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Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Christina Applegate says her illness is 'the worst thing'
Christina Applegate says her illness is 'the worst thing' The star has described her daily pain and says people 'wouldn't be able to do it' Christina Applegate (L) speaks onstage during the Light Up The Blues 7 Concert Christina Applegate says she has found living with multiple sclerosis (MS) to be the "worst thing" she's ever experienced. The 53-year-old actress was diagnosed with MS - a degenerative neurological condition - back in 2021, and Christina admits that living with the autoimmune disease has been the biggest challenge of her life. During an appearance on the 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' podcast, Christina said: "This is the worst thing I've ever had in my life. It's the worst thing I've ever gone through." Christina rarely leaves her house these days, as she struggles with her symptoms. The Hollywood star shared: "If people saw what my life was like on the daily, they wouldn't ... they wouldn't be able to do it. Because I can sometimes not do it. It's really, really hard. I don't really leave the house anymore." MS can cause issues such as muscle weakness, vision changes and numbness. And Christina admitted that she's experienced "extraordinary" pain since being diagnosed with MS. She said: "I was losing balance, but the pain was extraordinary. And when I say numb, it's numb, but it hurts." Christina previously admitted to "screaming" in pain amid her struggles with MS. Article continues below The actress revealed the physical toll that the autoimmune disease has taken on her body. She said on the 'MeSsy' podcast: "I lay in bed screaming - like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing." Christina confessed that she now struggles to perform everyday tasks, including answering her phone and using her TV remote. The actress shared: "I can't even pick up my phone sometimes because now it's travelled into my hands, so I'll, like, try to go get my phone or get my remote to turn on the TV or sometimes, I can't even hold them. I can't open bottles now." Christina also struggles to get out of bed in the morning, explaining that her bedroom floor feels like "lava". She said: "I put my feet on the ground and they're hurting, like, extraordinarily bad to the touch. I was like, yep. Gonna get back in my bed and pee in my diaper because I don't feel like walking all the way to the damn bathroom. Article continues below "I actually don't lay here and pee in my bed diaper. That's just a joke. But it's like it's so freaking painful and so hard and so awkward."
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Neil Young's New Song Sparks MAGA Backlash: 'Bitter Old Liberal'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Neil Young has taken aim at Elon Musk in a new song, and quickly sparked backlash from MAGA, who in turn branded him a "bitter old liberal." Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Young outside of regular working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters Young is a legendary music artist, known for songs like "Rocking in the Free World," and "Old Man." The 79-year-old Canadian has often spoken about politics, having criticized Joe Rogan, President Donald Trump and recently endorsed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the recent federal election. Neil Young performs onstage during the Light Up The Blues 7 Concert celebrating Autism Speaks' 20th Anniversary at the Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Neil Young performs onstage during the Light Up The Blues 7 Concert celebrating Autism Speaks' 20th Anniversary at the Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, has become an ever-prominent presence in both U.S. and global politics; a staunch ally of Trump, he has been appointed by the president to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has used his X, formerly Twitter, platform to push right-wing political movements globally. Musk is a "special government employee," and is set to leave his role at DOGE at the end of May. What To Know In clips from the Light Up the Blue benefit concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Young performed the song with lyrics that included, "If you're a fascist, get a Tesla / It's electric, it doesn't matter / If you're a Democrat, taste your freedom / Get whatever you want, taste your freedom." "Come on Ford, come on GM / Come on Chrysler, let's roll again," he continued. "Build something special that people need / Build us a safe way for us to meet / Build something that won't kill our kids / Runs real clean." The Daily Beast reported that the song is titled "Let's Roll Again," but the title has not been officially confirmed yet. Musk's involvement in the U.S. government has sparked widespread protests, including some directed at his car company, Tesla. Musk has called for the prosecution of anti-Tesla protesters and said in response to the protest that he has "never done anything harmful," when speaking on Fox News, describing the backlash against Tesla as "shocking." Young recently shared concerns on his website that he could face a U.S. ban over his criticism of Trump. "When I go to play music in Europe, if I talk about Donald J. Trump, I may be one of those returning to America who is barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor with an aluminum blanket," Young wrote. "That is happening all the time now." And while Trump himself has not responded to these remarks or Young's latest song, Young has drawn the ire of his supporters online. Many of whom have quoted the Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Sweet Home Alabama" (1974), which was written in response to Young's song, "Alabama"(1972) and includes the lyric, "I hope Neil Young will remember, a southern man don't need him around anyhow." What People Are Saying Ian Miles Cheong, co-host of The Other View Podcast, on X: "Neil Young has lost the plot." Oli London, a news personality, on X: "Neil Young sings bizarre song attacking Elon Musk." One user, who self-describes as an "American conservative and proud PATRIOT. Supporter of Donald Trump," on X: "This hippy NEVER grew up." Another user who states they are a Trump and MAGA supporter on X: "Just another bitter old liberal crying for attention." What Happens Next Young is set to tour in Europe in June and July this summer and will headline Glastonbury festival, before returning to the U.S. in August.
