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Kristin Cabot says she was doxxed and threatened after the video of her, and her former CEO hugging on a video screen went viral. Photo: Handout
United States

‘The wheels fell off’: Coldplay kiss cam woman breaks silence

Kristin Cabot shares the fallout, online hate, and life after her viral jumbotron embrace with ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron.

Hong Kong property

Kai Tak Stadium lifts Hong Kong’s status as major sports and entertainment venue

Hong Kong

Jarvis Cocker’s record shop mishap moved the needle on vinyl revival

Menswear

The roots of Italian quiet luxury, from Aspesi to Fedeli and Barena

James Bond wore Massimo Alba in No Time to Die at Daniel Craig’s suggestion, with Mick Jagger, Jude Law and Coldplay’s Chris Martin also fans.

Laid-back luxury from Barena Venezia’s autumn/winter 2025 collection. Photo: Handout
Astronomer

Viral Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ incident leads to divorce after corporate fallout

A video of a former tech CEO and his head of HR in an awkward embrace at a US concert went viral, sparking a scandal.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Why we remain ‘magnetically attracted’ to Gwyneth Paltrow – by her biographer

Amy Odell tells Style why she thinks the Goop founder may be remembered more for her impact in the wellness industry than for her films.

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Fame and celebrity

Firm in Coldplay video drama turns to Chris Martin’s ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow

Astronomer – whose CEO and HR chief were caught embracing on KissCam – has hired the Iron Man star as a ‘very temporary’ spokeswoman.

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at an event in Los Angeles in April. Photo: AP
United States

US tech CEO in viral Coldplay concert video resigns

The clip of Andy Byron embracing an alleged colleague fuelled countless memes about them purportedly being caught having an affair.

United States

Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories

A US firm is investigating after a viral clip sparked speculation that its CEO and HR chief had been caught on camera while having an affair.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Grace Bowers, the teen guitar prodigy who performed at the Grammys?

Inspired by a video of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Bowers picked up the guitar at 9 – now she plays with the likes of Peter Frampton and The All-American Rejects, and hosts fundraising concerts.

Grace Bowers made her debut at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on July 30, 2024 – her 18th birthday. Photo: @grace__bowers/Instagram
Music

The 10 most lucrative concert tours of all time, from Taylor Swift to U2

Rock gods and pop icons alike are taking to the road on elaborate, years-long world tours that rake in the cash, with takings starting in the millions and now climbing into the billions of dollars

Elton John, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles: on the road to staggering concert returns. Photos: TNS; @harrystyles/Instagram
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Coldplay in Hong Kong: watchdog receives 114 complaints over blocked views

Some concertgoers started complaining about seating arrangements following band’s first show, arguing obstructions were worse than expected.

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Hong Kong society

Coldplay’s Chris Martin shares how he stays ‘grateful, happy’ with Hong Kong fans

Band lead singer recommends free-form writing, transcendental meditation, listening to Chloe Qisha’s songs, among other tips for fighting depression.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Cantopop singer Marf Yau wows in Fendi – and Chris Martin asked for an encore

Yau took the stage at Kai Tak to open for Coldplay wearing an ensemble by Fendi featuring a crop-top and shorts – and Martin asked her to sing her Cantonese verse of the band’s hit ‘We Pray’ twice.

Marf Yau takes the stage at Kai Tak Stadium to open for Coldplay wearing a Fendi look from the brand’s women’s spring/summer 2025 collection. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Coldplay in Hong Kong: fans revel in 2½-hour show, some left wanting fireworks

Police arrest five over ticket scalping outside Kai Tak Stadium, while some fans hoped to see fireworks that are often set off at band’s shows.

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Coldplay gets up close to the audience at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Certain bottles allowed for Coldplay concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Empty 600ml plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside venue, but handheld signs still prohibited, organiser says.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium

Expanded services will include new cross-border buses and more frequent train services along Tuen Ma and East Rail lines.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tourism minister floats e-ticketing idea after mix-ups at mega-events

Rosanna Law also says she wants to review Cityline’s operations amid anger over errors with ComplexCon, Coldplay tickets.

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Tourism chief Rosanna Law has said she wants to reform the city’s ticketing system. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism chief demands apology, explanation over Coldplay ticketing mess

Cityline comes under fire from Rosanna Law as fans queue for hours to exchange tickets for new ones with correct information.

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Coldplay ticketing error: number of complaints to Hong Kong watchdog hits 25

Consumer Council to urge ticket seller Cityline to arrange exchange service as soon as possible to ‘protect the rights and interests’ of customers.

Hong Kong economy

Video | How walkable is Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium?

How walkable is Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Sports Park? We put it to the test
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Millionaires and billionaires

Recap | Who are the richest people in the world and how did they earn their wealth?

Who has amassed the world’s largest fortunes? Take a deep dive and find out how much they are worth, from the wealthiest tech moguls to fabulously rich supermodels, from millionaire rock stars to the youngest billionaires.

Elon Musk is CEO of electric vehicle maker Tesla and spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX. He also owns X, formerly known as Twitter. Bloomberg estimates he was worth US$248 billion as of September 12, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Coldplay ticket woes suggest Hongkongers don’t matter in event plans

Readers discuss the frustration of missing out on a coming mega event, how the US domestic economic agenda could ease US-China tensions and growing demand for bilingual skills.

War and conflict

Letters | Be warned, the pain of war lingers long after the fighting ends

Readers reflect on the scars of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, waste management solutions for Hong Kong and the ticketing scramble for next year’s Coldplay show.

Hong Kong society

Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows sell out in 90 minutes, including HK$6,599 ticket

‘Ultimate Spheres Experience’ tickets at HK$6,599 for April 11 performance sold out as early as 10.10am.

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Signs at a bus stop in Tsim Sha Tsui advertise Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows scheduled for next April. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Travel package tickets for Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows snapped up within minutes

Number of users in platform’s waiting room swells to 30,000 from 1,500, as fans and overseas visitors swamp site as soon as sales open.

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A screen at a bus stop in Admiralty advertises Coldplay’s 2025 Hong Kong shows. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Ticket prices for Hong Kong’s Coldplay concerts to range from HK$399 to HK$2,099

General sales begin on October 10, but early booking available for those willing to pay for premium experiences reaching HK$6,599 per person.

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Hong Kong tourism

Crowd control at Hong Kong’s Coldplay shows at Kai Tak stadium ‘a top priority’

Chief Secretary Eric Chan also says venue has sufficient transport links, a day after lawmakers raise concerns over insufficient capacity.

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