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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Davinia Taylor shares her shock at being mistaken for the Coldplay kiss cam woman as she's forced to deny she's having an affair
Davinia Taylor has expressed her shock at being mistaken for the Coldplay kiss cam woman who was caught cosying up to her CEO boss at the band's concert. Andrew Byron, the head of the billion-dollar AI startup Astronomer, was broadcast on the big screen at Boston's Gillette Stadium with his arm around the company's HR chief Kristin Cabot during Coldplay 's gig there Tuesday night. They rapidly covered their faces, with Byron diving out of view and Cabot turning her back to the camera, but their reaction caught the attention of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who joked: ' Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy.' And amid the clip instantly viral, Davinia has been forced to deny she's having an affair as she told of being compared to the cheating woman by a work colleague. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the actress, 47, recounted to her followers that a colleague had said that her pals had asked 'is that Davinia having an affair?' in their WhatsApp group chat. Quickly jumping to her own defence, Davinia exclaimed: 'Absolutely not', before listing the reasons why she wouldn't have had a dalliance with the sneaky tech executive. The former Hollyoaks star, who is happily in a relationship with Matthew Leyden, firstly noted that she wouldn't have 'time to go' to the Coldplay gig before sharing insisting that she's never go with a tech executive. She remarked: 'I'm very happy with my hands on builder.' She also told how she never wears her hair down as she expressed her confusion at being mistaken for the HR chief. Davinia then went on to share a poll that she conducted, revealing that over 20% of her fans believed she looked like the kiss cam woman. Meanwhile, her followers took to the comments with many admitting that they did mistake the kiss cam woman for her upon first glance. They penned: 'Yessssss - I've been waiting for someone to say this - I thought you looked a like as soon as I saw the video.' 'So funny the thought crossed my mind too I had to zoom in to check.' 'At first glance yes! Bet they both wish they'd had some Willpowder now though.' Meanwhile, her followers took to the comments with many admitting that they did mistake the kiss cam woman for her upon first glance 'This is so funny though because I did a double take. Think it's the twinkly eyes.' 'I've got to say at first glance I thought so too! But then I realised.' 'I defo thought it was you at first glimpse!!! I thought: no way is she cheating on her fit hubby with THAT.' Amid the shocking clip going viral, Byron was placed on leave this Friday before the company announced his resignation on Saturday. Public records suggest both Byron, 50, and Cabot, 56, are married - but that they live at different addresses to each of their spouses' registered abodes. Astronomer recently issued a statement announcing that Byron had resigned from the billion-dollar company. 'As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,' the statement said. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted.' Astronomer announced the CEO's resignation on Saturday following an internal investigation that put Byron and Cabot on leave on Friday Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy will stay on as interim CEO. 'While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.' Speculation of the suspected affair became the talk of the internet, and Daily Mail confirmed that Cabot is in fact currently married to another CEO. Massachusetts property documents dated in January confirmed that Cabot is currently married to Andrew Cabot, the chief executive of Privateer Rum, a Massachusetts-based booze maker. It is unclear exactly when the pair tied the knot, but the documents confirm that Cabot, whose maiden name is Stanek, was married at the time of selling a $1.8m property in Watertown, Mass, earlier this year. Privateer Rum's website lists Andrew Cabot as its CEO and COO of the company, and public documents show that he has been married at least twice before, in 1993 and 2014. He shares two children with his first wife Maud, who shared a picture of her ex-husband with Cabot looking loved up at his daughters 25th birthday party on social media in April of last year.
New York Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
The Markets Advance Despite Trump's Attacks on the Fed and Trade Partners
Andrew here. Our 'Picture of the Day' on Friday, featuring a C.E.O. caught with his colleague from H.R. at a Coldplay concert, was just beginning to go viral and has since exploded into the meme of the summer. The executive, Andy Byron of Astronomer, resigned over the weekend. This incident raises a big question: What does this image and the ensuing public outrage reveal about us? That's what I've been thinking about most as copycat images appear everywhere. The moment seems to encapsulate the pervasive schadenfreude within our culture, especially our office culture, and a deep-seated animosity toward bosses and colleagues. It highlights a zero-sum mentality in which a colleague's success is perceived as your loss, and their failure your gain. Of course, this shouldn't be the case, and it should prompt us to consider how we can collectively foster a world that is a bit more supportive and gracious. The incident also underscores our surveillance state. We're constantly being captured, our every move potentially recorded and identified. This omnipresent digital gaze is a double-edged sword. What are your thoughts? Let me know. 'The Powell hedge' As next week's deadline on trade talks looms, President Trump has continued to wage war on the Fed's independence. That doesn't seem to be bothering traders, though, with the Nasdaq Composite sitting in record territory and stock futures pointing to a solid opening this morning. That calm could be tested this week as 135 companies from the S&P 500 are set to report quarterly results, which will give investors fresh insight into how Trump's trade war is affecting profits. Shares of Stellantis, the Jeep maker, fell this morning after the company reported a first-half loss of 2.3 billion euros ($2.68 billion), a hit worsened by tariffs. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I caught the Coldplay cheats on camera - here's how much money I've really made from the viral clip and my biggest regret about posting it
The woman who caught the notorious Coldplay 'cheats' on camera has revealed all behind the viral clip. Grace Springer, 28, happened to be filming the crowd at Boston's Gillette Stadium the moment Andrew Byron and Kirstin Cabot appeared on screen. When they realised, the pair soon recoiled and moved away from one another. Andrew, who was the head of AI startup Astronomer, jumped out of the way, while Kirstin quickly covered her shocked face. Singer Chris Martin 's quip drew even more attention to the startled couple when he said: 'Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy.' The clip went viral online and amassed millions of views, and Grace shared her side of the story on Monday's episode of This Morning to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. The clip went viral online and amassed millions of views, and Grace shared her side of the story on Monday's episode of This Morning to Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary 'I was hoping to see myself on the big screen and I love to capture moments so that's why my phone was out in the first place,' Grace explained. However, at first she didn't realise quite what she had caught on her camera. She added: 'In the moment when I filmed it I didn't think much of it but everyone was kind of chattering. 'There was over 50,000 people at the concert so it was a hot topic. 'But it wasn't until after the concert that I was debriefing the moment with my friends and said, 'let's review the footage, let's see if it really looks that bad'. And I think it does.' The Mail previously reported that public records suggest both Andy Byron and Kirstin Cabot are married - but that they live at different addresses to those listed as their spouses. Dermot asked Grace, 'Would you have posted it again looking back? Do you feel guilty at all?' She admitted: 'I definitely feel for Andy's wife Megan, his family and everyone else who has been hurt in the process but as I said there was over 50,000 people and I'm not the only one that caught it on camera so if it wasn't me who uploaded it, I'm sure someone else would've.' The clip has been viewed by some 120million people and Grace shared she didn't think it would attract so much attention. 'I never would have imagined that this would have happened, had I have known? Maybe I would've thought twice,' she said. Alison asked: 'What was the reaction in the actual stadium? Was everyone talking about that moment? What was it like?' Grace said: 'It definitely caught everyone's attention, especially because Chris made the announcement kind of questioning their reaction but after that, I'm not sure if you're too familiar with Coldplay but their concerts are magical so at least for me, I moved on pretty quickly and enjoyed the rest of the night.' Dermot clarified that Grace had not made any money through the TikTok creator fund with the video and isn't part of the scheme. 'I've actually made no money from the video itself or the views, it's not monetised,' Grace added. Dermot read a comment from Astronomer on the show: 'Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently that standard was not met. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted.' The Daily Mail previously approached Byron, Cabot and Astronomer for comment. It has since emerged that the company the pair work for provides generative AI software to a number of major companies including Uber, Ford and LinkedIn. Byron heaped praise on Cabot in a November 2024 post about her appointment to the firm. '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,' he said in a press release. '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.' Byron became CEO of Astronomer in 2023, and the startup rapidly grew under his tenure including a reported 292% growth in revenue for its 'Astro' platform that year.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Footage Shows Coldplay's Chris Martin Cringe As CEO And HR Chief Tried To Hide From Jumbotron
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's uncomfortable reaction to the viral couple who were seemingly having an affair has been captured in a new footage of the awkward moment. The couple, who have since been identified as Andrew Byron, CEO of AI firm Astronomer, and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, were caught in an embarrassing embrace when the kiss cam focused on them. Following the drama, netizens slammed the viral couple, with many accusing them of cheating at the Coldplay concert. Chris Martin Reacts With Regret After The Viral Couple Hid Their Faces From The Camera New footage of Martin reacting to the now-viral couple from his concert has emerged. In the clip, Martin can be seen telling the crowd, "I don't know what to do" after spotting the couple hiding their faces when they appeared on the big screen during the show. As the audience erupted with laughter after the statement, he added, "Oh sh-t, I hope we didn't do something bad." Martin had previously been seen reacting to the couple being caught on camera in a different clip taken by a Coldplay Fan. In the footage, he seemed to assume that the duo were having an affair, which their reaction and speculations online have seemed to confirm. "Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy," Martin could be heard saying over his microphone as he stood on stage. Netizens Slammed The Viral Couple Who Were Caught On Camera At The Coldplay Concert Within hours of the video going viral, the couple was quickly identified as Andrew Byron, CEO of AI firm Astronomer, and his Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, was also identified, as netizens flooded her Facebook page with clips of the Coldplay kiss cam video, in an attempt to notify her of the alleged affair. It didn't take long for Megan to remove her husband's last name from her social media page, ultimately deleting her account along with all the happy images of her, Byron, and their kids. Unsurprisingly, the entire drama brought a heavy dose of reaction from netizens who slammed the cheating couple online. "Why do people cheat? If you are unhappy in your marriage or relationship, there's the door. Leave it. Don't cheat. Gross and immature behavior," one wrote. "The way they reacted made it so obvious they were having an affair… see how cheaters are not only pieces of sh-t they're also stupid as f-ck," another user said. One more person added, "Having an affair and going on dates is kinda crazy because do you not fear anything?! Like nothing at all?!" Kristin Cabot Was Praised By Andy Byron As A 'Perfect Fit' For Astronomer Months Before The Incident Interestingly, Cabot had only joined Byron's company in November and had received praise from the tech ceo for her "exceptional leadership" and "deep expertise in talent management." At the time, Byron also called Cabot a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies, which, among other accolades, he claimed made her a perfect fit for his company. Meanwhile, Cabot echoed the enthusiasm in her own statement, sharing that she felt "energized" after conversations with Byron and the leadership team about the company's future. She emphasized her approach as being focused on "people strategy," adding, the "real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy." Cabot shared, "There are plenty of companies out there where a leadership team doesn't recognize the value that a strong people leader and people team can bring to a company. It's not just about benefits or catered lunches. There's so much more to it, and I was energized in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here." Astronomer Has Launched An Internal Investigation Into The Duo Byron's software company, Astronomer, has since announced that it is launching an internal investigation into the viral video of the CEO and HR chief at Coldplay's concert. In a statement on LinkedIn, the company said, "Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability." It continued, "The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly." Coldplay's Record-Breaking World Tour Rolls On Despite Boston Kiss Cam Drama Despite the online buzz over the Boston incident, Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres" world tour continues without disruption. The Boston show marked just one stop on the record-breaking global tour that has kept fans talking since its launch in 2022. The band's next stop is at Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 19. Tickets for the concert are reportedly already sold out, although resale tickets are still currently available on Ticketmaster. The lowest-priced options are currently around $633 but can go as high as $1,795 for those looking to purchase floor general admission tickets closer to the stage. After the Wisconsin stop, the band is slated to perform in Nashville (July 22) and Miami (July 26-27). Afterward, they will return to the UK for shows in August, with the tour expected to wrap up in London this September. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What The Astronomer CEO Allegedly Said After Being Caught On Kiss Cam
A romantic moment quickly turned into viral chaos after the CEO of a billion-dollar artificial intelligence startup was caught on the venue's kiss cam, snuggled up with his Chief People Officer. As The Blast reported, Andrew Byron, the CEO of AI company Astronomer, was attending a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday night when the camera panned to him sitting with his arm wrapped around co-worker Kristin Cabot. The moment, captured in real-time for thousands to see on the stadium's massive screen, left both executives visibly stunned, and has since gone viral. CEO's Reaction Goes Viral After Kiss Cam Captures Cozy Moment With HR Director According to the Daily Mail, Byron appeared to exclaim, "F-cking hell, it's me," upon realizing they were live on the big screen. Cabot responded with a calmer, yet equally telling, "This is awkward," as the pair quickly turned away from the camera. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin didn't miss a beat, cheekily addressing the moment onstage, 'Oh look at these two! Oh what? Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy.' The viral video sent the internet into a frenzy, with viewers quick to note the body language and awkward retreat. Making matters murkier, public records suggest both Byron and Cabot are married, but not to each other. Each appears to live at a different address than their respective spouses. The viral kiss cam moment has officially broken the internet, sparking a flood of memes, jokes, and cheeky commentary across social media. From sarcastic takes on "company culture" to GIFs of Chris Martin's perfectly timed reaction, users can't stop roasting the alleged office romance. As the clip continues to rack up millions of views, it's clear this surprise concert cameo has become the internet's latest obsession. Just Days Before Kiss Cam Chaos, CEO Praised 'Huge Opportunity' On NYSE TV Byron, who joined Astronomer as CEO in 2023, has helped lead the generative AI firm through explosive growth, with the company's flagship platform, Astro, reportedly seeing a 292% increase in revenue last year. The company, valued at over $1 billion, boasts clients like Uber, LinkedIn, and Ford, and recently celebrated a $93 million Series D funding round. Just last week, Byron appeared on "NYSE TV" to promote Astronomer's achievements, calling the company's rise 'a huge opportunity' and 'very exciting.' Astronomer Launches Internal Investigation Into Viral Kiss Cam Moment In the wake of the viral Coldplay kiss cam incident, Astronomer has confirmed it is launching a formal internal investigation into the conduct of CEO Andrew Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot. In a statement shared to LinkedIn, the billion-dollar AI software company addressed the growing controversy, writing, 'Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability.' The statement continued, 'The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter, and we will have additional details to share very shortly.' CEO Once Praised HR Chief's 'Passion For Collaboration' Back in November 2024, Byron praised Cabot's appointment to Chief People Officer in a glowing LinkedIn post, writing: '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… her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.' Cabot Once Praised Astronomer's Culture And Leadership Vision Kristin Cabot also shared her enthusiasm about joining Astronomer as Chief People Officer, emphasizing her strategic approach to the role. 'I prefer to think of my role as people strategy versus traditional human resources, as the real magic happens when you align the people strategy with the business strategy,' she said at the time. Cabot also praised the company's leadership and values, highlighting her early conversations with CEO Andrew Byron. 'There are plenty of companies out there where a leadership team doesn't recognize the value that a strong people leader and people team can bring to a company,' she explained. 'It's not just about benefits or catered lunches. There's so much more to it, and I was energized in my conversations with Andy and the Astronomer leadership team about the opportunities that exist here.' Now, it's the 'collaboration' between the two executives that has the internet talking. Neither Astronomer nor the individuals involved have publicly addressed the viral moment. Solve the daily Crossword
