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France 24
43 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
Apologies by US tech CEO caught with mistress on Coldplay ‘kiss cam' are fake
The internet has been losing its mind over the video of a man and woman caught in the act of adultery on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert held in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 16. A "Kiss Cam", a common feature at stadium games and concerts, scans the audience for romantic couples and then projects their image on the big screen so they can kiss for the crowd. Except this time, the camera landed on Andy Byron, the CEO of Astronomer, an American company that specialises in AI, with his arms around the company's director of human resources, Kristin Cabot. The problem is that Andy Byron is married to another woman. Caught in the act, the two spring apart and then make embarrassing attempts to hide from the camera. Byron ducks while Cabot covers her face with her hands and then turns her back to the camera. "Oh, what?' says Chris Martin, Coldplay's main singer, visibly shocked. And then: 'Either they're having an affair or they are just very shy.' The video of the scene garnered more than 121 million views on TikTok. The next day, a supposed apology from Byron, written as the CEO of Astronomer, was posted on X by a person named Peter Enis, allegedly a journalist for the US channel CBS News. The statement reads: 'What was supposed to be a night of music and joy turned into a deeply personal mistake playing out on a very public stage. I want 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." A fake statement shared by a satirical account However, this statement is fake. Ry Walker, Astronomer's former CEO, took to X to declare that the statement was 'super fake'. "It did originate from a troll account and is indeed fake," Mark Wheeler, Astronomer's senior vice president of marketing, said in a July 18 email to French wire service AFP. It turns out that the X account belonging to 'Peter Enis' is also fake and has since been taken down. The profile does contain a mention indicating that it is a 'parody', suggesting that the content it shares is satirical. The banner of the account is AI-generated - one clue being that the CBS news logo visible on the microphone isn't written correctly. And there is no one with that name on the CBS News site. Another fake Andy Byron apology letter also appeared on X on July 17. One social media user shared what they said was the 'real statement' – a screenshot of a post that looked like it was posted on the official Astronomer X account. In it, the CEO admits, in language commonly used in a letter of apology, to being a Coldplay fan and 'not just of the first two albums.' However, this statement is just as fake as the previous one. If you look on Astronomer's X account, there is no sign of it. Astronomer confirmed to Canadian media outlet TVA Nouvelles that this was not a real statement. Is Coldplay going to start having 'camera-free' sections? Nope, that's another fake statement A final fake statement about this situation also went viral – this one attributed to the band. According to a screengrab posted by a social media user, which has since garnered more than 9 million views on X, the group said that starting at their next concert, 'camera-free audience sections' would be made available for people and their 'sidepieces'. However, this is also a fake post. There is no such statement on Coldplay's X account. Moreover, the band told US media outlet Today that the statement was false. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,' said the company in a statement announcing the CEO's resignation.
New York Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton's Divorce Case
A state court on Friday ordered records in the divorce of Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas to be sealed, a day after his wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, filed a petition that accused Mr. Paxton of adultery. The order to seal the records in the case, in the 429th District Court in Collin County, north of Dallas, came after a request from Mrs. Paxton's lawyer. This means that further details of the high-profile split would not be available to the public in a case that could significantly affect the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Mr. Paxton, a firebrand conservative who is popular among Republican voters, is challenging Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary in 2026. Mr. Paxton has been leading in public polling. In a statement on Thursday, Mrs. Paxton said that she had filed for divorce 'on biblical grounds' and 'in light of recent discoveries,' suggesting that new events in their relationship had prompted her decision. The divorce petition said that the couple had not been living together since June 2024 and that the grounds for divorce included that Mr. Paxton 'has committed adultery.' Mr. Paxton said the couple's relationship was strained by the pressures of public life and 'countless political attacks' in his own statement on Thursday. He asked for privacy. The divorce announcement came as a shock in Texas. Mrs. Paxton had remained at her husband's side through years of criminal investigations, a state court indictment for securities fraud and an impeachment at the State Capitol in which Mr. Paxton was accused of abusing his office by doing favors for a real estate investor who helped him conceal an extramarital affair. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton upends highly-watched Texas Senate race with divorce announcement
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton has filed for divorce on "biblical grounds" from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging Sen. John Cornyn for his seat in 2026. State Senator Paxton listed adultery on her divorce petition. Independent political strategist Reed Galen and Jim Messina join Chris Jansing to break down how the divorce announcement could impact the highly-watched race.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Angela Paxton accuses husband Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce petition, years after his highly publicized affair
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accused her husband of adultery in the divorce papers she filed this week, court documents reveal. Publicly, Angela Paxton posted on X that she was seeking the separation 'on Biblical grounds,' adding: 'In light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.' However, court records in Collin County note that the couple, who met as students and married in 1986, have not lived together for a year. The plaintiff is accusing the father of four and the grandfather of five of being unfaithful to her. 'The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between petitioner and respondent that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation,' the records state. For his part, Paxton said on X: 'After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives. 'I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren. I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time.' The extramarital affair alluded to in the filings first came to light two years ago during Paxton's impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives impeached him in a 121-23 vote on May 27, 2023. Paxton was accused of, among other things, accepting bribes from a political donor, misusing public resources and making false statements regarding his financial interests, all of which he denied, complaining: 'RINOS [Republicans in Name Only] and far-left radicals have established a kangaroo court in the TX Lege. to eliminate America's most conservative Attorney General.' One article brought against Paxton alleged that Austin real estate developer Nate Paul had bribed him by securing a job for his mistress with his company World Class Holdings in 2019, with local woman Laura Olson subsequently outed as the woman in question by the media. She was revealed to be a four-time divorcee with two children who had been a stalwart of the Bexar County Republican Women's group for years, worked for Texas State Sen. Donna Campbell from 2013 to 2019 and previously dated San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry, standing by the latter when he was involved in a high-profile drink-driving accident. She was invited to bear witness at the trial, but senators were told she was 'unavailable to testify.' Paxton was ultimately acquitted on all 16 articles leveled against him, with his wife not entitled to vote due to conflict of interest grounds. He has also previously weathered an FBI investigation and an indictment in 2015 for state securities fraud (the charges were dismissed after he completed a pretrial restitution agreement). The AG is currently campaigning to challenge the state's senior Republican senator John Cornyn in next year's GOP primary, whom he has also labelled a 'RINO,' taking exception to Sen. Cornyn's condemnation of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Capitol riot, willingness to certify Joe Biden's election win in its aftermath and his support for Ukraine and tighter gun safety legislation. Disapproval at Paxton's treatment of his soon-to-be ex-wife could harm his ambitions to ascend to Washington, a flavor of which has already been given in a strongly-worded statement from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in support of the state senator. 'What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting,' NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez said on X. 'No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time.'
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Angela Paxton accuses husband Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce petition, years after his highly publicized affair
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accused her husband of adultery in the divorce papers she filed this week, court documents reveal. Publicly, Angela Paxton posted on X that she was seeking the separation 'on Biblical grounds,' adding: 'In light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.' However, court records in Collin County note that the couple, who met as students and married in 1986, have not lived together for a year. The plaintiff is accusing the father of four and the grandfather of five of being unfaithful to her. 'The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between petitioner and respondent that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation,' the records state. For his part, Paxton said on X: 'After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives. 'I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren. I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time.' The extramarital affair alluded to in the filings first came to light two years ago during Paxton's impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives impeached him in a 121-23 vote on May 27, 2023. Paxton was accused of, among other things, accepting bribes from a political donor, misusing public resources and making false statements regarding his financial interests, all of which he denied, complaining: 'RINOS [Republicans in Name Only] and far-left radicals have established a kangaroo court in the TX Lege. to eliminate America's most conservative Attorney General.' One article brought against Paxton alleged that Austin real estate developer Nate Paul had bribed him by securing a job for his mistress with his company World Class Holdings in 2019, with local woman Laura Olson subsequently outed as the woman in question by the media. She was revealed to be a four-time divorcee with two children who had been a stalwart of the Bexar County Republican Women's group for years, worked for Texas State Sen. Donna Campbell from 2013 to 2019 and previously dated San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry, standing by the latter when he was involved in a high-profile drink-driving accident. She was invited to bear witness at the trial, but senators were told she was 'unavailable to testify.' Paxton was ultimately acquitted on all 16 articles leveled against him, with his wife not entitled to vote due to conflict of interest grounds. He has also previously weathered an FBI investigation and an indictment in 2015 for state securities fraud (the charges were dismissed after he completed a pretrial restitution agreement). The AG is currently campaigning to challenge the state's senior Republican senator John Cornyn in next year's GOP primary, whom he has also labelled a 'RINO,' taking exception to Sen. Cornyn's condemnation of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Capitol riot, willingness to certify Joe Biden 's election win in its aftermath and his support for Ukraine and tighter gun safety legislation. Disapproval at Paxton's treatment of his soon-to-be ex-wife could harm his ambitions to ascend to Washington, a flavor of which has already been given in a strongly-worded statement from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in support of the state senator. 'What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting,' NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez said on X. 'No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time.'
