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As she prepares to perform once more, Katie Melua has openly admitted to having an a psychotic breakdown. After struggling with mental health in her 20s, the singer, 40, admitted she had feared for her music career. In 2010, she was forced to take a break from her music career after spending six weeks in the hospital.

The artist, who has released nine albums, has revealed she is in a good place and is hoping to de-stigmatise the stigma surrounding mental health issues by speaking out about her past struggles. The singer from Closest Thing to Crazy opened up about her feelings for the Mirror during her open conversation. She continued, “At the time, it was like, you know, and this is going to sound a little cartoonish, but it felt like living through an apocalypse.” actually experiencing a famine.

I didn’t really understand what was happening because I had no idea what was happening because I had no idea about the world around me before that and no one in my family knew about it.

She explained that at the time, she felt as though she was “about to get killed” despite not hallucinate. She claimed that there was acute paranoia. It sounded like my loved ones were about to die, like there was a psychotic state. And it felt a little like dying, but when I recovered, it felt like I had a second chance. Even the worst part of it is beyond me. The most amazing, inspiring, and kind of life-giving thing was to return from something like that. I appreciate having that perspective.

She described how it felt when her breakdown first occurred and how she had been having trouble driving all the time. Katie added that the pressures at her job were ineffective. She claimed that the diary was insane. There was a lot of travel there.

“I was probably exhibiting signs of stress and weariness.” And then, I suppose, a few events that ultimately triggered it. Katie revealed that her friend, a close friend, committed suicide. She also felt the need to halt the therapy sessions that had been ongoing for a year. Katie claimed she stopped because she had become “quite addicted” to the hypnotherapy treatment. The musician continued, “And also in the years leading up to it, I had sort of gotten a little distant from my family because I was so preoccupied with my work.” Because we are Georgians, I had also grown up in a very loving and big family.

It was a cross between all of those, “likely.” Then, one summer, it was simply too much. And then there’s the other really significant trigger, which involved three sleepless nights. So yeah, suddenly being extremely strong and highly wired, and suddenly not being able to sleep.

Katie continued, revealing painfully paranoid states where she was unable to stop her thoughts from eroding in a spiral of contempt. And then something else would make me think [would start to happen] and I’d sort of calm myself down and act normal.

The single mother-of-one acknowledged that starting a family was one of her most important decisions. Katie gave birth to Sandro in 2022. She explained that having the ability to “de-ego” “herself” was another key factor in her mental health improvement. I guess my work stress was resolved because I was just overly serious with everything. I’m only allowing my sensitivity to sort of consume me right now.

It simply put everything in perspective since then, according to the author. Because I simply thought that my health and the ability to piece together sentences and walk and talk are what matter the most. These are the priorities.

In terms of all-consuming, “So the career kind of went down the … In Winter, a song made with the Gori Women’s Choir out in Georgia, was the record that really helped me heal after a few years. I co-produced the first album, which really helped me recover. And then I suddenly, I’m not sure, I was ready to start a family, and it’s still wonderful to work. It’s amazing to take a great band out on the road and perform these songs live on stage.

She acknowledged that after her recovery, she was afraid and grateful, and that it is crucial for those who are struggling to understand how to talk about their issues. I was extremely afraid of going through that while also being grateful that I had been through it even though I had no idea about it until after I recovered from it. Therefore, I believe it is crucial to discuss it. I made it through it, you see, touch wood, or I’d hate to go through it. It’s incredibly frightful.

“But I do believe we must be open about it if you’re lucky enough to survive.” Although I believe it’s difficult to offer advice, I believe it’s beneficial to talk about it and acknowledge your fears and concerns. However, one of the methods for mental health is talking about it.

Katie, who is currently gearing up to play in various European countries, spoke to the Mirror ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, which will take place between April 30 and May 5, 2025. A stellar lineup that includes Corinne Bailey Rae, Macy Gray, and Lulu is also being added to her.

Katie first participated in the event in 2019, and she said she was “drawn to it.” Katie exclaimed that “Cheltenham has a heritage.” “I am aware that jazz has recently experienced such a remarkable revival in the UK.”

She continued, “It’s exciting to be a part of it.” Cheltenham is a good place to be with the times and, you know, have this amazing lineup.

*You can reach a trained mental health counselor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org if you are having trouble with it. uk

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Netflix may not be able to renew the multimillion-pound deal between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but it has been suggested that it may “keep a vague hand” in contact with them “in case of a divorce.”

The release of the Duchess of Sussex’s show With Love, Meghan was discussed in a recent episode of the The Rest Is Entertainment podcast with hosts Marina Hyde and Richard Osman. Meghan gives cooking, gardening, and hosting advice to her well-known friends, including Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer, in the new lifestyle show, which premiered earlier this month.

The series rose to seventh place in last week’s UK top 10 on Netflix after its release, and it also placed in the top ten in the US. In contrast to the 2022 television series Harry &amp, Meghan, which had 97.7 million hours of viewing in its first seven days on the platform, Netflix’s official companion website Tudum revealed 12.6 million hours of the show had been streamed.

According to Netflix-divorce-deal.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”>MailOnline, Richard and Marina reflected on the release of With Love, Meghan while discussing what might come next in the podcast segment. There won’t be a severing with Netflix, first of all. They won’t renew, she claimed, before making references to reports the couple has purchased the rights to a best-selling novel with plans to adapt it for Netflix. “They might say we’re continuing to develop projects with them,” she said.

She continued, “I have to point out that a lot of people are hanging around in case of a divorce, which is the reality.” Because then, and that might be Netflix, or whoever else, who has a deal with them, might keep a nudge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s representatives have been contacted by The Mirror for comment.

It comes as Harry and Meghan were the subject of a shocking Vanity Fair article in January that contained a number of brutal allegations. The claim that a member of Meghan’s team had reached out to a publishing company to “gauge interest” in a post-divorce book was perhaps the most shocking.

However, the article makes it clear that the couple is not on the verge of divorce; rather, Harry and Meghan are said to be very adored. Not a general book on the afterlife or one about Meghan’s past experiences, according to an excerpt from the article. (She married producer Trevor Engelson between 2011 and 2014)

The subject of this book, really, might be related to a post-Harry divorce. Not that one was actually planned! Would this publisher theoretically be interested in a book published in its wake of this a priori divorce, if it ever happened? The Sussexes were “disgusted” by the entire ordeal, according to The Times, who denied any of the claims made in the blatant article.

According to a rumored insider at the time, Harry and Meghan can’t end their relationship because “being a couple is what they value most.” Meghan and Harry are close friends, according to the source, who is said to have had a close relationship with the couple. Even if they wanted to split, they were unable to. They are, to be honest, obsessed with one another.

Prince Harry and Meghan, who signed a multimillion-pound deal with the streaming service in 2020, have been hailed as the make-or-break moment for the new Netflix series. Despite having tens of millions of online views, With Love, Meghan has received mixed reviews. This is said to have “been involving” “Netflix bosses.

The show’s second season has already been announced, and it will debut on our screens in the fall. Meghan posted a video of herself wearing a hat with the caption ” lettuce romaine calm” while sharing the news on her Instagram account.

Lettuce romaine calm… or not (!) she captioned the clip. because I’m excited to announce that Season 2 of “With Love, Meghan” is in development! Oh my goodness, I love ASMR! Wait until you can enjoy the fun we put together in Season 2 if you enjoy Season 1. Thanks for joining the celebration, and a heartfelt thank you to the amazing team and crew who brought it all to life! @netflix. “

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been busy creating her brand As Ever in addition to the release of With Love. Confessions of a Female Founder, her new podcast, which will feature “the real, unfiltered stories and lessons learned from notable female founders,” is another topic that she has made public.

Following his kiss with Maura Higgins, Danny Jones’ wife insists that her husband is not at fault.

The McFly star has been seen sporting his engagement ring and apologizing in a statement for what his wife endured after he was caught kissing Maura at a BRIT Awards afterparty.

Danny is not leaving the dog house yet, despite the pair still having a home together, according to The Mirror.

Georgia is now described as “incredibly embroiled,” according to a source close to her.

irritated by everything Danny has endured. The boyband singer claimed on Friday that he was “working through things” with Georgia, but it appears she isn’t yet ready to forgive and forget.

Georgia claims that she has already forgiven everyone and does not want people to think she is a pushover. She expressed concern that her and Danny’s together photos gave the impression that everything was fine, despite this being a “very different situation,” according to a source.

Since 2014, Danny and Georgia Horsley have a son named Cooper, who was previously Miss England, together.

Danny said, “Sorry, it’s taken me a while to post this, but I’ve taken some time to be with those closest to me,” in an Instagram story on Friday. My wife and family have been in such a predicament, so I sincerely apologize. We’ll continue to deal with this in private because I adore them so much.

Thank you for your understanding, understanding, and support, I love you all. Danny, I’ll see you soon.

He has never addressed the kiss in public. He has been mortified about what has happened and the terrible situation he has created, a source told The Mirror. He hopes his words will draw a line between what has been a very upsetting time for everyone because he cares so much about his family. His entire family values Georgia and his son.

He wants to continue his healing in private. Danny deserves praise for embracing this and confronting issues, the source continued. He and Georgia live together, but he is not far from the woods. He won’t be staying in the doghouse for long.

Danny allegedly relies on one of his McFly bandmates for support while making amends with Georgia.

The singer has reportedly been dating Dougie Poynter, who he has ‘inseparably’ since the scandal broke, for a while. It’s been incredibly difficult for Danny to work through the fallout of the past few weeks because Dougie has been a metaphorical shoulder to cry, according to a source who spoke to The Sun.

Danny is known to Dougie for decades, and he is able to lift his spirits when he’s at his lowest. They have benefitted from collaborating and getting outside, as well as staying busy.

At a London afterparty for the Brit Awards, Danny and Maura, 34, were caught kissing intoxicated at 3am. The pair then allegedly moved to a different venue, the opulent Nobu Hotel in Central London, and partied until at least 6am.

Danny and Georgia were seen together as they left Richmond, South West London, according to insiders who reported this week. An insider described the kiss with Maura as a “slap in the face” for Georgia last week.

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When Sam Faiers learned that Edward had “destroyed” her £2 million mega mansion, she screamed the house down.

The 34-year-old former TOWIE star and mother of three tried to have a quiet breakfast with her 35-year-old sister Billie, but little Edward had other ideas.

The toddler made the decision to “redecorate” his family home after discovering a tub of nappy cream, which was too delectable to put down. Edward flashed a mischievous grin as he proudly displayed his artistic side, opting to paint the gray walls of Sam’s pad with sticky white Sudocream.

Sam can be heard asking, “What are you doing? ” while filming the incident. before saying, “Ohh!” When she clocked Edward’s destruction of her cream-colored wall and silver plug socket. Then she yelled, “Billie!” as the clip came to a close.

Sam described the incident as “cheesy but cute until I saw the actual damage.” More deceitful than truthful, Billy said, “Let them mooch off for a minute while we think we could eat our breakfast.” “Sudocrem of all things”! How dare we enjoy toast and eggs, Sam said.

It comes after Sam and her partner, Paul Knightley, escaped to the opulent Soho Farmhouse hotel for some much-needed Valentine’s Day rest and relaxation.

Sam shared photos of the couple kissing in their hotel room as well as a photo of herself in the bath next to a bouquet of flowers with the caption “My kind of therapy” for her Instagram followers.

With her successful collagen brand, Paul Jr., Rosie, and Edward, the reality star, who rose to fame on TOWIE with her sister Billie in the noughties, has a lot on her plate. Two years after the birth of her youngest son, Sam hasn’t ruled out having a fourth child.

The Essex-born businesswoman has been trying to balance having a third child with having a string of work commitments, but she recently acknowledged that her life has been “turned upside down.”

Speaking to OK! She said in a magazine that “you’ve got two, and the third will come in.” However, I discovered that everything I had been living was flipped around. I returned for the third time while Paul and Rosie are in class because there are no nappies and they are largely independent.

Sam responded, “I’s difficult to say no” when asked if she was thinking about starting a family with her partner Paul. Being a parent, you go through all these highs and lows, and now that I’m watching him, he’s a character.

He’s no longer a baby, though. I’m not sure, then. I won’t say no. I’m expecting, but I’m busy right now, so I’m not aware of it at the moment.

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According to legend, Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne ended their eight-year marriage.

The Only Way Is Essex actress, 33, and the EastEnders actress, 32, tied the knot in 2017 at a manor house in Cheshire after they first met in 2013. Ella, 9, and Mia, 6, are the parents of the couple’s two daughters, while Dan is also the father of Tommy, 11, a son from a previous relationship.

After months of speculation from enthralled fans, their marriages started to show signs. Reports claimed that Jacqueline and Dan were living apart after they were discovered without their wedding rings. Sources close to the couple revealed their separation in January and the couple’s separation.

They kindly ask for respect and privacy as they navigate this together, according to a statement that read: “Jacqueline and Dan are handling things privately, choosing to keep their lives and relationship out of the public eye.” Their children are always in charge, surrounded by both parents’ love and care, a quality that will never improve. Above all, Jacqueline and Dan are concerned about the best interests of their children. There won’t be any more comments.

According to a source close to the couple, “Jacqueline and Dan are taking a break and are taking each other’s company.” They have made this difficult decision because it hasn’t been easy for them lately. They added that although neither Jac nor Dan are certain of what will come next, their break was “need.”

Getting rid of wedding rings

Although the pair appeared to be performing well over the years, speculation that Jossa and Osbourne had split after being recently photographed without their wedding rings led to their split.

Following their most recent public appearance at the Sonic 3 premiere in December, where they posed with their kids, comes this. Dan and Jim Carrey both shared photos, giving the impression of a united front, while Jacqueline also posted red carpet photos.

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Another significant indication that their relationship was failing was that they had already listed their £2 million Essex mansion for sale. Additionally, reports claim that Jacqueline remained in their relationship while Dan reportedly moved out, adding to the strain.

social media posts in opposition

The couple’s contrasting social media posts, according to Manchester Evening News, left fans shocked shortly after their split was revealed, according to the couple. Dan and his 11-year-old son Teddy were pictured working out together at Ripped Gym in Basildon, Essex, on Saturday, March 15 with a mirror selfie from the same location. Dan captured the photo with Teddy in a flawless manner.

While taking to social media, Jacqueline reportedly expressed her frustration. The mother-of-two simply captioned her Instagram Stories with “Saturday” in a series of somber images. She appeared glum in the photos while sporting a black and white striped short-sleeved top and light blue jeans.

Rumors of a split and infidelity

Although rumors about the couple’s breakup were first reported in January, mum-of-two Jacqueline refrained from telling The Sun: “People seem to think they know more than I do.

They were claiming that Jacqueline stayed with Daniel for Christmas. All I need to do is post pictures of us wearing Christmas hats together. We read and laugh while we are lying in bed next to one another.

“I know the speculation comes with the job, so I do understand it,” I said. “I know it’s ridiculous, but I do understand it.” She also praised her family by saying, “I couldn’t ask for a better family, filled with strong women!” in a social media post the same day. My girls are the epitome of my true love, and I can’t help but feel lucky.

The couple’s relationship was hampered by reports of Dan’s infidelity, which led to the reality star’s public apology to his wife, in which he admitted making mistakes, in 2019. He took to Instagram to express his regret, saying, “I know I have made mistakes, as humans do, and we all do. After weeks, months, years of constant articles & rumors, some true, some very untrue, I want to publicly say.

However, I’ve made some decisions that almost cost my family. I want to express my regret to my beautiful wife and my family for the errors I’ve made in public because I have learned so much from them. “Jacqueline moved out of the family’s home for a short time the following year following the apology.”

Everyone wanted to watch me fall apart, she said to The Sun. It was a good idea for me to go through it all, but I put it off for a while before it expired over lockdown. This meant going to therapy, in my opinion. I couldn’t live in the same house with Dan because of that. There were no other girls present, and there was no significant argument or bust-up. I had to deal with it literally by moving out.

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