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Astronomer Hires Gwyneth Paltrow as Spokesperson Following Viral Boston Coldplay Incident
NO LOC, JUL 28 – Following the resignation of two executives after a viral scandal, Gwyneth Paltrow was appointed to represent Astronomer's 300-plus employees temporarily, aiming to restore trust.
- During Coldplay's Boston concert on July 16, 2025, Astronomer executives were caught on kiss cam in an apparent affair between CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot.
- Following the viral video, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned within 72 hours, and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot also stepped down amid social media frenzy.
- On Friday, July 25, Gwyneth Paltrow said `Astronomer has gotten a lot of questions over the last few days, and they wanted me to answer the most common ones,` addressing questions after its $93 million Series D funding round.
- In legal developments, Andy Byron, former CEO, is reportedly considering legal action against Coldplay and event organizers for emotional distress and breach of privacy.
- Experts say the incident underscores that corporate boards must assess character, judgment, and enforce ethical standards consistently, especially to those in leadership selection.
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Gwyneth Paltrow, ex-wife of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, is a spokesperson for Astronomer following the Andy Byron scandal, and she hits the nail on the head. The tech company at the center of a scandal last week published a tongue-in-cheek response. She hit the nail on the head. Taking control in a scandal that has turned a previously unknown company […]
Fact Check: Is Andy Byron Suing Coldplay After Gwyneth Paltrow's Astronomer Ad?
Reports have been emerging that Andy Byron is planning to sue Coldplay and Chris Martin over the viral video that kicked off a scandal. While there haven’t been any reports about an actual lawsuit filed in court, multiple outlets suggest that it is a strong possibility. The recent post from @PopCrave suggests that he is suing the band, but the claim has yet to be verified. Former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron is reportedly suing Coldplay over the ki…
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