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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lewis Capaldi set to make huge comeback after Glastonbury Festival – two years after breaking down on stage
LEWIS Capaldi is reportedly set for a triumphant comeback to the Glastonbury stage two years after struggling to perform. The Advertisement 6 Lewis is set to make his return to the Glastonbury stage after two years Credit: AP 6 The iconic festival has a 'secret set' reserved on Friday evening Credit: Getty 6 The star struggled through his performance after his Tourette's flared up Credit: AFP His return, to the Pyramid Stage, as reported by In one of the most notable moments in the festival's history, As he finished his set, performing Hold Me While You Wait, he told the crowd: 'Glastonbury, I'm really sorry. I'm a bit annoyed with myself.' But the crowd replied by cheering him on by chanting "Oh Lewis Capaldi". Advertisement READ MORE GLASTONBURY Shortly after the set, Lewis said: 'I wanted to come back and to do 'I was s**t-scared but you really made me feel at ease.' Referring to Glasto organiser Emily Eavis, he continued: 'I am really sorry and I hope Eavis will have me back on because this has been a f*****g s**t show. 'I feel like I will be taking another wee break over the next couple of weeks so you probably won't see much of me for the rest of the year.' Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Since then Lewis, who took a three week mental health break prior to the event, said he would be taking an extended period of time off 'to spend more time getting my mental and physical health in order' He then disappeared from the spotlight completely in order to adjust to the impact Tourettes has on his life and get it under control. Moment Lewis Capaldi left speechless after diehard fan serenades him in the pub (v2) 'Playing for you every night is all I've ever dreamed of, so this has been the most difficult decision of my life,' he said at the time. 'I'll be back as soon as I possibly can." Advertisement Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition that makes someone make involuntary 'tics' including rapid movements and noises, at times making them struggle to speak. Lewis tracked his diagnosis in a Netflix documentary, How I'm Feeling Now, showing how much it affects his life on a day-to-day basis. The film was released shortly before his Glasto appearance. In October last year, Advertisement In May this year, It was his first performance since the 2023 Glastonbury performance, with fans saying they were 'near tears' seeing him back on stage. 6 The singer has taken time away from the spotlight ever since Credit: Getty 6 The singer has been open about Tourettes effecting his life Credit: Getty Advertisement 6 He apologised on stage saying he was 'angry at himself' over the flare up Credit: Getty
Scoop
15-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
An Awareness Campaign That Wants You To Ignore It
Press Release – TANZ Tourettes Association of New Zealand and Saatchi & Saatchi NZ create the first anti-awareness awareness campaign for Tourettes Awareness Month 2025. When it comes to Tourettes, attention often makes things worse. Most awareness campaigns ask for your attention. This one is screaming for you to ignore it. To mark Tourette's Awareness Month (15th May – 15th June), the Tourette's Association of New Zealand (TANZ) has launched 'Please Ignore It' – a new campaign that twists the convention of traditional awareness efforts. When it comes to Tourette's, attention often makes things worse. And it was this simple insight that led the creative team to such an unexpected theme. 'When someone has a tic, the last thing they want is more attention,' says Emma Henderson, TANZ General Manager. 'Most people think of Tourette's as the neurological disorder that makes people swear or shout profanities, which is a form of tic that only impacts 10% of people with Tourette's. So, when they meet or see someone with other types of tics, they're often caught off guard and unsure how to respond. What they don't realise is that drawing focus to the tic – whether through staring, pointing it out awkwardly, or falling into awkward silences – can actually increase that person's stress, making their tics even more frequent or pronounced. That's why we're giving people one simple piece of advice: please ignore it.' Despite 1 in 100 young Kiwi's experiencing tics or Tourette's, the syndrome is not considered a disability in New Zealand, meaning it gets zero government funding. Relying solely on grants and donations, the campaign urges New Zealanders to pay cash, not pay attention. Says Jordan Sky, Executive Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi NZ: 'People with Tourette's get unwanted attention 12 months of the year. We wanted to draw attention to the fact they'd rather not be drawing your attention.' 'The reactions can be worse than the tics,' says Emma Henderson. 'What many people don't realise is that the staring, laughing, even awkward silences are far more distressing than the condition itself. This campaign helps normalise Tourette's in a way that's empowering, not patronising.' 'It's great when the creative answer to a brief is right there in the brief,' says Steve Cochran, Chief Creative Officer at Saatchi & Saatchi NZ. 'Knowing people with a tic would prefer us just to ignore it became the campaign idea. An ad asking you to ignore it means you can't help but pay attention. This irony makes the message all the more potent, helping educate people about Tourette's and how to behave around it.' That tension between asking to be ignored and being impossible to ignore extends into the campaign's visual language. The campaign's design reflects the unpredictable, disruptive nature of Tourette's itself. Designed in intentionally loud, brash colours, the bold, angular typography takes cues from the jagged pulse-like burst patterns of an EEG brainwave – evoking the neurological activity behind a tic. The resulting design makes the 'PLEASE IGNORE IT' message feel frenetic as though shifting in volume and intensity, mirroring the involuntary motor and vocal tics that define the condition. Thanks to TANZ's media partners – NZME, Mediaworks, LUMO, Go Media, Stuff, oOh! Media and Phantom Billstickers – the 'Please Ignore It' campaign will run from May 15th – June 15th across radio, digital, outdoor and social – assuming, of course, you pay attention.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ex-army officer to row 2,000 miles around UK – and five more local stories you missed this week
A former army officer who will row solo around the UK for 2,000 miles is one of our best local stories of the week. Gloucestershire Live reported how ex-Parachute Regiment member Mike Ellicock, 49, will take on the challenge of rowing around the country in fewer than 80 days. Elsewhere, a Warwickshire man who used to drink 14 cans of Pepsi Max a day has managed to quit his habit after hypnosis, while a first date on a beach went rather awry when a car got stuck at the seaside in Dorset. You can read the full version of each of our selected articles through the links under each story – or read more top headlines from around the UK's regions on the Yahoo UK local news page. A former Parachute Regiment officer is on a mission to set a new record as the quickest individual to row solo around Great Britain for 2,000 miles. Mike Ellicock, hailing from Lewes in East Sussex, sustained injuries during a hostage rescue operation in Sierra Leone in 2000 when he was just 25 years old. He managed to recover fully and later led a team of paratroopers during missions in Iraq. Now at 49, the father-of-three is embarking on a historic attempt to circumnavigate the UK by rowing boat in less than 80 days, which would make him the fastest to achieve such a feat. Read the full story from Gloucestershire Live A Bedworth dad who drank 14 cans of Pepsi Max a day and 'couldn't stop' has ditched his habit - after being hypnotised. Dean Gavin, 52, would have his first can when he woke up, and would even take a Pepsi Max to bed with him to sip on through the night. But the £3,000 a year 'heavy addiction' was wreaking havoc on his sleep and making his Tourettes tics worse. In a desperate bid to help him stop reaching for the sugar-free fizzy drink, Dean turned to a hypnotherapist. Read the full story from Coventry Live Yorkshire Wildlife Park is celebrating as they welcome the birth of two Amur Leopard cubs. The award-winning park says it is a 'remarkable step forward' in the battle to save the big cats from extinction. The new duo is only the second and third of their specifies to be born in the whole world this year. Mother Kristen, 13, gave birth last week and is currently spending all her time nursing the babies. Read the full story from Hull Live An East Lothian family was amazed after capturing breathtaking footage of a shark swimming just feet off the shore of their local beach. Alan Nash, who shot the footage from a drone, said the creature was so close you "could have just swam out to it," estimating it was only 100 metres away. Alan and his family of five discovered the basking shark off the shores of Longniddry Beach around 5pm on 30 April. Read the full story from Edinburgh Live We've all had a difficult first date – but this one is perhaps up there as being one of the trickiest. A Bournemouth resident drove on to the sand at Boscombe beach, east of the pier, which could have been a romantic spot to get to know his date. However, his Jeep Cherokee became wedged in the soft sand – not too far from the water – despite having four-wheel drive and a 'sand' mode. Read the full story from The Daily Echo An eight-year-old girl has found her passion in go-karting racing and is now racing on the track competitively. Ava-Lily first went in a go-kart when she was just seven and less than a year later she is now competing at various competitions across the county each month. Back in January 2024, Ava-Lily's brother had a birthday party at Gridline Racing in Lincoln but at the time she was too small to join in on the fun. Read the full story from Lincolnshire Live
Express Tribune
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West reportedly relapsed into nitrous oxide use, leading to memory issues and strained relationships
Kanye West is reportedly struggling with a relapse into nitrous oxide use, according to multiple sources close to the rapper. The 47-year-old musician and designer, recently back in Los Angeles, allegedly began using the substance after dental work in January, with a friend stating that this marked the beginning of his return to laughing gas. Sources say the substance has intensified West's already erratic behavior, leading to further complications in his personal and professional life. One insider reported to NYP that nitrous oxide use has caused tension in West's marriage to Bianca Censori, particularly after a Grammy party in early February. The source noted that West's behaviour in Los Angeles became more unpredictable, with the rapper engaging in actions not typical of him, especially when he was in Japan. Photo: WireImage A third source explained that West uses nitrous oxide as a form of 'medication,' which reportedly triggers emotional and mental meltdowns when the effects wear off. The source described the aftermath of using the gas as a 'cultural Tourettes experience,' where West's thoughts become disjointed and he speaks without filter. Concerns over West's mental state have been exacerbated by his increasingly erratic actions, such as recent controversial tweets and actions involving antisemitic comments and Nazi symbols. Sources say his memory has suffered, with some claiming that West often forgets conversations and facts within days. The allegations against West's dentist, Thomas Connelly, have also resurfaced. Last year, Milo Yiannopoulos accused Connelly of intentionally getting West hooked on nitrous oxide to exploit his mental state. Photo: NYT Despite the controversy, West's camp remains tight-lipped about his recent struggles. Sources close to West's marriage suggest the couple's relationship may not be over despite swirling rumours. Though West has faced significant personal challenges, those around him claim he is committed to his family and music.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Is Reportedly Inhaling Nitrous Oxide Again As His Memory Is 'Messed Up'
Kanye West has left many questioning his health as he has reportedly relapsed back to inhaling nitrous oxide. The rapper's addiction to the anesthetic made headlines last year when an ex-employee accused a celebrity dentist of being West's dealer. The revelations come amid Kanye West's recent antisemitic rants on X, which have garnered him backlash from many social media users. Sources close to West have revealed that the controversial rapper has reverted to his old habits of using nitrous oxide. One of the insiders claimed that the relapse occurred when the rapper returned to Los Angeles after spending months overseas in places like Japan. "When he [West] got back to LA he got dental work again and I think that's when he relapsed," the source told the New York Post. A different insider hinted that the rapper's addiction explains some of his recent antics, although they stopped short of directly linking it with his antisemitic rant on X. "The nitrous took over in Los Angeles. After the Grammy party [on Feb. 2], he met people and it kind of escalated to things that he never does anymore when he's in Japan," the insider claimed, referencing West's trip to the Asian country where he stayed for weeks. More information about West's addiction to the anesthetic was revealed by a third source who claimed the rapper uses it as "medication." "There is an issue with nitrous and his dentist, and the medication leads to this meltdown," the insider shared. The source went on to say that West acts "crazy" when he "comes off" the nitrous oxide and keeps taking it because he just "wants to be able to do anything he wants." "It's as if thoughts are coming to him and he speaks his mind. It's like a cultural Tourettes experience, his entire life is a video game," the insider further revealed about West's nitrous use. Unfortunately for the rapper, this addiction is costing him not just financially but also taking a toll on his mental health. "His memory is so messed up [at] this point," the source shared. "You can kind of just convince [West] of things and he doesn't really fact check them. You can just say something that is not true, but if you say it with enough conviction at the right time, he'll believe it." Last year, West's addiction to nitrous oxide made headlines when his former chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, fingered the rapper's dentist, Thomas P. Connelly, as the supplier. In a legal affidavit obtained by the Daily Mail, Yiannopoulos alleged that the celebrity dentist supplied West with an "unlawful supply" of nitrous gas, ignoring the "self-destructive" consequences it would have on the "Stronger" hitmaker. The former Yeezy employee also stated that the dentist charged "more than $50,000 per month for the service" and continued supplying the gas even after concerns were raised about West experiencing "distressing symptoms." According to Yiannopoulos, Connelly sought to exploit West's "psychological vulnerabilities" as the dentist knew that the rapper's "widely-reported bipolar diagnosis" matches the "side effects of prolonged nitrous gas abuse." In recent weeks, West has found himself making the headline for negative reasons. It began with his return to the Grammy red carpet with his wife, Bianca Censori, who wore a see-through dress that left tongues wagging for days. The "Donda" crooner later took to X to defend and praise his wife and her outfit, which earned him more backlash from social media users. Shockingly, worse was to come from West as he once again returned to the platform to go on an antisemitic rant reminiscent of his 2022 episode. The rapper kept at it for days, with a small break in between when he temporarily logged out and deactivated his account. Adding to his inflammatory tweets, he released a shirt with a Swastika symbol only to later claim that he had the concept for years. The website where the shirt was sold was subsequently taken down by Shopify for violating the platform rules. West later reacted to the decision, claiming it was a "major victory," as he hated the site. After weeks of backlash and being dropped by his talent agency due to his Nazi remarks and praise of Hitler, West returned to X to declare that he was no longer a "Nazi." The rapper shared the post on Wednesday, writing, "After further reflection I've come to the realization that I'm not a Nazi." Prior to his recent comment, West declared his love for Hitler, saying, "I love Hitler, now what b-tches." In another post, he said, "Hitler was sooooo fresh" and asked his followers to call him "Yaydolf Yitler."
