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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lewis Capaldi gives major health update as he breaks silence on his return to the stage and new single Survive
LEWIS CAPALDI has spoken in depth for the first time about returning to the stage – admitting he thought he'd never perform again. 15 Lewis Capaldi has spoken in depth for the first time about returning to the stage Credit: Alamy 15 Lewis admitted he thought he'd never perform again Credit: Splash 15 Lewis says he's no longer taking antidepressant Sertraline after successfully battling his demons Credit: The Mega Agency Referencing his new No1 single Survive, Lewis has linked up with online therapy platform BetterHelp to offer 734,000 hours of free therapy to fans. The number represents his 734-day career break. Read More on Showbiz Data from BetterHelp's State of Stigma report reveals 41 per cent of UK men feel uncomfortable discussing their mental health due to fear of stigma, despite one in four experiencing anxiety. He said: 'I think I probably knew two songs into the set at Glastonbury that I couldn't do it. Most read in Bizarre 'I was on stage and I was on complete autopilot. In my head I was feeling a thousand miles away and I watched it back and I feel sad. As far as I was concerned, I was done indefinitely. 'I didn't take a break to just focus on getting better. I took a break because I needed a break to release the pressure value a little bit.' Lewis Capaldi makes surprise appearance at Noah Kahan gig at BST Hyde Park show Lewis added: 'I was achieving my dream. If there was a film, I've got to the end and I've done it. But it's not how I thought it was going to be. 'The thing that I wanted to do the most made me feel the worst. Watching it, I just see someone who is completely not there and having the worst moment of his life. 'I was lying my way through therapy before. 'I was telling them what I thought they wanted to hear or things I'd read online, so I could get out of there as quickly as possible. 'I struggle most weeks to get myself up and go to therapy — even to go to open my laptop and talk to the therapist can be really difficult.' Looking ahead to a positive future, Lewis added: 'I've felt the best I've felt in a long time thorough therapy. 'I think I will always be an anxious person. Accepting that's always going to be there for me is a a big thing. It's about how I respond to anxiety.' Dua a French fancy The New Rules singer wore a mini skirt and top with leather boots as she enjoyed a holiday in the French capital. 15 Dua Lipa is all smiles as she steps out wearing stylish all black in Paris for Fashion Week Credit: Splash Dua is currently on a summer break from her Radical Optimism Tour. After huge shows in London, Liverpool and Dublin, she will play a gig in Kosovo at Sunny Hill Festival Park in August. Then its off to Canada and America until the end of the year. ELLA ENDS WAIT FOR ALBUM 2 She will release aptly titled Everything – a decade after her hit debut Feline. 15 Ella Eyre has finally announced her long-awaited second album Credit: Getty Ella has also announced four 'intimate' candlelit shows across the UK in December. She said of her new music: 'There's been a lot of stop-start with my career. It keeps me up at night. But this album feels like something I'm really proud of. 'And the biggest cliches are sometimes the deepest truths: Good things come to those who wait. 'And even though it's taken a long time to get to this place, I'm really proud of where I'm at.' Hopefully it's worth the wait. JESS HITS STAGE IN BURLESQUE A STAGE version of 2010 musical movie Burlesque launches in the West End on Thursday and I'm keeping an eye on leading lady Not only did Jess win The Voice Kids in 2017 and have a stint in girl band RLY, but she is now playing Ali in the West End production at the Savoy Theatre and has just released a solo EP. 15 Jess Folley is now playing Ali in the West End production of Burlesque Credit: Supplied There's no doubt she has her head screwed on too, having written original songs for the show that is being produced by And there have been no qualms about taking on the racy role, which she hopes will leave audiences feeling confident. She said in an exclusive chat: 'I'm not going to change myself for this role. I think part of Burlesque is empowerment, and the sexiness of Burlesque is people being empowered. In act one, she's not super sexy. 'Essentially, she's very sweet, very innocent. Having to go on that journey with her from act one to act two, it's taught me a lot about myself and my own sexuality. Hopefully people will come and watch the show and leave feeling empowered.' She's even more vulnerable on her debut EP 18 & Anxious, which she admitted was 'never meant to be released'. Jess explained: 'They were songs I wrote to send to a therapist, to get me out of talking in the therapy sessions. 'I would email these songs to basically be like, 'Hey, this is what I'm feeling now. Don't ask me about it'. It's about as raw as I could possibly get.' Fergie bridges 20-yr gap The former Black Eyed Peas singer has re-shot her 2006 video for hit single London Bridge, almost two decades after filming the original on the wrong one. 15 Fergie finally knows the difference between London Bridge and Tower Bridge Credit: Netflix 15 Fergie has re-shot her 2006 video for hit single London Bridge Credit: Netflix 15 She filmed the original on the wrong one almost two decades ago Credit: Netflix She appears in the video with Megan Stalter, star of Netflix series Too Much. The video features in the new ten-part series, which is created by Lena Dunham. Going all out, Fergie wears a series of eye-catching costumes, including a long yellow faux fur coat and a Union Jack dress. She said: 'As an American girl who once had her own adventures in London while filming the video for London Bridge, I instantly felt a connection to this project. 'So off we went to London to re-imagine the original video – only this time, we did it right. Twenty years later, we finally filmed on the actual London Bridge.' I first told about the project last month, so it's great to see the final version. 15 She appears in the video with Megan Stalter, star of Netflix series Too Much Credit: Netflix 15 The video features in the new ten-part series, which is created by Lena Dunham Credit: Netflix KYLIE: I FEEL LIKE REAL ME AT LAST KYLIE MINOGUE says she's never felt more like herself on stage than she does now. The Padam Padam singer is in the middle of her epic Tension Tour – and admits the global trek has been 'liberating'. 15 Kylie Minogue says she's never felt more like herself on stage than she does now Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Kylie said: 'I've always struggled with the word 'reinvention'. 'For me, it's more like 'morphing' because I don't like boundaries. I'm an artist; I want to move and evolve. 'Looking at my career, each decade has its own style, and I make that public. But right now, I feel most like myself on stage. More than ever before. I'm not playing a role, I'm not trying to transport the audience somewhere. It's liberating.' During her latest show at Dusseldorf's PSD Bank Dome, Kylie surprised fans by adding 2008 single The One to the set list, as well as 2020 track Dance Floor Darling. GRANGE Hill star He said: 'O2's research shows we're glued to our phones, especially on holiday. 'So while scrolling, apply sunscreen and pay as much attention to your skin as you do your phone.' OASIS ARE STREAM OF THE CROP What's The Story Morning Glory's Hello saw the biggest jump at 1,115 per cent, while Bring It Down and Fade Away were up by 1,000 per cent. 15 Oasis's Spotify streams surged by 400 per cent in the UK after they kicked off their comeback tour in Cardiff Credit: Getty Spotify says Gen Z make up 50 per cent of the steamers, proving Noel and There have also been more than 16.6million user discoveries of the band globally since the start of the year. It comes as Oasis's 1995 album What's The Story Morning Glory? went 18-times platinum. Only two others have done that in the UK, The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper's and Adele's 21. SAM AND JILL KICK OFF THEIR PRIME-TIME PERFORMANCES BRITISH Eurovision hero The Spaceman singer performed along the River Thames on London's South Bank to mark the four-day online shopping event. 15 Jill Scott and Sam Ryder promoting Amazon Prime Day Credit: PA Yes, you read that right, despite being called Prime Day deals are actually available all week. Joining Sam for the launch was former England Lioness Jill said: 'It's brilliant to see Amazon shining a light on women's football in such a fun and creative way. 'The new Women's Football Shop is a game-changer for fans, and I'm proud to be here to kick off the Uefa Prime experience. It's all about inspiring the next generation and making the game more accessible to everyone.' Ed art on sale ED SHEERAN is putting some of his art up for sale. He has joined forces with the HENI Gallery to announce the release of Cosmic Carpark Paintings. 15 Ed Sheeran is putting some of his art up for sale Credit: Ellie Lawrie The work is being sold to raise money for the Ed Sheeran Foundation, which helps provide inclusive music education for children. Ed said: 'I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something I've used as a creative outlet ever since. 'When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it. I always enjoyed studying art at school. 'I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. 'I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again.' On Friday, Ed will kick off the first of three huge homecoming shows at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich. Meanwhile, his eighth album Play, which features hit single Azizam, is out in September.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lewis Capaldi gives major health update as he breaks silence on his return to the stage and new single Survive
Lewis went into detail about his troubling 2023 Glastonbury set, and revealed why it was a wake-up call 'I'LL SURVIVE' Lewis Capaldi gives major health update as he breaks silence on his return to the stage and new single Survive Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEWIS CAPALDI has spoken in depth for the first time about returning to the stage – admitting he thought he'd never perform again. The Someone You Loved singer says he's no longer taking antidepressant Sertraline after successfully battling his demons and has learned to accept he will always have some level of anxiety. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 15 Lewis Capaldi has spoken in depth for the first time about returning to the stage Credit: Alamy 15 Lewis admitted he thought he'd never perform again Credit: Splash 15 Lewis says he's no longer taking antidepressant Sertraline after successfully battling his demons Credit: The Mega Agency Lewis said: 'I am doing much better. I'm not on antidepressants any more.' Referencing his new No1 single Survive, Lewis told fans during a live stream: 'It was f***ing hard to get off it. You could say I've survived getting off Sertraline but let's not get into that. This is happy stuff. I'm trying to share less.' Lewis has linked up with online therapy platform BetterHelp to offer 734,000 hours of free therapy to fans. The number represents his 734-day career break. Read More on Showbiz ATOMIC FEUD Real reason Brian McFadden won't EVER forgive Kerry Katona despite her pleas Data from BetterHelp's State of Stigma report reveals 41 per cent of UK men feel uncomfortable discussing their mental health due to fear of stigma, despite one in four experiencing anxiety. Lewis went into detail about his troubling 2023 Glastonbury set, in which he couldn't sing after struggling with Tourettes and anxiety. Lewis says the performance was a wake-up call after neglecting his mental and physical health for years. He said: 'I think I probably knew two songs into the set at Glastonbury that I couldn't do it. 'I was on stage and I was on complete autopilot. In my head I was feeling a thousand miles away and I watched it back and I feel sad. As far as I was concerned, I was done indefinitely. 'I didn't take a break to just focus on getting better. I took a break because I needed a break to release the pressure value a little bit.' Lewis Capaldi makes surprise appearance at Noah Kahan gig at BST Hyde Park show Lewis added: 'I was achieving my dream. If there was a film, I've got to the end and I've done it. But it's not how I thought it was going to be. 'The thing that I wanted to do the most made me feel the worst. Watching it, I just see someone who is completely not there and having the worst moment of his life. 'I was lying my way through therapy before. 'I was telling them what I thought they wanted to hear or things I'd read online, so I could get out of there as quickly as possible. 'I struggle most weeks to get myself up and go to therapy — even to go to open my laptop and talk to the therapist can be really difficult.' Looking ahead to a positive future, Lewis added: 'I've felt the best I've felt in a long time thorough therapy. 'I think I will always be an anxious person. Accepting that's always going to be there for me is a a big thing. It's about how I respond to anxiety.' Dua a French fancy DUA LIPA is all smiles as she steps out wearing stylish all black in Paris for Fashion Week. The New Rules singer wore a mini skirt and top with leather boots as she enjoyed a holiday in the French capital. 15 Dua Lipa is all smiles as she steps out wearing stylish all black in Paris for Fashion Week Credit: Splash Dua is currently on a summer break from her Radical Optimism Tour. After huge shows in London, Liverpool and Dublin, she will play a gig in Kosovo at Sunny Hill Festival Park in August. Then its off to Canada and America until the end of the year. ELLA ENDS WAIT FOR ALBUM 2 ELLA EYRE has finally announced her long-awaited second album. She will release aptly titled Everything – a decade after her hit debut Feline. 15 Ella Eyre has finally announced her long-awaited second album Credit: Getty Ella has also announced four 'intimate' candlelit shows across the UK in December. She said of her new music: 'There's been a lot of stop-start with my career. It keeps me up at night. But this album feels like something I'm really proud of. 'And the biggest cliches are sometimes the deepest truths: Good things come to those who wait. 'And even though it's taken a long time to get to this place, I'm really proud of where I'm at.' Hopefully it's worth the wait. JESS HITS STAGE IN BURLESQUE A STAGE version of 2010 musical movie Burlesque launches in the West End on Thursday and I'm keeping an eye on leading lady Jess Folley – who is destined to be a star. Not only did Jess win The Voice Kids in 2017 and have a stint in girl band RLY, but she is now playing Ali in the West End production at the Savoy Theatre and has just released a solo EP. 15 Jess Folley is now playing Ali in the West End production of Burlesque Credit: Supplied There's no doubt she has her head screwed on too, having written original songs for the show that is being produced by Christina Aguilera, who originally played Ali. And there have been no qualms about taking on the racy role, which she hopes will leave audiences feeling confident. She said in an exclusive chat: 'I'm not going to change myself for this role. I think part of Burlesque is empowerment, and the sexiness of Burlesque is people being empowered. In act one, she's not super sexy. 'Essentially, she's very sweet, very innocent. Having to go on that journey with her from act one to act two, it's taught me a lot about myself and my own sexuality. Hopefully people will come and watch the show and leave feeling empowered.' She's even more vulnerable on her debut EP 18 & Anxious, which she admitted was 'never meant to be released'. Jess explained: 'They were songs I wrote to send to a therapist, to get me out of talking in the therapy sessions. 'I would email these songs to basically be like, 'Hey, this is what I'm feeling now. Don't ask me about it'. It's about as raw as I could possibly get.' Fergie bridges 20-yr gap FERGIE finally knows the difference between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. The former Black Eyed Peas singer has re-shot her 2006 video for hit single London Bridge, almost two decades after filming the original on the wrong one. 15 Fergie finally knows the difference between London Bridge and Tower Bridge Credit: Netflix 15 Fergie has re-shot her 2006 video for hit single London Bridge Credit: Netflix 15 She filmed the original on the wrong one almost two decades ago Credit: Netflix She appears in the video with Megan Stalter, star of Netflix series Too Much. The video features in the new ten-part series, which is created by Lena Dunham. Going all out, Fergie wears a series of eye-catching costumes, including a long yellow faux fur coat and a Union Jack dress. She said: 'As an American girl who once had her own adventures in London while filming the video for London Bridge, I instantly felt a connection to this project. 'So off we went to London to re-imagine the original video – only this time, we did it right. Twenty years later, we finally filmed on the actual London Bridge.' I first told about the project last month, so it's great to see the final version. 15 She appears in the video with Megan Stalter, star of Netflix series Too Much Credit: Netflix 15 The video features in the new ten-part series, which is created by Lena Dunham Credit: Netflix KYLIE: I FEEL LIKE REAL ME AT LAST KYLIE MINOGUE says she's never felt more like herself on stage than she does now. The Padam Padam singer is in the middle of her epic Tension Tour – and admits the global trek has been 'liberating'. 15 Kylie Minogue says she's never felt more like herself on stage than she does now Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Kylie said: 'I've always struggled with the word 'reinvention'. 'For me, it's more like 'morphing' because I don't like boundaries. I'm an artist; I want to move and evolve. 'Looking at my career, each decade has its own style, and I make that public. But right now, I feel most like myself on stage. More than ever before. I'm not playing a role, I'm not trying to transport the audience somewhere. It's liberating.' During her latest show at Dusseldorf's PSD Bank Dome, Kylie surprised fans by adding 2008 single The One to the set list, as well as 2020 track Dance Floor Darling. GRANGE Hill star Lee MacDonald is backing O2's sun safety campaign . Lee, who played Zammo in the show, has previously faced a skin cancer scare. He said: 'O2's research shows we're glued to our phones, especially on holiday. 'So while scrolling, apply sunscreen and pay as much attention to your skin as you do your phone.' OASIS ARE STREAM OF THE CROP OASIS's Spotify streams surged by 400 per cent in the UK after they kicked off their comeback tour in Cardiff. What's The Story Morning Glory's Hello saw the biggest jump at 1,115 per cent, while Bring It Down and Fade Away were up by 1,000 per cent. 15 Oasis's Spotify streams surged by 400 per cent in the UK after they kicked off their comeback tour in Cardiff Credit: Getty Spotify says Gen Z make up 50 per cent of the steamers, proving Noel and Liam Gallagher appeal to all ages. There have also been more than 16.6million user discoveries of the band globally since the start of the year. It comes as Oasis's 1995 album What's The Story Morning Glory? went 18-times platinum. Only two others have done that in the UK, The Beatles' Sergeant Pepper's and Adele's 21. SAM AND JILL KICK OFF THEIR PRIME-TIME PERFORMANCES BRITISH Eurovision hero Sam Ryder surprised onlookers with an open-air gig to celebrate Amazon's biggest ever Prime Day. The Spaceman singer performed along the River Thames on London's South Bank to mark the four-day online shopping event. 15 Jill Scott and Sam Ryder promoting Amazon Prime Day Credit: PA Yes, you read that right, despite being called Prime Day deals are actually available all week. Joining Sam for the launch was former England Lioness Jill Scott who helped host a Uefa shootout where bargain-hunters could win prizes. Jill said: 'It's brilliant to see Amazon shining a light on women's football in such a fun and creative way. 'The new Women's Football Shop is a game-changer for fans, and I'm proud to be here to kick off the Uefa Prime experience. It's all about inspiring the next generation and making the game more accessible to everyone.' Ed art on sale ED SHEERAN is putting some of his art up for sale. He has joined forces with the HENI Gallery to announce the release of Cosmic Carpark Paintings. 15 Ed Sheeran is putting some of his art up for sale Credit: Ellie Lawrie The work is being sold to raise money for the Ed Sheeran Foundation, which helps provide inclusive music education for children. Ed said: 'I started painting at the end of my Divide Tour in 2019 and it's something I've used as a creative outlet ever since. 'When I was growing up, both of my parents worked in art, so I've naturally always been interested in it. I always enjoyed studying art at school. 'I was back and forth on tour last year, and I used a lot of my downtime in the UK to paint. 'I'd run to a disused car park in Soho each morning, paint, then run home and I'd do that daily until I headed back out on tour again.' On Friday, Ed will kick off the first of three huge homecoming shows at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich. Meanwhile, his eighth album Play, which features hit single Azizam, is out in September.
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
BetterHelp Joins Forces with Three WNBA Powerhouse Teams as Official Mental Health Partner
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BetterHelp, the world's largest online therapy platform, today announced multi-year partnerships with the WNBA's 2024 Champion New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings. Tipped off during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the partnerships align BetterHelp with all three teams on mental health initiatives, and aim to drive critical conversations around the importance of mental wellness, especially among athletes. "The extraordinary rise of women's basketball is more than a sports story. This is a cultural movement reaching millions of passionate fans," said Sara Brooks, Chief Growth Officer at BetterHelp. "But with that spotlight comes pressure, and for elite athletes, peak performance isn't just physical – it's mental. Getting your head in the game means having the support to stay strong, focused, and resilient. BetterHelp's mission to champion mental well-being aligns perfectly with these teams' commitment to supporting their players on and off the court. Whether you're a professional athlete or someone navigating everyday challenges, we're here to remind you: everyone is better with help." The multi-year partnerships will come to life across various channels, including: Connecting teams with licensed therapists through BetterHelp's online platform In-arena experiences designed to promote mental health awareness Digital content series with athletes and coaches featuring raw mental health stories from the locker room to fuel honest and impactful dialogue In-person community events to engage both fans and the local communities to raise awareness around mental health in women's sports Educational tools and resources to empower the next generation of women athletes with mental health skills BetterHelp's official partnerships with the WNBA's New York Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, and Dallas Wings double down on BetterHelp's commitment to breaking down the barriers to mental health care for athletes. During March Madness, BetterHelp solidified its commitment to drive change among this community through its Stop the Madness campaign, which addressed online hate and provided free mental health resources for student-athletes, amplifying wellness conversations and connecting more people with professional support. This announcement represents another powerful step for BetterHelp over the past month to eradicate barriers to mental wellness across the globe: Released its first-ever State of Stigma survey, gathering insights from over 16,000 people across 23 countries to better understand the fears, beliefs, and cultural narratives that continue to hold people back from seeking help. The findings aim to break down barriers to care and ensure people worldwide receive the support they deserve. Expanded its commitment to increasing therapy access through impactful non-profit key partnerships with Six Shout UK, and Be Strong. These collaborations deliver free therapy to underserved communities, frontline mental health workers, and Gen Z students navigating today's challenges. In May, BetterHelp collectively donated over 2,700 months of free therapy. Tapped into the power of storytelling to normalize therapy and reduce stigma. Efforts included an integrated partnership with Peacock's Emerging Artist Series, 'People Like Me,' and the launch of BetterHelp's own podcast, Mind if We Talk?, which debuted with a candid conversation on overcoming imposter syndrome. For more information on these partnerships or to learn more about how to access professional, affordable, and tailored therapy, visit About BetterHelp: BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it's the world's largest online therapy service – providing professional, affordable, and tailored therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp's network of 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services persists, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally.
