Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Put on Leave After Coldplay Concert Video

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The astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, was recently dismissed from his position after an incident at a Coldplay concert went viral online.

Following his evasion of cameras after a massive screen at the latest band concert in Massachusetts displayed him intimately embracing a woman, prompting Chris Martin’s humorous comment about them having an affair, the group Astronomer decided to suspend Byron temporarily from his position.

In a LinkedIn post dated July 18th, Astronomer announced that Pete DeJoy, who holds the positions of co-founder and Chief Product Officer, is temporarily stepping into the role of CEO on an interim basis. Further information will be disclosed as necessary in the upcoming days.

The company also said that a formal investigation has been launched regarding Byron.

The company stated separately, “An astronomer adheres to the principles and traditions that have been our foundation from the start.” Furthermore, it is essential for our leaders to serve as role models by demonstrating integrity and responsibility in their actions.

The astronomer further explained that no other personnel from the company were featured in the video alongside Byron and the lady.

The organization also mentioned that Andy Byron has not issued any public declaration. Any reports suggesting otherwise are untrue.

Martin hasn’t openly commented on the excitement around Byron, but during his July 15 concert, he did show regret for accidentally drawing attention to the tech entrepreneur.

He chuckled, saying to the crowd, “Well, I guess they left quickly. I sure hope we didn’t unintentionally cause any trouble.

As the camera shifted focus to another pair in the audience, Martin playfully inquired about their relationship status, referring to his previous stage blunder, “Are you two an authentic couple?

However, Martin made more than one mistake that evening. In another part of the performance, the 48-year-old momentarily forgot he was no longer in Canada, a place he had visited with his band earlier in July.

It appears we’re not in Canada, I apologize. We’re actually in the U.S., which can be a bit more intricate.

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Following the concert, an unidentified woman filed a battery report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department the next day, however no arrests or citations have been made yet. Later in August 2023, Cardi’s legal team confirmed to TMZ that police had informed them no charges would be brought against the artist.

Baby (Bebe Rexha) is set for an incredible evening, regardless of what transpires. During her June 2023 performance in NYC, she was struck by a phone thrown by an audience member. Subsequently, she shared a picture of her swollen eye on social media with the caption “I’m good.”

Attorney Todd A Spodek, representing Nicolas Malvagna, who was taken into custody and charged with assault, clarified to TMZ that his client, as a fan, only intended to take photos with Bebe Rexha’s phone and keep it as a memento. He claims that injuring Bebe Rexha was never his intention.

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Listen, she’s not overly kind. Ava Max had some strong words for the man who attacked her during an L.A. performance in June 2023. In a Twitter post, she wrote that he struck her so forcefully that he left a scratch on the inside of her eye. She made it clear that this individual would never be welcome at one of her shows again.

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Could it be a reflection of current events? During Harry Styles’ Love on Tour, there were instances where he was surrounded by various airborne objects, such as an unexpected shower of Skittles at a 2022 concert in Los Angeles. Later, a representative from the Skittles brand shared on Twitter, “I never thought I would have to say this: Please do not throw Skittles.

In Billie Eilish’s performance of “Lost Cause” at her February 2022 show, a fan unexpectedly threw a pair of fake breasts at her. However, demonstrating her remarkable composure in such an unusual situation, the seven-time Grammy winner effortlessly tossed them back into the audience and continued with her performance without skipping a beat.

Hey there, I wanted to share an incident that happened recently. At Kid Cudi’s 2022 Rolling Loud performance, he cautioned the audience, saying “If you guys keep throwing things up here, I might just leave.” Unfortunately, despite his warning, someone threw something more at the stage, causing him to carry out his threat and exit.

Fans of Ariana Grande felt disappointed when a lemon hit her during her performance at Coachella in 2019. Although she wasn’t thrilled about it, she handled the situation gracefully by tossing aside the fruit and jokingly telling the audience, “One of you threw a lemon at me, what a shame!

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2025-07-19 04:47