Coldplay faces possible lawsuit over viral kiss cam moment

Coldplay’s now-infamous kiss cam moment may be heading from the stage to the courtroom. The viral incident, which erupted across social media, has reportedly sparked legal discussions, with former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron considering legal action against the band. According to insiders who spoke to Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, Byron is contemplating a lawsuit following the exposure of his intimate moment with HR Chief Kristin Cabot during the band’s Boston concert, a moment that has since been turned into a meme by internet users.

As reported by Mandatory, Andy Byron is less than pleased with the video, which captured him embracing Cabot on the venue’s jumbotron. The accidental exposure led to both being “outed” mid-concert by frontman Chris Martin. The twist? Both Byron and Cabot were reportedly married to other people at the time.

Reality Tea adds that Byron is allegedly preparing to sue Coldplay and the concert organisers, citing “emotional distress” and “invasion of privacy.” A source close to Byron told the outlet he “didn’t consent to being filmed or publicly humiliated,” and feels the British rock band “made him a meme.” Despite Byron’s reported intentions, legal experts cited in the report are skeptical. They suggest any lawsuit is unlikely to succeed, noting that privacy should not be expected at a public concert, especially one filled with thousands of attendees and cameras.

While Chris Martin addressed the moment with a cheeky remark during a later show, the band has remained silent on Byron’s rumoured lawsuit. Behind the scenes, however, sources say the Coldplay frontman “laughed out loud” upon hearing about the former CEO’s legal plans, a reaction also reported by Reality Tea.

Who is Andy Byron?

According to his LinkedIn profile, Andy Byron has been CEO of Astronomer since July 2023. Astronomer, a data software firm valued at over $1.3 billion, is known for its enterprise-grade data orchestration tools, used across industries from banking to media. A Providence College graduate, Byron lives in New York with his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, and their two children.


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