Lewis Capaldi reveals bizarre way he gets himself to sleep at night

The Sun

28-07-2025

Lewis Capaldi has revealed the novel way he sends himself off to sleep – by listening to Eminem.
Speaking to Apple Music to launch their new curated playlist series, Music That Soothes Me, the Scottish singer said he opts for old school rap.
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Lew explained: 'If I'm going to fall asleep, especially on a plane, I put on Eminem because I feel like it really puts me at ease.
'I listen to a lot of the older stuff like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show – for some reason it lulls me into a delightful little sleep.
'Or I'll put on some of my own demos which also really knock me out.'
Time's up, Mariah
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From fish sperm facials to tummy tucks, celebrities will try all sorts in the pursuit of looking young.
But Mariah Carey has a novel anti-ageing technique – refusing to acknowledge that time even exists.
The diva, who has previously said she doesn't celebrate her birthday and instead refers to it as her 'anniversary', said of ageing: 'I don't know time.
"I don't know numbers. I do not acknowledge time – I have a new song that starts with that line…'
That may well be the case, but given she is now 56 – even though she may claim otherwise – I'm sure there must be something else going on because she looks half that age.
The superstar will headline Brighton Pride on Saturday and is gearing up to release Here For It All, her first album since 2018, in September. And she is fully leaning into her diva persona.
Speaking about embracing her reputation in an interview in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar UK on sale from July 31, she said: 'It's part of my job.
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'What's the point of a disguise? Just get up, get dressed, go out. If I don't want to be seen, I'll stay home.'
Never change, Mimi.
Pete Davidson made his first appearance with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt since she announced her pregnancy.
The happy couple posed at the premiere of his new movie The Pickup in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The comedian, who has famously dated a string of glamorous women including Kate Beckinsale, only went official with the actress in March.
But he's over the moon about becoming a dad – having lost his own father in the 9/11 terrorist attacks when he was just seven.
He said: 'I'm very lucky and very, very happy. Just being able to take care of something and show it the childhood I didn't have.
"I assume you just try to give them what you didn't have, and what you didn't like, not do it.'
Kylie's got some check
Kylie Jenner splashed the cash on this Miu Miu houndstooth dress, forking out £1,606 on the outfit for her nan MJ's 91st birthday.
The reality TV star turned beauty empire tycoon flew back from St Tropez, France to Los Angeles for the party at The Ivy with her half sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian.
Kylie was spotted hanging out at the cool Shellona Beach Club at the swanky French Riviera resort, earlier this month with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet.
Rita Ora was also spotted partying there a week later.
I had a quick check of the prices and with a £500 minimum spend to go there, I don't think I'll be joining them any time soon…
Leona's Vegas nights
Next year will mark two decades since Leona Lewis won X Factor and the celebrations have started early, as she has landed her first Las Vegas residency.
The Bleeding Love singer will headline Voltaire at The Venetian – the venue that opened in 2023 when Kylie Minogue had her own debut residency there.
The show, called A Starry Night, is billed as a Christmas spectacular and will run for 33 dates from November 1 to January 3.
Announcing it on Instagram, Leona, inset, who received an OBE this month for her services to music, wrote: 'A dream, years in the making. Coming to life in Vegas this November!
"I am so excited to officially announce my residency at Voltaire at @venetianvegas.
'Can't wait to share this new chapter with you. Tickets on sale August 1. Meet me under the stars, Leona x.'
Sophie's a Marvel
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor looked like she had an electrifying time at the Formula E championship season finale.
The Murder On The Dancefloor singer performed at the Marvel Fantastic Four London ePrix – and got to zoom around the track in an electric car.
Sophie strapped on a helmet and got stuck into the action at the ExCel, being whizzed about by an experienced driver.
Former Love Island stars Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Luca Bish also got to experience the thrill when they attended on Saturday.
A host of celebs were spotted enjoying the racing over the weekend, with DJ Sigala and The Vamps singer Bradley Simpson also there.
Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond watched on with daughter Izzy. I'm sure he would approve of the brilliant driving.
We have still got Abba to thank for the music this August, as the sell-out London attraction has lined up some new DJ sets for their Abba Voyage shows.
Over the next month, DJs will appear before every Friday and Saturday show at no extra cost, allowing fans to make a full day of the event.
KC Leigh, Sassy B, Laya Masetty and Izzy Trixx will be on rotation across the upcoming days over 90 minutes before the main show starts.
If you want to Take A Chance On going, tickets are available at abbavoyage.com.
Jade: I'm always afraid
When she smashes every performance, it's hard to imagine Jade isn't oozing confidence.
But the Angel Of My Dreams singer admits she finds it so terrifying she has even had hypnotism in a bid to calm her nerves.
On Friday the former Little Mix star did a show with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, available on BBC Sounds, and reflected on how she copes.
She wrote on Instagram: 'I have terrible stage nerves before every show – ever since I was a little girl, and over the years that would get the better of me, be it running off stage crying, to 'freezing' or my voice going.
'I've tried hypnotherapy, other therapies and have my little coping mechanisms.'
Jade, who plays All Points East in London next month, added: 'But I'm immensely proud that whenever my fight or flight kicks in I overcome that inner saboteur and imposter syndrome.'
Flo Rida is returning to the UK for his first headline show here since 2009.
The US rapper, who has five UK No1s including Club Can't Handle Me and Good Feeling, will play the OVO Arena Wembley in London on October 14, with tickets on sale this Friday at 10am.
Sigrid gets the Ed-s up
Sigrid got a lift from Ed Sheeran when he invited her to play in her hometown of Oslo.
The singer, who recently returned with new single Jellyfish, had just finished her slot at Latitude Festival in Suffolk when she flew back to Norway to join Ed.
The pair performed her breakout hit Don't Kill My Vibe to 25,000 fans and Ed, right, shared snaps from their performance on Instagram.
Ed said: 'So fun rocking Oslo tonight with Sigrid – hometown hero. She's one of the coolest.
'Really appreciate her flying over for this show. [It] felt only right to have her come and sing this for everyone.
'I've loved her music for years but now I know she's as cool as I thought she was, if not cooler.'
S Club singer Hannah Spearritt was reaching for a plane ticket, not the stars, when she quit Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins on the first day.
The pop star will be seen walking off the show after only a few hours in the Costa Rican jungle, when it airs in October.
Fellow contestant Patsy Kensit was forced to quit when medics realised she'd broken her shoulder training for the show.
I hope the rest are made of sterner stuff, or else those Channel 4 bigwigs are going to have a pretty lean series on their hands.