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Can't Get Enough of the Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal? Watch These 3 Movies Now

18 July 2025 at 13:30

Everyone’s been talking about that awkward moment when Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was spotted on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert with coworker Kristin Cabot, a woman who is not his wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron.

This is such a common narrative device that the Watch With Us team kind of can’t believe it happened in real life!

Whether it’s led to romantic moments or major drama, that pesky camera can definitely drive a narrative.

If you can’t get enough of the real-life drama, we’ve compiled a list of movies on Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+ where the kiss cam has played a major role in the story.

‘Set It Up’ (2018)

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In this hilarious Netflix movie, assistants Charlie (Glen Powell) and Harper (Zoey Deutch) endeavor to make their uptight bosses  (Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu) fall in love so that they’ll have a little more free time. A key point in this scheme? Getting them to sit next to each other at a baseball game (after all, they control the schedules) and bribing the kiss cam operator to get them onscreen.

It takes a couple of tries, but once you get two very attractive people like Liu and Diggs smooching, sparks are bound to fly. It’s a charming twist on the fake-dating trope — with one of the most strategic kiss cam moments in rom-com history.

Watch Set it Up on Netflix.

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‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ (2003)

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In this classic rom-com, journalist Andie (Kate Hudson) and advertising exec Ben (Matthew McConaughey) are each on a mission — though the other doesn’t know it. Andie’s goal is to get a guy to dump her within 10 days, while Ben’s is to make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. They’re both trying to prove a point to help their careers, but along the way, they wind up falling for each other for real.

Though it’s a brief moment, a kiss cam moment at a basketball game proves how real their chemistry is. It’s the kind of scene that proves sometimes love sneaks in when you least expect it — even in the middle of a sneaky scheme.

Watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on Paramount+.

‘Merry Kiss Cam’ (2022)

As the title suggests, this Hulu movie is all about the kiss cam. Jess (Katie Lowes) and Danny (Jesse Bradford) find their first date accelerated when they end up on the kiss cam at a hockey game. When the underdog Bulldog hockey team wins right after their smooch, they become the “lucky charm” for the team and are required to kiss at every game.

But will Jess’s wounded heart keep her from letting in this hockey fan? And will the Bulldogs win the championship? If you like festive romance with a sporty twist, this under-the-radar gem will hit the sweet spot.

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Watch Merry Kiss Cam on Hulu.

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Big Brother 27’s Zae Says Rachel Was 'Trying' to Get Him Heated in Exchange

18 July 2025 at 13:28

Isaiah “Zae” Frederich’s time in the Big Brother house was short but memorable thanks to his beef with Rachel Reilly.

“I honestly don’t feel like I was heated at all. I was pretty levelheaded. Like, I think she was trying to get me to get heated,” the salesman, 23, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, July 18, about his argument with Rachel, 40, before being evicted from the house. “I was just kind of confused. If anything, I was like, ‘Why is she still coming after me?’ Like, she couldn’t just drop it. She wouldn’t have a normal one-on-one conversation with me, like an adult.”

Zae added that once he and Rachel were able to talk, the former winner seemed uninterested in conversing with him.

“We finally did sit down one-on-one. She kept on saying, ‘I’m bored, I’m bored, I’m bored. I don’t wanna talk about this.’ And then I told her, ‘OK, I’m not holding you hostage. You can go if you’d like.’”

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Zae shared that from his perspective, it was a “very strange interaction.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever had a conversation like that with an adult that went like that, that was that immature of an interaction,” he quipped.

During the Thursday, July 17, episode, Zae exchanged words with Rachel after she felt like he planned on targeting her if he stayed in the game.

“At first, she wasn’t my target and she was trying to beat me to say that she was my target. And I kept on saying, ‘No, if I win HOH I’ll put three people up that voted to evict me from the house,’” he explained. “Because it makes the most sense for my game, because it puts the least blood on my hands. She was saying, ‘So you’re targeting me?’ And I was like, ‘I did not say that.’ So she kind of took it that way.”

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However, Zae’s intention changed once they had their blowup.

“After we had that interaction, … I was like, you know what? I am targeting Rachel. I will put her up,” he said, “Then at that point, my strategy was, I wanna make her a bigger target than I am. Because people are scared to take shots at her. I wanna be the guy that’s willing to take a shot at her.”

Rachel was not the only one on Zae’s list, as he had plans to go after the other women in the house since he was in an alliance with all men. However, he claimed that Rachel portrayed it as a “boys vs. girls thing.”

“I had multiple of the girls tell me they’re scared to not line up with the girls because they don’t wanna be on the outs with the girls,” he said of his thought process of his potential targets. “There were more girls than guys in the house. And so that’s just kind of how it went down.”

While Zae planned on nominating all women if given the chance, he explained that his thought process was purely strategic and not personal.

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“I mentioned at one point that if I won, I would put up three women just because it was kind of divided and [the guys] didn’t have the numbers. I [thought] it was gonna be divided. I needed to get a girl out at some point,” he said. “I didn’t want it to be taken in a sexist way or anything like that because I liked all the girls in the house.”

In addition to his feud with Rachel, Zae made headlines for using an ableist slur on the live feeds. However, he backtracked his remark right away after remembering that he was being recorded 24/7.

“[It was] very different and honestly kind of felt like I wasn’t on camera,” Zae said of his experience being constantly recorded. “It was very weird to be in the house, mic’d up, like, you kind of just forget you are.”

Big Brother airs on CBS on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can watch live feeds from the house anytime on Paramount+.

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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s Net Worth After Viral Kiss Cam Video

18 July 2025 at 13:20

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron achieved overnight fame — or infamy — when he was seemingly caught in an intimate moment with a woman who was not his wife while on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert.

As the viral video continues to make the rounds, it’s only natural for social media users to wonder how much the New York-based tech company CEO is really worth.

It turns out, he might be worth quite a lot.

Keep scrolling to find out his net worth and how much money he makes:

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What Is Andy Byron’s Net Worth?

While his salary isn’t public, the Economic Times estimated Byron, who took over the company in 2023, is worth between $20 and $70 million.

Astronomer itself was estimated to be worth between $1.2 and $1.3 billion after its Series D funding round in May 2025. The outlet reasoned that CEOs typically own an equity share in their company, usually between 1 and 5 percent. That would equate to between $12 million and $65 million, but that does not account for his salary and bonuses.

Byron’s unfortunate viral moment came Wednesday, July 16, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, when the Kiss Cam landed on him hugging Astronomer’s chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, from behind. Upon realizing he was on camera, Byron dropped to the ground while Cabot quickly hid her face.

“Whoa, look at these two,” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said to the crowd. “Alright, come on. You’re OK! Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”

“Holy s***. I hope we didn’t do something bad,” he added.

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Us Weekly has reached out to Astronomer and to both executives for comment on the incident.

Astronomer is the company behind Astro, “the industry-leading data orchestration and observability platform powered by Apache Airflow,” according to its website.

Astronomer Launched an Investigation After Kiss Cam Drama

While neither Byron nor Cabot have spoken out about the incident yet — despite a fake statement circulating on Thursday that appeared to be from Byron — Astronomer has launched an investigation.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” the company shared in a statement via LinkedIn on Friday. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”

Byron and Cabot, for their part, appear to have deactivated their respective LinkedIn accounts. His wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, seemingly deactivated her Facebook account as well after social media users found it and began spamming her comments.

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90 Day Fiance’s Leida Breaks Silence on 'Allegations' Related to Baby's Death

18 July 2025 at 13:20

90 Day Fiancé star Leida Margaretha denied all allegations of wrongdoing related to her newborn daughter’s death, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

Margaretha’s attorney, Taylor Hart, spoke to Us on Friday, July 18, following her arrest over issues with bond in an unrelated criminal case. Margaretha, 36, and ex Eric Rosenbrook’s baby Alisa Rosenbrook, died on July 8.

Hart told Us, “Sadly, on July 8, 2025, Alisa Rosenbrook (daughter of Eric and Leida) was removed from life support and passed away. Over the past two years, Leida and her husband tried desperately for a child.”

He continued, “They tried, and hoped, and prayed, but they unfortunately suffered many setbacks including multiple miscarriages. The loss of Alisa is a tragedy. Eric and Leida are both actively grieving and they ask for your privacy, sympathy and understanding during this difficult time.”

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The details surrounding Alisa’s death are unknown.

90 Day Fiances Leida Margaretha Denies Wrongdoing Over Newborn Babys Death Still Seeking Answers
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Hart added, “Today, the cause and manner of Alisa’s death are unknown. Leida is extremely distraught and is still seeking answers for herself. She loved her baby beyond measure and is struggling with the emotions of losing her child.”

“There are many allegations of wrongdoing being levied against Leida. This is no surprise as she has endured years of unfounded negative publicity and social media attention since her appearance on 90 Day Fiancé in [2018]. Leida would have never harmed her child and she adamantly denies any allegations of wrongdoing,” he ended.

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As Us previously reported, Rosenbrook, 47, announced the tragic news of Alisa’s death on his Facebook.

“It destroys me and shatters my world to announce that over the weekend tragedy has struck,” Rosenbrook wrote on July 10. “Yesterday at 12:53 PM after 5 days on life support, my beloved daughter, little Alisa Eleanor Rosenbrook, slipped the surely bonds to join her grandfather Tom.”

“I do not want well wishes or questions,” he added. “I will not answer anything, read or reply. I ask just for prayers for her.”

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Alisa’s death came days after Rosenbrook was arrested on July 5 following an argument with Margaretha the previous day at her apartment. Margaretha accused Rosenbrook of slapping her.

Rosenbrook admitted to Us that he did hit his wife during an argument but denied he ever touched their daughter.

Rosenbrook told Us that they had split since the argument at her apartment.

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Margaretha filed for a restraining order against Rosenbrook days after his arrest. The court granted a temporary restraining order requiring Rosenbrook to stay away from her. A hearing is scheduled for later this month on the matter.

Earlier this year, Margaretha was charged with mistreatment of animals, disorderly conduct and the bail jumping charge. Margaretha entered a plea of not guilty “by reason of mental disease [or]of defect or there is reason that mental disease or defect will otherwise become an [issue] as to the following crimes.”

Margaretha and Rosenbrook made their debut on season 6 of the hit TLC reality TV franchise 90 Day Fiancé in 2018. They quickly became a controversial couple due to the story line that showed Margaretha clashing with Rosenbrook’s children from a previous marriage.

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Jason Priestley Reacts to 'Bachelor in Paradise' Name-Drop

18 July 2025 at 13:15

Jason Priestley got an unexpected shout-out on Bachelor in Paradise this week — and he too was surprised to learn how fast the ancient texts are disappearing.

“There are 5 stages to every actor’s career. 1 Who the f*** is Jason Priestley?” the Beverly Hills, 90210 actor, 55, quipped via Instagram on Friday, July 18, alongside a clip from BiP. “2 Get me that… Jason Priestley guy. 3 Get me Jason Priestley. 4 Get me a young Jason Priestley. 5 Who the f*** is Jason Priestley? Look[s] like I’ve arrived at stage 5. Oh well, I had a good run!”

The clip showed a producer telling contestant Sean McLaughlin during the Tuesday, July 15, episode that he looks like Priestley. Much to the dismay of viewers who are still carrying a torch for Brandon Walsh, Sean, 28, didn’t understand the comparison.

“Who the f*** is Jason Priestley?” he asked.

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In Sean’s defense, Beverly Hills, 90210 aired its final episode on May 17, 2000, at which point he was only 3 years old. (He must not have grown up in a household with Soapnet.)

The clip also included a moment where Sean told Golden Bachelorette alum Keith Gordon that he and the other Golden contestants remind him of his grandparents. “Ow! That hurt,” Keith, 63, replied. (Keith does have three daughters but is not a grandfather just yet.)

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Earlier in the episode, Keith referred to Sean as “the Ken doll,” adding, “Hopefully he’ll find his Barbie.”

Sean made his Bachelor Nation debut during Charity Lawson’s season 20 of The Bachelorette. After his elimination during week 5, he appeared on season 9 of BiP, which aired in 2023. He was eliminated in week 2.

During Charity’s season, Sean was able to lean extra hard into the Ken doll comparison, as one challenge saw the suitors dressing up as various Kens following the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie. Sean, who then had blonde hair, ultimately won the challenge, with Charity, 29, choosing him as the Ken to her Barbie.

It remains to be seen how far Sean’s Ken doll — or Priestley-esque — looks will take him on BiP. As the latest arrival in Paradise, he was able to go on a date with a woman of his choosing during the most recent episode, but the ladies will have the roses during the next rose ceremony on Monday, July 21. (Sean chose Jill Chin as the recipient of his date card.)

Bachelor in Paradise airs on ABC Mondays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Hulu.

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Luke Bryan Pokes Fun at Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal During His Concert

18 July 2025 at 13:08

Even Luke Bryan doesn’t want the Astronomer kiss cam scandal to end.

While performing at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on Thursday, July 17, as part of his Country Song Came On tour, the American Idol judge seemingly poked fun at the headlines stemming from a recent Coldplay show.

“We’re gonna shine our cameras on anybody,” Bryan, 49, said in fan footage. “Who’s here with their secretary tonight? Hey, it’s gotta be someone way up there.”

As the venue panned its cameras to various audience members, Bryan continued to have some fun with the internet’s latest obsession.

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“Oh, yeah! There they are,” he said before he started playing portions of his song “Strip It Down.”

“Don’t get caught tonight!” he joked. “Do not get caught tonight.”

Us Weekly has reached out to Bryan’s rep for additional comment.

Luke Bryan Pokes Fun at Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal During His Concert
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Earlier this week, Chris Martin and his band, Coldplay, were performing at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, when the venue’s kiss cam seemingly caught two attendees having an affair. 

“Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You’re OK,” he said in a fan video as a man and woman quickly hid their faces and tried to escape the camera. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”

Once the two attendees completely disappeared from the shot, Martin added, “Holy s***. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”

After the concert footage quickly went viral on social media, the internet discovered the pair put on the big screen were Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot.

In an added twist, Byron is reportedly married — to a woman multiple outlets identified as Megan Kerrigan Byron — not Cabot.

Us Weekly has reached out to Astronomer and both executives for comment.

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On Friday, July 18, Astronomer — a tech company that aims to empower data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics and AI to life — announced they are conducting a “formal investigation” into the matter.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” a company statement shared via LinkedIn read. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”

They also confirmed Byron has not put out any statement thus far.

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How YouTuber Mr. Kate Ended Up in a Coma After Giving Birth to 2nd Baby

18 July 2025 at 13:04

YouTube star Kate Albrecht ended up in a coma two weeks after she and husband Joey Zehr welcomed their second baby.

The couple, who are famously the faces of the Mr. Kate DIY YouTube channel, recalled their experience nearly two months after their daughter Mars was born.

“I was so tired and so sore. I felt like, ‘Wait, this is supposed to be easier. I’m supposed to recover from a natural childbirth easier than a surgery,’ but I was bedridden,” Albrecht, 42, told People in an interview published on Friday, July 18, noting that she started getting intense migraines.

Albrecht recalled being at home with a family friend, who put her to bed — but she has no further memories of the day her illness worsened.

“I walk into the room, and Kate’s lying in bed with blood coming out of her mouth and clearly unconscious,” Zehr, 43, recalled. “So, I immediately jump on the bed and yell at her, and she won’t wake up.”

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He added, “Then Kate started having seizures in the room, which was terrible to watch.”

Zehr said he was “f***ing freaking out,” especially after Albrecht was put into a medically induced coma. She was woken up the next morning after several tests had been run.

Albrecht was ultimately diagnosed with eclampsia, which are “seizures that occur in pregnant women with preeclampsia,” according to the Cleveland Clinic.

“But I think the craziest thing about it all is that I think most people in pregnancy don’t necessarily know about … we were so prepared,” Zehr continued. “We knew so much information. Yet, we had no idea that two weeks after giving birth, we should be watching for preeclampsia, eclampsia.”

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Albrecht noted that she had “checked out fine” throughout her entire pregnancy when undergoing tests.

“In hindsight, during those two weeks knowing that she had some headaches, she probably was developing preeclampsia, but we didn’t really know to be watching,” Zehr explained. “We were prepared for everything except the one [thing] that happened.”

Aside from Mars, who was born on May 22, the internet stars are also parents to 6-year-old son Moon. Albrecht and Zehr have been married since 2013.

“When I first came home, I was just exhausted and lying around with my newborn, enjoying some sunshine and stuff,” Albrecht told People. “Then I’ve just been feeling better each day, feeling stronger each day, really comforted by the fact that this is known to be a one-time occurrence, and it’s caused by the blood pressure.”

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WGA Calls for Investigation Into CBS Canceling ‘Late Show’ After Trump Dig

18 July 2025 at 12:52

The Writers Guild of America isn’t just questioning the timing of CBS canceling Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show — they are calling for an investigation and accusing the network of trying to “curry favor” with President Donald Trump.

“On July 2nd, Paramount agreed to settle a baseless lawsuit brought against 60 Minutes and CBS News by President Trump for $16 million,” read a Friday, July 18, statement from the labor union. “On July 15, during a regular show of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Colbert went on-air and called the settlement a ‘big fat bribe’ in exchange for a favorable decision on the proposed merger between Paramount and Skydance, a charge currently under investigation in California.”

WGA pointed out that The Late Show’s final season was announced “less than 48 hours later,” adding, “Paramount canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a show currently performing first in its timeslot, giving vague references to the program’s ‘financial performance’ as the only explanation. For ten years, the show has been one of the most successful, beloved and profitable programs on CBS, entertaining an audience of millions on late night television, on streaming services and across social media.”

The statement noted WGA’s “significant concerns” about the cancellation.

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“Given Paramount’s recent capitulation to President Trump in the CBS News lawsuit, the Writers Guild of America has significant concerns that The Late Show’s cancelation is a bribe, sacrificing free speech to curry favor with the Trump Administration as the company looks for merger approval,” they continued. “Cancelations are part of the business, but a corporation terminating a show in bad faith due to explicit or implicit political pressure is dangerous and unacceptable in a democratic society.”

WGA went on to call for an investigation, writing, “Paramount’s decision comes against a backdrop of relentless attacks on a free press by President Trump, through lawsuits against CBS and ABC, threatened litigation of media organizations with critical coverage, and the unconscionable defunding of PBS and NPR. The Writers Guild of America calls on New York State Attorney General Letitia James, no stranger to prosecuting Trump for illegal business practices, to join California and launch an investigation into potential wrongdoing at Paramount.”

The statement concluded: “We call on our elected leaders to hold those responsible to account, to demand answers about why this beloved program was canceled and to assure the public that Colbert and his writers were not censored due to their views or the whims of the President. In the meantime, the Writers Guild of America will support our members at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and across the late-night industry as they speak truth to power and we will explore all potential legal and political avenues to fight for our members in the aftermath of this decision.”

On Thursday, July 17, CBS executives released a statement about The Late Show’s fate.

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise at that time,” their statement read. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.”

The network revealed that it was a “financial” decision that was not “related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”

The statement acknowledged that The Late Night “has been #1 in late night for nine straight seasons, adding, “Stephen’s comedy resonates daily across digital and social media; and the broadcast is a staple of the nation’s zeitgeist.”

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Amid backlash over the decision, Colbert’s recent comment about Paramount, CBS’s parent company, settling what he called “a nuisance lawsuit” brought by Trump, 79, has resurfaced. In his lawsuit, Trump alleged that 60 Minutes had unfairly edited an interview of Kamala Harris.

“I absolutely love that Colbert got fired,” Trump posted to his Truth Social platform on Friday. “His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert!”

While CBS has not yet publicly addressed WGA’s statement, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren weighed in on the sudden cancellation.

“CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump — a deal that looks like bribery,” Warren claimed on X. “America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.”

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders also shared his concerns, writing via X, “CBS’s billionaire owners pay Trump $16 million to settle a bogus lawsuit while trying to sell the network to Skydance. Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late night host, slams the deal. Days later, he’s fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? NO.”

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Never Felt 'Insecure' Until 2007 Viral Beach Photos

18 July 2025 at 12:47

Jennifer Love Hewitt has worked consistently in Hollywood since she was 10, but it wasn’t until photos of her at the beach surfaced that she became “insecure” about her body.

In an interview with Vulture published on Friday, July 18, Hewitt, 46, recalled becoming a sex symbol in her late teens and early 20s due to roles in 1997’s I Know What You Did Last Summer, 1998’s Can’t Hardly Wait and 2001’s Heartbreakers.

“It bothers me more now than it did at that age because I was in it,” Hewitt told the outlet. “Before I even knew what sex was, I was a sex symbol. I still don’t know that I have that fully defined for myself because it started so weird.”

However, it wasn’t until 2007 when photos surfaced of the actress frolicking in the ocean wearing a bikini with the headline, “Stop Calling Me Fat!” that she felt hyper aware of her body.

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“I was having the time of my life,” Hewitt told Vulture of the moment the photos were taken during a trip to Hawaii with then-fiancé Ross McCall. “I had made up the dumbest song about eating snacks and playing in the ocean, and I was singing it to my boyfriend out loud, doing some weird dance move, and they got the picture and then it was on the cover.” (Hewitt and McCall split in December 2008.)

The 9-1-1 actress was gutted after seeing the headline — and how it framed her mental state. “I don’t think I was ever really insecure until that cover,” she confessed.

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Hewitt explained, “And then when it happened, I don’t know that I’ve ever recovered from it. Because there’s a part of me that’s always like, ‘Is this version going to be good enough, or is that going to happen again?’ Where somebody’s going to be like, ‘Hey, this is her without makeup at the cleaners. She looks 59.’”

The Ghost Whisperer alum thought about why those photos in particular struck such a chord with her after decades in the industry. “Because that was me,” Hewitt concluded. “I think that’s why the insecurity carried on. I don’t know if I’ve even ever put that together for myself other than right now.”

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Hewitt, who was eating a Wetzel’s Pretzels treat during her interview, let out a laugh. “It’s the pretzel. The pretzel is helping,” she joked. “I think I was like, ‘Oh, my God, I was myself one time, and this is what happened.’”

After seeing the photos and the body shamming that went along with them, Hewitt recalled turning to her mother for support.

Jennifer Love Hewitt Never Recovered After Being Shamming Viral Beach Pics
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“She was like, ‘You don’t get it. You can’t win. This is just people having a problem with the version of you they think belongs to them,’” Hewitt said of her mom’s advice. “And she said, ‘Take your power back. Belong to yourself, and don’t worry about it.’”

Hewitt persevered despite constant talk around her body, having a decades-long career that many actors would kill for. The actress, however, told Vulture her latest role as Maddie Buckley on ABC’s 9-1-1 has finally turned the corner for her — at least when it comes to her body being the focus of the conversation.

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“I get to be, not ugly, but raw in a way that doesn’t matter. I get to put all those little things into her that maybe I didn’t notice or get to pay attention to along the way and heal them,” she said of the TV role. “I give that to Maddie constantly.”

Hewitt concluded that 9-1-1 marks the first time since her Party of Five days (which ran from 1995 to 1999) that the audience is more excited about her performance than her appearance.

“It was the work and then it was the body. And not the body of work,” she added. “Now we’re getting back to the work part of it.”

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Looking Back at Viral Jumbotron Moments Amid Andy Byron's Kiss Cam Scandal

18 July 2025 at 12:43

Thanks to social media, what happens on the Jumbotron doesn’t always stay in the arena or stadium.

The big screens have long been a mainstay at concerts and sporting events, often used to highlight couples in the crowd for “kiss cam” segments or to showcase other fan moments.

And sometimes, they stir the pot. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his coworker Kristin Cabot, the company’s Chief People Officer, seemingly had their extramarital affair exposed via Jumbotron while watching Coldplay perform at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on July 16, 2025.

Andy, who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, according to multiple outlets, had his arms wrapped around Kristin when the kiss cam stopped on the pair during the concert. Once the two realized they were on camera, Andy dropped his arms from Kristin’s waist and ducked out of the Jumbotron’s view, while Kristin pulled her hands to her face and turned around.

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Us Weekly reached out to Astronomer and both executives for comment.

Keep scrolling for more viral Jumbotron moments in history, including the wholesome, hilarious and humiliating.

Coldplay Accidentally Exposes an Alleged Affair

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin immediately realized what might have been going on between Andy and Cabot when he saw them on the kiss cam.

“Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You’re OK,” Martin told the crowd as the pair tried to hide their faces. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do. Holy s***. I hope we didn’t do something bad.”

After that moment, the kiss cam moved to another couple, and Martin asked them, “OK, now listen, are you two a couple? Are you two a legitimate couple?” They nodded, and the musician said, “OK, good,” before he started to play the band’s song “Fix You,” as seen in fan footage shared online.

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A 4-Year-Old Becomes a Jumbotron Sensation at Hockey Game

If there’s one thing people love, it’s a kid on a Jumbotron. A 4-year-old boy named Brayden Yorke went viral in April 2025 for his appearances on the big screen at an Anaheim Ducks game against the Calgary Flames. Every time he appeared on camera, he flashed a huge smile and pumped his fists, and the crowd went absolutely wild. It was nothing short of adorable. Brayden even got to meet the team afterward, according to Storyful Viral.

Taylor Swift Reacts to Being Booed on the Jumbotron at Super Bowl LIX

You can’t put Taylor Swift on a Jumbotron and not expect the moment to go viral. During the 2025 Super Bowl, which the pop star attended to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Swift appeared on the big screen alongside Ice Spice and was booed by Philadelphia Eagles fans. She gave the camera a shocked side eye and seemingly asked what was going on.

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Harry Styles Helps a Fan Come Out to Her Mom

Harry Styles is all about interacting with fans during his concerts, and he used a Jumbotron to help relay a message from a daughter to her mom elsewhere in the audience at one of his shows in 2021. He noticed the fan’s sign, which read, “My mom is in Section 201. Help me come out.”

As seen in fan footage that went viral via TikTok, Styles asked McKinley McConnell, “What would you like to tell your mother? I can tell her if you’d like.”

After hearing McConnell’s message, Styles trotted to the other side of the stage as the Jumbotron found her mom. “Lisa, she’s gay!” he shouted. Lisa covered her face before blowing kisses to her daughter as the audience cheered.

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A Sharks Fan Ruins a Marriage Proposal

Kiss Cams at sporting events are a popular time for marriage proposals. One Vegas Golden Knights fan decided to pop the question to his girlfriend at a San Jose Sharks game in 2019, and it seemed to be going well. He got down on one knee, and his girlfriend looked shocked but happy. However, the moment was quickly squandered by a Sharks fan who jumped right in front of the couple with a team flag in order to get on the Jumbotron. He was even wearing a shark costume.

Sophie Turner Chugs a Glass of Wine

Game of Thrones alum Turner made pop culture history when she chugged a glass of red wine on the Jumbotron at a New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden in 2019.

“Send it for the Starks 🐺,” she captioned video footage of the moment on Instagram, referring to her fictional family in the HBO series.

“This will forever be legendary,” one fan commented on the post.

“Truly a work of art,” another user added.

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3 Underrated Netflix Movies to Watch This Weekend (July 18-20)

18 July 2025 at 12:35

Summertime is for indulging in lazy-time pleasures like watching movies. And there’s no better streamer than Netflix to find some of the biggest and best films around.

But what about the movies you haven’t heard of? Watch With Us has selected three underrated Netflix movies for you to watch this weekend.

Ziam is a new action movie filled with bloody zombies, while The Lost Husband is a romantic drama that will appeal to Ransom Canyon fans.

Our last selection, The Man Who Knew Too Much, is an often overlooked classic from an all-time great film director.

‘Ziam’ (2025)

Stop me if you’ve heard of this before — a man must battle against a horde of zombies in a post-apocalyptic future. Sounds like The Walking Dead, Train to Busan and about 100 other movies and shows, right? But while Ziam doesn’t do anything dramatically different in the zombie subgenre, it’s still a solid action flick that showcases lead star Mark Prin’s impressive action hero skills.

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He plays Singh, a former Muay Thai fighter who must save his doctor girlfriend Rin (Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich) from being eaten alive by hundreds of zombies that have trapped her — and all the other doctors and patients — in the hospital. Singh must figure out a way to break into the hospital, find Rin and leave without being eaten alive by the sharp-toothed, flesh-eating undead that have taken over the city.

Ziam is streaming on Netflix.

‘The Lost Husband’ (2020)

If zombies aren’t your thing, here’s a movie that deals with something scarier — love. In The Lost Husband, The White Lotus’ Leslie Bibb stars as Libby, a single mother with two young children and nowhere to go. She ends up at her Aunt Jean’s (Nora Dunn) Texas farm, where she begrudgingly learns how to manage it.

Her teacher is James O’ Connor (Josh Duhamel), a gruff farm manager who isn’t thrilled about showing a newbie the ropes. Would it surprise you to know that Libby and James start to develop feelings for each other? And that a secret from James’ past threatens to end their burgeoning feelings for one another?

The Lost Husband’s plot is straight out of a Hallmark movie, but what makes it better than your average cable movie weepie is Bibb, who shows real dramatic range as the world-weary Libby, and Duhamel, who radiates matinee idol charisma. The movie has a good feel for its central Texas setting and has a third-act reveal that you won’t see coming.

The Lost Husband is streaming on Netflix.

‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’ (1956)

Dr. Ben McKenna (James Stewart) is traveling with his wife, Jo (Doris Day), and young son, Hank (Christopher Olsen), in Marrakesh when they witness a man dying in front of them. With his last words, the man tells Ben that a statesman will be assassinated in London. Ben doesn’t believe him until Hank is kidnapped. He won’t be harmed as long as Ben doesn’t say anything about the dying man’s warning. Will Ben remain silent and let an innocent man die in the hope his son will be returned to him alive?

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The downside to being a genius director like Alfred Hitchcock is that a perfectly great movie like The Man Who Knew Too Much is overshadowed by stone-cold classics like 1954’s Rear Window and 1958’s Vertigo. But if anyone made this 1956 thriller featuring such stars as Stewart and Day, they’d be recognized as one of the genre’s best filmmakers. It’s that good, and Netflix subscribers should watch it before it leaves the streamer on July 31.

The Man Who Knew Too Much is streaming on Netflix.

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I'm French Girl-Style Obsessed — 17 Amazon Picks I’m Getting for Parisian Vibes

18 July 2025 at 12:30

I have always, and will be forever obsessed with the effortless French girl-style aesthetic. The easy silhouettes, wardrobe classic staples and timeless accessories always channel that “I woke up like this” elegance. It’s impossibly chic and sometimes even feels out of reach — until you find the right pieces (and places to shop).

My go-to? Amazon’s Fashion hub. It’s secretly filled with tons of pieces that embody the très chic aesthetic — and I rounded up my very favorites. Striped tops, breezy dresses, ballet flats and everyday bags are just a few picks that caught my eye. The best part is you don’t have to have a designer budget to get them because they start at just $12.

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Effortless Dresses

1. Our Favorite: Great for walks in the park or cafe dates, this floral wrap dress is the perfect mix between flirty and relaxed.

2. Everyday Go-To: From farmer’s markets to running errands, you’ll always be able to rely on this button-down dress for casual weekend plans.

3. Belted Beauty: Channel Parisian romance vibes with this flattering belted dress that’s made of a sheer Swiss dot fabric.

4. Pretty in Polka Dots: A French girl-wardrobe staple, this polka dot wrap dress looks out of a boutique in the heart of Paris.

5. Luxe Linen: This bestselling linen maxi dress serves major French riviera energy — it just needs a woven bag and oversized sunglasses.

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Chic Tops and Blouses

6. Our Favorite: We can see this boutique-looking blouse pairing so flawlessly with some classic tapered jeans and woven sandals.

7. Classic Button-Up: A striped button-down like this pick is a total capsule wardrobe piece for French women.

8. Seriously Slimming: Thanks to its corset-style design, this pleated striped blouse has a slimming effect — and looks totally designer.

9. Expensive-Looking: Designed with ruffle details and an eyelet stitch, this pinktuck Amazon blouse looks like it could cost five times the price.

10. Pretty Puff Sleeve: We can see this puff-sleeve top pairing perfectly with classic blue jeans and a straw tote for that Jane Birkin look.

Polished Pants

11. Our Favorite: For picnics in the park or even vacation getaways, French girls rely on loose linen pants like these for staying comfortable and cool.

12. Flattering Jeans: French girls love classic Levi’s jeans, and we bet that straight pairs like this version are in several closets across Paris.

13. Vintage Flair: Channel that vintage French aesthetic with these retro wide-leg jeans that flatter just about any shape.

Shoes and Finishing Touches

14. Our Favorite: Perfect for pairing with jeans, dresses and beyond, these classic white sneakers are an everyday go-to.

15. Sleek Sunnies: Finish off your outfit with these oval tortoise shell sunglasses that are forever an ultra-chic silhouette.

16. Timeless Tote: From the office to a beach getaway, this straw tote bag can be mixed and matched with so many looks. Plus, it carries all the essentials.

17. Fabulous Flats: These rattan ballet flats look like something you’d get at a Parisian shoe store. They give your outfit an extra level of effortless sophistication while feeling super comfy.

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Astronomer Launches Investigation Into CEO's Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal

18 July 2025 at 12:14

Astronomer is conducting a “formal investigation” after CEO Andy Byron was involved in a kiss cam scandal with colleague Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert.

“Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” a Friday, July 18, statement shared via LinkedIn reads. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability. The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and we will have additional details to share very shortly.”

The tech company further noted that Byron, who has been the firm’s CEO since 2023, has not “put out any statement” despite widespread speculation.

Byron and Cabot attended Coldplay’s concert in Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 16, where they were seen cuddling on a jumbotron. They tried to hide when they realized the cameras were on them.

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They have not further addressed their relationship status. Us Weekly has reached out for comment.

After Byron and Cabot attempted to dodge the limelight, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin jokingly questioned their reasoning.

“Whoa, look at these two. Alright, come on. You’re OK,” Martin, 48, said via social media footage. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”

He continued, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.”

Later during the kiss cam segment, Martin double-checked that a different couple featured on screen was indeed in a romantic relationship.

“Are you two a legitimate couple?” the British singer asked, also wondering if they understood English. “OK, I’m just gonna risk it. Can you hear me?”

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As Byron and Cabot’s kiss cam scandal dominated social media, rumors also surfaced that the pair attended the Coldplay concert with another colleague, which Astronomer denied in its Friday statement.

Alyssa Stoddard was not at the event, and no other employees were in the video,” the statement added, mentioning Cabot’s coworker in the People department.

Both Cabot and Stoddard have worked for the tech company since 2024.

“Kristin’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and scaling people strategies will be critical as we continue our rapid trajectory,” Andy — who is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron — previously said of Cabot in a November 2024 press release. “She is a proven leader at multiple growth-stage companies and her passion for fostering diverse, collaborative workplaces makes her a perfect fit for Astronomer.”

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Hailey Bieber Denies Using Rhode Sale for Justin, Scooter Braun Settlement

18 July 2025 at 12:14

Hailey Bieber denied using the money from the sale of her beauty brand to pay off Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun’s financial settlement.

“The historic sale of Rhode is a huge accomplishment for Hailey and is completely separate from her husband and his business affairs,” a rep for Hailey, 28, said in a statement to Us Weekly on Friday, July 18.

Hailey’s statement comes one day after TMZ reported that Justin, 31, was waiting on Hailey’s billion-dollar business deal to come in before paying back Braun’s company Hybe.

Hailey sold Rhode to e.l.f Beauty in May. As part of the agreement, Hailey will receive $600 million in cash, $200 million in shares and a potential additional $200 million if Rhode hits its three-year growth goals. In addition to the acquisition, Hailey remains Rhode’s chief creative officer and head of innovation.

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The outlet reported on Thursday, July 17, that Justin allegedly owes Braun, 44, for unpaid commissions and an advance that resulted from the musician canceling his 2022 Justice Tour. The pair reportedly agreed on a settlement of $31.5 million.

Justin has not publicly addressed his and Braun’s financial situation.

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Braun was Justin’s longtime manager before they parted ways in August 2023.

“I think there comes a point where, I understand, he probably wants to go on and show that he can do it. We worked together for so long and we had such extreme success,” Braun said of his working relationship with Justin during a June appearance on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast. “I think you get to a point as a man where you want to show the world, you can do it on your own. I completely respect that. I think at this point that’s what he’s doing.”

Since cutting ties with Braun professionally, Justin has remained low-key for the most part. Earlier this month, Justin dropped new music for the first time in four years. He surprised fans by releasing his new album, Swag, which includes 21 new songs.

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“This is more of a personal project that Justin has been wanting to put out, almost like a mixtape,” a source exclusively told Us of the record. “His label is planning a more traditional pop album for early next year.”

Following its release, Braun took to social media to gush about his former client’s new project.

“Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin’s new album,” Braun wrote in a lengthy Instagram Story statement last week. “This is, without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date.”

The Daily Mail was the first to obtain Hailey’s statement.

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Malin Akerman Teases 'Hunting Wives' Sexual Tension With Brittany Snow

18 July 2025 at 12:01

Netflix’s adaptation of May Cobb’s The Hunting Wives hinges on the onscreen sexual chemistry between Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow’s characters, which couldn’t have been easier for them to bring to life.

“We were really aware of that and we really thought we have to bring the audience in. We have to make this believable. Luckily, I adore Brittany as a person and as a human being,” Åkerman, 47, teased during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. “We have had a lot of laughs around this crazy ride and what we have to bring to the table and how to portray these characters.”

Åkerman’s friendship with Snow, 39, helped develop the relationship between their respective characters, Margo Banks and Sophie O’Neil.

“This was really easy — at least for the first few episodes — where what you’re seeing on screen might just be the excitement of a new friendship that’s budding in real life that’s coming through on camera,” she continued. “Also that helps with any intimate scenes because we started building this trust together as women and as friends. We just made it fun and realized that we’re making a TV show. It’s nothing more than that. We’re having a good time and let’s make it that way because that’s what hopefully goes out into the world.”

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The Hunting Wives, which premieres on Monday, July 21, follows Sophie (Snow) who “moves to a deep East Texas town with her family and becomes drawn” to a prominent socialite a.k.a Åkerman’s Margo.

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“That was the role that I was offered. What that says about me, I don’t know. I’d read all eight episodes and loved it and I was the first person to get cast on this show. They just said, ‘We can’t see anyone else but you in this role.’ But they were so gracious and so wonderful and it definitely is a dynamic role,” Åkerman teased. “It has many layers and it is all the juicy stuff that you want in a role.”

She continued: “I was privy to all eight episodes, which is really helpful. Because a lot of times when you are on the journey of getting a TV show made you usually just get the pilot episode. That doesn’t give you the character arc and it doesn’t give you the real detail into who this person is that you’re going to be playing.”

Åkerman noted that Margo’s journey will be “really vast and wide and wild,” adding, “I really wanted to play her because she’s so different from how I operate in my own life. I love diverting the code. I love when you see actors in a very different role than you’re used to them in. For me, that’s really wonderful to watch.”

While previewing the show, Åkerman hinted what is to come between Margo and Sophie.

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“If I were to peg Margo, I think she’s a master manipulator. There’s an agenda behind everything she does. So for me, as Sophie comes into her world, it’s like Margo’s shiny new toy,” she teased. “It is someone to conquer and to have control over her.”

Åkerman noted that Margo is also “attracted” to Sophie.

“Margo is just surprised by her own feelings. Sophie sees this woman who’s so opposite of her and so free and so wild and alive,” she added. “It’s what Sophie aspires to be and wants to be around it and wants to become more like that. They have very different approaches to the relationship that they’re building and it ends up going in many different directions that we couldn’t ever imagine. It’s a complicated relationship — but a really fun one to watch unfold.”

The Hunting Wives premieres July 21, 2025 on Netflix.

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Astronomer Cofounder Describes Working With ‘Professional’ Andy Byron

18 July 2025 at 11:51

Astronomer cofounder Ry Walker described the company’s CEO, Andy Byron, as “professional” following the Coldplay concert kiss cam scandal.

“Answered a couple questions today priviately [sic], figure I should post it here as well since I can’t respond to everyone individually,” Walker wrote via X on Friday, July 18. “I’ve found Andy to be professional, I’ve only ever been on a call with him once.”

Walker, who left the tech firm in 2022, added that those he’s spoken to on the Astronomer staff largely approve of Byron’s leadership.

“Everyone on the team has praised his leadership to me. So I think this is an unfortunate development that comes as a big surprise,” he clarified.

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Byron and Astronomer’s chief people officer Kristin Cabot went viral after attending a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. During a kiss cam segment, the married CEO was caught on camera with his arms wrapped around Cabot’s waist before both tried to duck out of sight when they realized they were on the jumbotron. (Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron.)

Walker initially spoke out to deny that he had any involvement in the incident after the footage went viral.

“For those asking — I’m no longer involved in @astronomerio — yes I was co-founder and early CEO — not on the team or board since 2022, and have no information on ColdplayGate,” he insisted via X.

The former Astronomer CEO went even further by assuring followers that he’d “definitely” never been to a Coldplay concert, as well as revealing that he doesn’t even listen to their music.

“I have 704 liked songs in Spotify — none are Coldplay, but I do think Chris Martin is an amazing vocalist,” he wrote via X.

Astronomer Cofounder Describes Working With Professional CEO Andy Byron
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Since the footage went viral, several fake public apologies attributed to Byron have circulated via social media. Astronomer broke its silence on the controversy to confirm a widely-circulated apology was “not a real statement” from Byron.

In the fake message, the CEO was purported to have shifted the blame on Coldplay: “I also want to express how troubling it is that what should have been a private moment became public without my consent.”

The fake statement went on to quote Coldplay’s song “Fix You,” continuing: “I respect artists and entertainers, but I hope we can all think more deeply about the impact of turning someone else’s life into a spectacle … As a friend once sang: ‘Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you.’”

Byron has yet to publicly address the matter. Us Weekly has reached out to Astronomer and both executives for comment.

Coldplay Jumbotron Seemingly Exposes Astronomer CEO’s Affair

The fan who originally shot the viral footage — a woman identified as Grace — told The Sun on Friday that she had “no idea” who Byron and Cabot were when she posted the video.

“[I] just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it,” Grace acknowledged. “A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside down, but, play stupid games … win stupid prizes.”

Grace expressed her hope that Byron and Cabot’s partners will “heal from this” viral moment and ultimately consider her clip a “blessing in disguise.”

Thus far, Byron’s wife has reacted to fans finding her Facebook account by changing her last name and ultimately scrubbing most of her content.

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3 Underrated Netflix Shows to Watch This Weekend (July 18-20)

18 July 2025 at 11:30

By a quirk in the summer schedule, many of Netflix‘s most popular shows are currently crime or mystery dramas, with a side of police procedurals.

Netflix clearly knows what its audience wants, which may be why so many similar series are dominating the charts.

To narrow things down for you, the Watch With Us team has selected the following three underrated Netflix shows to watch this weekend.

Given the short length of some of these shows, you may even be able to finish them by Saturday night.

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‘Untamed’ (2025)

There aren’t a lot of murders at Yosemite National Park, but ISB special agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana) can’t look past the evidence that a Jane Doe (Ezra Franky) met with foul play in Untamed. It’s a PR nightmare for the park itself, and Kyle’s life is already complicated by his broken relationship with his ex-wife, Jill (Rosemarie DeWitt), and the death of their young son.

Lily Santiago costars as Naya Vasquez, a rookie ranger who assists Kyle during his investigation. What they discover about the body suggests that murder wasn’t the only crime that was committed against the victim, and the killer or killers are more than willing to strike again to cover their tracks.

Untamed is streaming on Netflix.

‘Under a Dark Sun’ (2025)

Alba Mazier (Ava Baya) is facing a desperate situation in Under a Dark Sun even before she’s accused of murder. The only thing Alba wanted was a chance to get back on her feet so she could raise her son, Leo (Max Harter). However, someone went to great lengths to fabricate a job offer for Alba from Arnaud Lasserre (Thibault De Montalembert), the wealthy owner of a flower farm.

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Arnaud and Alba share a personal connection that she isn’t initially aware of, and that may be why she was lured into a trap where she discovered that he was fatally injured. Now, Alba is considered the prime suspect in Arnaud’s murder because everyone thinks she has the perfect motive to kill him — greed. Arnuad’s family doesn’t have any reason to trust Alba, but his granddaughter, Manon Simoni (Claire Romain), shocks all of her relatives by agreeing to be Alba’s attorney.

Under a Dark Sun is streaming on Netflix.

‘The Gringo Hunters’ (2025)

The Gringo Hunters is the informal nickname of a team led by Temo (Dagoberto Gama) that hunts down American fugitives south of the border and hands them over to U.S. authorities. However, Temo, Nico (Harold Torres), Gloria (Mayra Hermosillo), Archi (Andrew Leland Rogers), Beto (Manuel Masalva) and Cri (Héctor Kotsifakis) were supposed to be keeping a low profile. After their latest arrest goes viral, that’s no longer possible.

This series feels very similar to the police procedural shows you can find on CBS, minus the Mexican setting and actors. Temo’s team may be good at their jobs, but they’re going to discover that their authority under the law has limits, especially when it comes to dealing with the U.S. justice system.

‘The Gringo Hunters is streaming on Netflix.

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America’s Sweethearts’ Stars Want Salary ‘Improvements’ for NFL Cheerleaders

18 July 2025 at 11:22

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are still riding the high from their major pay raises earlier this year — but they know there’s still more work to be done.

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star Reece Weaver was “really proud of the outcome” after fighting for more money, she told Us Weekly exclusively at the Netflix Summer Break event hosted at Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, July 17.

“I know a lot of people really led that, but we all supported it. We all just wanted to not only do this for our team, but for all the women that came before us and … for just women in general,” Reece, 23, told Us. “It was just a blessing to be a part of and we’re just super proud of it.”

Kelly Villares agreed, noting that it was a “really revolutionizing” success for the dance industry overall.

“We’re hoping to see improvements in the NFL cheer world as well,” she added.

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Charly Barby said she is “really proud” of the “extraordinary” moves the “entire team” was able to make.

Us Weekly shared exclusive details last month that the cheer squad received a giant salary increase just before America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 2 premiered on Netflix.

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The show’s first season, which took the world by storm in 2024, revealed that the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders reportedly made only around $500 per game along with hourly wages for practices and some fees for public appearances and events.

“It’s a tough topic to start to have conversations [about],” cheerleader Jada Mclean told Us before the second season’s June 18 premiere. “But we were pretty serious, as leaders, this was something that we really wanted to see a change happen.”

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Jada was one of the veteran cheerleaders who led the charge for more money.

“A walkout was something that we talked about, but at the end of the day, we knew we all wanted to be on that field and as hard as it was to decide what the right choice was to do, we just decided we were gonna cheer,” she added. “But still stand firm in what we believed in. And at the end of season 2, there is a resolution that’s positive for us.”

The season 2 finale revealed that the women received “400 percent” salary increases.

“I can’t go into too much detail, but I will say there’s an increase all around when it comes to hourly and appearance fees and just everything as a whole,” Jada told Us. “It’s a very great change and I think the girls are gonna benefit a lot from it moving forward.”

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Meet the 6 Rookies Signed to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad

18 July 2025 at 11:14

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will see six new members lace up the squad’s iconic boots next season.

In a celebratory post made via Instagram on Thursday, July 17, the team introduced the rookies: Brenley Herrera, Maddy Unger, Jenna Waller, Morgan Perschy, Parker Kilpatrick and Faith Ward

The newbies were welcomed to the team by Charly Barby, who joined the team last year. 

“OUR TEAM 🥹🩷,” Barby wrote. “6 perfect hardworking amazing & dedicated DCC ROOKIES!!!!!! So incredibly deserving. What an amazing summer & an even better season to start!!!! A night everyone will remember forever. I couldn’t love this team more if I tried ⭐.”

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Herrera, a former cheerleader at Texas Tech University, celebrated the news on social media. 

“I’m still at a complete loss for words,” she wrote via Instagram on Thursday. “But i’m so honored and excited to announce that i’m officially a DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADER!!!!!! ⭐ this journey couldn’t have happened the way it did without the most incredible people in my life.”

She added, “This is truly such an amazing honor and I want to thank the Cowboys Organization for giving me this life changing opportunity. I now get to cheer for AMERICAS TEAM!!!!! This Texas girls heart just might explode. 🥺.”

Unger, a former cheerleader at the University of Nebraska, said she was “overwhelmed with gratitude & SO excited” to announce the news in a post via Instagram on Thursday. 

Waller was a cheerleader at the University of Oklahoma who graduated in April 2024. 

Perschy was on the cheerleading team and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in May. 

Kilpatrick was a cheerleader at the University of Texas and was a member of the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue team — the first and only co-ed dance crew and drumline in the NFL last season. 

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Faith, a dancer with more than 200,000 followers on TikTok, is the first New Zealand native to be named a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. 

“This journey has been incredibly challenging, both physically and mentally, but I wouldn’t change a thing!” she shared via Instagram on Monday. “I’ve been pushed in ways I never imagined, I’ve learned and grown so much already. I’m excited to see where this wild ride takes me! I feel so privileged to stand alongside not only the most talented dancers but also some of the most amazing women I’ve ever met.”

Thanks to the cheerleaders who came before them, the new members of the team will be rewarded financially like never before.

During the season two finale of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, it was revealed that they received a “400 percent” salary increase.

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3 Underrated Amazon Prime Video Movies to Watch This Weekend (July 18-20)

18 July 2025 at 11:10

It’s all about living the sweet life this weekend on Amazon Prime Video.

Watch With Us has selected three underrated movies for you to watch this weekend, which feature such TV stars as FriendsJennifer Aniston and Parks and Recreation’s Rob Lowe.

Thriller fans should enjoy the 1980s movie Masquerade and the 2005 suspense flick Derailed, both of which deal with torrid love affairs, blackmail and murder.

In contrast, My One and Only is a real-life dramedy that details a loving yet dysfunctional relationship between a mother and son in 1950s America.

‘Masquerade’ (1988)

Young Olivia Lawrence (Meg Tilly) has it all — money, looks and a killer Southampton spread. The one thing she doesn’t have is true love, but that changes when she meets and falls in love with Tim Whalen (Rob Lowe). Tim appears to be good to be true, though, and soon, Olivia starts suspecting he’s really after her fortune. Is she right? Or is someone else making her doubt Tim so they can grab her money?

Masquerade is all about those benjamins — it flaunts its wealth almost as much as Olivia does. That’s a large part of its appeal, though, as it’s escapist porn at its finest — and sleaziest. Lowe is good as always at playing a pretty boy with a shady past, and Kim Cattrall pops up briefly as one of Tim’s horny older lovers. You can see her most popular role, Samantha Jones, in an embryonic stage in Masquerade, a full decade before Sex and the City debuted on HBO.

Masquerade is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

‘Derailed’ (2005)

Rachel Green in a thriller? Yeah, it happened, and everyone’s forgotten about it. But Derailed is a modest thriller that both works and gives star Jennifer Aniston a role she doesn’t usually play — the femme fatale. When family man Charles (Clive Owen) meets Lucina (Aniston) on a commuter train, he’s instantly intrigued — and in lust. But when they check into a hotel and begin to take off their clothes, a naked intruder storms in, assaults Lucinda and punches Charles. Days later, Charles receives a phone call demanding $10,000 or else his wife will know he almost cheated on her.

And that’s only the beginning as Charles and Lucinda get wrapped up in a blackmail plot that will leave at least one person dead and another in prison. Derailed has a wild plot full of narrative surprises, but it’s mostly kept on track by its two lead stars, who are believable as horny would-be adulterers who are in way over their heads.

Derailed is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

‘My One and Only’ (2009)

15-year-old George (Logan Lerman) loves his mother Anne (Renée Zellweger), even though she’s a complete mess. After she catches her husband with another woman, she takes George and heads out West, with little direction and almost no money. As they travel from St. Louis to Albuquerque, George begins to understand his mother’s need to flee from her past and his own ambition to be better than his dysfunctional family.

Based on journeyman actor George Hamilton’s life story, My One and Only is a fascinating coming-of-age story that focuses on a complex — and often messy — mother/son relationship. Anne doesn’t always make the right choices, but she always wants what’s best for her son. George loves his mother, but he wants to get as far away from her as possible. The movie doesn’t soften the rough edges of their relationship, and that alone makes it worth a watch.

My One and Only is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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