Stephen Gately: Last News

Ronan Keating has shared a touching tribute to his late Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately to mark 13 years since his tragic death. The singer and presenter, 45, said that it "doesn't get any easier" following Stephen's death at the age of just 33, from an undetected congenital heart defect. He was found by his husband, Andrew Cowles, in their holiday home in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca.

Boyzone's Shane Lynch will have devastated many fans after his latest interview, where he declared that the beloved boyband will "never" reunite. Speaking on Lorraine today, Friday 31 January, with stand-in host Ranvir Singh, Shane opened up about the upcoming Boyzone documentary No Matter What, set to air on Sky Documentaries on Sunday 2 February. He made it clear that while he and his fellow bandmates, Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, and Mikey Graham cherish their time as Boyzone, they won't be reforming as a band or creating new music.

The year 2009 was set to be a spectacular one for Stephen Gately, with a career and personal life blooming; the pop sensation was basking in success as Boyzone had just completed their stellar Back Again... No Matter What tour and fine-tuning their fourth studio album, 'Brother'.

Boyzone, the Irish boy band formed in 1993 by X Factor judge Louis Walsh, achieved global success with members Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch selling over 25 million records worldwide.

Boyzone's Stephen Gately's tragic final hours and unanswered questions that haunt his family have been revealed.

trailer for a new Boyzone documentary has been released – watch it below.READ MORE: The 50 best music documentaries of all timeBoyzone: No Matter What is a three-part documentary series examining the rise of the Irish boyband, including behind-the-scenes looks at them at the height of their success, their struggles with the paparazzi, fall-outs within the band, and tension with manager Louis Walsh.The official synopsis reads: “They were one of the most successful and iconic boybands of all time – but behind-the-scenes, conflict and rivalry, betrayal and tragedy led to their falling apart. Now, thirty years on, all four remaining members – Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Michael ‘Mikey’ Graham, as well as their estranged manager, Louis Walsh – reveal the truth of what really happened, the extraordinary highs of their meteoric rise to fame, and the huge costs that being in a boyband had on each of them.”Boyzone formed in 1993, put together by Walsh, and went on to release seven studio albums, five of which made it to Number One in the UK.

Nineties pop star Kavana shared an inspiring message for anyone battling addiction.The 47 year old singer, who's documented his battles with alcohol, posted a candid before-and-after photos on Instagram back in November 2023, taking his followers back to his lowest point last year and saying "recovery is possible." Kavana – whose real name is Anthony Kavanagh – was just 20 when he hit the charts with his Top 10 1997 hit, I Can Make You Feel Good, which was followed up with MFEO (Made For Each Other) and Crazy Chance. He went on to appear in E4's Hollyoaks: In The City in 2006 and appeared as a contestant on the reality TV show Grease Is the Word in 2007, where he was a runner-up.

It has been quite a year for singer and broadcaster Ronan Keating. His older brother Ciarán was killed in a car accident in July 2023 and he recently revealed he was leaving his roles on Magic FM and BBC’s The One Show. Plus, his wife Storm underwent surgery in the spring.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Sky Documentaries has unveiled plans for “Boyzone,” a three-part documentary series that will examine the trials and tribulations of Irish boyband and 1990s pop sensation Boyzone. “For the first time in 30 years, band members Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Michael Graham grant rare and exclusive interview access [..] revealing their personal experiences in a band that sold over 25 million records worldwide, the boys also talk candidly about how they grappled with the true cost of global fame,” Sky said. “They confront the strained relationships and tragic events that have had a lasting impact on all their lives, families and friendships.” “The documentary examines the key events that shaped Boyzone, including the highs and lows of global stardom, the intense tabloid intrusion in 1990’s Britain forcing Stephen Gately to come out, and after a sensational comeback in 2007, a devastating tragedy struck the band, as Gately died.” The series is a Curious Films production, commissioned for Sky Documentaries by Poppy Dixon, director of documentaries and factual, and Tom Barry, commissioning editor.

Louis Walsh, the former manager of Boyzone, made a surprising revelation on Celebrity Big Brother on Wednesday, 20 March.The 71 year old music mogul managed the chart-topping boy band from 1993 to 2000, turning Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and the late Stephen Gately into overnight sensations. However, Louis left his housemates in shock when he revealed that Hollywood star Colin Farrell had once auditioned for the band, but didn't make the cut. While chatting in the kitchen with Fern Britton and Colson Smith, Louis shared: "I know him very well as he auditioned for Boyzone and he told me he wanted to be an actor, I knew him from Dublin.

Ronan Keating has claimed that Louis Walsh has bitterness "festering in his soul". Louis revealed details of their long-standing feud during his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother when viewers saw the housemates enjoying a VIP pop party with treats, drinks, and classic pop tunes. But when Ronan's song Life Is A Rollercoaster played in the house, Louis took a harsh jab at the singer.

Louis Walsh left fans aghast when he accused Jedward of being "vile" on last night's Celebrity Big Brother. The 71-year-old managed Irish twins John and Edward Grimes, 32, after they shot to fame on the X Factor in 2009. However, in a jaw-dropping revelation he accused the duo of being nothing more than a "novelty", despite claiming to have made £5million out of the Under Pressure stars.

Louis Walsh, the former manager of boyband Boyzone, had some harsh words for Ronan Keating on Celebrity Big Brother last night (Tuesday, 12 March). During a VIP pop party in the house, Louis, 71, made a snide comment about Ronan, 47, when the singer's hit 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' started playing. Ronan was a member of Boyzone - which also included 51-year-old Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy, 49, and 47-year-old Shane Lynch.The late Stephen Gately, who died in 2009 at 33, was also part of the popular group.

Louis Walsh is currently a housemate in the latest edition of Celebrity Big Brother. Before heading into the house, the 71 year old's appearance on the show quickly made headlines. Especially because it was widely reported that he'd be reuniting on TV with his old X Factor co star, Sharon Osbourne, for the first time in seven years.

Louis Walsh, a familiar face on our TV screens for over three decades, is well-known in Ireland and the UK. But despite his fame, not much is known about his private life. However, we might learn more about the 71 year old during his time in the Celebrity Big Brother house which kicked off on Monday, 4 March.

Nineties pop star Kavana has shared an inspiring message for anyone battling addiction. The 46 year old singer, who's documented his battles with alcohol, posted a candid before-and-after photos on Instagram, taking his followers back to his lowest point last year and saying "recovery is possible." Kavana – whose real name is Anthony Kavanagh – was just 20 when he hit the charts with his Top 10 1997 hit, I Can Make You Feel Good, which was followed up with MFEO (Made For Each Other) and Crazy Chance.

Boyzone star Ronan Keating said it feels as though bandmate Stephen Gately is “still here because of the music” as he marked the 14th anniversary of his death. Irish pop star Stephen died at his holiday home in Majorca in 2009, aged 33, as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition. Ronan shared a montage of photographs of the boyband in their heyday, as well as portraits of his friend in an emotional tribute.

Boyzone icon Shane Lynch has revealed he is definitely done with showbiz as a whole as he declared he will never be performing with the band again. The Dublin star, who was part of one of the biggest 90s boybands, which consisted of lead singer Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and the late Stephen Gately, has decided to move away from life in the spotlight for good. After announcing last year that he'd already taken a step back from fame due to the toll it was taking on his personal life and his family, the 46 year old singer admitted he was "very happy" not be involved in "that world" anymore.

Former Love Island star Jack Keating confirmed he was “single” just days before welcoming his first child, a baby girl, into the world. Fans of the ITV dating show will undoubtedly recognise Jack from his time on the summer series of Love Island last year alongside the likes of Gemma Owen, Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page. His experience in the sunny villa was relatively short-lived, and after entering the show during Casa Amor, he was dumped from the island just five days later.

Irish boy band Boyzone first burst onto the scene in 1993 and since then have gone to make their mark on pop culture, with the band made up of Keith Duffy, the late Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch. Now that the line-up are in their late 40s and have grown-up children of their own, it's time for them to pass the baton onto their offspring as they make a name for themselves. Ronan Keating’s son Jack is starring in this year’s Love Island, but that’s not the only link to the TV world as Keith Duffy’s son has had a regular part in Hollyoaks.

Boyzone star Ronan Keating is gearing up for his son Jack to enter the villa, as the family have shared that they’re gathering round the television ready to watch. Just like Gemma Owen, the eldest daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen, and Antigoni Buxton, whose mum is celebrity chef Tonia Buxton, Jack is the child of a well-known face already. Ronan, 45, debuted in 1994, alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the lead singer of Irish group Boyzone.