Coldplay can’t seem to escape controversy of late, even when they’re trying to preach love for all humankind. There was the jumbotron “kiss cam” controversy in July, which captured a tech CEO apparently cheating with his chief of human resources. Now, they’re getting heat for telling fans they can “send …
Read More »Watch Simon Pegg Join Coldplay to Perform 'A Sky Full of Stars'
Coldplay tapped Simon Pegg for a live performance of the band’s song “A Sky Full of Stars” on Tuesday night. The British actor joined the band on stage at Wembley Stadium in London to showcase the hit, released in 2014. Frontman Chris Martin invited Pegg up during the later part …
Read More »Coldplay Won't Let CEO 'Debacle' Spoil Jumbotron Fun: 'We Are Going to Keep Doing It'
Since Coldplay introduced the “Jumbotron Song” into their setlist last year, the band has performed the improv-based bit at more than 80 shows. Night after night, it was mostly contained to the sphere of people who attended their concerts — at least until it became the center of a cheating …
Read More »Astronomer Enlists Gwyneth Paltrow as 'Temporary Spokesperson' Amid Coldplay Viral Scandal
While Astronomer lost their CEO and HR exec amid the Coldplay concert viral scandal, their marketing team has picked up the slack with a clever new ad that enlists Gwyneth Paltrow, the ex-wife of Chris Martin. Hours after the tech company’s chief human resources officer Kristin Cabot resigned, Astronomer’s socials …
Read More »Astronomer HR Exec in Viral Coldplay Concert Video Resigns
The Coldplay camera drama has led to another resignation. Astronomer confirmed Friday that the HR executive who was captured embracing the company’s CEO (who quit last week) has also resigned. “Kristin Cabot is no longer with Astronomer, she has resigned,” spokesman Taylor Jones confirmed to the Associated Press. Cabot’s resignation …
Read More »Watch Coldplay Honor Ozzy Osbourne With Cover of Black Sabbath's 'Changes'
Coldplay paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during their concert in Nashville Tuesday night following the musician’s death. Frontman Chris Martin dedicated the performance to Osbourne before the band showcased a cover of Black Sabbath‘s 1972 ballad “Changes.” “We’d like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible genius, talent, and …
Read More »Liam Gallagher Declares Oasis Concerts Safe for Cheaters: 'We Don't Have That Coldplay Camera'
Oasis have revealed a last-minute bonus for ticket holders attending their sold out Live ’25 reunion tour: Each ticket comes with a free pass to cheat on whoever you want, only valid at participating venues. “Do we have any lovebirds in the house? Don’t worry, we don’t got any of …
Read More »Chris Martin Jokingly Warns Fans About 'Jumbotron Song' at First Coldplay Gig Since Viral Moment
Chris Martin jokingly warned fans about Coldplay’s “The Jumbotron Song” during the band’s first concert since capturing a now-infamous moment at a Boston-area show earlier this week. “The Jumbotron Song” had been a stalwart of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour, but the performance went viral this week when it …
Read More »CEO in Coldplay Concert Controversy Resigns From Astronomer
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned after he was seen intimately embracing the company’s chief human resources officer, Kristin Cabot, during Coldplay’s concert in Boston on Wednesday. Their moment at Gillette Stadium was caught on the jumbotron. “As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have …
Read More »From Secret Office Affairs to NSFW Scenes, Sales of 'Smut' Books Are Soaring
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If your week’s been a trainwreck, here’s the silver lining: at least you’re not a CEO who got caught canoodling with the head of HR on a jumbotron …
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