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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Astronomer's HR Head Kristin Cabot is married in a Boston Brahmin family: Who are Boston Brahmins brought into light by Coldplay controversy
A simple 'kiss cam' clip from Coldplay's concert in the Greater Boston area recently led to a storm of viral videos, capturing ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot embracing each other. Coldplay lead Chris Martin called out at the displayed video of the couple, and ever since then, social media and online platforms have been full of memes and content around them. The fallout from the concert has opened a window into a world about which most people outside Massachusetts rarely hear, where tradition can matter just as much as money. One of those names is Cabot. For generations, the Cabot family has been part of America's old elite, a kind of modern-day aristocracy that usually stays out of the spotlight. But this viral moment has brought the name into the spotlight. Kristin is married into the Cabot family, one of Boston's oldest and most influential lineages. Her husband, Andrew Cabot, is the sixth-generation owner of Privateer Rum and part of a dynasty that stretches back ten generations in New England. The Cabots are one of the bases of the Boston Brahmins, a class once described by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. in his 1861 novel Elsie Venner as the 'Brahmin Caste of New England.' Coldplay's Boston kiss cam accidentally exposed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot in an alleged affair. Now, the internet and LinkedIn are buzzing with questions about the rumoured office romance. Who are the Boston Brahmins? They are known as the 'First Families of Boston'. The Boston Brahmins were Anglo-Saxon Protestant elites who dominated New England's political, cultural, and economic life from the 18th to the early 20th century. 'And this is good old Boston / The home of the bean and the cod / Where the Lowells talk only to Cabots / And the Cabots talk only to God,' goes a famous rhyme still recited by Boston schoolchildren. But being a Brahmin isn't just about wealth; it's also about legacy and restraint. According to The New York Post, the Cabots built their fortune in the soot trade, specifically carbon black, which was essential for tire manufacturing. Today, family members like Andrew Cabot manage family-run enterprises, in line with Brahmin tradition. After the ongoing controversy around the recent cheating scandal at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position, but there is outrage over Kristin Cabot's face and calls to resign after the Coldplay scandal. Also read about Kristin Cabot's 'Boston Brahmin' family history. The unspoken rules of privilege For Boston Brahmins, showing off was never part of their being. Wealth is something you live with quietly, not something you flash around. A true Brahmin might take the T to work, wear the same simple, but well-made, suit year after year, and eat cold roast leftovers instead of going out for fancy meals. As petr reports by the New York Post, former Massachusetts Governor William Weld, a proud Brahmin himself, once said, 'Your name should only appear in print three times: when you're born, when you marry, and when you die. ' He joked that he didn't quite follow that rule, since he ended up in the papers more often than tradition would allow.
Economic Times
17 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Coldplay concert row: Astronomer's new CEO to get whopping salary after Andy Byron's resignation? Here's the truth
Andy Byron resigned from the position of Astronomer CEO after the Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversy Synopsis Andy Byron, former Astronomer CEO, resigned after a 'kiss cam' incident at a Coldplay concert sparked controversy regarding his relationship with the company's HR chief. Astronomer's board of directors has accepted Byron's resignation and initiated a search for a new CEO, with co-founder Pete DeJoy serving as interim CEO. Is Astronomer hiring a new CEO and will Andy Byron's replacement get a whopping salary? Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron found himself at the center of a big controversy, apparently unintended, after appearing on a stadium jumbotron embracing his company's HR chief. Footage rocketing across social media appears to show Andy Byron in a romantic clutch with his company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, at a recent Coldplay concert, sparking speculation about their relationship. ADVERTISEMENT "Oh, look at these two," Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin said as the camera caught the embracing pair, who quickly separated when their image was beamed on the big screen to tens of thousands of fans enjoying the show. "All right, come on, you're OK," Martin continued. "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." Andy Byron resigned from the position of Astronomer CEO after the Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversy. A representative for Astronomer said on Saturday that Byron had failed to meet the company's standards in "conduct and accountability." "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted," the representative added. ALSO READ: Dylan Dreyer-Brian Fichera divorce: Did 'Today' show host drop red flags before separation? On Saturday, Astronomer announced that Andy Byron has resigned and the Board of Directors is looking for a new CEO. 'Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO,' the company said in a LinkedIn post. ADVERTISEMENT 'Before this week, we were known as a pioneer in the DataOps space, helping data teams power everything from modern analytics to production AI. 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,' the statement further firm Astronomer which has $1.3 billion data infrastructure is yet to give the details of the job, details of the job, including the compensation package. But speculations are rife that Byron's successor is expected to bag a whopping salary. ADVERTISEMENT ALSO READ: Could ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron sue Coldplay after kiss cam controversy? Check details According to a report in Hindustan Times, a fake job post has gone viral on social media earlier this week which stated that the new CEO will receive base salary ranging from $469,000 to $690,000 annually. But, Astronomer is yet to confirm the details and has not reacted to the claims. The Daily Mail reported that Andy Byron's net worth is worth approximately $60 million. He also reportedly owns a stake in the company. His net worth is driven largely by his equity stake in Astronomer, which recently raised $93 million in Series D funding in May 2025. ADVERTISEMENT As CEO, Byron likely owns between 1% and 5% of the company, putting the value of his stake at $12 million to $65 million, not including salary, bonuses, and past earnings from senior roles at Cybereason, Lacework, and Fuze. According to Kruze Consulting, the average salary for a US startup CEO is around $161,000, but the range can vary significantly based on factors like funding stage, location, and experience. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dylan Dreyer-Brian Fichera divorce: Did 'Today' show host drop red flags before separation?
"Today" show meteorologist Dylan Dreyer and her husband, Brian Fichera, have parted ways after 13 years of marriage. Dreyer confirmed the news via her Instagram Friday, writing on top of a sunset photo, 'For many years I have shared my family with you all — the highs and lows. The ups and downs. And all of the blessings and beautiful memories in between. The morning show star continued, 'I am incredibly grateful for the support and love you've given me through it all. For that reason, I want to share with you that a few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to separate. Dylan Dreyer and Brian Fichera may have been drifting apart long before they announced their breakup this week, reports New York Post. A day before Dylan announced her divorce, she revealed she and the former NBC cameraman mainly communicated via text because of their busy and conflicting work hours. ALSO READ: Captain America's star Anthony Mackie's 'Elevation' is a surprise streaming smash: Where can you watch it? Why is Dylan Dreyer getting a divorce? Dylan Dreyer's announcement came as a surprise to some, but comments years ago suggest that the split may have been brewing for longer than anticipated. In an interview in 2022, Dylan Dreyer noted that she and her husband communicated mostly via text because of how busy their schedules and jobs were. Live Events 'Our schedules mean we don't see each other much, but we text all the time,' Dreyer, 43, admitted in 2022. 'Sometimes it's even easier to have an important or deep conversation via text because we get all our thoughts out without being interrupted.' Dreyer also claimed that she and Fichera, 38, were able to turn the texting situation into a positive thing for their relationship. 'We don't find it impersonal. At the time, Dreyer noted that she and Fichera felt that they could anticipate the other person's tone or intention through text. ALSO READ: Could ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron sue Coldplay after kiss cam controversy? Check details In fact, just the opposite,' she said at the time. 'We know each other well enough to understand each other's tone so a lot gets accomplished through texting!' But, three years later things changed as the 'Today' co-host announced that she and Fichera had split up after nearly 13 years of marriage. In her divorce announcement, Dreyer said that she and Fichera intend to focus on co-parenting their three sons "with nothing but love and respect for another." The meteorologist added that she and her husband began as friends, and that they'll continue to be friends despite the end of their marriage. ALSO READ: 'If you haven't done...': Coldplay's Chris Martin sends warning to fans after ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron kiss cam scandal Despite the impending divorce announcement, they appeared together last week at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Dreyer played in the event and Fichera served as her caddy, and she posted several photos from the event. 'We began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends. Most importantly, we will continue to co-parent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for another. Thank you as always for your support,' Dreyer added. The former couple is still living together while co-parenting their three sons: Calvin, 8, Oliver, 5, and Russell, 3, according to The Post. The exes were away together in Lake Tahoe, California, for the American Century Championship just days before their breakup announcement. ALSO READ: Social Security payments worth $5,108 to be rolled out for Americans this week: Who could see up to 50% cut? Did fans speculate Dylan Dreyer's divorce? Dreyer and Fichera go married in October 2012. On their 12th anniversary last year, the NBC television personality shared a sweet tribute on their 12th anniversary last year. '12 years of marriage and I'm still in my happy place. Sitting on the couch with @fishlense,' she wrote at the time. 'After I took this picture, Brian pointed out that I posted the same thing 2 years ago!' 'Not much has changed and I wouldn't change a thing,' Dreyer added. 'Love you Bri!' But fans began to speculate that something was amiss with Dreyer and Fichera's marriage back in May when he suddenly stopped posting to social media. Those concerns were temporarily squashed when Dreyer shared some pics of herself, Fichera and their three kids on Mother's Day, and again in June when the 'Today' co-host posted more photos to celebrate Father's Day.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Could ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron sue Coldplay after kiss cam controversy? Check details
It was a tumultuous week for former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron . Footage from the Coldplay concert showed the ex Astronomer CEO hugging Kristin Cabot, his company's chief people officer, from behind on Wednesday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. When the pair realized they were on camera, they quickly sprang apart and ducked out of the camera's view. The footage of Byron and Cabot canoodling quickly went viral, with the original video amassing more than 45 million views on TikTok and millions more in reposts across other platforms. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Public Policy Management Digital Marketing Degree Data Analytics MBA Data Science Healthcare MCA PGDM CXO Operations Management Project Management Technology Leadership Cybersecurity Design Thinking Finance Others healthcare Product Management Artificial Intelligence others Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details In the viral video, Coldplay front man Chris Martin can be heard saying, "Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy." Astronomer issued a statement and Byron resigned from his position. ALSO READ: 'If you haven't done...': Coldplay's Chris Martin sends warning to fans after ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron kiss cam scandal Can Andy Byron sue Coldplay? Amid the kiss cam scandal, people are now speculating if British iconic band Coldplay can be sued by former CEO after its lead singer Chris Martin accidentally outed him at the concert. Amidst the ensuing scandal, speculation arose that Byron might seek legal redress. Live Events "Any legal claims from Byron would be dead on arrival," Ron Zambrano of the Los Angeles-based West Coast Employment Lawyers told The Mirror. "He has no grounds to sue." "First, it would immediately be struck down as a restriction on creative speech and Coldplay's ability to be artistic during their performances. Second, Byron and Cabot waived their right to privacy when they decided to attend a public event, so their public display of affection is on them, not on Coldplay. They just got caught," he added. Tre Lovell, a civil and entertainment attorney of the Lovell Firm, echoed similar sentiments. He said, "CEO Andy Bryon has no legal recourse against Coldplay for putting him on the big screen." ALSO READ: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's divorce bill revealed following Coldplay kiss cam controversy with HR chief "When you are out in public, you have no right to privacy for your actions," Lovell continued. "People are free to photograph you and video you. "What people cannot do is use the video or photographs to violate your right to publicity in terms of using your image for commercial purposes or defame you and depict you in a manner that is false or untruthful." Lovell added, "The fact that the big screen caught the CEO doing something embarrassing or immoral in public is on him.' Meanwhile, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin seemed to poke some fun at the incident at his next concert. He didn't address it directly, but instead told the crowd that they might get put on the jumbotron and "Please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now!'
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'If you haven't done...': Coldplay's Chris Martin sends warning to fans after ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron kiss cam scandal
Coldplay issues warning after kiss cam scandal Live Events — neilenore (@neilenore) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel At a Coldplay concert in Boston last week, it was a moment of shock mortification that took the internet by storm. A camera at the concert swept the audience and picked out a canoodling couple. The couple caught canoodling turned out to be ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot , sparking rumours of an affair.'Oh what,' Chris Martin , Coldplay's singer, said from the stage. 'Either they're having an affair or they're very shy.' The viral social media chatter reportedly led to Byron's wife allegedly dropping his last name from her social media lead singer Chris Martin shared a warning with fans following the viral fallout over the viral kiss cam moment involving Andy Bryon. The jumbotron mishap became a viral spectacle at a Coldplay concert outside of Boston last week, when it landed on two concert goers panicked to fans during the first concert since, Martin said, "We'd like to say hello to some of you in the crowd," which was met with raucous laughter."How we're gonna do that is we're gonna use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen. So please, if you haven't done your makeup, do your makeup now."Martin joked with the crowd during the original incident too. When the cameras caught the embarrassed pair—in a moment which has since been viewed more than 119 million times on TikTok—Martin said, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy."A clip of Martin's warning to fans was shared to X by an account which posts regular updates about Coldplay. It has been viewed more than 80,000 times since Sunday Byron and Kristin Cabot have become the subject of intense scrutiny, and a flurry of jokes and memes due to their alleged infidelity. The two appeared to have been caught canoodling in what has quickly became a viral spectacle. Byron has since tendered his Astronomer spokesperson told Newsweek in a statement on Saturday: "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."Astronomer's board of directors have announced the start of a formal search for a new chief executive, and company co-founder Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO.
