Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay concert turns awkward
During a recent Coldplay concert, lead singer Chris Martin unintentionally spotlighted an awkward moment in the crowd that quickly went viral.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin demonstrated that he had learned what those who practice prose for the masses have long known: you have to make things undeniably clear.
In the band’s first concert since the now-infamous ‘Kiss Cam’ video incident, Martin nodded to the viral video in somewhat of a warning to fans.
“We’d like to say hello to some of you in the crowd,” Martin said during the so-called “Jumbotron Song” portion of the July 19 show in Madison, Wisconsin. “How we’re going to do that is use our cameras and put some of you on the big screen.”
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – a part of the USA TODAY Network – reported that no displays of affection were shown during the “Jumbotron Song.”
Despite the subtle nod, Coldplay has not outright mentioned or issued an official statement on the viral incident since it happened. The band did, however, post a recap of the show, minus the incident, on their Instagram page which now has thousands of comments and over 1 million likes.
What happened during the viral ‘Kiss Cam’ incident?
The video from July 16 that went viral shows a man and a woman quickly letting go of each other when a “Kiss Cam” shows them on the giant screen at the concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
“Uh oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin joked.
The incident has led to Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigning from the company, according to his now-former employer.
USA TODAY has not confirmed the identities of the man and woman in the video and has reached out to the company for comment multiple times.
‘Coldplayed’ warnings hit other concerts
Other artists have warned concertgoers that their secrets would remain within the walls of the venue in the wake of so-called “Coldplayed” phenomenon.
“If there’s anybody here with their side chick or whatever, I think, I think you’re safe here,” pop-country artist Morgan Wallen told the crowd at his July 18 concert in Glendale, Arizona – just outside of Phoenix. “I don’t condone cheating anymore,” he added.
Country artist Luke Bryan joked about the incident during his July 17 concert in Greenville, South Carolina saying, “We’re gonna shine our cameras on anybody. Who’s here with their secretary tonight?” Bryan vamped part of his song “Strip it Down” before adding, “do not get caught tonight.”
Coldplay’s remaining tour dates
According to Coldplay’s website, their next concert will be held on Tuesday, July 22 in Nashville, Tennessee. They are then set to play two shows at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 before going to London for a slate of shows in August and September.
Contributing: Piet Levy – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY
