25/4/2001 - no boyzone tour according to ronan

Ronan appeared to make it clear that a reformed Boyzone tour in the near-future anyway may never happen.  Originally plans were for all the members of Boyzone: Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy, together with Keating, to pursue solo work before reuniting to perform on-stage together in a £4 million tour.  However, change of events have seen Ronan's own solo career excel while other members have had less luck.  Speaking to Michael Parkinson on the presenter's own chat show, 'Parkinson' on BBC television, Ronan admitted of Boyzone: "I can't see it coming back together.  I had every intention - I still have every intention - of going back with the band and doing a tour.  It wasn't going to happen this year because I had my album launching in America so I thought about doing it next year.  But 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."  Previously, Ronan had avoided making any formal announcements that Boyzone as a whole was over. 

23/4/2001 - ronan live - now on DVD!

The long awaited DVD version of Ronan Live is now available!  It was recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK and has some extra material too!  Check out the updated Videography on this latest release!

22/4/2001 - lovin' each day reached number 2!

After a battle in the top 10 UK charts, Ronan Keating's 'Lovin' Each Day' hits number 2!  Well done!  It was a tough contest against many artists including Madonna, Missy Elliott (pictured left), O-Town (pictured left) and Destiny's Child who snatched the number 1 position.  But anyway a great position and for those who haven't bought the single as yet - you should do to keep this chart topper up in the top 10 - so go and get a copy now!  For those who want to buy online, visit Amazon.co.uk - please remember that international customers can get themselves a copy of this single - so go ahead!
 

22/4/2001 - ronan rereleased

On Monday (23 April 2001), 'Ronan', the debut album is rereleased and includes the hit single, 'Lovin' Each Day'.  Check the Discography for more details.  If you haven't already done so, you can buy a copy of this rerelease on Monday.  

22/4/2001 - may is near...

May is coming and the tour is set - Ronan is ready for the Arena tour in the UK and Ireland and is coming to a town near you!  The final tour dates are listed below.  Chances are that many tickets have sold out, but for those who want to make that last minute try (that is by now try your luck!!), could try Ronan Keating.net or ring some ticket agencies who may have a spare ticket if you are lucky!  But the May tour is coming and for those who have tickets to see Ronan, enjoy the night!

16/4/2001 - lovin' each day out now!

Lovin' Each Day is out now in the UK!  And hopefully it becomes a huge hit in the UK!  Check out the Discography next week to find out the highest UK chart position.  To ensure Ronan's huge hit gets promoted well, make sure you buy a copy of the single!  You can go to the high street or if you feel like ordering online, visit Amazon.co.uk today to order your copy of this fantastic single!

16/4/2001 - the next step...

As Lovin' Each Day is released in the UK, Ronan has plans coming his way this year.  Firstly, the tour is next month in the UK and Ireland (see below for tour dates).  Then about June, Ronan will be out in the States to promote his 'Ronan' album which due to be release about 22nd May in the US.  And hopefully, we shall see his second album about the end of the year.  We, at Ronan Keating World, will keep you posted.  Meanwhile, get the single!

12/4/2001 - rollercoaster capital award

Congratulations to Ronan for his victorious win at the recent 95.8FM Capital FM Awards.  Ronan picked up the Capital Award for Best International Single, namely 'Life Is A Rollercoaster'.  The spectacular event took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.  Other big name acts to win prizes on the night included Craig David with an award for Favourite UK single 'Fill Me In', The Corrs (pictured left) for Best Live Act, Westlife for Best International Group and Dido (pictured above right) for Best Female Vocalist.  All-time greats Rod Stewart and the Bee Gees also received the greatest coveted awards on the night.

30/3/2001 - lovin' each day - further details

Every Ronan fan out there is surely excited for this next release by Ronan on the 16th April 2001.  As usual, the single comes in 2 CDs and includes an exclusive interview with Ronan.  While we eagerly wait, check out the Discography section to find out details of this brand new release.

In addition, the tour is coming very soon, check out Ronan Keating.net to see if any tickets are still available for certain dates in May - it is not long now and tickets may have sold out - but do keep trying!!

29/3/2001 - mikey attacks ronan over abandonment of boyzone

Boyzone member, Mikey Graham (pictured left) has made it clear of his unhappiness with lead, Ronan Keating regarding the future of Boyzone.   Speaking to Independent Radio News, Mikey Graham voiced the distance that he and Ronan now have:  "He doesn't phone, he doesn't call, he doesn't write. He's just looking in a different direction.  The boys aren't too happy with him. It's not really a good thing to do - it took five people to make Boyzone and five people to make Ronan Keating.  We were supposed to do a tour at the end of the year for the fans and there was £4 million involved. And he turned round and said he didn't want to do it."  Mikey also felt that a new Boyzone reunion, if ever it happens would need to adopt a new image: "If Boyzone ever come back together then, yes, I would be interested, but it would have to be a different Boyzone for me.  If I successfully establish myself as a credible singer-songwriter I'm not going to go back prancing around the stage, that kid stuff, you know?"  Mikey's own solo career has been suffering from a lack of airplay of his single releases in the UK.  Mikey has just released his new album, 'Meet Me Halfway' and his latest single 'You Could Be My Everything'.  He already released a single, 'You're My Angel' last year.

28/3/2001 - macgowan and keating in collaboration

Ronan will be collaborating with Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues (pictured left) whose hit, 'Fairytale Of New York' was covered by Ronan on his 'The Way You Make Me Feel' single release back at the end of last year.  It is said that MacGowan was happy with the cover version Ronan released and that the two would be closely working together on future songs.

20/3/2001 - graham feels ronan has slammed the door

Mikey Graham of Boyzone has heavily blamed Ronan for the abandonment of a forthcoming reunion tour that would have seen the boyz pick up £4 million.  Speaking to Live & Kicking Magazine, Graham stated: "It took five people to make Boyzone and five people to make Ronan what he is today.  It shows his true colours. He left us four out in the cold. I'm not too bothered, I've got my own career and I'm secure, but the others might need the money. Well, everybody needs the money, we're talking £4 million...He's slammed the door in everybody's faces. He won't have have won any friends."

15/3/2001 - ronan pursues collaborative single

Ronan has voiced his desire to record a single that would feature him alongside big name acts: Robbie Williams and Craig David (pictured left).  Ronan felt that it would help break claims over any competitive tension between the three singers and that it could be part of a charitable project.  "I think it would be a really cool thing to do for me, Robbie and maybe Craig David.  I think that at the minute the three of us are the male solo artists who are out there and I think it would be a really great idea. It would squash all this crap about the competition between us" said Ronan to Worldpop.  "Craig would get his little bit of the old R&B thing in there and Robbie could do a bit of the rockier stuff and I could fill in the pop as well. It would be pretty good you know. I think it would be amazing." 

11/3/2001 - lovin' each day - more details

The release date Ronan's next single 'Lovin' Each Day' has recently been announced.  It is due for release on the 16th April 2001.  The song has been written by Gregg Alexander who co-wrote Ronan's successful number 1 hit, 'Life Is A Rollercoaster'.  Check out the Discography section soon for details of this next release!

9/3/2001 - an extra date in belfast

Ronan has announced an extra date to his tour.  He'll be back in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on the 30th May.  The full list is shown below.  To obtain tickets, please visit Ronan Keating.net.  Hurry, though as some of the dates have sold out!

7/3/2001 - boyzone tour falls into question

In The Sun recently it was reported that a proposed tour of Boyzone in the summer was off. Mikey Graham, one of the other boyz said of him and the other members: "we don't know why" over Ronan's sudden decision to withdraw from the gig. Around £3 million would have landed in the boyz' pockets if the gig was to go ahead. Mikey warned Boyzone fans that they were "in for a long wait".

2/3/2001 - ronan writes for charity

Ronan will be among a line-up of big pop acts who will write up a book to raise money for charity. Proceeds will go to the National Scociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in their fight against child abuse. Jenny Oldfield, top selling author of children's fiction will begin the book which will have its storyline shaped by the pop artists involved. Joining Keating will be Atomic Kitten, Hear'say (pictured left), S Club 7 (pictured left) and Samantha Mumba.

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