Coldplay Serenade Messi & Antonela on Kiss-Cam in Miami
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Coldplay’s frontman Chris martin has embraced the viral moment that saw his band’s kiss cam incident spark a global meme adn an online novella, even dedicating a song to the couple involved.
Martin’s Crooning Dedication to the “Kiss Cam Couple”
During a recent show, Martin was captured on video crooning a personalized song for a couple in the audience. “Well, Lio, my beautiful brother/ You and your wife are looking so fine/ Thanks for coming today to see our band play/ The No. 1 sportsperson of all time,” he sang, a stark contrast to his reaction at a previous show.
From Awkward Embrace to Global Meme
The July 16 show at Gillette stadium in Massachusetts saw a much more awkward moment when the band’s kiss cam landed on the CEO of a tech company and his then-former HR officer. the pair, realizing they were on camera, quickly ducked out of frame. Martin, ever the showman, lightheartedly commented, “Whoa, look at these two. All right, 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.”
The “Caught on the Jumbotron” Phenomenon
This now-infamous clip not only became an inescapable global meme but also inspired a fast-turnaround online novella titled Caught on the Jumbotron. The story, available on the online reading app Galatea, centers on Ellie, whose world is shattered when she witnesses her husband, tech CEO Derek Brighton, in a compromising embrace with his head of HR live on the Jumbotron at a Goldray concert. Heartbroken, Ellie walks away from the betrayal and into the spotlight, where she meets Leo Voss, the charismatic lead singer of Goldray.
A Whirlwind Romance and Media Frenzy
The novella details a backstage encounter that blossoms into a whirlwind romance between Ellie and the “leather-clad rock god.” Their connection is described as unstoppable, but as Ellie rediscovers her voice amidst the media frenzy, Leo’s ex-wife reappears, forcing Ellie to confront the possibility of further heartbreak and decide if she’s willing to risk it all for a love that defies convention.
Coldplay’s Record-Breaking tour Continues
Following the North American leg of their three-year “Music of the Spheres” world tour, Coldplay is set to reboot their outing in mid-August with a series of shows in their native U.K., culminating in a 10-night run at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium.