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Coldplay’s Chris Martin Pokes Fun At Jumbotron CEO Kiss Scandal

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Coldplay’s Chris Martin Pokes Fun At Jumbotron CEO Kiss Scandal
Coldplay's Chris Martin couldn't resist a playful jab at the viral Jumbotron scandal involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron during their recent concert in Wisconsin. After footage of Byron kissing a woman (not his wife) was broadcast on the stadium screen at their Massachusetts show, Martin quipped something cheeky—likely warning fans to "behave" or risk similar exposure—while performing their aptly named Jumbotron Song. The crowd ate it up, turning an awkward corporate scandal into a lighthearted concert moment.
Editor’s Note: This is a classic case of pop culture absorbing a cringe-worthy news blip and spinning it into something fun. While the original scandal might’ve been messy for those involved, Martin’s riff shows how quickly public embarrassment can morph into shared comedy—especially when a global band turns it into a running gag. It also hints at how live events now double as real-time meme factories, where even CEOs aren’t safe from becoming punchlines.
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