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Extra.ie
a day 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
a day 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
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island fans in hysterics as show makes 'Coldplay couple dig' during Harrison's exit
It was another night of pure drama during tonight's Love Island, as both Harrison and Lauren made their exit from the villa - and fans spotted a hilarious touch from producers Both Lauren and Harrison were leaving the Love Island villa tonight in emotional. scenes. However, fans noticed one small detail from the producers that added humour into the situation. Lauren's shock exit came after Angel chose to couple up with her partner Ty, leaving her single. She then asked Harrison to leave with her, although he wasn't too sure. The boys then told him to sleep on his decision, and the next night he gathered the Islanders around the firepit to announce he was leaving. "'Prior to the Villa I wanted to find a girlfriend, someone I want to introduce to my family and I think I've found that…. Mine and Lauren's connection was something special, I wanted to stay true to myself and follow my heart," he told the villa as they told him to "get his girl". Despite the Islanders breaking down in tears, fans were left in hysterics as they noticed the producers played a version of Coldplay's Fix You in the background as he walked out the villa. It comes after the huge controversy during Coldplay's Boston concert where Chris Martin called out two people over their awkward reaction to being caught on camera. When the pair awkwardly reacted to being shown on camera, Chris said: "Oh what? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy. I'm not quite sure." During Harrison's time in the villa, he was caught in a dramatic triangle with Toni and Lauren, as fans saw the humour in the song choice. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter one fan penned: "THE IRONY OF THEM PLAYING COLDPLAY WHEN HARRISON WALKS," as a second laughed: "I'm still thinking about Coldplay playing in the background because that is diabolical work!" "Harrison walking out to a Coldplay tune is actually hilarious considering everything that has transpired on the internet over the last 24hrs," a third chuckled, while another said: "Playing Coldplay riddims whilst Harrison is leaving. These producers are jokes." Lauren's exit wasn't the only drama Angel brought, however, as it looks like she may have turned Harry's head yet again. The new bombshell automatically coupled up with Ty after choosing him as her first choice, but it looked like her mind was elsewhere as she had a flirty chat with Harry. Harry has caused a stir in the villa - as the 30-year-old, who is currently coupled up with Helena appeared to make a move on his ex Emma yesterday. Now, it looks like Helena may have someone else to worry about as Angel and Harry had their eyes firmly on each other. Will Harry's head be turned once again?
AFP
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- AFP
'Fake' Astronomer CEO statement circulates after viral Coldplay concert video
"I want to acknowledge the moment that's been circulating online, and the disappointment it's caused," says the purported message. "What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage." The multi-paragraph message attributed to "CEO Andy Byron," which includes apologies to his wife, family and Astronomer team, continues: "I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent." It concludes with a quote from the Coldplay hit song "Fix You." Image Screenshot from X taken July 18, 2025 The supposed statement rocketed across social media platforms such as X and Instagram starting July 17, 2025, spreading in multiple languages and shared by prominent figures including podcast host Keith Olbermann. The Mirror, a British tabloid newspaper, shared it in a since-corrected article. The claims follow an awkward and viral moment in which a man and woman were initially shown snuggling and smiling on the jumbotron at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. The man quickly ducked out of the frame while the woman turned to cover her face as Coldplay frontman Chris Martin quipped, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." Internet users and media outlets identified the pair in the video -- which racked up more than 58 million views on TikTok -- as Byron and Kristin Cabot, the technology company's (archived here). But the statement attributed to Byron online is a fabrication, Mark Wheeler, Astronomer's senior vice president of marketing, told AFP. "It did originate from a troll account and is indeed fake," Wheeler said in a July 18 email. Ry Walker, Astronomer's former CEO, also posted on X that the message is "super fake" (archived here). The purported statement also includes a line which ends, " A search leads to a website selling its domain below the same "Fix You" lyric and text saying: "Coldplay rocks" (archived here). AFP found no record of Byron releasing any such statement. His LinkedIn account no longer exists. Dubious origins The "troll account" Wheeler referenced was "@PeterEnisCBS," an X profile that posted the image July 17 and has since been suspended from the platform for violating its policies. Image Screenshot from X taken July 17, 2025 The account purported to belong to a CBS News reporter named "Peter Enis," but a search of the outlet's website turned up no articles under that byline. Screenshots of the account's bio show that it had at one point been labeled as parody (archived here). AFP reached out to CBS News to confirm whether it employed anyone by that name, but no response was forthcoming. The "@PeterEnisCBS" bio also claims past affiliations with the New York Times and NPR, and the account's profile picture shows a man wearing a lapel pin resembling the NBC News logo. The name is not mentioned on any of those three organizations' websites, either. The veraAI detection tool within the Verification Plugin, also known as InVID-WeVerify, found "moderate evidence" that the profile image could be synthetic, while the AI detection tool Hive Moderation assessed that it is "likely to contain AI generated or deepfake content." AFP has debunked other misinformation here.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal: Astronomer breaks silence on CEO Andy Byron's viral ‘apology letter'
The New York-based AI company Astronomer has denied a viral statement doing the rounds on social media that falsely claims to be an apology from its CEO, Andy Byron, in the wake of the now-infamous Coldplay concert incident. The statement, which quickly gained traction online, appeared to show Byron issuing a deeply personal apology to his wife and children. However, a spokesperson for Astronomer confirmed to New York Post that the message was 'fake.' Written in an emotional tone, the fabricated note concluded with a sentimental nod to Coldplay's 2005 ballad Fix You, ending: 'As a friend once sang: 'Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.'' Neither Byron nor Kristin Cabot – Astronomer's chief human resources officer – has made any public comment regarding the viral moment that captured the pair in an apparent embrace on the stadium's 'kiss cam' during a Coldplay performance in Boston. Footage from the event shows Byron swiftly ducking out of frame while Cabot turned her back to the camera and hid her face. Initially perceiving the scene as heartwarming, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin remarked, 'Look at these two.' But as the awkward body language unfolded, he revised his take on the situation, musing: 'Oh, what?' before adding, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' The TikTok clip of the incident has since amassed more than 50 million views and over 5 million likes. The counterfeit statement, which began circulating late Thursday, lamented the public exposure of what it claimed was a private moment: 'I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent,' the post read. It went on: '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.'
