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Now Chris Martin Plays Matchmaker on Kiss Cam

But Coldplay frontman has some questions first

(Newser) - Coldplay's kiss cam was previously best known for causing the presumable demise of three relationships , but a fan on Friday used it to cement one—eliciting a healthy dose of skepticism from frontman Chris Martin. With the band playing Wembley Stadium in London, Page Six reports that the fan...

Chris Martin on 'Kiss Cam' Couple: It's Actually Not a Kiss Cam
Here's What
Chris Martin
Has to Say to
'Kiss Cam' Couple
in case you missed it
Aug 24, 2025 7:24 AM CDT

Here's What Chris Martin Has to Say to 'Kiss Cam' Couple

Coldplay singer wishes them 'pure love'

(Newser) - Chris Martin is speaking out on the so-called "kiss cam" couple—the now-former Astronomer CEO and his apparent mistress, caught cuddling on the giant screen at a Coldplay concert, much to the world's delight —and he would like you to know that the massive screen in question...

HR Exec Caught on Coldplay Cam Resigns
HR Exec Seen on
Coldplay Cam Quits
Jul 25, 2025 6:01 AM CDT

HR Exec Seen on Coldplay Cam Quits

'Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer, she has resigned,' tech company says

(Newser) - The female executive who was caught on camera embracing the CEO of her company at a Coldplay concert in a moment that went viral has left the company. "Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer, she has resigned," a company spokesperson tells CNBC . Cabot was in charge of...

The Kiss Cam Fallout Includes Schadenfreude, Shaming

One columnist hopes tech CEO, HR chief become 'folk heroes' of sorts; others issue warnings

(Newser) - The Kiss Cam scandal has dominated headlines over the better part of a week, leading to the resignation of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron after he was spotted on a giant screen at a Coldplay concert embracing his company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot. Although some are celebrating the public...

New Astronomer CEO Says It's Been a 'Surreal' Few Days

'While I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name'

(Newser) - Pete DeJoy, probably the first person in American corporate history to end up in a leadership role after a kiss-cam scandal, says the last few days have been "unusual and surreal." DeJoy, co-founder and chief product officer at Astronomer, was named as interim CEO after Andy Byron was...

Coldplay Has Cheeky Fair Warning for Fans

'We're gonna use our cameras,' Chris Martin says in first show since that one you might've heard about

(Newser) - Well, America and the internet at large probably haven't heard this much about Coldplay since somewhere around 2005, but it seems the band can't help but keep having a little fun with the Kiss Cam moment of infamy that led to the very public airing of Astronomy CEO...

CEO, HR Chief Placed on Leave After Kiss Cam Chaos
CEO Resigns
After Cameo
on Kiss Cam
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Jul 19, 2025 4:03 PM CDT

CEO Resigns After Cameo on Kiss Cam

The internet isn't letting the Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot scandal die

(Newser) - The married tech CEO who was caught on a Kiss Cam at a concert embracing his company's human resources chief has resigned, Astronomer announced Saturday. The company had told CBS News the day before that Andy Byron had been placed on leave while the company conducted an investigation. "...

Chris Martin Takes an Olivia Rodrigo-Like Fall

Coldplay singer also tumbles into hole onstage, also in Melbourne

(Newser) - Another pop star has been swallowed by their stage during a concert in Melbourne. Singer Chris Martin was talking to the Marvel Stadium crowd during Coldplay's performance Sunday night at the time, the Guardian reports. While pointing to posters and reading them, he walked backward until he disappeared into...

First SNL Host of Its 50th Season Is a Newbie

Jean Smart to helm show on Oct. 5, with musical guest Jelly Roll; other hosts, performers announced

(Newser) - Saturday Night Live's 50th season launches later this month, and an initial lineup of hosts and musical guests has been announced. The host for the kickoff Sept. 28 show will be Emmy-winning Hacks and Fargo star Jean Smart, who has never graced the SNL stage before, reports Variety . She'...

Yes, That Was Michael J. Fox Performing With Coldplay
Coldplay Jams With 'One of the
Most Amazing People on Earth'
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Jul 6, 2024 6:00 AM CDT

Coldplay Jams With 'One of the Most Amazing People on Earth'

Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox played with UK band at Glastonbury Festival over the weekend

(Newser) - Coldplay featured multiple cameos during its Saturday evening performance at the Glastonbury Festival in England, but there was one in particular that got the crowd on its feet. "Here's another legendary Michael/One who just totally rocks," crooned lead singer Chris Martin in introducing the band's most...

Leader Slammed for Taking Helicopter to Coldplay Concert

Traffic in Manila was so bad that Chris Martin wrote an impromptu song about it

(Newser) - Traffic in Manila ahead of Coldplay's concert in the northern suburbs of the Philippines capital was so bad that frontman Chris Martin sang an impromptu song about it—but it wasn't a problem for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The president, his wife, and their entourage arrived at the...

Their Ex-Manager Sued, and Coldplay Sued Back

Dave Holmes wants commission, the band alleges bungled tour spending

(Newser) - Coldplay's former manager of 17 years has sued the band seeking millions. The band sued right back, and it wants millions, too. The BBC reports on the claims filed in London's High Court: Dave Holmes is arguing that he's due his commission for two of the band'...

Coldplay's Chris Martin Surprises Couple With Pub Song

He plays 'Sky Full of Stars' after learning it's their wedding song

(Newser) - A soon-to-be-married couple in England scored an unusual treat from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, reports the BBC . The pair identified only as Hannah and Jeremy were in the Stag Inn in the small village of Hinton Charterhouse—not exactly a celebrity hangout—when they happened upon Martin. After informing him...

Coldplay's Chris Martin: No More Albums After 2025

Frontman puts a date to their final studio recordings, though he hopes band will continue to tour indefinitely

(Newser) - Yellow is about to fade to black for Coldplay's discography, though it will be a few years till lights out. Chris Martin sat down with DJ Jo Whiley for an interview set to air Thursday, and BBC Radio 2 played a teaser from that chat on Wednesday, with...

Coldplay: No More Tours Until They're Green-Friendly

Band says it's taking the 'next year or two' to figure out how to be more environmentally conscious

(Newser) - Coldplay has a new album coming out this week, but unless you're planning on being in Jordan on Friday, don't look for the concert lineup to promote it. "We're not touring this album," frontman Chris Martin tells the BBC , adding the environmentally conscious reason: "...

SNL Does Warren's Math
SNL Does Warren's Math  
Nov 3, 2019 9:04 AM CST

SNL Does Warren's Math

McKinnon returns as presidential candidate, 'When the numbers are this big, they're just pretend!'

(Newser) - President Trump's ears have stopped ringing on Saturday evenings, but no such luck for Elizabeth Warren : Saturday Night Live again trotted out Kate McKinnon to play the presidential contender in its Cold Open, reports Vanity Fair . Appearing at an Iowa town hall, McKinnon declares that she's "just...

Next to an Ad for Bales of Hay, a Major Coldplay Reveal

Band goes old school to share names of 14 new songs

(Newser) - The track list for Coldplay's eighth album—the band's first in four years—is no longer secret, but the revelation was an unusual one: The band took out ads in the classifieds section in papers in the UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia on Wednesday sharing the...

He Refused to Go Back to Prison—Until the Pizza Arrived

Florida suspect nabbed after 4-hour standoff

(Newser) - "Never underestimate the power of pizza with flavored crust." That's according to Florida's Pensacola Police Department, whose promise of pizza convinced a suspect to surrender Tuesday, thereby ending a four-hour standoff. Cops responding to a report of a possible battery arrived at a home around 10am...

Will Ferrell Decides Coldplay Performance Needs More Cowbell

Crashes Chris Martin's song at charity event

(Newser) - When a song needs more cowbell, Will Ferrell is there to deliver. At "Will Ferrell's Best Night of Your Life" Saturday, a charity event produced by Funny or Die to raise money for cancer survivors, Chris Martin was performing an acoustic version of Coldplay's "Viva La...

Highest-Paid Celeb Can Thank Vodka for the Honor

Diddy tops 'Forbes' annual list

(Newser) - The highest-paid celebrity on Forbes' 2017 list managed to beat out Beyonce for the top spot—and he has vodka to thank for it. Sean "Diddy" Combs tops this year's annual list, having raked in $130 million pre-tax between June 2016 and June 2017. That's partially due...

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