"Weird Al" Yankovic shreds controversy with Coldplay kiss cam spoof

"Weird Al" Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda performed on July 22, 2025, on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where they led a humorous spoof inspired by the popular kiss cam feature. This performance was notably a reaction to a recent scandal involving Andy Byron, the former CEO of Astronomer, who resigned after being publicly spotted with a colleague during a Coldplay concert. This incident raised eyebrows as both Byron and Kristin Cabot, the HR head at Astronomer, are married to other people, leading to speculation about their relationship. Chris Martin, Coldplay's frontman, humorously commented on the situation when the kiss cam focused on the two at the concert. The embarrassing moment caught significant public attention, and it sparked many online parodies. As the duo performed the song "Viva la Vida," they drew humorous attention to various couples in the audience, including well-known personalities like Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers. Through this clever satire, the performance aimed not only to entertain viewers but also to address the unfolding drama surrounding Byron, thereby serving as a lighthearted response to a serious controversy. The segment was especially poignant as Stephen Colbert announced the cancellation of The Late Show, highlighting the importance of humor amidst the news of his show's ending.