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Boyz back - minus Ronan
January 21, 2002

BOYZONE are planning a sensational reunion tour WITHOUT frontman RONAN KEATING. None of the lads, right – including Ronan – have done much since their last show together a year ago so STEPHEN GATELY, KEITH DUFFY and MIKEY GRAHAM met in Dublin to plot the gigs and they want SHANE LYNCH involved.

A source said: "They want to do the tour they promised the fans. Ronan has scuppered their plans in the past so they want to try it without him. They reckon the fans will still come."

Boyzone last played together in January 2000 when they announced they were planning to give the band a break to concentrate on their solo careers.

From: The Sun

Ronan To Host MTV Asia Awards

Ronan was in Hong Kong on Wednesday 28th November to announce that he will be co-hosting the first MTV Asia Awards in Singapore on February 2nd next year. Ronan recently travelled to Northern Thailand to film a report for Unicef and MTV Asia.

Video Shoot

Ronan will be shooting the video for his new single in the South of France this month. We'll bring you more news on the single release as soon as we get it.

Ronan Going East

Ronan will be heading out to Northern Thailand later this month to film a report for Unicef and MTV Asia. He will then be in Hong Kong on Wednesday 28th November for a special announcement. More details coming soon...

Ronan Nominated For MTV Asia Award

Ronan has been nominated in the category for Best International Male at the first ever MTV Asian Awards, which will take place in Singapore on 2nd February 2002. Click here to vote for Ro!

Ronan To Appear On Millionaire!

Ronan is to appear on a special Irish celebrity edition of TV quiz show ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’, to be transmitted in Ireland at Christmas.

Smash Hits Awards 2001

The Woolworths Smash Hits T4 Poll Winners’s Party will be held at London Arena on Sunday 9th December. Click here to vote for Ronan in the categories for Best Male, Most Fanciable Male, and Best Male Haircut.

TOTP Awards

Ronan will be appearing at the TOTP Awards which will be held in Manchester on Friday 30th November.

Boyzone Kiss And Make Up
November 12, 2001

Boyzone star Ronan Keating has made up with his estranged band mates. The other four members of the boy band had not spoken to Ronan since he refused to re-form the band for a farewell tour. Ronan says, "The truth is that we had fallen out. But then two weeks ago at the airport, I was checking in and Keith came over and said hello, and we made up. Shane and myself met up in London a few days after the Pantene Awards and we talked and made up. "Then, like out of nowhere, Mikey called me on the mobile to say hello. I made the final move and called Stephen, and now we are all going to meet up for a drink. Boyzone are not touring or anything, we're just mates again."

From: MTVasia

Ronan A Hit In Hollywood?
November 01, 2001

Former Boyzone heart-throb Ronan Keating is making waves in Hollywood with his soundtrack for a new film. The chart topper has recorded a track called "Caught" as the lead song for director Adrian Lyne's new film "Unfaithful," which stars Richard Gere. Ronan first recorded a soundtrack song for the Hugh Grant blockbuster "Notting Hill," for which he sang "When You Say Nothing At All." "Caught" will feature on both the soundtrack album for "Unfaithful" and as Ronan's second solo album, to be released in the spring next year.

Ronan Unpopular?
October 26, 2001

Former Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating is proving less-than-popular with gig-goers in his native Ireland. The singer has enjoyed a string of solo hits in Europe since dropping out of the squeaky clean boy band, but his success has failed to convince more mature fans of singer-songwriter Paul Brady that he's worth seeing. Keating is one of Brady's guests on the multi-instrumentalist's latest tour, but the Ronan date is proving the least popular with punters. Gig-goers would rather see Brady with a range of relative unknowns -- or even on his own -- than with the blonde star. A worker for ticket sales firm Ticketmaster says, "Maybe Paul Brady's audience isn't Ronan's. "It could be starting a bit late for some of them."

Ronan Joins Benefit Show

Ronan will be performing at the City Of Hope benefit show at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on Thursday 11th October. City Of Hope is a Los Angeles based organization which provides help to millions of people who are battling life-threatening diseases.

Ronan To Make Guest Appearance

Can you keep a secret? Ronan will be a ‘surprise’ special guest when he performs with Paul Brady at Vicar Street in Dublin on Tuesday 30th October. Don't forget to act surprised to see him if you go along to the show!

Ronan To Perform At Beauty Awards

Ronan will be performing at the Pantene Pro-V Hair & Beauty Awards at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 17th October. Tickets are on sale from the Royal Albert Hall box office on 020 7589 8212 for £20 plus a £2.75 booking fee.

Ronan Wants Respect
October 09, 2001

Boyzozne star Ronan Keating is bitter at he way he believes people now treat him in his native Ireland. The "Life Is A Rollercoaster" hitmaker says that jurnalists take every opportunity to ridicule him. He says, "It's hard going from being the golden boy and everybody wanting a piece of you to people taking the p*** and slagging you. I'd love to come home to this country, like U2 do, and have people shake your hand and say 'Fair play to you.' We're all ambassadors for our country and people forget that. "I go out there and tell everyone around the world what a magical place Ireland is. Then I come home to the usual s***e." And the singer says he will never again take part in photo stories for the likes of Hello! and OK! magazines. He adds, "Celebrity is the most dangerous word around at the moment. It's horrible. I'm not a celebrity. A celebrity is someone who turns up and gets photographed hanging out with some girl."

Ronan Upset At Boyzone Break Up
October 08, 2001

Former Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating is upset at the way in which the boy band bitterly broke up. He no longer sees any of his old band pals, but refuses to take the blame for the nasty separation. He says, "At the end, we planned to do something -- maybe a tour. We sat in a room and agreed to do solo projects. Then things happened and people fell out. I'm not going to dish the dirt on anyone because it's not my style. "We were great friends but things went a little odd. I still feel a bit sad about that because I would love to be friends still with some of the guys. But I won't take the blame. It's not my fault. "Shane has been mouthing off about all kinds of things. I just didn't know them as well as I thought I did. It's hard, we never thought it would end like this."

Keating's Second Go At America
October 01, 2001

Ronan Keating is to have a second go at cracking America -- after the failure of his first attempt earlier this year. The "Lovin' Each Day" singer was stunned to learn that the single has only sold 25,000 copies in the States to date. This compares to Samantha Mumba who shifted 410,000 copies of her "Gotta Tell You" single release. So Ronan is going back across the Atlantic for another go. A record company source says, "Management are still very optimistic for him. He has a chance because there aren't very many white, clean-cut guys in the charts. 'Lovin' Each Day' didn't get the airplay they expected, so they cancelled the shows and everything. They're now going to release 'Life Is A Rollercoaster'."

RONAN TRIES AGAIN AFTER AMERICAN DREAM FLOPS JOHN BURNS
September 30, 2001

From Sunday Times

EUROPEAN APPEARANCES

Ronan will be appearing on the NRJ show in Lille, France, on 5th October. He will also be performing on Pepsi Pop in Rotterdam, Holland, on Saturday 6th October.

AWARD BEST MUSIC WEBSITE

Voting for the People's Choice Award for Best Music Website has now closed, and Ronan's site is one of six shortlisted! A big thanks to everyone who voted. The site is also nominated in the Best Pop Artist Online category for the Online Music Awards which take place on September 27.

RONAN WINS TWO HIT AWARDS!

As a consequence of the terrible events in the USA, Ronan was stranded in Toronto and is very sorry he was unable to make it to Norway for the Hit Awards. Ronan was thrilled to win awards for Best Male, and Hit Of The Year for 'Lovin' Each Day'.

Ronan Keating eyes up Hollywood film roles
September 25, 2001

Ronan Keating says he wants a part in a Hollywood movie.
He has been interested in taking film roles since meeting Julia Roberts at the premiere of Notting Hill.
Keating is reported to have auditioned for Ewan McGregor's part in Moulin Rouge.
Notting Hill featured Keating's cover version of When You Say Nothing At All. Julia Roberts told him the song had made her cry.
He told www.mtvasia.com: "That was the seal of approval. But I want to take some acting classes in Los Angeles. It's not something a singer can just turn around and do."
The Irish singer releases his album Ronan in the US in the next few weeks.

From Ananova

Ronan To Drive Landmark Land Rover

Ronan will be visiting Land Rover's plant in Solihull, West Midlands, on Monday 1st October to drive their 3 millionth car off the assembly line.

Ronan Unable To Attend Hit Awards

As a consequence of the terrible events in the USA, Ronan was stranded in Toronto and is very sorry that he was unable to make it to Norway for the Hit Awards. Obviously Ronan will no longer be performing at the Ryder Cup gala dinner at the NEC following the cancellation of the event.

Ronan will be back in Toronto for more promotion from 9-11th September. Following this, he will be in Norway for the Hit Awards on 15th September.

Ronan Recording

Ronan is currently busy writing material for his second album. He's been working with Gregg Alexander, Paul Brady, Cathy Dennis, Justin Currie, Calum MacColl, and Carl Wallinger.

Award For Best Music Website

This year's Online Music Awards will take place in September, and the People's Choice Award for Best Music Website is voted for by you, the fans. Click here to register your vote for www.ronankeating.net!

Ronan Joins Redcoats!

Ronan will be playing a one off show at Butlins, Minehead on November 10th. Tickets are only available through Butlins and are part of a package for the weekend. More details to follow. Ronan will also be playing at the NEC on September 26th at the Ryder Cup Gala Dinner.

Ronan: A Serious Song Writer
August 8, 2001

Ex-Boyzone star Ronan Keating wants to break into songwriting -- by penning tracks with some well-known musical heavyweights. The hitmaker has already written a song with Desmond Child called "All I Ask," which was recorded by diva Dian Carroll and included on her Best Of album. And Ronan is now working with songwriters Gregg Alexander and Paul Brady as he records his second solo album. A music critic says, "He is very much into writing his own songs now and feels it is the only way to be taken seriously in the music industry. He's still at the stage where he needs to work with more established songwriters, but he's learning."

BOYBAD!
August 3, 2001

Furious Boyzone star Shane Lynch has threatened to attack Ronan Keating the next time the estranged band members meet. High-profile internal bickering between the boyband has been raging for months, and Lynch has now placed the blame squarely at the feet of Keating and his determination to succeed as a solo artist. Lynch claims Keating reneged on a commitment to get the band together for a US tour, scuppering his plans "for my next house in the Caribbean". He insisted: "I want to punch his lights out. I don't mind any man who wants to step out and do his own thing. We all decided to take a year out. "He said he was going to do a solo album and then come back to do our tour. If we had known he wasn't coming back we could have got on with our lives. That's why I'm pissed off", ranted Lynch. He insisted the tour was now "not going to happen" and concluded: "I just hope I never run into him again. I will put him down so hard. One day the devil will visit him."

From Dotmusic

RONAN UNDERCOVER!

Ronan made a surprise appearance in the chat room on Saturday 14th July under the name Markous, and found it hilarious that no-one believed it was him! He might be in again soon, but possibly under a different name, so stay tuned!

CARROLL SINGING

Ronan's songwriting skills have been sampled by soul diva Dina Carroll, whose 'Very Best Of' album features a track penned by Ro. The song, 'All I Ask', was co-written by Ronan and songwriter Desmond Child.

RONAN RECORDING

Ronan has been back in the studio with Gregg Alexander working on new material in between his US trips.

RO IN THE USA

'Lovin' Each Day' has been playlisted at over 90 stations in the USA, and is climbing steadily up the Billboard Hot 100. The single is out now in Canada, and reached no.1 on the country's Chum FM Top 30.

RONAN DOWN UNDER

Congratulations to Ronan whose debut album has now passed the triple platinum sales mark in Australia.

OLDZONE
July 3, 2001

Ronan Keating is planning to launch the next stage of his solo career in the USA, as he aims to spread his appeal worldwide. Speaking to the Daily Record the Boyzone singer said he's enjoying the challenge of attracting a more grown-up audience: "It brings out the hunger in you", he said. "I'm not jaded yet. I love what I do. My solo career is taking off but I still have a lot to prove." Keating says he can already see changes in his audience at gigs: "The first five or six rows are filled with teen fans but behind them you can see couples and people my age and older. It's bizarre to see that change so quickly."

From Dotmusic

RONAN AND ANASTACIA HOOK UP
July 3, 2001

Ronan Keating has taken another step in his bid to conquer the American market by teaming up with one of their newest exports, the funky, feisty New Yorker, Anastacia. It's rumoured that the track will by released as a single and featured on Ronan's next album, although a spokesperson for the ex-Boyzone star said, 'There's no decision about the track yet, but it's being worked on at the moment.' Ronan's currently on the verge of breaking the States and his latest release Lovin' Each Day has been playlisted on more than 90 radio stations in America and is expected to hit the Billboard charts within a month however the collaboration with Anastacia is expected to catapult him to the top. Blonde babe Anastacia, who bears a close resemblance to new mum Nicole Appleton, has been previously approached by Backstreet Boy AJ McLean for a duet with his alter ego Johnny No Name and AJ will no doubt be gutted that Ronan's beaten him to it.

From WorldPop

RONAN, IN THE CAN
June 11, 2001

RONAN INJURED BY MOB
May 22, 2001

Boyzone singer turned band manager and TV personality Ronan Keating appears to have suffered a wrenched neck after being mobbed before a concert. The deranged fans rushed through security guards, leapt onto the stage and grabbed the Irish singer at Britain's Newcastle Arena stage. Ronan emerged from the scrum after security intervened grimacing with his head tilted to one side and, although the concert went ahead, the singer continued to rub his neck throughout the gig. "These girls just went crazy," says a member of the audience. "Ronan looked flustered and in pain."

From Dotmusic

Ronan Keating Wembley Arena, London

May 13, 2001

"I AM THE MUSIC MAKER....."
April 30, 2001

Boyzone creator and Westlife manager Louis Walsh has been spilling the beans about the almost robotic process behind making boybands. Pop impressario Walsh has explained that each member is picked to appeal to a different type of girl. The greater the difference in band members, the wider the audience they attract, he insists. "The girls must believe in the back of their minds that one day they'll go out with [every band member]," said Walsh in a Sunday newspaper. "It doesn't help the fanbase if one of the boys is in a relationship or having a baby, but I can't control their lives as much as I'd like to." As Walsh explains, his greatest concern, however, is when the band members start to grow up. "When you see facial hair, earrings and tattoos and they start to talk about being individuals, it's time to go to the conveyor belt and get a new set." Walsh also explained that five was the ideal figure for a boyband, whilst putting the boot into some of Westlife's contemporaries. He explained: "Five is the magic number: it gives people just enough to look at. BBMak and 911 have three, and it doesn't look right." Speaking of Boyzone: he concluded: "I was tempted to have four [members] because it would have been much easier to fit them in a Taxi."

From Dotmusic

RONAN ROCKS OUT
April 26, 2001

In an exclusive video interview with worldpop Ronan Keating has revealed that if he could be a member of another band for a day, he would choose Bon Jovi or U2. 'It would be a rock band,' he said. Ronan Keating also told worldpop that if he had the power to ban one type of music, he'd get rid of 'cheesy pop'. 'Some of the cheesy pop is just too cheesy,' he said, before adding, 'But we won't talk about that.' Ronan Keating is currently working on his second album, writing with Gregg Alexander with whom he wrote Life Is A Rollercoaster and current single Lovin' Each Day. And in keeping with his interest in rock music, he revealed, 'It's going to be a pop album again - I'm not going to go crazy and make an indie album - but it'll be a little bit more rocky.' Part 1 of worldpop's video interview with Ronan Keating will be on site later today. As well as his love of rock, Ronan talks about his forthcoming tour and getting stuck in quicksand on the set of his video! Ronan's new single Lovin' Each Day is out now. A re-packaged version of his debut album Ronan including the single will be released on 23 May.

From WorldPop

KEATING: NO BOYZONE REUNION
April 22, 2001

Singer Ronan Keating has said he is almost certainly not returning to Boyzone - the all-boy group he fronted before embarking on a solo career.
Keating made his revelation in an interview with chat show host Michael Parkinson, broadcast on BBC One on Saturday night.
The admission comes after months of speculation over the future of the chart-topping group since Keating's solo success.
"A lot has gone on and I haven't talked to the guys in quite a while," said Keating. "So to be really honest, I don't think anything's going to happen with the band." Keating has had three solo hits, including two number ones, following his drift away from Boyzone more than a year ago. Keating told Parkinson that he began his solo pursuits with "every intention" of returning to Boyzone - but then his career took off. "It wasn't going to happen this year because I had my album launching in America so I thought about doing it next year," he said. He continued: "I don't know what's going on (with the band) to be honest, but I can't see it coming back together, by no fault of mine." Parkinson then pressed Keating further, asking if Keating considered Boyzone "in the past". Keating stated: "Oh OK! But you said that!"

From BBC

YOU WERE MY EVERYTHING
April 20, 2001

Ronan Keating looks to have sunk the final nail into the coffin of Boyzone, after admitting he "can't see it coming back together". Keating - the only member of the hugely successful boyband to have enjoyed a notable solo career - appears to have confirmed months of speculation about the future of the band. Speaking on the BBC's 'Parkinson' TV show, Ronan will reveal on Saturday evening that the terminal situation is through "no fault of mine". He explains: "A lot has gone on and I haven't talked to the guys in quite a while. So to be really honest, I don't think anything's going to happen with the band." Since embarking on his solo venture, Keating has consummately overshadowed his fellow Boyzone members in their attempts to carve out successful careers alone. His two Number One singles have come in sharp contrasts to Mikey Graham, whose solo career is in tatters after the cancellation of a UK tour, and the disastrous chart placing of recent single 'You Are My Everything'. In the interview, Keating concludes: "I don't know what's going on to be honest, but I can't see it coming back together, by no fault of mine."

From Dotmusic

RONAN KEATING - 'LOVIN' EACH DAY' (POLYDOR)
April 16, 2001

Ronan Keating has the wry smile of a likable enough lad who just can't believe his luck. And as long as that luck holds, he'll accept it with a knowing, nonchalant shrug and a cheeky aside. He'll be everybody's mate and never dare to say anything interesting or controversial, for that may indeed rock the boat and lose him the mums vote.

Penned by former New Radical Gregg Alexander, 'Lovin' Each Day' is an upbeat echo of 'Rollercoaster' (also written by Alexander). Sunshiny, inconsequential pop with a positive, 'isn't life just so ruddy wonderful' message. Yes it is mate, if you're the only member of Boyzone who's doing well.

From Dotmusic

KEATING TRIES TO CUT IT IN AMERICA WITH NEW TEETH

 April 16, 2001

BOYZONE IN ENDZONE?
March 29, 2001

RONAN PUTS BOYZONE OUT OF POCKET

March 6, 2001

It's been reported that Ronan Keating has cost fellow Boyzone members their share of £3million ($ 4.5million) by cancelling the band's tour dates.
Boyzone member Mikey Graham explains: "We had everything planned. There was a lot of money on the table and we were all looking forward to it.
"But Ronan suddenly pulled out and we don't know why. Now none of us has any room in our diaries for at least two years - so the fans are in for a long wait."
dotmusic reported in December last year that the guys were looking forward to an arena tour, scheduled for November 2001.
In recent years, while the band has been silent, Ronan's solo career has rocketed. As well as having chart-topping singles, he has managed a boyband and been a TV presenter. The other band members are now said to be jealous and angry that they haven't shared his success.
The cancellation will fuel further speculation about whether or not the band have a future together.

From Dotmusic

MARIE KEATING BORN!

February 19, 2001

Ronan and Yvonne are pleased to announce the arrival of their second child. Marie Keating was born at 2.30am this morning, Sun 18th Feb, in Dublin. Mother and Daughter are both fine. Congratulations to them!!.

Ronan will release a new single called "Lovin' Each Day" on April 9th, it is written by Gregg Alexander, who wrote the hit "Life is a Rollercoaster".

Ronan won in the categories "Best Solo Male" and "Best dressed male" in the Smash Hits Awards.