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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ashley Roberts reveals terrifying health scare that saw her 'body shut down' as she details decades long battle with insomnia in candid podcast
She was part of one of the biggest pop groups in the world and enjoyed worldwide success with the Pussycat Dolls. However behind the scenes Ashely Roberts has paid the price for trying to keep up with the high energy performances and intense schedule. Speaking candidly on Paul Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk the singer, 43, reflected on a terrifying health scare she experienced during her time in the band and her decades long battle with insomnia. She confessed: 'When I my body started shutting down, I thought ok it is time to take a pause.' Explaining how ill she got, the star admitted health professionals feared she had a brain aneurysm after a severe bout of sickness and headaches. 'We were in London doing a gig and I was sick and I was like "Ok I'm just ill, you know, probably caught something." 'I was vomiting and had extreme headaches and I'm thinking "This it isn't getting any better and we I need to get on a flight to Germany." 'I ended up going to the hospital and they said "We think you are having a brain aneurysm. So we need you to chill," and I was like "Well I need to get on a plane." 'Then as I am walking to the MRI my knee locks up and turns out I had viral arthritis, I didn't even know this was a thing. So I couldn't bend my knee.' She continued: 'My body was just like stop. I was having some kind of reaction to a virus that I had caught. But I was like the show must go on.' After leaving the group Ashley's health took another knock which she believes to have been caused by intense stress. The star explained: 'There was a literal physical manifestation of stored emotion in my body that has to come somewhere right? 'Unless you have got some sort of release the body is going to try and get it out and I feel like that's what my body was trying to do. 'I had eczema all over my legs, I had a stomach ulcer, I had shingles on my chin. I think stress was at the root from a young age and I was lucky to have performing and dance as an outlet but I think my body had been used to holding stress in.' Later in the interview Ashley also opened up about her decades long battle with insomnia, as she admitted she began 'chugging' Nyquil (the US equivalent of Night Nurse) at just 14 years old. She began: 'NyQuil was my little bedside friend. I was coping, I didn't know what to do and I was not sleeping. I was like 14. 'Yeah I was putting a lot of pressure on myself for a choreographer that was coming into town. I wanted to show up and be the best I could be and I was so anxious I didn't sleep. 'Then I was so anxious the next night about not sleeping and then that happened for a few nights in a row and I thought I was going out of my mind. 'So I was just chugging that [NyQuil] every few hours to get myself through the night to get some sleep.' She continued: 'It became the norm because I was nervous if I didn't sleep I wouldn't be able to show up as myself and have the brain capacity to operate through school, work and dance. 'I was nervous that my mental health wouldn't be stable, probably counter productive but at the time I just thought "Sleep is important I need to sleep".' Ashley later began taking Xanax as she added: 'I started taking Xanax which was very helpful for many decades of my life. 'I had sleep issues since I was 14 and I didn't really know how to handle it and I just knew that this would knock me out for a few hours so I could get sleep.' Yet now Ashley explained that through routine she has managed to find stability as she credited her Heart Breakfast Show for helping her find balance. 'The structure, the stability and the routine has been a game changer and I have been able to teach my body to have that kind of rhythm. 'But that has taken time and I still don't have the perfect balance.'
RTÉ News
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Nicole Scherzinger: New music series shows Liam Payne 'in his element'
The former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger has said the new competition series, Building the Band, shows the late singer Liam Payne "in his element". Payne, who was best known for being one of the five former members of One Direction, died aged 31 in October 2024 when he fell from a third floor balcony at a hotel in Argentina. Prior to his death, he filmed as a guest judge on the Netflix competition series alongside Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland, host AJ McClean, and mentor Scherzinger. Speaking on The View, American actress and singer, Scherzinger, 47, said her favourite memory of the late singer was his "heart". She said: "When you watch the show, you'll see little glimpses of him after he's talking, or things where you just catch him off guard and it's when he smiles. "He smiles with his eyes. It's like he's giving you a hug, like he's embracing you and holding you. "Liam just had such a beautiful, beautiful heart. And I'm so happy that people get to remember him and see him in his light and in his element, giving back because he lived it." The series has been described as a "music experiment" where 50 singers must form a band without seeing or meeting one another. Payne was a former member of the pop group, One Direction, which was formed on The X Factor in 2010 with the help of Scherzinger who was a mentor on the series. The boy band, which consisted of Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, became one of the biggest pop groups in the world, with five albums and four world tours, until they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Payne went on to launch his solo career and released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019. The album included the songs Polaroid with Lennon Stella and Jonas Blue; Strip That Down featuring Quavo; as well as the track For You, with Rita Ora.
STV News
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Nicole Scherzinger: New music series shows Liam Payne ‘in his element'
The former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger has said the new competition series, Building The Band, shows the late singer Liam Payne 'in his element'. Payne, who was best known for being one of the five former members of One Direction, died aged 31 in October 2024 when he fell from a third floor balcony at a hotel in Argentina. Prior to his death, he filmed as a guest judge on the Netflix competition series alongside Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland, host AJ McClean, and mentor Scherzinger. Speaking on The View, American actress and singer, Scherzinger, 47, said her favourite memory of the late singer was his 'heart'. PA Media She said: 'When you watch the show, you'll see little glimpses of him after he's talking, or things where you just catch him off guard and it's when he smiles. 'He smiles with his eyes. It's like he's giving you a hug, like he's embracing you and holding you. 'Liam just had such a beautiful, beautiful heart. And I'm so happy that people get to remember him and see him in his light and in his element, giving back because he lived it.' The series has been described as a 'music experiment' where 50 singers must form a band without seeing or meeting one another. PA Media Payne was a former member of the pop group, One Direction, which was formed on The X Factor in 2010 with the help of Scherzinger who was a mentor on the series. The boy band, which consisted of Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, became one of the biggest pop groups in the world, with five albums and four world tours, until they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Payne went on to launch his solo career and released his debut solo album LP1 in December 2019. The album included the songs Polaroid with Lennon Stella and Jonas Blue; Strip That Down featuring Quavo; as well as the track For You, with Rita Ora. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicole Scherzinger waves and blows kisses to a sea of adoring fans after performing her final Sunset Boulevard show on Broadway
Nicole Scherzinger was seen emotionally waving and blowing kisses to a sea of adoring fans after performing in her final ever show for Sunset Boulevard. The former Pussycat Doll, 47, brought the house down in a dramatic farewell performance as Norma Desmond on Broadway on Sunday night. And after saying goodbye to her character, the star said a fond farewell to her fans as dozens of admirers flocked to the theatre after the show to get a glimpse of the stunner. In a clip shared to her Instagram on Sunday, Nicole is seen standing through the sunroof of her chauffer-driven car as she waved and smiled to the cheering crowd. Dressed in a black dress with her hair in a neat bun, Nicole caused quite a spectacle as fans flooded the street and snapped pictures of her. The chart-topper also shared a clip of herself performing the Pussycat Dolls hit Buttons on stage during what appeared to be a wrap party for the show. Meanwhile, Nicole also shared a plethora of fans tributes to her on her Instagram stories as she continues to celebrate her successful theatre run. Nicole took to the stage one last time as the silent movie star and left fans stunned with her chilling finale look, featuring theatrical blood dripping down her neck. Nicole has won rave reviews for her role in the gritty Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, with her haunting portrayal of the character. In the lead up to her final show, tributes poured in to her via Nicole's social media. Her vocal coach described her as 'an absolute force of nature'. He revealed that on their first session, she looked at him right in the eyes and said: 'I'm a good student. Tell me what I need to do and I'm gonna get it done.' Nicole herself said that tonight's show would be 'magic in the making'. In a lengthy post to her Instagram she wrote: 'Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time. 'After living and breathing Norma Desmond for the past two years, it's almost impossible to grasp that today is the last show. What began as a limited run, then extended, now somehow, nearly 10 months on Broadway have flown by. The chart-topper also shared a clip of herself performing the Pussycat Dolls hit Buttons on stage during what appeared to be a wrap party for the show Meanwhile, Nicole also shared a plethora of fans tributes to her on her Instagram stories as she continues to celebrate her successful theatre run 'Norma's story is for anyone who's ever felt alone. Lonely. Abandoned. Outcast. 'For anyone who never felt like they belonged. 'For those who once loved something deeply and had it taken from them, aching to reclaim it. 'For the dreamers. The fighters. The believers. The warriors. For those unshakable in their purpose and power, doing what they love most. ''This is my life. It always will be. There is nothing else.'' She added: 'Norma has changed me forever. Thank you, Broadway 'for the magic in the making.' 'Thank you and to the entire beautiful, brilliant @andrewlloydwebber @jamielloyd @alanwilliamsmd @fabianaloise and to the entire beautiful, brilliant @sunsetblvdmusicalcompany, for everything.' Fans flocked to her comment section and penned: 'Just absolutely incredible. I saw it 3 times and I would have seen it more if I could lol. You are a force my love. So proud of you!!!!!! Love you queen!!!!!' Nicole shared: 'For the dreamers. The fighters. The believers. The warriors. For those unshakable in their purpose and power, doing what they love most. 'This is my life. It always will be. There is nothing else'' Fans flocked to her comment section and penned: 'Just absolutely incredible. I saw it 3 times and I would have seen it more if I could lol. You are a force my love. So proud of you!!!!!! Love you queen!!!!!' 'So happy I saw it twice. Wish I could have seen it 20 more times!' 'So beyond happy for you. Saw the show four (or was it five) times and every time you were even more nuanced, took different risks and had the audience in the palm of their hands. Brava! She's a Hawaiian Tony Winner!!!!!' 'You have given Norma the stage she deserves for a new Audience and a new generation! Saw it 3 times it was incredible every time! Brava my dear.' 'You have changed OUR lives forever with your talent, wisdom, bravery, and most of all your willingness to open up your heart and reveal it to us night after night. You are the North Star for all that it means to be a performer, and I am so beyond grateful that I got to live at a time in history to witness such beautiful art. Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you. ❤️ You are the GREATEST STAR OF ALL' The critically acclaimed musical, runs for approximately two hours and 35 minutes and and has earned Nicole a Tony at this year's awards. Nicole took over taking over the role from acting legend Glenn Close, 78, who won her third Tony Award in 1995 for the role. After watching Nicole's performance earlier this year, Glenn said: 'You can't approach Norma with a faint heart. She tests your metal [and] demands that you dig deep.' She continued: 'Nicole's performance is an act of raw artistry and astounding bravery. 'She and the entire production blew me away. I loved meeting Nicole, [her co-star] Tom Francis, and many members of the ensemble backstage afterwards!' Glenn Close (pictured in 2016) shared what she really thought of Nicole Scherzinger taking over the role that earned her a third Tony Award in 1995 when she attended Jamie Lloyd's Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard in Manhattan on Tuesday night Sunset Boulevard has been a huge success and grossed more than $1.08 million during its first week of six previews alone at the St. James Theatre in New York City. Nicole initially played the role of Norma when it opened in London in 2023, whilst West End legend Rachel Tucker served as her alternate. Last year, upon hearing the news that she would be starring the Broadway show, Nicole raved that she could 'hardly believe' that she was getting the chance. 'Little Nicole has waited for this her whole life. And I get to do it with this beautiful cast @sunsetblvdmusical and these two heroes of mine @andrewlloydwebber @jamielloyd,' she wrote on Instagram.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nicole Scherzinger Bows Out of Sunset Boulevard: 'Changed Me Forever'
The Pussycat Dolls star has been playing Norma Desmond in the revival of Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, Sunset Boulevard, since 2003. Nicole Scherzinger has bowed out of Sunset Boulevard, declaring the show has 'changed me forever". The Pussycat Dolls star has been playing Norma Desmond in the revival of Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, Sunset Boulevard, since 2003, when she debuted her performance in London's West End before the show transferred to Broadway the following year. The curtain has now come down on the musical following a successful run in New York, and the singer has admitted the role was life-changing following the final show on Sunday. In a post on Instagram, she wrote: 'Today, the sun sets on Sunset Blvd for the final time. After living and breathing Norma Desmond for the past two years, it's almost impossible to grasp that today is the last show." She added, 'What began as a limited run, then extended, now somehow, nearly 10 months on Broadway have flown by. Norma's story is for anyone who's ever felt alone. Lonely. Abandoned. Outcast. For anyone who never felt like they belonged. For those who once loved something deeply and had it taken from them, aching to reclaim it. For the dreamers. The fighters. The believers. The warriors. For those unshakable in their purpose and power, doing what they love most … Norma has changed me forever. Thank you, Broadway 'for the magic in the making'." Nicole went on to thank Lloyd Webber as well as the show's director Jamie Lloyd and the rest of the cast 'for everything". She added: 'Jamie, the ultimate brave pioneer, you have given us all new ways to dream. Thank you for showing me what is possible when you dare to be braver. I love you." Nicole won the Best Actress in a Musical prize at the UK's Laurence Olivier Awards last year while the show also scooped prizes for supporting actors, Best Director for Lloyd as well as Best Lighting, Sound, Outstanding Musical Contribution and Best Musical Revival. It was also a huge hit at the Tony Awards with Nicole winning the Best Actress in a Musical gong. During her acceptance speech at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, she said: 'Growing up, I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong and I have come home at last. So if there is anyone who feels like they don't belong or your time hasn't come, don't give up. Just keep on giving and giving because the world needs your love and light more than ever. This is a testament that love always wins." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
