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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stephen Colbert recreates Coldplay kiss cam moment with animated Trump and Paramount logo after The Late Show cancellation
Stephen Colbert returned to The Late Show on Monday (July 21) for the first time since news broke that the long-running chat show, which he's hosted since 2005, will be cancelled in May 2026. While CBS cited declining ratings as the primary reason, many believe the decision was politically motivated, a theory amplified by a post from former US President Donald Trump. Colbert didn't hold back during his return, taking direct jabs at Trump and even spoofing the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam moment, but with a twist involving Trump and Paramount. For context, CBS is owned by Paramount Global. Stephen Colbert gives Coldplay Kiss Cam a Donald Trump twist Colbert kicked off his big return on Monday night and was supported by fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart, and John Oliver, all showing up unannounced just to have his back. Also in attendance were Adam Sandler, Anderson Cooper, and Christopher McDonald. Jon Stewart and John Oliver. In one memorable moment from the night, he poked fun at the Coldplay Kiss Cam moment that recently went viral, but with a very pointed twist. He had 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda perform Viva la Vida live on set, recreating the Coldplay concert vibe. As the camera scanned the studio audience, it showed some unexpected and hilarious pairings: Anderson Cooper cosying up to Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon sharing a laugh with Seth Meyers, Adam Sandler with Christopher McDonald, and even Jon Stewart and John Oliver getting in on the joke. But the kicker came when the camera cut to an animated Trump hugging the Paramount logo, only to be rejected. Colbert paused the whole thing to say it was just a "purely financial decision," throwing shade at CBS and the official reasoning behind his show's cancellation. Stephen Colbert recreates the Coldplay kiss cam incident with an animated Donald Trump and the Paramount logo. For the unversed, Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and HR head Kristin Cabot were seen cosying up at Coldplay's Boston concert last week. He has since been fired from the company, though no official reason has been given. Trump taunts Colbert on Truth Social A few days before the show aired, Trump posted on social media, gloating about the cancellation. He called Colbert talentless, claimed his ratings were terrible, and even suggested Jimmy Kimmel was next. 🔴President Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to celebrate the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which will end in May 2026. When Colbert read the post out loud on air, he didn't hold back. Looking straight into the camera, he fired back with, 'Go f*** yourself.' Then, referring to Trump's claim that Kimmel was next to go, Colbert joked, 'I'm the martyr here. There's only room for one on this cross.' CBS had announced earlier that The Late Show would end in May 2026, citing a shift in late-night strategy and declining viewership. The network thanked Colbert for his contributions and called him one of the sharpest voices of his generation. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New Astronomer CEO Pete DeJoy sees silver lining in Coldplay scandal, says the company is now a household name
Following the recent Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal, involving ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Bryon and his company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, last week, Bryon resigned from his position. After him, Pete DeJoy stepped in as the new CEO of the company, who recently described the newfound attention as 'unusual and surreal" and how the Coldplay scandal positively impacted the company. On Saturday, Andy Byron resigned after being caught in an embrace with his company's head of HR. During the incident, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped that "Oh, they're having an affair or they're just very shy," as the pair ran away from where they were standing. The moment the clip dropped on the internet, it created a social media storm across the globe. New Astronomer CEO feels the Coldplay scandal came as a positive mark Apart from the online trolling and debates, the New Astronomer CEO, DeJoy, issued a statement on LinkedIn saying, "The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter." However, DeJoy also added a silver lining in that the furore had brought the New York company into the spotlight. "The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team, and while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name,' DeJoy added. Know about the Coldplay cheating scandal On July 16, 2025, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, a Kiss Cam segment caught Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, intimately close to Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief People Officer. Both are reportedly married to others. The moment they realised that the camera was on them, Byron ducked behind the barrier and Cabot covered her face. The incident quickly went viral on social media.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kristin Cabot's Viral Pics With Andrew Cabot Explode Online
/ Jul 21, 2025, 12:34PM IST The Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal has taken a sharp new turn, Kristin Cabot, the woman caught red-handed with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, is reportedly married to rum tycoon Andrew Cabot. Viral photos of Kristin posing happily with Andrew and their kids have flooded the internet, raising questions about a hidden double life. The Cabot family, one of Boston's oldest and richest dynasties, is tied to a $15.4 billion rum empire. Kristin's ties go deep, she even served on the Privateer Rum board. The couple recently bought a $2.2M coastal home, just after her 2022 divorce. As the story explodes online, many are stunned by her elite background and the scandalous betrayal caught on the Coldplay Jumbotron.
NDTV
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: BTS' Jin Recreates Coldplay Viral Kiss Cam Video On Stage
BTS member Kim Seok-jin, popularly known as Jin, appears to have joined the online trend of mimicking the viral Coldplay kiss cam video. During the concert in Anaheim as part of his RunSeokjin solo tour, Jin referenced the video by attempting to duck down, mimicking Astronomer CEO Andy Byron, who was allegedly caught cheating with the company's head of human resources (HR), Kristin Cabot. The incident happened during a break between the performances when Jin invited fans to play a quick game of charades. When the word Coldplay was flashed on the screen, the audience members started reenacting the video. Initially puzzled, Jin soon realised and played along, asking, 'Is it my bro?' - a nod to Chris Martin, Coldplay's frontman, with whom he has a song titled My Universe. The two have also shared the stage before, most recently in Seoul this April. As the video went viral, BTS fans were amused that Jin not only managed to understand the reference but went one step ahead and recreated it. "This is truly what a full news cycle for a pop culture event looks like," said one user while another added: "Do you think Chris Martin texted him personally?" A third commented: "What a legacy to CEO. Biggest boyband in the world knows you are a cheater. Feel sorry for the families of such people." Watch the video here: JIN ACTING OUT THE CHEATING COUPLE HUGGING AND HIDING AT THE COLDPLAY CONCERT??! 😭 — jin files (@seokjinfile) July 19, 2025 Apart from Jin, Major League Baseball (MLB) team Philadelphia Phillies has also trolled Byron, Cabot for the viral clip. The mascots of the MLB team recreated the viral "kiss cam" moment as part of Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels, which has since been circulating widely on social media platforms. After initially panning over couples, the camera settled on the Phillie Phanatic and a fellow mascot, dressed in a blonde wig. The mascots recreated the now-infamous reactions of Byron and Cabot, with one of the mascots hiding below while the other turned back, much to the amusement of the audience members. Phillies debut the 'Coldplay Kiss Cam'. Wait for it… — Jason Martinez (@JasonFox29) July 19, 2025 Meanwhile, furniture retail brand IKEA posted a stuffed panda hugging an orangutan from behind on their Instagram. The caption read, "Don't get caught... without these! Drama-free cuddles guaranteed." The phrase "HR approved" was placed in the image. Tesla leaned into tech-savvy mischief with a post on X. "Posting a pic of you enjoying your loaner Tesla while your own one is in service is the equivalent of taking it to a Coldplay concert. Your car will know," the Elon Musk-owned company wrote.
NDTV
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Philadelphia Phillies Troll Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot By Recreating Viral Coldplay Video
Screengrab of the video showing the mascots recreating Byron and Cabot viral Coldplay video. Major League Baseball (MLB) team Philadelphia Phillies have trolled Astronomer CEO Andy and the head of human resources, Kristin Cabot, for their actions during the Coldplay concert earlier this week. The mascots of the MLB team recreated the viral "kiss cam" moment as part of Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels, which has since gone viral on social media platforms. During the middle of the match, a segment dubbed the "Coldplay Kiss Cam" rolled on Citizens Bank Park's outfield video board as the band's popular song "Clocks" played. After initially panning over couples, the camera settled on the Phillie Phanatic and a fellow mascot, dressed in a blonde wig. The mascots recreated the now-infamous reactions of Byron and Cabot, with one of the mascots hiding below while the other turned back, much to the amusement of the audience members. "Imagine having the entire world making fun of you because you're a cheating scumbag. This is why I love the internet," wrote one user, reacting to the video, while another added: "On the one hand, I'm enjoying this as much as anyone. On the other hand, lives have been ruined, and it's sad." A third commented: "I don't watch baseball, but that was the best ever." Watch the video here: Phillies debut the 'Coldplay Kiss Cam'. Wait for it… — Jason Martinez (@JasonFox29) July 19, 2025 Byron was attending Coldplay's Boston concert when the camera panned to him as he playfully canoodled with the company's chief HR officer, Kriston Cabot. As soon as the visual was shown on the jumbotron at the Gillette Stadium, both panicked. Byron immediately turned around and sank, while Cabot tried to hide her face. The frantic manner in which the couple hid made Coldplay's Chris Martin joke that they were either having an affair or they were very shy. "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy," Martin said. "Holy sh-t. I hope we didn't do something bad," he added, according to additional footage taken right after. NEW: CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot from Astronomer caught having an affair on the jumbotron at Coldplay's Boston concert — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) July 17, 2025 According to his LinkedIn profile, Byron held senior positions at companies like Lacework, Cybereason, Fuze, BMC Software, BladeLogic and VeriCenter before becoming the CEO. He is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, an Associate Director at Bancroft School. They reportedly live in New York with their two children. Cabot is the Chief People Officer at Astronomer, the company behind Astro, the data orchestration and observability platform powered by Apache Airflow.
