STEPHEN AND MIKEYProving that there is life after Boyzone, former pop warbler Stephen Gately is set to star in a British revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice classic, "Joseph and the Amazing technicolor Dreamcoat." The pop-eretta, based on the biblical story of Joseph and his famously callous brothers, should suit Gately to a T, since his goody-goody image echoes that of previous Josephs -- most notably, icky, squeaky-clean Donny Osmond. The show opens this winter in Liverpool, but could transfer to the West End next spring. But any former Boyzone fans hoping to catch Gately's performance had better get the lead out. He'll only be in the show for four weeks, so, as they sing in the show, if you're going, go, go, go, GO! 9/9-2002
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we hear that Mikey Graham -- the oldest of the boyz -- recently turned 30 and is hoping that the coming year will be significantly better than the last one. Mikey -- who was always considered the nice, quiet, levelheaded member of the band -- has weathered a run of bad luck which included almost going broke getting his walking papers from his longtime girlfriend. But things are looking up for Graham -- in his professional life, anyway. He's got a new agent, is back to writing songs, and landed a role in a Guy Ritchie-type movie. For those of you who are interested in his personal life, all we can say is, the guy's still carrying a torch for his ex-sweetie. "It's weird to be single again and back out there [dating]," said Graham. "I'm still hoping we might get back together as we are still great friends and still in contact all the time," he continued. "But I guess only time will tell." Hmmm . . . would it be rude to take this opportunity to quote from the Boyzone song catalog? (Actually, who cares?) We say, she should love him for a reason. And let the reason be luvvvv. |
Next Saturday night Sinead will be one of the list of performers on the billing for the first Independent Newspapers Rat Pack ball in the Four Seasons hotel in aid of Dr David Fenlly's Cancer Research Unit in St Vincent's hospital. Sinead will be singing the songs of Ella Fitzgerald. While Boyzone's Mikey Graham will sing the songs of Bobby Darin's. Crooner Jack L will sing Sinatra, Stephen Gately-Perry Como, Eurovison winner Paul Harrington-Sammy David Junior. The host of the show is Gerry Ryan while Michael Flatley, Westlife and Sinead O'Connor will also make guest appearances depending on availability. The good news for those wishing to get their own back on us will be happy to know that ShowBizreland.com's editor Jason O'Callaghan got struck with the role of Dean Martin. It`s good and have Stephen and Mikey back....... |
