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Major Musicians Pause Careers for Well-Being to Stage Measured Comebacks

Industry figures are increasingly embracing therapeutic pauses to manage relentless scrutiny.

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Overview

  • Lena Meyer-Landrut has been absent from public appearances and social media for a full year after canceling shows due to repeated severe pain crises.
  • DJ Felix Jaehn performed at Cologne’s Rainbow Festival on a reduced schedule and continues therapeutic support to balance health and work.
  • Lewis Capaldi returned as a surprise act at Glastonbury following a two-year anxiety-driven hiatus and has since released music addressing his struggles.
  • Shawn Mendes resumed releasing new material and plans his first post-break Germany concert in August after pausing his 2022 tour for mental health.
  • Psychologist Charles Figley’s 1990s study and Lady Gaga’s 2016 CBS remarks highlight the enduring privacy risks and emotional toll of sustained fame.