Overview

• Morgan Wallen asked Friday’s Glendale, Arizona audience if they had brought their “side chick” and assured them he wouldn’t report unfaithful concertgoers.
• His remarks referred to video obtained by TMZ showing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron kissing HR head Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay show earlier in the week.
• Footage of the encounter prompted Astronomer’s board to launch an internal investigation that concluded with Byron’s resignation on Saturday.
• TMZ’s exclusive clips and social-media parodies have intensified scrutiny of corporate conduct and leadership accountability.
• Wallen’s offhand joke highlights the evolving role of celebrity commentary in shaping public attitudes toward infidelity at live events.