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Daily Record
5 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi's health condition that triggered stage hiatus as singer makes Glastonbury return
Singer was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome just a few months before announcing he would be stepping away from music to focus on his mental and physical health Lewis Capaldi made a rousing comeback at Glastonbury with a surprise set on Friday afternoon. The singer even joked that it was the "worst kept secret" as he delighted fans with his afternoon appearance on the Pyramid stage during a time slot mysteriously marked as TBA. But for Capaldi and his admirers, the performance symbolised more than a surprise. Two years ago, the Glasgow-born artist suffered a severe Tourette's episode live on the same stage. The moment unfolded midway through his Grammy-nominated hit 'Someone You Loved', when Capaldi was suddenly gripped by an intense tic attack – involuntary twitches affecting his head, shoulders, arms, and legs, which are characteristic of Tourette's syndrome. As he valiantly tried to push forward with the show, his tics wrenching the mic away, Capaldi was visibly shaken and upset. Footage capturing this raw moment circulated online, touching hearts worldwide as the audience pitched in with the lyrics whenever Capaldi struggled. In the aftermath, the singer took to Instagram to reveal his temporary departure from performing, citing his health and recent diagnosis of Tourette's, which had occurred less than a year before. Characterised as a neurological condition resulting in uncontrollable sounds or movements, known as tics, Tourette's currently has no cure; nevertheless, treatments are available to help individuals manage their symptoms and tic attacks according to the NHS. Common vocal tics are behaviours such as whistling, sniffing, emitting animal noises, repeating phrases, and in rarer cases, cursing. Meanwhile, movement tics can compel someone to roll their eyes, blink excessively, shrug, jump or exhibit unpredictable, spasmodic movements. These tics can be set off by intense emotions like stress or exhilaration. While people often receive a diagnosis before becoming teenagers, Lewis did not learn about his condition until he was 25, which happened in September 2022. Shortly after the diagnosis, on an appearance of the Jonathan Ross Show, the singer shared that he felt compelled to go public because "people think I am on cocaine (because) I twitch a lot and I'm in showbusiness so I can understand (why) but I have Tourette's." Lewis remarked: "I said it on an Instagram Live, I didn't expect it to be a big thing but people picked it up and now I am the poster boy for Tourette's which I'll take, I'll gladly accept." Discussing his initial fears before the diagnosis, Lewis said: "I thought I had a degenerative disease. So to be told I have Tourette's was, as you can imagine, quite the relief." To coincide with his sensational comeback at Glastonbury, Lewis has debuted a new tune named 'Survive'. Detailing his determination to persist in spite of the challenges brought on by his health. When performing Friday, the artist touched on the true sentiment behind his lyrics and disclosed how he coped during his hiatus, saying according to The Metro: "The last two years haven't been the best for me, it's been difficult at times. "I wanted to write a song that was about overcoming that stuff and getting over the other side of it. This has been my goal, to get back here doing this. So, this is the song about that."
ABC News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
From Lewis Capaldi's triumphant return to a surprise album party: Here's what you've missed at Glastonbury 2025 so far
Glastonbury — the UK's biggest music festival — is back for another year. From a morning album party to celebrity cameos, Friday was full of surprises. Here's what you may have missed. A placeholder slot on the Pyramid Stage line-up was the source of great speculation in the lead-up to Friday. Murmurs that the spot was for Lewis Capaldi turned out to be true when the singer walked onto the festival's main stage. Capaldi took a two-year career hiatus after his emotional Glastonbury 2023 set, where he experienced a bout of tics caused by his Tourette's syndrome. "Thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards," he wrote at the time. "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." Two years on, Capaldi returned to the festival's main stage to a roaring cheer, raising one finger to the sky. "I'm not going to say much up here today, because if I do I think I'll probably start crying," he told the crowd. His set included his new single Survive, released on Friday, which details his mental health challenges, and ended with Someone You Loved. "I might struggle to finish it for a different reason today," he said. Capaldi wasn't the only surprise performance on Friday. Lorde rewarded early risers over on the Woodsies stage, belting out every song from her new album Virgin from 11am. The New Zealand artist had shared an aerial photo of the Woodsies tent early Friday morning, hinting at her surprise appearance. The tent spilled over with crowds, forcing organisers to close access to the stage's surrounding field. They hadn't performed a gig since March last year, but The 1975 still put on an energetic performance. Toting a pint of Guinness in one hand and a cigarette in the other, Matty Healy slinked onto the custom designed set, asking the crowd: "How have you guys been?" The band pulled out its biggest hits, including Love Me and About You, with Healy at times skidding across a travelator extending across the length of the stage. A screen above them appeared to pre-empt some of the mixed reactions their set would receive on social media, flashing snarky commentary. "This band thinks it has a charismatic singer," white text on a pink screen read, interspersed with live footage of Healy. "… they are mistaken. "Terrible high-pitched vocals over soulless robo beats. Punch your TV obnoxious. Totally lacking the wow factor. Pompous arena synth. Genuinely laughable." At another point, Healy told the crowd the band didn't want to be "about politics", before launching into Love It If We Made It. Behind the band, corresponding footage of missile strikes, Donald Trump, Kanye West and police violence flickered in a red and blue filter. As the set closed out with About You, the word DOGS appeared on screens, and a single woof reverberated over the grounds, foreshadowing a new era of music for the band. The lyric may be three decades old, but it appears the irony of 10,000 spoons still resonates with Alanis Morissette fans today. The '90s alt-rock icon made her Glastonbury debut on the main stage, bringing a set list of classics from her Jagged Little Pill album. Some in the crowd had come equipped with cutlery, which they brandished in the air as Morissette performed Isn't It Ironic. Over the years, Glastonbury has become synonymous with the odd celebrity cameo outside of headline performances. If Friday is anything to go by, this year will be no different. Paul McCartney was seen at the Other Stage, watching Gracie Abrams and Inhaler with his daughter Stella. Former bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson were both spotted blending into crowds around the grounds. At his set on the Other Stage, Busta Rhymes had Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson record video greetings to play during their collaboration tracks, I Know What You Want and What's It Gonna Be.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lewis Capaldi Makes Triumphant Return With Emotional New Song ‘Survive'
Lewis Capaldi has made a triumphant return to music, two years after an emotional moment at Glastonbury led to the singer taking a break from his career. 'Survive' is Capaldi's first new song in nearly two years and was co-written with RØMANS, who also co-wrote his megahit 'Someone You Loved.' It's an empowering, emotional ballad addressing Capaldi's mental health struggles in the wake of his battle with Tourette's syndrome. 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough/I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up,' he sings on the tune. During the chorus he belts out: 'I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to/I'm gonna get up and try, ifit's the last thing I'll do.' More from Rolling Stone Lewis Capaldi Makes Surprise Return to Stage at Edinburgh Benefit Concert Green Day, Playboi Carti, Lewis Capaldi and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week Lewis Capaldi Says He's 'Noticed a Marked Improvement' Amid Battle With Tourette's, Anxiety Capaldi has been slowly testing the waters of a comeback, performing a run of warm-up shows in Scotland as a guest of Tom Walker's charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). 'I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times, especially after a bit of a break. So for him to be able to play a little secret gig in a safe space without all the phones, the noise and the expectations was perfect,' Walker said. During his set at Glastonbury, Capaldi's Tourette's caused uncontrollable twitches while he performed 'Someone You Loved,' leading the audience to take over the remainder of the song for him. Shortly after the performance, he let his fans know that he would be taking a break for the foreseeable future to focus on his mental and physical health. 'I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I'd hoped three weeks away would sort me out,' he wrote at the time. 'But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's.' Ahead of his break, Capaldi had starred in the Netflix documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now. He released his sophomore album Broken By Desire to Be Heavenly Sent in May of that year as well. His most recent single was 'Strangers,' which appeared on the deluxe edition of the album in January 2024. Capaldi has not yet revealed if he has more new music or plans to perform live this summer. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
The Independent
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Lewis Capaldi makes emotional comeback at Glastonbury Festival
Lewis Capaldi made a triumphant return to Glastonbury 's Pyramid Stage for a surprise set, two years after his 2023 performance was cut short due to Tourette's and mental health struggles. His previous Glastonbury appearance saw the crowd sing along in solidarity when his voice gave out, a moment of both defeat and profound connection. Capaldi's comeback set, which included his new single 'Survive,' was met with immense anticipation and a hero's welcome, showcasing his strong voice and emotional resilience. His public vulnerability and subsequent recovery from his 2023 struggles are seen as significant, challenging toxic masculine stereotypes in music and raising awareness for Tourette's. Despite the brevity of his 35-minute set, Capaldi's return is hailed as an inspirational and personal triumph, signaling a new beginning for the artist.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Lewis Capaldi leaves Glastonbury in tears as he makes emotional return to the stage for secret set following career hiatus - two-years after Tourette's battle left him unable finish his perfomance at the festival
Lewis Capaldi sent Glastonbury fans wild when he made an emotional return to the iconic Pyramid Stage for a secret set on Friday. The Scottish singer, 28, was greeted with cheers from the huge Worthy Farm crowd, two years after his battle with Tourettes left him unable to finish his perfomance at the festival and led to a career hiatus. It comes amid reports Lewis' new song will coincide with his big stage return at Glastonbury, two years after he broke down onstage at the festival. Following his emotional set at Worthy Farm in June 2023, the singer, 28, took time off to focus on his mental health and to 'adjust to the impact' of his Tourette's diagnosis. But on Friday, he shocked fans by announcing his comeback on Instagram, sharing a snippet of the song and the Henry Dockrill-directed accompanying music video. Captioning his exciting post, he simply wrote: 'It's been a while…' before directing his followers to the link to his song in his bio. The short video features sweet moments throughout Lewis' life and career, including snippets from his childhood. Following his emotional set at Worthy Farm in June 2023 (pictured), the singer, 28, took time off to focus on his mental health and to 'adjust to the impact' of his Tourette's diagnosis The new song has been described as a 'brutally honest track that addresses mental health challenges of self-doubt and despair', highlighting the difficult period in his career following his last Glastonbury performance. It features heartbreaking lyrics including: 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough, I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up.' However, more defiant lines include: 'I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to, I'm gonna' get up and try, if it's the last thing I'll do.' Lewis once again teamed up with collaborator Romans for the track, with the songwriter having famously co-wrote Lewis' megahit Someone You Loved. The star's announcement on Instagram sent his fans wild, with many sharing their excitement at his comeback in the comments. They penned: 'Can we all stand up and give this young man the around of applause he deserves, for stepping back and taking the time to seek the help he needed. What a role model. Welcome back Lewis. The world is a brighter place with you in it.' 'God said "Let there be light" and he gave us our Lewis Capaldi back. Id be lying if I didn't say I wasn't crying. You have been so missed. I love you!!' 'You've been so missed. We are all exactly where you left us ❤️' The star's announcement on Instagram sent his fans wild, with many sharing their excitement at his comeback in the comments 'Not me literally tearing up when I see a post from you again. I've missed you, but thank you for putting yourself first. Welcome back.' Lewis previously announced he would be taking a break away from the spotlight for his mental health after performing at Glastonbury in June 2023 where he struggled with his Tourette's symptoms. But earlier this month, the Mail on Sunday revealed that Lewis was set to return to the spotlight with a performance at this year's festival, in the 'secret slot' on Friday at the Pyramid Stage after Alanis Morrisette. And now it has been claimed that the Scottish star will release his first single since he dropped Strangers and A Cure For Minds Unwell in January last year, to coincide with his Glastonbury set A source told The Sun: 'Lewis took a decent chunk of time away and now he's ready for his fans to hear what he has been working on. 'Tomorrow is a huge day for him. He will be releasing a brand new single and it is his Pyramid Stage performance. He is in a great place and feels ready to come back into the spotlight.' The insider added that Lewis was 'raring to go' after taking a career hiatus to work on his mental and physical health. They said: 'Naturally there will always be nerves but he feels confident and assured. He is firing on all cylinders and there's no doubt this single will go straight to No1, which will give Lewis a massive boost.' During his last performance at Glastonbury two years ago, 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 and battle against Tourette's. The neurological condition is characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics, and can cause speech and voice abnormalities. In the middle of his set, Lewis confessed that he was struggling with his Tourette's and said his voice had 'packed it in', after coughing throughout the show. However, his supportive fans rallied around him, with the show coming to an heartwarming close as the supportive crowd sang out his hit Someone You Love at the top of their voices. The emotional lyrics in Lewis' new single that touches on his mental health battle 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough, I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up.' 'But when hope is lost. And I come undone, I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to, I'm gonna' get up and try, if it's the last thing I'll do.' 'I've still got something to give, it hurts sometimes. I'm gonna get up and live, until the day that I die. I swear to God I'll survive.' 'How long till it feels like the wound's finally starting to heal? How long till it feels like I'm more than a spoke in a wheel?' Lewis emotionally left the stage, saying: 'Glastonbury, I'm really sorry. I'm a bit annoyed with myself'. Afterwards, he announced he would be 'taking a break for the foreseeable future' as it was 'obvious' he needs to spend 'much more time getting my mental and physical health in order'. The hitmaker, who had been due to embark upon a world tour, explained he needed time to ' adjust to the impact' of living with Tourette's, admitting it was 'the most difficult [decision] of my life'. Lewis had charted his struggles with the condition in a documentary How I'm Feeling now, which aired in April 2023, two months before his breakdown at Glastonbury. But he has teased that he would be back with new music, sharing a New Year's Eve update in 2023 for fans where he said: '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'. And last month, he took to the stage for a secret performance at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh last month - the first time he has performed Worthy Farm. Headliner Tom Walker said Lewis made a 'last minute' decision to perform at the low-key gig, and fans were encouraged to 'stick around' for a surprise act. He performed six songs, including his 2019 hit Someone You Loved, at the event, which was to help raise funds for the suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm). Lewis released his first album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent in 2019, followed by Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent in 2023, which debuted at No 1 with 95,000 sold, making it the fastest- selling album of the year.
