Legendary caner Lewis Capaldi is the latest star to reveal he’s going on a health kick
HIS love of caning is legendary, but Lewis Capaldi is the latest star to go on a health kick.
We can reveal that the Someone You Loved hitmaker has swapped necking Stellas before gigs for sweaty exercise routines.
The Scottish singer’s new rider includes room for his £3,000 Peloton exercise bike in his backstage dressing room so he can do a calorie-busting workout before taking to the stage.
A source said: “Lewis loves getting the blood pumping before going on stage and has taken the Peloton on the road quite a few times now. He loves it.”
Lewis is gearing up to start releasing music from his long-awaited second album in the autumn, but is keeping schtum on the sound for now.
Speaking at the Lytham Festival he told fans he’d been busy, er, pleasuring himself: “I must apologise.
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“We were meant to have new music to play at this gig but I’m a lazy c**t and I didn’t do anything.
“I spent the majority of my time furiously m**********g. So I don’t have any new music yet, but it is coming.
“I was worried everyone would forget about me over lockdown and nobody would be here tonight, so it’s great to see so many of you.”
He might be hitting the pedals before gigs nowadays but Lewis still enjoys a bender once the evening’s work is done, according to his buddy Yungblood.
He said recently: “It’s carnage. The beer taps get drunk dry, to be honest. We always end up behind the bar.
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“If we’re drinking, we come in for a quiet drink and the pubs of the UK drag us behind the bar and we’re out until 6am.”
Work hard, play hard, lads . . .
Too hot to wear a Cardi
CARDI B delivered a chaotic headline set at Wireless Festival – throwing water and appearing to hit a fan with her microphone.
The US rapper, whose sequined outfit just about covered her modesty, complained she was too hot and took her shoes off.
Cardi brought out husband Offset for their tracks Clout and Drip – pouring a bottle of water over her head during the latter. She also performed her verse from Motorsport, her 2017 track with Nicki Minaj and Migos.
Despite coming on late, she stormed that festival bosses were trying to cut her set short, before bringing on Megan Thee Stallion to perform their No1 track WAP.
And as her set on Friday drew to a close, she appeared to swing her mic at an audience member before she walked back on stage for the closing fireworks.
SHAWN CALLS OFF TOUR ‘TO HEAL’
SENDING love to Shawn Mendes, who has postponed his Wonder world tour for three weeks to focus on his mental health.
The Canadian singer bravely admitted that he was at breaking point amid a tough work schedule.
He wrote on Instagram: “This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows until further notice.
“I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family.
“After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point.
“After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost.”
It comes after he split with Cuban-born singer Camila Cabello last November after two years of dating.
Give us a clue, Natalie
NATALIE PORTMAN and her co-star Tessa Thompson looked, like, totally classic as they paid homage to 1990s movie hit Clueless.
The pair, who are promoting new Marvel film Thor: Love And Thunder, donned outfits inspired by Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport.
While actress Natalie sported Cher’s (Alicia Silverstone) trademark yellow plaid, Tessa wore Dionne-style braids and monochrome. Posting the pic on Instagram, Natalie wrote: “Having a Clueless moment during yesterday’s @thorofficialjunket.”
A bit off message for a film about a Norse legend, but we’re here for it.
RITA’S NEW AURA OF WELLBEING
RITA ORA and the man reported to be her fiancé Taika Waititi have kept very quiet about any future wedding bells.
But we hear the Hot Right Now hitmaker is seeking a complete image revamp with the help of an LA health guru, who has given her a strict diet plan to follow.
And she is juggling his advice with tips from a personal trainer in London.
One source said: “Rita has always been very much into health and well-being, but lately she has been pushing herself much harder than she has in the past.
“She has been saying she wants to undergo a real transformation, and has enlisted the help of a guru in LA who has given her a list of what she can and can’t eat.
“She is really sticking to it and being very motivated.”
Asked if he was engaged this week, film director Taika shut down the interview, throwing away his microphone and saying: “What? Sorry, you’re breaking up.”
He then said: “Nope, gone.”
That sound you hear is the rumour mill, still spinning.
He may have been axed from the Strictly Come Dancing live shows but defiant ex-judge Bruno Tonioli has vowed to make a big on-screen return.
The Italian choreographer was replaced by Anton Du Beke last year amid Covid travel chaos and now only sits on the panel for the US version of the show, Dancing With The Stars.
Speaking at Pretty Woman The Musical’s gala night, Bruno told us: “You haven’t seen the last of me.
“I’m not moving to America full-time. I love London too much. It’s my home.”
Bruno insisted: “You will still see me on British TV, that’s a promise. You can’t get rid of me that easily.
“There’s lots of exciting things in the pipeline.”
Well, quickstep to it Bruno . . .
Daz: Olly good show
SAVAGE Garden’s Darren Hayes has paid tribute to stars Harry Styles and Olly Alexander for breaking down boundaries – revealing how he felt censored as a young artist.
Darren, who has sold over 30million albums, returned to music earlier this year after a decade out of the industry.
He announced a new album in October and a major UK tour in 2023.
And in a candid interview, he told how much the landscape has changed, remembering how record label bosses went to extreme lengths to hide his femininity from fans.
Darren, who married Richard Cullen in 2005, said: “I remember for our video for I Want You I appeared inside a cage.
“That was because when I moved I looked too feminine. The idea was that no one would see the way I moved. The video for Affirmation was also scrapped and re-shot for the same reasons.”
He went on: “At that time we didn’t have an Olly Alexander.
“We didn’t have a Lil Nas X, we didn’t have these incredible performers who are proud of who they are.
“My album is very much a solo effort, but I would love to do a duet with Olly. Olly, if you’re reading this, call me? I also love how Harry Styles is breaking down boundaries.
“If I had the chance to perform with him, I would die.”
Seeing as Harry invited Shania Twain to join him on stage at Coachella this year, we have high hopes for Coachella 2023.
ONE year on, E4 is making a Married At First Sight UK reunion special, catching up with cast including Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria who are expecting their first child.
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Viewers will also get an exclusive first look at the new series and the latest singletons.
Commissioning Editor Mel Bezalel said: “It’s only right that we give viewers what they ordered and catch up with this unforgettable cast.”
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PETER ANDRE’S popstar son Junior has revealed younger sister Princess could follow him into the charts.
The Slide singer told us: “Princess has an amazing voice and she loves singing. One day she could become a singer.”