Tori Amos on mental health: “I get out of certain situations by writing myself out of hell”

mental health charities and musicians have spoken to NME about the pressures still facing young people as the UK exits lockdown, and the importance of reaching out for help.England lifted nearly all of its COVID-19 restrictions on July 19 this year, paving the way for live music and festivals to return to the country as the vaccination rollout continues.When a number of mental health charities spoke to NME back in March to mark one year since the first coronavirus lockdown was announced, they

Before his time as TV's best loved baker, Paul Hollywood studied sculpting at art school.The Great British Bake Off host is best known for his love of bread, steely blue eyes and his handshakes of approval, but Paul grew up dreaming of working with clay, not bread.The 55 year old's ambition at the time was to become an artist and he began studying sculpture at Wallasey School of Art, until his father bribed him to quit to become a baker instead.

The mental health support line run by Help Musicians has seen demand nearly double this year, the music charity has revealed, confirming the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the well-being of the music community.By the time full capacity shows returned in England in July, the UK live sector had been in virtual shutdown for nearly sixteen months, with only socially distanced shows possible during the slight relaxation of the rules in summer and autumn 2020.

The Great British Bake Off’s infamous bread week was aired on Tuesday (5 October) night and saw Italian baker Giuseppe thrive. Bakers were tasked with making a classic Italian focaccia, olive ciabatta bread sticks and milk bread.

The leading UK Film & TV Charity has launched a 12-month campaign to tackle mental health challenges facing the industry, almost two years after a shock survey found nine-in-10 screen sector workers had experienced mental health issues.

Arlo Parks has responded to a new report from UNICEF which examines the mental health of children and young people in the UK and across the world.The State of the World’s Children 2021 has been published by UNICEF this morning (October 5) and notes how the coronavirus pandemic has “raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children”.“But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long,” the report continues.

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Reaching out. British model Katie Price is struggling with her mental health and seeking professional help, her family revealed.

Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise and his co-star Hayley Atwell have reportedly broken up after a year of dating.

Wimbledon this summer - were first reported to be an item in December 2020. But the dalliance is said to have 'run its course' for Tom, 59, and his British co-star, 39.

James Corden has come under fire from BTS fans after the talk show host made a series of jokes about the boyband on The Late Late Show.On the September 20 episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, the British comedian poked fun at the South Korean group’s recent appearance at the United Nations General Assembly.

The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens on Tuesday September 21 2021, with 12 new contestants competing for the title of Bake Off champion. Hosted by Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding and with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, series 12 of the show is set to be the best yet, with a police detective and retired nurse competing for the title.

Naman Ramachandran Some 68% of teens say that seeing positive portrayals of mental health conditions on-screen breaks down stigma, a survey commissioned by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has found.The research, conducted by YouGov, also reveals that 48% said that seeing these positive depictions helps them understand issues around mental health, can act as a springboard to get help and that a scene in a film or TV show has prompted them to talk to their friends or parents about