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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Huge UK singer 'set for new Netflix film after battle with demons saw shock exit from the music industry' as rumours stir about a 2025 comeback
Lewis Capaldi is reportedly 'joining forces with Netflix to produce a new film' about his demons that caused his shock exit from the music industry. The Scottish singer, 28, announced he would be taking a break from the spotlight for his mental health and to 'adjust to the impact' of his Tourette's diagnosis after performing at Glastonbury in June 2023. But last month, Lewis returned to the stage when he made a surprise appearance during Tom Walker 's show in Edinburgh. And now the singing sensation is reportedly in talks with the streaming giant's executives to review his options for a new project, according to the Sun. A source told the publication: 'Everything is going to be different this time, so that he isn't overloaded and his mental health doesn't suffer. 'But he really wants his fans to be able to understand what he has been going through and where he has been for the last two years. That's why another special makes sense.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. If the project is to be given the green light, it is said to be centered around 'honest and vulnerable moments' as the last few years have not been a 'easy time'. MailOnline has contacted Lewis's representatives for a comment. It was recently reported that Lewis could be set to make a comeback in 2025 after allegedly discussing his next album with friends, though nothing was confirmed. In an interview, Lewis's friend Yungblud, 27, has told how the singer is sounding great', before confirming that he is working on 'new music'. Yungblud, who's been firm friends with the hitmaker prior to them both finding fame, also told how Lewis is getting his mental health back on track after he previously told how his break was to get his 'mental and physical health in order'. He told The Sun: 'I have heard his new music and it sounds great. He is getting his mental health right.' Y ungBlud, who real name Dominic Harrison, continued: 'I love him, as me and him have been on this ride together. 'We experienced it at the same time and he is perhaps the only friend who knows what I am going through, in the same way I know what he's going through.' The singer, who recently released new single Hello Heaven, Hello, added that he's 'really close' with Lewis and his pal gave him advice about performing a ballad on his new album. During his performance at Glastonbury in 2023, Lewis was coming out of a three-week mental health hiatus he had taken to 'rest and recover'. Returning to the stage, the singer admitted he had been 's**t scared' to perform as he opened up about his mental health struggles. But, Lewis confirmed he would be taking another break away from the spotlight after the show. In the middle of his set, he confessed that he was struggling with his Tourette's and said his voice had 'packed it in', after coughing throughout the show. Tourette's is a neurological condition characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics, and can cause speech and voice abnormalities. Lewis took to social media after Glastonbury 2023 to announce his hiatus as he said he was taking a break form touring for the foreseeable future Despite his struggles, Lewis insisted on continuing with his set and his supportive fans rallied around him, with the show coming to an emotional close as the crowds sang Someone You Love for him. The heartwarming moment saw Lewis walk across the Pyramid Stage and sing short bursts of the track, while the kind crowds sang at the top of their voices to support the star. After his performance, Lewis took to his social media to say: 'The fact that this probably won't come as a surprise doesn't make it any easier to write. 'I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I'd hoped 3 weeks away would sort me out.' He continued: 'But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come. 'I'm so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve. 'Playing for you every night is all I've ever dreamed of, so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I'll be back as soon as I possibly can.' Six months later on New Year's Eve, Lewis updated fans, sharing: 'I'm really happy to say I've noticed a marked improvement in both since I decided to take some time off back in June.' 'For now I'm going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life. 'I want to make absolutely sure I'm 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything! 'These songs mean the world to me and I'd be gutted if I'd not been able to share them. Hope this tides you all over until we can get in a room and sing them together some day very soon!' Lewis also thanked fans for their support, saying their reaction has been 'nothing I've ever experienced and has made me more excited than ever to return to doing what I love at some point in the not too distant future'. WHAT IS TOURETTE'S SYNDROME? Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics. It usually starts during childhood and continues into adulthood. Tics can be either be vocal or physical. In many cases Tourette's syndrome runs in families and it's often associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Tourette's syndrome is named after the French doctor, Georges Gilles de la Tourette, who first described the syndrome and its symptoms in the 19th century. There's no cure for Tourette's syndrome, but treatment can help to control the symptoms.
BBC News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'I don't need to hide my tics after charity song'
A woman from Pool has been chosen to sing in a choir to record a song to highlight Tourette's Willoughby, 38, joined a group of singers who all have the condition to record the Nina Simone song 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' to help charity Tourettes Action raise awareness."It's the perfect song for this campaign because Tourette's syndrome is one of the most misunderstood disorders," Mrs Willoughby Action said the condition affects one in 100 school-aged children and more than 300,000 people in the UK. 'I didn't know' Mrs Willoughby said her symptoms began when she was eight years old when she started grunting, coughing and worsened, she said, and she was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome three years later in Willoughby said school had been very difficult and she had not wanted to go because she had not been sure what was said: "I didn't know what was going on, I'd blink, I'd tic and my eyes would twitch."This drew looks from other pupils, she said, and from teachers, too."I had a teacher mimic me," she said."I didn't know I was doing it so I didn't know why the teacher was mimicking me back and it was really upsetting."Child psychologists were assigned to her, but she said they did not understand why she did not want to go to school."I was the child that was treated like I was misbehaving, with them saying I was a problem and that I didn't want to go to school," she said. 'Comfortable in my own skin' It is people with Tourette's syndrome being misunderstood that inspired Mrs Willoughby to take part in the charity music said: "I've never been around people with Tourette's syndrome so to go to London and do that video with so many wonderful, beautiful people - to be accepted and to feel comfortable in my own skin and with who I am and to feel free to tic was the most special experience I've ever had."She said being with others with the syndrome made her realise how much she had hidden her tics."From that I have learned so much. To feel accepted and accept myself and I now feel I don't need to hide who I am and I don't need to hide my tics," she said: "The experience has had a longer lasting lifetime effect."I am who I am and I am learning not to be embarrassed because I've always felt I'm the weirdo, I was always treated like the weird child, like the problem."Being in that room was a sort of love and acceptance from people that understand and that was the amazing part for me."
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lewis Capaldi in talks for Netflix comeback documentary two years after troubling Glastonbury performance
LEWIS CAPALDI is in talks with Netflix about a film following his comeback – addressing the demons that led to his abrupt exit from the music business. It has been two years since he retreated from the spotlight. The Someone You Loved singer was on stage at Glastonbury in 2023 when it became clear his anxiety and Tourette syndrome were taking its toll and he became emotional. Just days later, he issued a statement cancelling all his forthcoming concerts because he needed 'to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order'. But he is now making tentative steps back into the industry, and has met execs at Netflix to discuss options for a new project. A music insider said: 'Lewis is in a much better place than he was in 2023 and is at a point now where he is thinking about returning to music. 'Everything is going to be different this time, so that he isn't overloaded and his mental health doesn't suffer. 'But he really wants his fans to be able to understand what he has been going through and where he has been for the last two years. 'That's why another special makes sense. 'There are discussions about what form it could take, but there will naturally be a lot of honest and vulnerable moments. It's not been an easy time. 'His last documentary with Netflix, How I'm Feeling Now, was really intimate and personal and became a massive success. 'Naturally, they are interested in working with him again and they've been having talks about doing just that.' In March, his pal Yungblud confirmed Lewis had been back in the studio working on songs. Yungblud said: 'I have heard his new music and it sounds great. He is getting his mental health right. 'I love him, as me and him have been on this ride together.' He made a tentative return to the stage last month when Tom Walker performed a gig in Edinburgh in aid of Campaign Against Living Miserably. Lewis played a surprise six-song set, with punters told not to take photos or videos. To date, he has scored five No1 singles, while both of his albums have topped the charts. And I'm sure there are many more to come. 1
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Triad doctor speaks on Tourette Syndrome
(WGHP) — It's a disorder that can have a big impact on a person's life. It's Called Tourette Syndrome, and this is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. In the FOX8 House Call, Brad Jones speaks with Dr. Jaclyn Martindale. She is Director of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine's Tourette Center and the head of Pediatric Neurology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Long-time THV 11 Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passes away at age 59
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas weather community and beyond is mourning the loss of a longtime meteorologist in the state. KTHV 11 announced on Monday that former Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passed away at the age of 59 after a battle with cancer. Buckner, a Houston native, joined the THV 11 team in 1996 and served as the station's chief for 25 years. KARK 4 News Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian remembers Buckner as a friend and he will be missed. 'Many are alive today because of his life saving severe weather information,' Yakoubian said. 'Ed made our state a better place. We continue to think and pray for his family and friends during this very terrible time.' THV 11 shared that Buckner stepped away from his meteorology work in early 2020 after complications with Tourette Syndrome. FOX 16 News Chief Meteorologist Joel Young shared he was saddened to hear of the passing of Buckner and shared his impact on weather was felt by those for generations. 'I never knew him personally, but the weather industry is small and his impact on his community was huge,' Young said 'My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed's family and friends during this difficult time.' Buckner is survived by wife Carolyn Buckner, his children Brooke Buckner, Morgan Buckner, Grant Lewis, Kristan Hendricks and seven grandchildren. One daughter, Ashton Eakin, preceded him in death in 2019, also from cancer. For more information, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
