning fans in Madison, Wisconsin to get ready for primetime. 'We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd, how we gonna do that, is we gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen,' he said. 'So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now.'
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Caught cheating at a Coldplay concert? Here are 5 books to feel all your feelings
(Written by Kaashvi Khubyani) So the internet just gave us the most dramatic plot twist of the month and no, it's not from a thriller novel. At Coldplay's recent concert, a crowd-cam caught Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot allegedly having an affair. The scandal blew up faster than a Chris Martin high note, making Twitter wonder: was it 'Fix You' for the wife or 'Something Just Like This' for the duo? But amidst the chaos, the concert reminded us of something else – Coldplay doesn't just give us bangers, they give us book-worthy emotions. So, while the HR files might be open elsewhere, we're flipping open five books that vibe with five Coldplay anthems, each carrying a lyrical plot twist of its own. When Coldplay says 'I will try to fix you,' it feels written for Ove, a grumpy old man whose life has fallen apart after his wife's death. But a new neighbor and her chaos starts to rebuild the broken pieces of his grief. Both the song and the novel are love letters to second chances, emotional healing and the quiet way people save one another. This song and book are companions in the belief that we don't heal alone and sometimes, we need someone to sit beside us in the dark and promise: 'I will try to fix you.' Both Sally Rooney's Normal People and Coldplay's The Scientist revolve around the pain of love that is deeply misunderstood, not because it wasn't real but because people are sometimes incapable of saying what they feel. 'The Scientist' delves into same quiet nostalgia that fills Connell and Marianne's story. It's not about displaying your affection or betrayals ,it's about what's left unsaid and the misunderstandings that grow between two people who love each other. The refrain of 'let's go back to the start' could be a Rooney chapter title. 'You were all yellow,' sings Chris Martin, an image of brightness and beauty in someone who doesn't see it in themselves. Hazel never expected to be adored so wholly. But Augustus sees her pain and still thinks the stars, the universe and every broken piece of her isn't just about admiration- it's about saying 'I'd do anything for you', even if I can't fix you or save you. Just like Augustus' grand gestures, from the champagne pre-funeral to the trip to Amsterdam, the song hums with the same truth: 'For you, I'd bleed myself dry.' 'Viva La Vida' is the perfect tune to Dorian Gray's downfall. 'I used to rule the world' could easily be Dorian reflecting on his lost innocence and fame, after his obsession with vanity destroys him completely. Both the song and the book intersect in the duality of grandeur and guilt. If Wilde had a playlist, this would be track one sung by a once-beautiful man watching his own downfall in the mirror. The Picture of Dorian Gray and Viva La Vida are warnings that even the most glittering life, when built on self-obsession and sin, will crumble- first inside and then all around. In a café where time travel is possible, the question isn't 'can I go back?' but 'should I?' The ticking piano of 'Clocks' mirrors each character in the book that travels through time not to change the future, but to understand the past. Both are obsessed with time, fate, and consequences. Each character's journey has the desire to change something that perhaps shouldn't be changed. Together, they are a gentle reminder that while time moves forward, healing is just sitting with the past before the coffee gets cold.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Liam Gallagher tells ‘lovebirds' at Oasis gig not to worry after Coldplay's viral kiss cam drama: ‘None of our f–king business'
Liam Gallagher put Oasis fans at ease during Sunday's concert in Manchester, England by telling them that their love will not be aired on a Jumbotron as Coldplay's viral kiss cam saga continues to unfold. The Oasis singer, who is currently touring with his feuding brother, assured fans that there is no need to hide their PDA at their shows, adding that it's simply, 'none of our f–king business.' 'Do we have any lovebirds in the house? Don't worry, we ain't got any of that Coldplay, snidey f–king camera s–t,' Gallagher told the audience in a fan-recorded clip shared on X. 4 Liam Gallagher put Oasis fans at ease during Sunday's concert in Manchester by telling them that their love will not be aired on a Jumbotron. AFP via Getty Images 'It doesn't matter to us who you're f–king mingling with, or tingling with or f–ring with. But this one's for the lovebirds anyway.' The foul-mouthed warning may have come as a welcome announcement to some, as last week's Coldplay concert served as the backdrop for the unveiling of a scandal. Frontman Chris Martin was left red-faced after accidentally exposing a tech tycoon's 'affair' with a co-worker on a jumbotron during his Massachusetts gig at their show Thursday. After the clip of the two concertgoers broke the internet, internet sleuths quickly identified the loved-up couple as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot. The moment happened moments after the co-workers were mistakenly caught on an impromptu kiss cam as part of 'The Jumbotron Song' — which leads the band into their 2005 hit 'Fix You.' Seconds after realizing the pair were on the big screen, the frazzled tech honcho was seen quickly ducking out of frame, with a mortified Cabot turning away from the crowd of 55,000 concertgoers at Gillette Stadium. 4 Last week, Coldplay's Chris Martin accidentally exposed a tech tycoon's 'affair' with a co-worker on a Jumbotron. Grace Springer via Storyful 4 Seconds after realizing the pair were on the big screen, the frazzled pair were seen turning away from the crowd of 55,000 concertgoers at Gillette Stadium. instaagraace/TikTok At first, Martin thought the camera had captured a sweet moment, saying, 'Look at these two.' But following their bizarre reaction to being on camera, Martin quickly became confused. 'Oh, what?' the 'Clocks' singer can be heard saying on stage. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'Holy s–t. I hope we didn't do something bad,' he said, according to additional footage taken right after. Following the ordeal, it emerged that Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, while Cabot recently divorced her husband, Kenneth Thornby. 4 'Oh, what?' Martin can be heard saying on stage. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Getty Images In a further twist to the drama, the tech tycoon's wife removed her married name from her Facebook page Thursday. Days later, Byron had resigned as the CEO of Astronomer — the $1.3 billion AI company he helped found.
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Woman who recorded THAT Coldplay video has six-word response
The young woman who accidentally exposed the 'Coldplay' couple, 'consciously uncoupling' at the concert, says she never meant to cause trouble for anyone, she just thought it was an interesting reaction to the moment they were caught apparently cuddling during the gig. 28 year old Grace Springer, filmed the now-viral moment Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his chief human resources officer, Kristin Cabot, were caught looking shocked and mortified, after the camera panned across the crowd and stopped at their group, accidentally exposing the couple, now alleged to have been having an affair, to the entire stadium on the giant screens. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin joked: 'Oh look at these two, either they are having an affair or they are camera shy'. Chris Martin of Coldplay. Pic:The 'Fix You' hitmaker added, 'I hope we didn't do something bad…' Little did he know, and neither did Grace Springer when she posted the video to her social media, that the fallout from the moment was going to change the lives of not only the 'camera shy' couple but their extended families and work colleagues. Grace woke up the next morning to discover her 14 second video had over 50 million views and the viral moment would have huge ramifications. The couple were spotted swaying along at the concert. Pic: Instaagraace via TikTok However, Grace said, while she meant no ill will, she had one message for the canoodling couple – 'A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but, play stupid games, win stupid prizes'. The awkward video showed Byron and Cabot scrambling to hide their faces after the jumbotron panned across their part of the stadium. 'F–king hell, it's me,' Byron appeared to say in the video, while his HR chief appeared to mouth, 'This is awkward,' before ducking down behind the seats at the stadium in Boston. Since then the pair have been 'put on leave' by their company Astronomer while they conduct an investigation into the episode. Earlier, a fake apology was doing the rounds on social media, purporting to be from Andy Byron, but as of yet, neither Byron nor Cabot have made any statements to clarify the situation which has led to this life changing moment for the couple concerned. They were quick to try hide their identities. Pic: Instaagraace via TikTok The viral video has also spawned some hilarious memes on TikTok with witty users taking to the platform to produce such lines as 'Coldplay haven't had a single in years, but managed to produce two in one night' along with other hilarious quips in response to the 14 second clip.
Egypt Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Video: How a Coldplay concert exposed the CEO of Astronomer's affair
A video clip showing the CEO of the Astronomer technology startup embracing his human resources director attending a Coldplay concert in Boston has gone viral, erupting into a controversy that has threatened both the reputation of the company – and potentially its CEO's marriage. The incident began when singer Chris Martin, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, pointed the camera at the couple as they embraced in the audience and jokingly said, 'Look at these two!' The two quickly became visibly confused, with Cabot trying to hide her face while Byron hid behind the barrier. According to media reports, Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, an assistant principal at a Massachusetts school, received an outpouring of support, but later removed the name 'Byron' from her social media accounts and deactivated her Facebook account, sparking speculation about the state of their marriage following the incident. The event quickly escalated into a major public crisis within the prominent technology company, with repercussions extending to public opinion, the corporate brand, and the conversations of the company's own employees. 'Official' apology warms hearts An apology statement was reportedly issued by CEO Andy Byron, going viral on Thursday evening. It asserted that the incident was a private moment taken out of context. He said emotionally, 'I want to acknowledge the moment being circulated online and the disappointment it caused.' He added, 'What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake that was exposed publicly. I would like to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and the team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader.' Byron continued, 'This is not who I want to be, nor how I want to represent the company I helped build. I am now taking some time to reflect, take responsibility, and figure out my next steps, both personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate this path.' He also expressed his dismay that a moment that was supposed to be private had become public without his consent. Byron added 'I respect artists and celebrities, but I hope we can all reflect more deeply on the impact of turning someone else's life into a spectacle.' He concluded the statement with a poignant quote from Coldplay's song 'Fix You': 'As a friend once sang, the lights will lead you home, they'll set your bones on fire, and I'll try to fix you.' Many online were sympathetic to the statement, praising the CEO's transparency and ability to take responsibility. Some even went so far as to say that admitting mistakes is a virtue, and that his statement revealed a truly human side rather than just being a purely administrative move. A fabricated statement This didn't last long, as the statement was soon revealed to be fabricated. Astronomer quickly broke its silence to categorically deny the authenticity of the circulating statement. The company said the circulating statement was not issued by Byron and was 'completely fake,' adding that neither party had made any official statement yet, according to The Sun. Some X users also pointed out that the account that posted the statement, called 'Peter Innes,' is an unverified account with fewer than 50 followers. The account used 'CBS News' in its description in an attempt to give the tweet an official and professional feel. They later described this as a clear attempt to mislead the public and spread a fake statement. The alleged statement garnered thousands of shares and comments within hours of its publication, further escalating the crisis and contributing to a media narrative that was not based on accurate sources. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
