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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billy Joel tells Bill Maher he's over what 'woke' people think of him
Billy Joel might go to extremes - but woke isn't one of them. The famed singer and pianist, 76, was the latest to appear on the Club Random podcast with Bill Maher, where he vented about the current state of politics and social norms while speaking about his new two-part HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes. 'At this point… I'm inured to it,' the five-time Grammy winner, sitting in his home in front of his piano, told the outspoken media personality Maher, who has had his own ideological clashes with the left. The Bronx-born musical artist was asked about his take on contemporary culture - citing his 1976 track Angry Young Man - and didn't hold anything back. The song features the lyrics: 'I believe I've passed the age, of consciousness and righteous rage, I found that just surviving was a noble fight / I once believed in causes too, I had my pointless point of view, and life went on no matter who was wrong or right.' Maher sang the lyrics and said he was sure the generation gap in play would inevitably lead to misguided takes on the issue. 'I feel like that is the message of the age, even though some people will hear that and say, "Look at these two a*******!"' The Piano Man artist added, 'Boomers.' Maher said that in contemporary culture, people on the left get upset when others don't blindly agree in their condemnation of President Donald Trump. Maher cited lyrics from Joel's 1982 song Goodnight Saigon, in reference to the Vietnam War. The song included the lines, 'And who was wrong? And who was right? It didn't matter in the thick of the fight.' Maher asked Joel, 'Do you still feel that way?' who responded that he did. Said Maher, 'And you don't care what they say about you – the woke?' The Just The Way You Are singer responded, 'At this point, no.' Joel said that when he doesn't agree with someone, he makes a point to try to understand where they are coming from in their respective viewpoints. 'I'm always trying to find out the other point of view,' Joel said. 'What's, you know, not my point of view - somebody else's point of view. 'Okay, I'd like to understand why they think that way.' Maher said he feels that it's 'so difficult in this day and age' to have those discussions. 'I mean it is what I am always trying to do on my show,' said Maher, a graduate of the Ivy League's Cornell University. 'It is, look, this is one safe space for everybody and I will take the heat from either – both sides. 'I mean I do feel like the left, who, ironically I'm more actually aligned with, is more snippy about it, and has a worse attitude about it, and makes me viscerally not like them more sometimes.' The chat between Joel and Maher also ventured into how the proliferation of social media has changed the landscape. 'People say things all the time on [social media] they would never say, if they had to say it to your face,' Maher told Joel. Joel replied, 'It just always surprises me how people, they express this hatred - it's like, you hate a musician because he wrote something?'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Billy Joel describes symptom of brain condition as "like being on a boat"
Two months after canceling his tour due to a brain condition diagnosis, Billy Joel says the health issue is not fixed, but that he feels good. Joel, 76, revealed in May he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition when fluid builds up in or around the brain, disrupting brain function. "It's not fixed, it's still being worked on," Joel told Bill Maher on the latest episode of Maher's podcast, "Club Random." The "Piano Man" singer said the condition has affected his balance, a common side effect. "My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat," he said. "It used to be called water on the brain." Joel said "nobody knows," when Maher asked what causes the condition. About half of cases of normal pressure hydrocephalus are idiopathic, or happening for unknown reasons, according to the Cleveland Clinic. "I feel good," Joel said. "They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." Joel also told fans not to worry in an interview with People. "It was scary, but I'm okay," he told the magazine. "I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything." Normal pressure hydrocephalus is usually treatable, health experts say. It is relatively uncommon, but is more likely to occur in people over the age of 65. Detroit lawnmower gang still going strong after 15 years Speaker Johnson says Epstein files can't be released to public in a careless way How automakers are being affected by Trump's tariffs Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billy Joel opens up on brain disorder: 'I feel fine' but struggles with balance
Nearly two months after revealing his diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus, Billy Joel offered a health update in a July 21 interview. The 76-year-old music legend appeared on comedian Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, where he said he's doing "fine" but acknowledged lingering balance problems. "My balance sucks," Joel said. "It's like being on a boat." Normal pressure hydrocephalus, which Joel was diagnosed with in May, is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull and puts pressure on the brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It most commonly affects adults over 65 and is often treatable. In some cases, it's reversible. Joel said he initially blamed his unsteadiness on alcohol, admitting he used to drink "like a fish." Billy Joel explains his brain condition "I feel good," he said. "They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." When Maher asked whether the issue had been resolved, Joel replied, "It's not fixed. It's still being worked on." On May 23, a statement about his diagnosis was posted to his official social media accounts. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," the statement read. "Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." Billy Joel has personal and professional South Florida ties Joel canceled all upcoming concerts, including a sprawling tour originally set to stretch through next year. He was due at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood on Nov. 1. Joel has long had ties to South Florida, where he's owned multiple homes and spent time offstage enjoying the sunshine. He's performed regularly in the region, often selling out arenas in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Area residents might even spot him boating or dining around town — he's no stranger to the coastal lifestyle. In October 2024, Joel sold his ocean-to-lake estate in the small, wealthy town of Manalapan for $42.6 million. This summer, Joel was set to share the stage with fellow 1970s rock legends Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart. The two co-headlining concerts, scheduled for July 5 in Pittsburgh and July 18 in the Bronx, would have featured Joel and Stewart performing together, including a rendition of the Faces classic "Stay with Me." Additionally, four shows with Nicks were planned for August through November in New Jersey, California, Louisiana and Michigan. MORE: Famous people, celebrities, GOATS: They live or lived in Palm Beach County Since his diagnosis, HBO released the first installment of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" on July 18. The second part due to air on July 25. Jasmine Fernández is a journalist covering Delray Beach and Boca Raton for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at jfernandez@ and follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @jasminefernandz. Help support our work. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Billy Joel documentary: 'I feel fine', despite ongoing brain condition Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Billy Joel describes symptom of brain condition as "like being on a boat"
Two months after canceling his tour due to a brain condition diagnosis, Billy Joel says the health issue is not fixed, but that he feels good. Joel, 76, revealed in May he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition when fluid builds up in or around the brain, disrupting brain function. "It's not fixed, it's still being worked on," Joel told Bill Maher on the latest episode of Maher's podcast, "Club Random." The "Piano Man" singer said the condition has affected his balance, a common side effect. "My balance sucks. It's like being on a boat," he said. "It used to be called water on the brain." Joel said "nobody knows," when Maher asked what causes the condition. About half of cases of normal pressure hydrocephalus are idiopathic, or happening for unknown reasons, according to the Cleveland Clinic. "I feel good," Joel said. "They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, so it sounds a lot worse than what I'm feeling." Joel also told fans not to worry in an interview with People. "It was scary, but I'm okay," he told the magazine. "I just wanted to let people know, don't worry about me being deathly ill or anything." Normal pressure hydrocephalus is usually treatable, health experts say. It is relatively uncommon, but is more likely to occur in people over the age of 65.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Billy Joel shares first health update after brain disorder diagnosis: ‘I feel fine'
Billy Joel has disclosed he was diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) in May, a brain disorder that led to the cancellation of his upcoming performances and tour dates. The 76-year-old music icon discussed his condition for the first time in an interview with Bill Maher, stating that while doctors are still 'working on it', he feels 'fine' despite his balance being affected. Joel described the condition, previously known as 'water on the brain', as making him feel 'like a boat', though he reiterated he feels 'good' despite the serious-sounding diagnosis. NPH is a rare condition caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid, primarily affecting people over 60, and can lead to neurological symptoms including problems with walking, hearing, vision, and balance. A statement from May confirmed Joel is undergoing physical therapy and is committed to prioritizing his health, with hopes to return to the stage in the future.
