Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot during the Coldplay concert (Photo Via X)
Not every viral moment is funny. At a Coldplay concert in July, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron wrapped his arms around Kristin Cabot, the company’s chief people officer. The “kiss cam” caught it, and social media went crazy. Within weeks, both of their careers collapsed.

But a source close to Cabot now says the story people ran with isn’t the truth. “Kristin and Andy had an excellent working relationship, a great friendship. There was no affair,” the source tells PEOPLE.

What Really Happened That Night At Coldplay

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot (Photos via LinkedIn)
The Coldplay show at Gillette Stadium turned into headline fodder after Byron and Cabot tried to dodge the camera. Cabot covered her face. Byron slipped out of view. Even Chris Martin poked fun from the stage, joking, “Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

Memes followed. Paparazzi showed up. Both executives resigned. Astronomer said its leaders must meet a higher standard and confirmed Byron stepped down days before Cabot left.

According to the Cabot source, the concert was not a company event. It was a night out with friends. Her husband, Andrew, was also at the same concert on a date of his own. “Kristin and Andrew had been living apart,” the source says, adding she later filed for divorce in August.

The source admits the hug crossed a line. “It was inappropriate to be hugging your boss at a concert, and she accepts full responsibility for it,” the source says. But they push back hard against the “homewrecker” label. “The scandal, the downfall, the loss of the job — all of that is unfair.”

The fallout hit hard. Cabot reportedly received hundreds of threats in the first days after the clip spread. Strangers followed her, laughed at her, snapped pictures while she picked up her son. “It’s been hard for her to leave the house,” the source says.

Cabot, who has two children from a previous marriage, is now focusing on family. “She’s making sure her kids are okay, and that’s going to take time,” the source says.

Despite losing her job after only seven months, the source describes her as one of the hardest working people they know. Cabot spent more than two decades in advertising before moving into tech in 2016. “She’s a self-made person,” the source says.

For now, she leans on close friends and family. The frenzy may fade, but the people around her, the source insists, know exactly who she is.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.