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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lewis Capaldi reveals love for Billy Connolly & Paolo Nutini
The Someone You Loved singer featured on the latest episode of Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, which was posted on YouTube on July 15. In the podcast, the artist was asked by the host 'Who would be on his Scottish Mount Rushmore'. Lewis then broke his idols down, with Sir Billy Connolly and Paolo Nutini coming out on top. Lewis Capaldi reveals love for Billy Connolly & Paolo Nutini (Image: YouTube) Paolo, 38, from Paisley, is a beloved Scottish singer-songwriter, known for his mega hits, including Candy, Iron Sky, Through The Echoes, New Shoes, and Better Man. Meanwhile, Sir Billy Connolly, 82, is a legendary Glasgow comedian, actor, and musician. READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi spotted visiting much-loved Glasgow cafe READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi pictured at popular Glasgow restaurant In the podcast, Theo asked Lewis: "Who's on your Scottish Mount Rushmore if you had to piece one together?" Lewis replied: "Billy Connolly would be up there for sure." He added: "There's a Scottish singer I love called Paolo Nutini. He's Scottish-Italian, much like myself. He's up there for me as a musician. I grew up listening to him." Theo then asked the singer if he's ever collaborated with Paolo, with Lewis revealing he's had a 'few beers' with him. Lewis said: "He's very elusive. He'll disappear for years, and then come back and sing, but he's an incredible talent. But, he'd be up there for me." Theo, 45, is a well-known American podcaster and stand-up comedian. Meanwhile, Lewis, 28, is a much-loved Scots singer-songwriter from Glasgow. Lewis featured on the podcast after announcing a string of concert dates in June 2025 following his two-year hiatus. READ MORE: Glasgow Lewis Capaldi fans fuming after 'shameful' presale READ MORE: Glasgow TV star left 'livid' over Lewis Capaldi presale As part of his UK arena tour, the musician will perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, as well as venues in Sheffield, Aberdeen, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Cardiff. He is known for his tunes, including Before You Go, Wish You The Best, Forget Me, Bruises, and Forever.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Popular podcaster criticizes JD Vance over past Epstein comments: 'What changed?'
A popular podcast host and comedian who interviewed Donald Trump on the 2024 presidential campaign and attended his inauguration is criticizing Vice President JD Vance over the Jeffrey Epstein case. In a social media post July 16, Theo Von, whose podcast and social media channels have millions of subscribers, recirculated a clip of a former interview with Vance in which the then-candidate appeared to agree to release alleged files about the criminal investigation into Epstein. Von's comments join a growing chorus of online MAGA figures pushing back against the Trump administration after a July 7 announcement claiming the FBI and Department of Justice investigation found no evidence of a supposed client list, thought to contain names of individuals who were associated with Epstein's alleged sex trafficking. The financier and convicted sex offender died while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking in 2019. Maurene Comey fired: Daughter of ex-FBI director and prosecutor against Jeffrey Epstein Von reshared the 7-second video clip of his October 2024 interview with Vance in which the then-senator said "seriously, we need to release the Epstein list, that is an important thing," after another user, self-described as a progressive activist, posted it a day prior. The user's original post included the text: "A video is going viral showing JD Vance calling for the full Epstein list to be released − on Theo Von's podcast. Hey JD, what changed?" Von republished the post on his own page, adding: 'Yeah, what changed?' Von's podcast, "This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von," is the fourth most popular podcast on Spotify, as of mid-July, and is among the more popular conservative-leaning podcasting shows. It is often lumped in with Joe Rogan's within the so-called 'manosphere,' of media channels catering to predominantly male audiences. Von's show often features interviews with celebrities, political figures and influencers, including a nearly hour-long sit-down with Trump a few months before the November 2024 presidential election. The alleged Epstein "client list" and surrounding controversies have created division within the Republican party and among some of MAGA's most vocal online personalities. Trump has long suggested he would be open to releasing the so-called list of Epstein clients, and Vance had also been vocal in making similar statements during the 2024 campaign. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in March she had a "truckload" of Epstein files to review and potentially release, further stoking expectations and conspiracies, especially among Trump's base. Yet furor erupted on July 7 when Bondi's Justice Department announced there was no "client list" and no further disclosure was needed. More about the Epstein 'list': Jeffrey Epstein is sowing division among MAGA. What to know about the late sex offender While Trump has since directed Bondi to release "whatever she thinks is credible," he has attempted to distance himself from the uproar, claiming it to be a "Democratic hoax." Yet long-time Trump loyalists, including daughter-in-law Lara Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, have called for more transparency. Democrats have also pushed for legislative action to release some of the documents. Rep. Lauren Boebert, a hardline MAGA supporter, weighed in on X on July 15, writing: "We deserve the truth about the Epstein files. I'm ready for a Special Counsel to handle this." Charlie Kirk, a key MAGA influencer who had spoke often about his doubts over the Epstein probe, abruptly reversed course on his vocal criticism this week, saying in his podcast: "I'm done talking about Epstein for the time being. I'm gonna trust my friends in the administration ." Contributing: Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY; Reuters. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
The vice president has been dragged into the controversy over Jeffrey Epstein's client list.
Vice President JD Vance has now entered the Jeffrey Epstein chat, with resurfaced footage from a MAGA podcaster coming back to haunt him. Vance went on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast last October, shortly before the 2024 presidential election. As the pair were discussing Vance's childhood, he noted: 'Everybody in politics has a vice that's much worse than alcoholism.' Von then says: 'Release the list!' Both men laugh hysterically before Vance adds, 'Seriously, we need to release the Epstein list, that is an important thing. We can go down that rabbit hole.'
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi's 'breakdown' before Glastonbury 2023 was 'most important day' of his life
Lewis Capaldi has revealed that looking back on his 2023 Glastonbury performance it was probably the most important day of his life as if shifted his mindset. Lewis Capaldi has opened up about the intense struggles he faced before his now-famous onstage breakdown at Glastonbury in 2023, calling that moment a turning point in his life. The 28 year old singer made an emotional return to Worthy Farm last month, surprising fans with an unannounced set at Glastonbury 2025 - two years after his panic attacks and anxiety cut his performances short and led to him taking a lengthy two year hiatus from the spotlight. Reflecting on that difficult period, Lewis revealed the extent of his panic attacks in the lead-up to the 2023 festival, admitting that the worst actually occurred during a show in America just weeks before his Glastonbury appearance. Speaking on This Past Weekend with American star Theo Von, Lewis said: "A few weeks prior to that show we were playing in Chicago and I had a very similar episode - it was probably even worse." "I couldn't come back and finish a song. I was backstage convulsing and having this crazy panic attack and mental episode. Way worse than what happened at Glastonbury." The Glastonbury 2023 performance, though painful, was a public wake-up call that led Lewis to finally seek the help he needed. "Because Glastonbury is such a big stage, it was the first time people outside my shows had seen it," he said. "At Glastonbury, when I came off stage it was weird, I had this (feeling) 'everything's alright now, I can actually go and get help and fix myself for the next two years.'" "In a weird way, it's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me. I wouldn't have stopped otherwise," he confessed. "Glastonbury 2023 was, for sure, really important - maybe the most important day in my life." He heartbrokenly confessed that he doesn't know where he would be if it wasn't for that performance waking him up to his mental health, stating: "Someone upstairs was like "this has to happen now otherwise..." I don't want to think of where I would be now if I'd continued." Lewis revealed that he was meant to head to Australia shortly after that performance, but now believes that tour could have pushed him beyond his limit. "We were meant to go to Australia. It could have been really, really horrible. I dread to think what would have happened," he admitted. Since stepping away from music, Lewis has dramatically overhauled his lifestyle. He's committed to intensive therapy, made progress in managing his Tourette's syndrome, cut back significantly on alcohol, focused on improving his physical health and switched medications, finding relief with antipsychotics after antidepressants failed to help. Returning to the Glastonbury stage in 2025 marked more than just a comeback for him but a "mental win" as a sign that he's found the perfect balance between his mental and physical health and performing.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lewis Capaldi: Glastonbury episode was best thing that's ever happened to me
Lewis Capaldi says his Glastonbury 2023 episode was "probably the best thing that's ever happened" to him, and it is the "most important" day of his life. The 28-year-old singer had a rest from performing after he broke down on stage at the festival two years ago, when vocal tics plagued his singing - a symptom of the neurological disorder Tourette's syndrome - but he "dreads to think" what would've happened if he had carried on afterwards. Lewis has now revealed he suffered an "even worse" experience in Chicago, a few weeks before the Somerset spectacle, when he was "convulsing" backstage and having a "crazy panic attack and mental episode". Speaking on This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von, he said: "A few weeks prior to that show we were playing in Chicago and I had a very similar episode - it was probably even worse. "I couldn't come back and finish a song. I was backstage convulsing and having this crazy panic attack and mental episode. Way worse than what happened at Glastonbury. "Because Glastonbury is such a big stage, it was the first time people outside my shows had seen it. At Glastonbury, when I came off stage it was weird, I had this (feeling) 'everything's alright now, I can actually go and get help and fix myself for the next two years.' "In a weird way, it's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me. I wouldn't have stopped otherwise. "Glastonbury 2023 was, for sure, really important - maybe the most important day in my life. "Someone upstairs was like "this has to happen now otherwise..." I don't want to think of where I would be now if I'd continued. "We were meant to go to Australia. It could have been really, really horrible. I dread to think what would have happened." Lewis made a triumphant return to Glastonbury this year to perform a secret set, and he says the comeback was a "mental win". He said: "I really wanted to come back and do Glastonbury as like a mental win – finish the thing that I couldn't finish before." Lewis now attends weekly therapy sessions, which have been "really beneficial" for him, and he is now on lifechanging antipsychotic medication. He added: "It was really scary when they offered it. "Antipsychotic? I'm like 'I'm not psychotic'. "It's changed my life. Anxiety levels are so low these days. I don't feel the stress."
