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What happened at the Coldplay concert?

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A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert showed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing Chief People Officer Kristen Cabot, leading to Byron's resignation and Cabot being placed on leave. The incident sparked widespread online attention, memes, and debate about privacy and leadership accountability.

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Coldplay couple shows real-life implications of social media firestorm

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  • A couple was filmed on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert, sparking viral attention.
  • The individuals were identified as the married CEO and the HR head of Astronomer. 6s
  • The CEO, Andy Byron, resigned after the incident, with the company citing unmet standards. 22s
  • Experts highlight increased public scrutiny and expectations for accountability due to social media. 1m 18s
  • Neither person involved has made a public statement regarding the incident. 1m 37s
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Coldplay couple shows real-life implications of social media firestorm
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CBC News
2 days ago
Coldplay couple shows real-life implications of social media firestorm

A couple caught canoodling on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert became the focus of widespread online attention, leading to the resignation of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron.

Astronomer CEO resigns after viral video at Coldplay concert
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France 24
2 days ago
Astronomer CEO resigns after viral video at Coldplay concert

The big screen showed the couple swaying and embracing, then her jaw dropped and he ducked to the ground. The video went viral, resulting in the CEO's resignation.

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay affair saga
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10 News First
3 days ago
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay affair saga

Andy Byron and Kristen Cabot faced public scrutiny after their affair was exposed at the concert, leading to Byron's resignation and Cabot being placed on leave.

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