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USA Today
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Coldplay cools any comments about viral concert video of 'Kiss Cam' couple
CEO Andy Byron resigned from tech company Astronomer after he was shown on video at Coldplay's July concert hugging a woman and then hiding from the camera. The band has stayed mum since the show. Coldplay is pressing pause on any viral concert couple video comments since the footage became one of pop culture's most buzz-worthy moments of the year. During the band's Boston stop on their Music of the Spheres world tour July 16, frontman Chris Martin provided commentary as a concert camera panned to a couple embracing, before the moment quickly went from romantic to uncomfortable. After the pair realized they were on camera, the woman hid her face, and the man ducked down. "Come on, you're OK!" Martin, 48, told the couple before quipping: "Uh oh. Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." But on Instagram, despite Martin's previous onstage jokes, the band stayed mum while posting a Boston concert recap that received over 1 million likes – with no mention of the viral moment. "Show #207, Boston," the band's caption read with a montage of photos featuring Martin, the massive crowd and fans. A separate concert recap video also excluded the event. Company puts CEO on leave after Coldplay concert video shows couple embracing During his previous onstage concert comments, Martin said that "I hope we didn't do something bad," and later, "I'm not quite sure what to do." After the concert, New York tech company Astronomer placed CEO Andy Byron on leave during an in-house investigation announced on Friday, July 18, after a Jumbotron video of the couple went viral on social media. The next day, on July 19, the company posted on social media platform X and on job networking site LinkedIn, that Byron "has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted." "As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding," Astronomer's statement reads. "Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met." A post shared by Coldplay (@coldplay) Coldplay, though, is headed to sold-out concerts in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 19, Nashville on July 22 and a July 26-27 stop in Miami before heading back across the pond and wrapping up in London. The tour, which first began in 2022, is currently set to end in September. Contributing: Michael Loria, Jonathan Limehouse
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Singer Akon offers wild theories on Coldplay row, internet bursts out laughing
It looks like not just the internet, but also singer and rapper Akon has jumped on the bandwagon of those enjoying the Coldplay concert drama. After tens of thousands of memes and jokes flooded social media following Astronomer CEO Andy Byron being caught with HR rep Kristin Cabot, the 'Smack That' hitmaker has quite literally smacked the hilarity out of the viral added his own satirical spin with the help of AI-generated video. The 'Bananza' singer imagined three alternate scenarios of how Byron and Cabot could've handled the moment - and the internet couldn't handle how ridiculously funny they context, the original video showed Byron and Cabot caught off guard on the jumbotron during Coldplay's Boston concert - Byron ducking in panic while Cabot covered her face in sheer embarrassment. In Akon's version, the first imagined scenario involves Byron throwing Cabot off the railing and sprinting down imaginary stairs. The second shows the duo bolting as soon as the camera lands on them. The third? A quick celebration followed by Byron ditching Cabot and running off the video shared by Akon here: Though obviously AI-generated, all three scenarios feel absurdly plausible given the social media frenzy that followed. Akon's video added to the already-overflowing sea of parodies, spoofs, and memes online. Fans flooded the comments section, admitting they were in splits over the creativity and the clip, Akon captioned it: 'What he should've done (laughing emojis) (sic),' and in the comments added, 'Man, I am crying (laughing emojis) (sic).' Fans chimed in with their own wild suggestions for what Byron and Cabot could have done to dodge the attention, making it clear the saga is far from video began going viral on Thursday. At the concert, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin had seen the couple on the jumbotron and, reacting to their petrified expressions, quipped, 'Oh look at these two! Oh what?' He followed it up with, 'They're either having an affair or they're just very shy.'Meanwhile, Coldplay continues its Music of the Spheres tour, which is set to wrap up in September at London's Wembley Stadium. But thanks to a jumbotron mishap and Akon's perfectly timed parody, this Boston concert might go down as one of the tour's most talked-about moments.- EndsMust Watch
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Chris Martin saves ‘oops' moment with Indian couple at Coldplay's Boston after US-Canada mix-up with witty comeback
At Coldplay's Boston concert, a Mumbai couple's surprise engagement sign led to an emotional on-stage duet with Chris Martin—complete with a Canada-America mix-up that went viral. (Screenshots: YouTube) On an unforgettable night at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres" tour took an emotional turn from headline-making kiss cams to an impromptu serenade featuring two fans from halfway across the globe. While most eyes were on the viral moment featuring tech executives caught in a compromising embrace, it was a young engaged couple from Mumbai who added warmth and sincerity to the Coldplay narrative. Holding a sign that read, 'Just engaged, can we sing Magic together?', the Indian duo caught the eye of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. What followed wasn't just a performance, but a heartfelt exchange that would travel far beyond the stadium walls. Chris Martin, known for his crowd connection, paused mid-show to welcome the couple on stage. What began as an exciting proposal to share a microphone soon turned into a wholesome stage moment. Martin first joked with them, asking twice if they were truly engaged "to each other," drawing laughs from the crowd. Then came the mix-up that launched a thousand comments. In his usual playful style, Martin welcomed the couple by saying, 'Welcome to Canada.' Realizing the slip, he quickly corrected himself, muttering, 'Oh no, we're not in Canada. Sorry.' With a self-deprecating smile, he added, 'We're in America, where it's slightly more complicated,' cracking an immigration joke that was met with roars of laughter. Martin, clearly mortified but still in good humor, quipped that it was his first such mistake in 26 years. 'Please, for the love of God, don't put that on YouTube,' he pleaded jokingly, fully aware the clip was already making its way online. Of course, the moment did end up on YouTube — and became an instant fan favorite. The adorable engagement moment was a welcome distraction from another incident that had already overshadowed the Boston concert. Just before the Mumbai couple took the stage, the stadium screens had caught Andy Byron, CEO of the $1.3 billion company Astronomer, in a seemingly intimate moment with his colleague Kristin Cabot. Their uncomfortable reaction to the Kiss Cam — hiding their faces and avoiding the spotlight — quickly spiraled into a viral controversy. Social media users soon linked Byron to his wife, educator Megan Kerrigan Byron, and speculated on their relationship status after noticing changes to her Facebook name. The gossip mill spun further, but no official statement was released by the company or the individuals involved.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chris Martin saves ‘oops' moment with Indian couple at Coldplay's Boston after US-Canada mix-up with witty comeback
On an unforgettable night at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Coldplay's "Music of the Spheres" tour took an emotional turn from headline-making kiss cams to an impromptu serenade featuring two fans from halfway across the globe. While most eyes were on the viral moment featuring tech executives caught in a compromising embrace, it was a young engaged couple from Mumbai who added warmth and sincerity to the Coldplay narrative. Holding a sign that read, 'Just engaged, can we sing Magic together?', the Indian duo caught the eye of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin . What followed wasn't just a performance, but a heartfelt exchange that would travel far beyond the stadium walls. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Data Science others Cybersecurity Operations Management Digital Marketing Finance Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Leadership Healthcare CXO Data Analytics Data Science MCA Technology Project Management MBA Design Thinking Others Product Management PGDM Degree healthcare Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details From Mumbai to Massachusetts: A Love Note in a Song Chris Martin, known for his crowd connection, paused mid-show to welcome the couple on stage. What began as an exciting proposal to share a microphone soon turned into a wholesome stage moment. Martin first joked with them, asking twice if they were truly engaged "to each other," drawing laughs from the crowd. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Average Cost To Rent A Private Jet May Surprise You (View Prices) Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo Then came the mix-up that launched a thousand comments. In his usual playful style, Martin welcomed the couple by saying, 'Welcome to Canada.' Realizing the slip, he quickly corrected himself, muttering, 'Oh no, we're not in Canada. Sorry.' With a self-deprecating smile, he added, 'We're in America, where it's slightly more complicated,' cracking an immigration joke that was met with roars of laughter. Martin, clearly mortified but still in good humor, quipped that it was his first such mistake in 26 years. 'Please, for the love of God, don't put that on YouTube,' he pleaded jokingly, fully aware the clip was already making its way online. Of course, the moment did end up on YouTube — and became an instant fan favorite. You Might Also Like: 'I win trust with CEOs': Kristin Cabot's old LinkedIn post goes viral after she gets caught with Astronomer CEO Andy Byron in Coldplay 'kiss cam' moment A Concert of Contrasts The adorable engagement moment was a welcome distraction from another incident that had already overshadowed the Boston concert. Just before the Mumbai couple took the stage, the stadium screens had caught Andy Byron, CEO of the $1.3 billion company Astronomer, in a seemingly intimate moment with his colleague Kristin Cabot. Their uncomfortable reaction to the Kiss Cam — hiding their faces and avoiding the spotlight — quickly spiraled into a viral controversy. Social media users soon linked Byron to his wife, educator Megan Kerrigan Byron, and speculated on their relationship status after noticing changes to her Facebook name. The gossip mill spun further, but no official statement was released by the company or the individuals involved. You Might Also Like: Wrong Andy Byron! Astronomer CEO's namesake gets caught in Coldplay 'kiss cam' drama with Kristin Cabot
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Chris Martin mortified after exposing couple's ‘affair' during concert
Coldplay 's Chris Martin turned into a one-man meme factory last night after 'outing' a possibly secret romance mid-concert — and the internet can't get enough. The band was playing to a packed Gillette Stadium in Boston on Wednesday when the camera panned across the crowd and landed on one duo swaying and holding one another tightly. 'Ooh, look at these two,' Chris teased, like David Attenborough narrating a wildlife documentary about middle-aged pop-rock fans. The alleged couple – who internet sleuths later claimed were Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot – immediately reacted like they'd been caught doing something very wrong. As they squirmed and tried to literally duck out of view, Chris kept the banter going: 'Alright, come on, you're okay! Oh—what? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy!' Cue 65,000 people gasping and laughing – and scrutinising the faces of the duo. Up Next Things escalated quickly online. Once the clip went viral on social media, many claimed to have discovered the couple's identity. Soon after, one woman, Megan Kerrigan Byron – allegedly the wife of the man in question – mysteriously deleted her social media. Later, an additional clip on X showed Martin looking mortified, seeming to realise he may have accidentally gotten involved in some drama, saying nervously to the audience: 'I hope we didn't do something bad…' A supposed statement from Byron soon went viral, but his company denied its authenticity, according to TMZ. The concept of Coldplay destroying your marriage…. — reid (@thereidfeed) July 17, 2025 Ryanair🤝Coldplaysplitting up couples — Ryanair (@Ryanair) July 18, 2025 That CEO affair guy when the camera panned to them at the Coldplay concert. — Meg 🇨🇦 (@nut_meggy) July 17, 2025 A video of the moment has since garnered millions of views on social media, with one fan's TikTok video nearing six million views and thousands of cheeky comments. Doomed marriages aside, many took the encounter as an opportunity to crack jokes. Z-Arcenix quipped in the comments: 'Coldplay hasn't made a single in years. Last night they made two.' 'What's worse, finding out your spouse is cheating or that they're a fan of Coldplay?' asked CallMeK1123. 'I am screaming at that man and woman getting caught allegedly having an affair at the Coldplay concert. Chris Martin calling them out too, I'm in tears,' HAMPIA4481 posted. Coldplay is currently on their record-breaking Music of the Spheres tour, which has been ongoing for years. The tour kicked off in 2022 and is scheduled to end at London's Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2025. The band is set to play Maddison, Nashville and Miami before heading back to the UK for a string of dates in August. The tour made headlines last month when the band decided to dust off an old song to play for fans for the first time in nine years. The British band was in Texas on June 14 and announced to the crowd that they were going to attempt to sing a hit song from their 2005 album X&Y, Speed of Sound. @instaagraace trouble in paradise?? 👀 #coldplay #boston #coldplayconcert #kisscam #fyp ♬ original sound – grace 'To finish a good time here in El Paso, why don't we try and reclaim the song Speed of Sound?' Chris told fans. 'For those of you who were not born in 2005, here's Speed of Sound, it's not that good, but we're going to try and play it anyway!' But the performance of the rare song couldn't compare to the awkward moment in Boston in terms of getting people talking about the tour. Whether it's a case of mistaken identity, genuine scandal, or just a pair of awkward Coldplay superfans caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, one thing's for sure: Chris Martin has found himself at the center of some of the most entertaining internet drama in years. As the Music of the Spheres tour continues rolling through cities with lasers, love songs, and – apparently – live relationship exposés, concertgoers might want to think twice before getting cozy on the kiss cam. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
