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Times
a day 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'.
Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Coldplay kiss cam HR boss boasted about her work with CEOs
The tech chief executive and his employer 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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Astronomer CEO's foul-mouthed reaction to Coldplay concert kiss cam affair exposed
Viral images of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his company's Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot seen in an embrace during a kiss cam have left many wondering what the chief exec said during the embarrassing moment. The pair was caught on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert before they fled and cheating allegations ignited online. Upon noticing that they were on full display at the concert, Byron immediately ducked out of view, while Cabot spun round before putting her face in her palms. Read more: Martin Lewis Tesco Clubcard voucher hack to 'double their value' Before their realisation, it appeared the CEO had his arms around Kristin's waist, in a video posted to TikTok, with both enjoying the concert's music. Chris Martin, Coldplay's lead singer, accidentally shone the light on the two of them, with the singer stating: "Oh look at these two," the Mirror reported. After laughter erupted throughout the stadium, he added: "Oh what... either they're having an affair or they're very shy." Byron appeared to say "f****** hell, it's me" before ducking out of the camera's view. Following the incident, a 'fake statement' swirled across the internet, one that Astronomer has shot down as bogus. The 'fake statement' read: "I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused. "What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake play-out out on a very public stage. I want to sincerely apologize to my wife, my family, and my team at Astronomer. You deserve better from me as a partner, as a father, and as a leader. "This is not who I want to be or how I want to represent the company I helped build. "I'm taking time to reflect, take accountability, and figure out the next steps, personally and professionally. I ask for privacy as I navigate that process. "I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent. "I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else's life into a spectacle. "As a friend once sang: 'Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you."
Arab News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Affair between CEO and HR exposed at Coldplay concert in Massachusetts
MASSACHUSETTS: A 'kiss cam' moment from a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts this week has gone viral on social media after 'exposing' an alleged affair. The group was performing 'The Jumbotron Song,' when the camera showed a man and woman cuddling as they watched the stage. The two panicked and attempted to leave the frame in hopes to cover their faces. Coldplay accidentally exposed an alleged affair between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot at one of their recent concerts. — Pop Base (@PopBase) July 17, 2025 'Whoa, look at these two,' the band's lead singer Chris Martin said. 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' he jokingly said. The man and woman were identified as Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot. Several internet users noted that Byron's wife had recently removed his last name from her social media profiles. There has been no official response from Byron or Cabot although fake 'apologies' have circulated the internet.
