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Astronomer CEO Resigns After Kiss-Cam Reveal as Concerts Keep Jokes Alive

The scandal’s viral spread has shown how social media can magnify private moments at live events

L: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert. R: Sofia Vergara (L) and Ty Burrell (R) attend a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Andy Byron resigned as Astronomer CEO after an internal board inquiry followed his kiss-cam exposure at Coldplay’s show
  • Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot remains on leave while Pete DeJoy leads Astronomer as interim CEO
  • At Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium, Chris Martin playfully warned fans to “do your makeup now” before featuring them on the jumbotron
  • Morgan Wallen joked at his Glendale concert that audience members with a “side chick” could relax because he wouldn’t snitch like Coldplay
  • The scandal has inspired viral memes, brand parodies and even a pixelated video game that reenacts the kiss-cam moment