The new Boyzone single is written by Mika, and features vocals by the late Stephen Gately who tragically died last year. It was recorded last summer, and the emotional video is a fitting tribute to Stephen, showing Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy sat in front of Stephen's favourite picture, footage of them writing letters to their bandmate, and archive footage of Stephen Read more
Ronan Keating has been focusing on work lately, following his Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately's tragic death. Ronan performed in Australia this weekend, while here in the UK The Observer published an interview with him where he gave some insight into how he's been feeling since Stephen passed, as well as commenting on the Jan Moir scribed newspaper article that caused much controversy. Here are Read more
Following Stephen Gately's tragic death last weekend, Ronan Keating made a statement to the press today on behalf of Boyzone, as they prepared to accompany Stephen's coffin back to Ireland. With Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch at his side, Ronan spoke of how Stephen and his partner loved Majorca and how the four of them were going to accompany Stephen on his "final journey back to Read more
As expected, Louis Walsh will not appear on The X Factor this weekend, as he'll be attending the funeral of Boyzone's Stephen Gately which takes place on Saturday. The show released this statement: "Due to recent tragic events, Louis Walsh will not be appearing on either the Saturday or Sunday live The X Factor shows this weekend as he is attending Stephen Gately's funeral. Louis has been in Read more
Following a post mortem, it's been stated that Stephen Gately died of natural causes while on holiday in Majorca. A spokesman said that the cause of his death was acute pulmonary oedema — an accumulation of fluid on the lungs. Stephen's civil partner Andrew Cowles and his family are also now able to take his body back to Ireland so that funeral arrangements can begin, this is likely to take a Read more
Famous friends have been paying tribute to Stephen Gately, who died at the weekend while on holiday in Majorca. Westlife have written about their shock on their website: "He was a friendly, positive spirit and a passionate performer". Stephen Fry tweeted: "He was loveable and sweet natured and will be hugely missed". Elton John said: "David and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the Read more
I am very sad to report that Boyzone's Stephen Gately has died at the age of 33. Stephen was on holiday in Majorca with his partner Andy Cowles when he apparently went out for drinks, returned to the place the pair were staying and fell asleep, tragically he never woke up. The cause of his death is unclear at this stage. Boyzone manager and The X Factor judge Louis Walsh said: "We're all Read more
Irish musicians celebrated St Patrick's Day at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards in Dublin last night. Your favourite Irish band Boyzone partied at the ceremony alongside Westlife's Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne, who collected the group's gong for Best Irish Pop Act. The Script picked up two awards for Best Irish Album and Best Irish Band, while James Morrison was named Best International Male. He Read more
Cheryl Cole has been approached to appear on the front cover of Vogue. A source confirmed Cheryl "is very excited." — Press Association Boyzone brawled with members of Rihanna’s band in a nightclub in Australia. Stephen Gately later joked: “Well, we did get into a fight – certainly more than a difference of opinion. We are keeping up that fine image of the Irish and too much booze. It Read more
OK, in the war of the boy (now man) bands, I don't think it's any secret that I was a Thatter, and enjoy any glimpse of any member of Take That when they're out and about. So I imagine there's a whole bunch of ladies and gents out there uber-excited that Boyzone are back! They kicked off their comeback tour in Belfast at the weekend, with those manband stalwarts - hanging stages, scantily clad Read more
