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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lewis Capaldi confesses to 'convulsing' backstage during worst panic attack as he admits 'breakdown' at Glastonbury 2023 was the 'most important day of his life'
Lewis Capaldi has reflected on his lowest moments as he admitted how bad his panic attacks got prior to his 'breakdown' on stage at Glastonbury back in 2023. The Scottish hitmaker, 28, reduced fans to tears after he returned to Worthy Farm for a surprise set last month following a two-year hiatus to focus on his mental health and 'adjust' to his Tourette's diagnosis. And now Lewis has revealed he saw his return to the festival as a 'mental win' as he candidly spoke about his struggles on the latest episode of This Past Weekend podcast with Theo Von. The singer confessed he had an episode far worse than his Glastonbury 2023 performance as he explained: '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".' He continued: 'In a weird way, it's probably the best thing that's ever happened to me. I wouldn't have stopped otherwise. 'I was really bad for not saying no to things. Feeling like "Oh this is going to pass me by if I don't say yes. All this amazing stuff's coming at me now and I have to catch it all and get it all done, otherwise these moments are going to pass me by and it's never going to happen again". 'So, 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.' Prior to his Glastonbury return last month Lewis also released brand new track Survive, which details his difficult two years - and it's been a huge hit with millions of fans across the country as it topped the charts. Speaking about his return to the festival Lewis added: 'I really wanted to come back and do Glastonbury as like a mental win – finish the thing that I couldn't finish before.' During his two year hiatus Lewis has undergone a lot of therapy and worked on coming to terms and dealing with his Tourette's. He has also reduced his alcohol intake, prioritised his fitness and swapped antidepressants for anti-psychotic meds that finally worked. He continued: 'I do therapy every week which has been really beneficial for me. That's really maybe the biggest thing that's switched everything around.' 'This is what's great about my current therapist. He can sense when I'm being avoidant. He pulls me back in and is saying "there's a reason you're being wishy washy here'"'. The star also revealed he has come off anti-depressants and switched to antipsychotic medication. '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.' And Lewis is back with a bang with his comeback tour selling out in seconds earlier this month. The star is set to perform 17 dates across the UK and Ireland in September as he returns to the stage two years after taking a break for his mental health. His dedicated fans had every single ticket in their baskets by one second past 9am, Lewis revealed, so the star added extra dates - but even those shows sold out in record time, with the tour being his 'fastest selling ever'.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Podcast Bro Theo Von Questions How 'America First' Trump Really Is Amid Potential Iran War
Popular podcast host Theo Von joined Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.) Friday in taking a hard stance against potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Khanna appeared on Von's podcast 'This Past Weekend' to discuss several topics, from foreign affairs to AI. At one point in the segment, Khanna promoted the War Powers Resolution, a bipartisan bill he introduced with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) aimed at prohibiting U.S. armed forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran. During his discussion with Von, Khanna noted several people in MAGA's base who have been vocal about the U.S. not going to war with Iran, including Tucker Carlson and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.). Von agreed with the two conservatives, stating, 'this is a horrible idea.' 'Yeah, people say, 'Well, you don't know a ton about the Middle East.' Like, that's fine. I don't want people I know, my friends, getting called up. I don't want the children of my friends getting called over to die,' Von said. 'I don't even understand how it's an option.' Von, who had Donald Trump on his podcast last year, helped the president reach younger male voters during the 2024 presidential election. Khanna remarked on the influence of Von's interview with Trump, stating the podcaster made the president 'the most human that I've actually seen him,' after the two opened up about the president's brother, alcoholism and cocaine. Last month, Von performed a controversial comedy act at a military base in Qatar before Trump addressed U.S. and Qatari troops. The podcast host has seemingly gotten closer to the Trump family, even having dinner with Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, after they attended his comedy show in Miami. Miami looked good on you @TheoVon ! Come back and visit us soon !😎 — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 14, 2025 Now, however, Von is beginning to question the 'America First' claims that Trump made during his campaign. When Khanna asked Von if he knew anyone who was supporting the idea of the U.S. going to war with Iran, Von responded, 'Nobody.' I asked @TheoVon if he knows anyone who says we should go to war with Nobody. I feel like it was supposed to be America first. — Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) June 20, 2025 Von went on to tell Khanna that 'it feels like we are just working for Israel,' and that he believes a lot of Americans are beginning to feel 'disillusioned' by U.S. leaders. 'I felt like it was supposed to be America first, like, we're focusing on, like, 'What are we doing to get things back into America,' right? To like, increase like the purpose of being an American, to refill our hearts with blood and ... make us feel something again here, and make us be excited about being an American,' Von said. JD Vance Tells Theo Von Musk Made A 'Huge Mistake' Going After Trump Exclusive: Israel Seeks Swift Action On Iran, Sources Say, With A Split U.S. Administration Trump Says He Should've Gotten 5 Nobel Peace Prizes While Continuing To Weigh Iran Strikes
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Video of Theo Von Sounding Alarm on Possible War With Iran Takes Off Online
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Podcaster Theo Von, whose viral interviews and political guests have made him a notable figure in the online "manosphere," is under renewed spotlight after publicly questioning the United States' support for Israel and the potential for war with Iran. His commentary on the situation was revealed during the June 18 episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which has since circulated widely on social media. "I don't trust the Israel leader at all. I don't believe anything that guy (Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) says. And I don't think that our soldiers should have to go and defend stuff that they start," Von said in the viral clip shared on X, formerly Twitter. The clip was viewed over half a million times in under 24 hours. He continued: "I'm not a soldier so I'm obviously speaking out of term, I'm not even brave enough to serve, so there's obviously that element. But that is kind of how I feel, I guess." Theo Von speaks to Jake Paul during President Donald Trump's inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025. Theo Von speaks to Jake Paul during President Donald Trump's inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025. Jasper Colt/Pool Photo via AP Why It Matters Von's remarks reflect a growing division within right-leaning media and political spheres over foreign policy, especially regarding Israel and the threat of a new war in the Middle East. Von, 45, has over 4 million subscribers on YouTube. While he is a pro-Trump media ally, Von is among a group of conservative and libertarian-leaning commentators urging restraint in foreign affairs. His concerns come at a time when President Donald Trump has publicly considered escalating U.S. involvement against Iran in support of Israel. What To Know Von's political visibility surged after he interviewed Trump in August 2024. His predominantly younger, male audience parallels a surge in votes seen for Trump in the 2024 election: 56 percent of young men voted for Trump in the 2024 election, per the Associated Press. Now, Von's stance aligns him with figures like former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who have also expressed concerns about deepening U.S. military commitments overseas. In the June 18 podcast episode, Von said, "it feels like they're trying to push Trump" to go to war with Iran. "It's like, who makes that choice? Does he make that choice and then what do we get? You know, what's the win for us? We're just involved in some other thing while we have suffering here at home," he said. "That guy really scares me. I don't know why we support them. I don't understand that. I wish they would really give us a better explanation, especially after the massacres in Gaza," he added. Von, who has said he is a centrist politically, has been vocal about the Israel-Palestinian conflict. He previously stated that there is a "genocide" in Gaza and that the U.S. is "complicit." In May, Von joined Trump during a trip to the Middle East. The president embarked upon a high-profile tour of key Middle Eastern nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. During a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Trump delivered a speech to U.S. and Qatari troops. Von spoke to the troops before Trump took the stage, delivering a routine that included jokes about drugs, disabilities, homosexuality, terrorism and Qatari culture. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday: "I'm not looking to fight. But if it's a choice between fighting and [Iran] having a nuclear weapon, you have to do what you have to do, and maybe we won't have to fight." Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, said in a public address: "The Americans should know that any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage. The U.S. entering in this matter is 100 percent to its own detriment. The damage it will suffer will be far greater than any harm that Iran may encounter." Tucker Carlson, in a tense interview with Texas Senator Ted Cruz: "You're a senator who's calling for the overthrow of the government and you don't know anything about the country." What Happens Next Despite the vocal opposition from several prominent figures in conservative media, Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran. For Von, the backlash or support following his comments may shape his role in ongoing political discourse, particularly as the 2028 election cycle nears.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
YouTube star devastated by Severe effects of 14-Day fast
By Published: | Updated: A social media star who undertook a two week fast has revealed the brutal impact the challenge had on his body. Jimmy Donaldson (pictured), known online as 'Mr Beast', has earned a 404 million strong YouTube following by taking on increasingly elaborate challenges, including spending 100 hours inside the Pyramids and seven days stranded in a cave. But months ago the now 27-year-old embarked on a new feat, drinking only water and not consuming food for 14 days. While not unfit, the 6ft 5in influencer and entrepreneur weighed around 220lbs (110kg) — giving him a BMI of roughly 26, overweight. Now, in a recent YouTube video , which was been viewed more than 3 million times, he told comedian Theo Von how the challenge had a 'depressing' effect on his body. Despite swathes of studies suggesting intermittent fasting — which shot to prominence in the early 2010s — does work , experts remain divided over its effectiveness and the potential long term health impacts. Some argue that fasters usually end up consuming a relatively large amount of food in one go, meaning they don't cut back on their calories — a known way of beating the bulge. They even warn that it may raise the risk of strokes, heart attacks or early death. Scientists have also urged caution over fasts that last more than a day because of their 'short-lived' effectiveness, advising that they could trigger chronic health issues like digestive conditions. Mr Donaldson said: 'I did 14 days, only water, I lost 20 something pounds, After day five or six you're pretty drained, you have no energy. I did a dexa scan before I did my extended fast, where they measure the fat and muscle, I lost like six pounds of muscle, it was pretty depressing. So I lost 13 lbs (5.9kg) of fat. Even after you start eating, the muscle didn't just come back. It was intense not eating, I was still filming and working throughout it, it was really messing with me. He added: 'Standing up was brutal, and walking around, because you have no energy. I never got that super human clarity, I was just [expletive] tired all the time, I was too tired to have clarity.' Tracking his progress over the course of the two-week challenge, daily weigh ins showed by day three Mr Donaldson had already shed almost 4lbs, at 216.4lbs (98.2kg). By day six his weight had fallen to 210.1lbs (95.3kg) and day 10, 206.2lbs (93.5kg). But at day 12, weighing just 204.3lbs (92.7kg), he noted: 'I was so nauseous that I couldn't film for more than 20 minutes without sitting down for a break. 'By the end of the day I felt like I was going to pass out.' It was only after filming a cooking video with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey on day 14, that he decided to break his fast and eat a breakfast sandwich the 58-year-old had prepared. He did, however, immediately spit the sandwich out over fears if refeeding syndrome—where a sudden increase in calories causes an imbalance of fluids and salts, which can affect heart function. This means people require constant monitoring. At a final check on day 14, Mr Donaldson weighed just 202lbs (91.6kg), putting his BMI in the healthy category. However, he cautioned he had a team of doctors around him throughout the two weeks to regularly monitor his vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure to ensure he didn't 'have a heart attack or worse'. 'Obviously as I stated in the video multiple times don't try this at home without medical supervision like I had,' he added. 'Also for more context, I have Crohn's disease and I wanted to give it a break from food to see if that would help reduce inflammation because Crohn's sucks. 'I learned a lot about how I can use fasting to reduce my inflammation and I'm glad I did this challenge.' Roughly half-a-million Britons suffer with Crohn's disease, which causes agonising pain, diarrhoea, exhaustion and extreme weight loss. Around a third of patients living with the condition, where the gut lining becomes inflamed, will require surgery. Many patients take several months to recover from the invasive procedure, while others are left with a stoma—where the bowel is diverted out of the body and replaced with a bag. It comes as an illuminating video posted online last month garnered thousands of views for its alarming display of exactly what happens to the body —hour by hour— when fasting. The four-minute gut-wrenching simulation claimed the body stops digesting food after just four hours, entering what is known as the catabolic phase—when muscle and fat is used for energy. By 12 hours, it has hit a 'fasted state' depleted of blood sugar. Here, the liver begins to break down stored fat into fatty acids called ketones to use as fuel.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
YouTube star Mr Beast completes brutal 14-day fast and is floored by the 'depressing' impact on his body
A social media star who undertook a two week fast has revealed the brutal impact the challenge had on his body. Jimmy Donaldson, known online as 'Mr Beast', has earned a 404 million strong YouTube following by taking on increasingly elaborate challenges, including spending 100 hours inside the Pyramids and seven days stranded in a cave. But months ago the now 27-year-old embarked on a new feat, drinking only water and not consuming food for 14 days. While not unfit, the 6ft 5in influencer and entrepreneur weighed around 220lbs (110kg) — giving him a BMI of roughly 26, overweight. Now, in a recent YouTube video, which was been viewed more than 3 million times, he told comedian Theo Von how the challenge had a 'depressing' effect on his body. Despite swathes of studies suggesting intermittent fasting — which shot to prominence in the early 2010s — does work, experts remain divided over its effectiveness and the potential long term health impacts. Some argue that fasters usually end up consuming a relatively large amount of food in one go, meaning they don't cut back on their calories — a known way of beating the bulge. They even warn that it may raise the risk of strokes, heart attacks or early death. Scientists have also urged caution over fasts that last more than a day because of their 'short-lived' effectiveness, advising that they could trigger chronic health issues like digestive conditions. Mr Donaldson said: 'I did 14 days, only water, I lost 20 something pounds,' 'After day five or six you're pretty drained, you have no energy. 'I did a dexa scan before I did my extended fast, where they measure the fat and muscle, I lost like six pounds of muscle, it was pretty depressing. So I lost 13 lbs (5.9kg) of fat. 'Even after you start eating, the muscle didn't just come back.' 'It was intense not eating, I was still filming and working throughout it, it was really messing with me. He added: 'Standing up was brutal, and walking around, because you have no energy. 'I never got that super human clarity, I was just f**king tired all the time, I was too tired to have clarity.' Jennifer Aniston , Chris Pratt and Kourtney Kardashian are among the Hollywood A-listers to have jumped on the trend since it shot to prominence in the early 2010s. But, despite swathes of studies suggesting it works, experts have remained divided over its effectiveness and the potential long term health impacts Tracking his progress over the course of the two-week challenge, daily weigh ins showed by day three Mr Donaldson had already shed almost 4lbs, at 216.4lbs (98.2kg). By day six his weight had fallen to 210.1lbs (95.3kg) and day 10, 206.2lbs (93.5kg). But at day 12, weighing just 204.3lbs (92.7kg), he noted: 'I was so nauseous that I couldn't film for more than 20 minutes without sitting down for a break. 'By the end of the day I felt like I was going to pass out.' It was only after filming a cooking video with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey on day 14, that he decided to break his fast and eat a breakfast sandwich the 58-year-old had prepared. He did, however, immediately spit the sandwich out over fears if refeeding syndrome—where a sudden increase in calories causes an imbalance of fluids and salts, which can affect heart function. This means people require constant monitoring. At a final check on day 14, Mr Donaldson weighed just 202lbs (91.6kg), putting his BMI in the healthy category. However, he cautioned he had a team of doctors around him throughout the two weeks to regularly monitor his vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure to ensure he didn't 'have a heart attack or worse'. 'Obviously as I stated in the video multiple times don't try this at home without medical supervision like I had,' he added. 'Also for more context, I have Crohn's disease and I wanted to give it a break from food to see if that would help reduce inflammation because Crohn's sucks. 'I learned a lot about how I can use fasting to reduce my inflammation and I'm glad I did this challenge.' Roughly half-a-million Britons suffer with Crohn's disease, which causes agonising pain, diarrhoea, exhaustion and extreme weight loss. Around a third of patients living with the condition, where the gut lining becomes inflamed, will require surgery. Many patients take several months to recover from the invasive procedure, while others are left with a stoma—where the bowel is diverted out of the body and replaced with a bag. It comes as an illuminating video posted online last month garnered thousands of views for its alarming display of exactly what happens to the body —hour by hour— when fasting. The four-minute gut-wrenching simulation claimed the body stops digesting food after just four hours, entering what is known as the catabolic phase—when muscle and fat is used for energy. By 12 hours, it has hit a 'fasted state' depleted of blood sugar. Here, the liver begins to break down stored fat into fatty acids called ketones to use as fuel. But ketones can be dangerous—high levels of them in the blood can lead to a condition called ketoacidosis, when blood becomes too acidic. If not treated promptly it can be life-threatening. Studies have also found that prolonged exposure to ketones can be detrimental to the heart, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Fasting up to 16 hours can then stimulate autophagy— where cells break down and remove damaged or unnecessary components like old proteins—it is claimed. Research has long warned, however, that excessive or prolonged autophagy can lead to cell death, potentially harming organs.
