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News July 2002 to December 2002
July till the end of December 2002 saw Ronan promoting his new album , 'destination' with his appearances at various music concerts and Award Shows. This period also involved the launch of Ronan's hugely awaited Destination Tour which took him to Australia, South Africa, Germany,etc.......Read about it below.......
*** 25 December 2002 - Christmas Charts TOTP
The battle for the Christmas number one is never more fierce than when three of the contenders are a direct result of pop's most recent birthing pool, the hugely successful Popstars: The Rivals. This year they have dominated the top three with rivals band Girls Aloud standing tall at number one replacing Blue feat. Elton John. Despite claims of deviousness and duplicity, mostly from the boys and
heralded by Pete Waterman himself, the boys have gone straight in at number two with the Cheeky Girls bringing up the rear, so to speak. Avril Lavigne has her second consecutive top ten hit with Sk8er Boi and Las Ketchup stay in the chart for a staggering 11th week.The top four albums remain set in stone... again. Sir Reggie and Westlife swap places but that's about as exciting as it gets, or so you might think. Robbie's latest effort is now
officially the biggest selling album of the year and puts the Robster firmly in first place. Atomic Kitten's album 'Feels So Good' drops several places while Shania Twain and Ronan Keating both make an assured hop, skip and jump into the top twenty. Fleetwood Mac also enter the chart at number 34 with 'The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac'.
*** 17 Dec 2002 - The following are the dates for Ronan's appearances in Asia for his Destination 2003 tour:
11 February 2003 Destination Asia – Bangkok
13 February 2003 Destination Asia – Manila
15 February 2003 Destination Asia – Kuala Lumpar
17 February 2003 Destination Asia – Brunei
19 February 2003 Destination Asia – Hong Kong
*** 13 December 2002 - Ronan's Destination 2003 - As you know, Ronan’s currently in the thick of the European leg of his Destination Tour, but it’s proving such a success that he’s just added extra dates for the UK in April next year. Entitled Destination ’03, here’s where those dates are at: 9th April - Birmingham NEC (Box office tel: 0870 909 4133, www.necgroup.co.uk) 12th April - Wembley
Arena (Box office tel: 0870 739 0739, www.wembleyticket.com) 14th April - Sheffield Arena (Box office tel: 0114 256 56 56, www.sheffield-arena.co.uk) 15th April - Nottingham Arena (Box office tel: 0870 121 0123, www.nottingham-arena.com) 17th April - Glasgow SECC (Box office tel: 0870 040 40 20; www.secc.co.uk) 19th April - Manchester Evening News Arena (Box office tel: 0161 930 8000, www.men-arena.com) 21st April - Newcastle Telewest Arena (Box
office tel: 0870 707 8000, www.telewestarena.co.uk) 22nd April - Cardiff Int. Arena (Box office tel: 029 20 22 44 88).
*** 9 December 2002 - December TV dates
Ronan's been all over the box of late, promoting "We've Got Tonight", but there are still lots more opportunities to catch him over the coming weeks. Here's where…
10th December – Fame Academy Uncut (BBC1), repeat of Friday's show
15th December – The Royal Variety Show (BBC1), performance of "In The Ghetto"
15th December – Destination: The Tour (C4), edit of the tour
25th December – Christmas Top Of The Pops (BBC1), performance of "If Tomorrow Never Comes"
*** 9 December 2002 - A big thanks from Ronan
Ronan would like to thank everyone who voted for "If Tomorrow Never Comes" in Saturday's Record of the Year Show. Ronan was joint second with Will Young, finishing just one point behind Gareth Gates’ “Unchained Melody”. A totally amazing result.
*** 5 December 2002 - Ronan on Fame Academy - Don't miss Ronan this Friday (6th December) when he'll be performing and offering advice to the final contestants on Fame Academy. The show kicks off at 8.30pm on BBC1.
*** 3 December 2002 - Ronan on Record Of The Year - Look out for Ronan this Saturday (7th December) at 6.30pm on ITV1 when he'll be performing in The Record Of The Year 2002.He's up against the likes of Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Atomic Kitten, Holly Valance amongst others.Phonelines
will be open on the night, so get voting for Ronan.
*** 1 December 2002 - Double whammy for Will at TOTP awards
Will Young is celebrating yet more sucess after picking up two top of the pops awards. HE was voted Top Newcomer of the Year and won a Top Single gong for his million-selling No.1 hit 'Evergreen'.'Pop Idol' runner-up Gareth Gates was left empty-handed though, just a week after winning four awards at the rival Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party.Mercury Music Prize winner Ms Dynamite
came away from the Manchester ceremony with another award to her name - Top R&B artist.
Other winners on the night included boy band Blue, who were voted Top Pop Act by the readers of Top of the Pops magazine and visitors to the Top of the Pops website.Blue performed 'Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word' with Sir Elton John, which they have all recorded together as a single. Elton was also inducted into the Top of the Pops Hall of Fame for his influence on the music scene.Kylie Minogue won the
Top Tour award for the second year running for her Fever shows.Oasis showed they've lost none of their appeal after eight years in the business by scooping the Top Rock award, while Coldplay got the Best Album award for 'A Rush of Blood to the Head'.The TOTP awards, now in their second year, were voted for entirely by the public and presented in front of a 10,000 strong crowd at the Manchester Evening News Arena.
*** 25 November 2002 - Ronan on TV
Things are sure hotting up for Ronan over the coming weeks when he’ll be all over the TV, being interviewed and performing not only his duet with Lulu, ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ but also, ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes'. Here's where you can catch him in action…28th November - GMTV (ITV1), interview and performance of ‘We’ve Got Tonight’
30th November - Top of the Pops Awards (BBC1), Ronan is presenting
6th December - Fame Academy (BBC1)
15th December - The Royal Variety Show (BBC1), performance of 'In The Ghetto'
15th December - Destination – The Tour (C4)
25thDecember - Christmas Top Of The Pops, performance of 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'
*** 25 November 2002 - Smash Hits Awards 2002 Review
Westlife were the toast of the pop world this weekend, collecting four awards at this year's Smash Hits T4 Poll Winners Party and performing a medley of their greatest hits to a crowd of adoring fans. The band, who recently scored their eleventh UK number one with their single, 'Unbreakable', took home the awards for Best Band on Planet Pop, Band of the Year, Party Mentalist (for singer Bryan
McFadden) and were inducted into the Smash Hits Hall of Fame. Eighteen-year-old Gareth Gates was a equally popular with the audience, collecting four awards for Best Male Solo, Best Newcomer, Most Fanciable Male and of course, Best Mop Top for his trademark spiky hair. Elsewhere, a kilt-wearing Darius was named Best Dressed Male, Holly Valance was voted Most Fanciable Female, Pink took home the award for Best Female, So Solid Crew were named Best
R&B/Garage Act and Blue named Best UK act.Pop Idol Will Young collected the award for Best Video for his number one hit, 'Light My Fire'. The star-studded ceremony, which took place at the London Arena yesterday afternoon, also saw live performances from Liberty X, Sugababes, S Club & S Club Juniors, Ms Dynamite, Busted, Kelly Osbourne, The Calling, Atomic Kitten and Ronan Keating amongst others.
*** 24 November 2002 - Saturday 7 December is the organization GAY‘s 10th b day party. The attraction of the evening will be performances by Ronan Keating, Westlife, Gabrielle, Rozalla,H&Claire,Samantha Mumba, Atomic Kitten and Kylie Minogue who will all be performing their hit songs.
*** 24 November 2002 - Ronan in the Movies - Ronan who has been Westlife's Co-Manager in the past is set to appear in the film ,"westlife : the movie" based on the boyband Westlife. Westlife's manager Louis Walsh will also be in it .Filming of the movie is to start during March 2003.
*** 23 November 2002 - Ronan in U.S.A. - It has been announced by Showbiz Ireland that Ronan is to be on tour with Bon Jovi sometime in the near future. Also Best magazine in the U.K. states Ronan has been invited to perform with Dolly Parton in Nashville U.S.A.
next year. Way to go Ro!.
*** 22 November 2002 - 11:49:04 - Ronan on Record Of The Year - Don't miss Ronan this weekend on Record Of The Year Countdown show. He'll be performing "If Tomorrow Never Comes" on the show this Saturday (23rd November), which airs at 5.30pm on ITV.Phone lines
will be open on the evening to vote for Ronan to join the 10 finalists to compete for this year's Record of the Year. The number to call is 09011 980101.Get ready to vote!!!
*** 21 November 2002-11-21 14:38:14 - Ronan's European duets hit top ten - Ronan has spent the past couple of months recording duets with the crème de la crème of European artists. And this week, his duets have hit the top ten across Europe." We've Got Tonight”, his collaboration with Jeanette in Germany has
entered the German charts at Number 7 this week while “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, the track he recorded with Cecilia Cara has climbed into the Top 10 at Number 9 in France.
*** 21 November 2002 14:38:14 - Ronan's European duets hit top ten - Ronan has spent the past couple of months recording duets with the crème de la crème of European artists. And this week, his duets have hit the top ten across Europe." We've Got Tonight”, his collaboration with Jeanette in Germany has entered
the German charts at Number 7 this week while “If Tomorrow Never Comes”, the track he recorded with Cecilia Cara has climbed into the Top 10 at Number 9 in France.
*** 20 November 2002 - On the 14 December at Aula of Paolo VI, Vatican, will be organized the 10th edition of the traditional, ”Christmas Vatican Concert" This year a participant accompanied by symphonic orchestra, will perform traditional Christmas songs, including some of their own songs appropriate of this sacred
place Ronan is the artist from Ireland who will perform at the occasion.
*** 17 November 2002 13:09:53 - Ronan on V Graham Norton
According to Ronan's official Website Ronan will be performing 'We've Got Tonight' with Lulu on Graham Norton's daily Channel 4 show on 21st November.
*** 17 November 2002 - Ronan in Oberhausen Ronan Keating in Romania's capital Bucharest to perform at Bucharest Fashion Week from 21 to 24 November. Stay tuned for more details.
*** 15 November 2002 - Cologne Stars 2002 Die AIDS-Gala - Ronan who is currently on tour in Germany will be performing with other popular artists in Cologne on December 1st Worlds Aids Day.
*** 15 November 2002 - Duet update - Ronan has been teaming up with a series of singers across the world over the past few months. He's now added Mexican artist Paulina Rubio to his list: together they’ve recorded a version of 'When You Say Nothing
At All' and will shoot the video together the week of 18th November. Paulina is a star in Mexico thanks to the album, La Chica Dorada, the single, 'Paulina' and roles in movies there. Meanwhile, Ronan’s duet with Jeanette is out now in Germany.
***14 November 2002 - MTV Europe Awards Review
Bad boy rapper Eminem picked up the most number of awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2002 held at Olympic Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. The show hosted by Sean "P.Diddy" Combs was watched by a TV audience of more than a billion people across Europe. The US rap star picked up three awards: Best Male, Best
Hip Hop and Best Album for ‘The Eminem Show’.
Following close behind with two awards apiece were Kylie Minogue, with Best Pop and Best Dance; Red Hot Chili Peppers, with Best Rock and Best Live Act; and Linkin Park, picking up Best Group and Best Hard Rock.The show also included appearances and performances by international artists like Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Robbie Williams, Eminem, Moby, Nelly, Ronan Keating, Pierce Brosnan, Pink, etc. Check out the full winners list:
Best Male - Eminem
Best Female - Jennifer Lopez
Best Pop - Kylie Minogue
Best Group - Linkin Park
Best New Act - The Calling
Best Live Act - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Song - Pink ‘Get The Party Started'
Best Album - Eminem – ‘The Eminem Show’
Best Dance - Kylie Minogue
Best Hip Hop - Eminem
Best R&B - Alicia Keys
Best Rock - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Hard Rock - Linkin Park
Best Video - Röyksopp ‘Remind Me’ ( Directors: Herve de Crecy, Ludovic Houplain)
The Web Award - Moby (www.moby.com)
Free Your Mind Award - FARE - Football Against Racism in Europe
*** 13 November 2002 Ronan will perform at the Royal Variety performance on December 2nd 2002 in London for a star studded tribute to Elvis Presley.
*** 11 November 2002 -Ronan will perform on opening day of Austria's Ischgl ski resort on November 30 at the Silveretta-Seilbahn Platz , the show will be free of charge so if you happen to be there don't miss it for the world.
*** 10 November 2002 - Ronan to host TOTP Awards Ronan Keating is set to host this year's Top of the Pops Awards ceremony.
Major performances at the event will be that of Blue, Ms Dynamite, Will Young, Gareth Gates, Craig David and Kylie Minogue all of whom will be appearing at the Manchester Evening News Arena on 29th November.
*** 9 November 2002 - - DESTINATION '03 - Ronan Keating has had an amazing year. Since launching his second solo album Destination in May, Ronan has not stopped. He kicked off a world tour in
the same month starting with a sell-out UK Arena tour and, due to phenomenal demand, he returns in April 2003, calling in at the Manchester Evening News Arena on Saturday 19 April. This will be his third Arena tour in as many years and not many artists can boast that! Ronan is currently on a sell-out tour of Europe. Already this year he has toured the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Early 2003 will see Ronan take his
Destination tour to the Gulf, India and South East Asia. Those who can’t wait until 2003 to see Ronan can check out his new DVD, Destination - Wembley '02, released 25 November. The album Destination was released in May and went straight to number one. It contains the hit singles If Tomorrow Never Comes, Lovin' Each Day, I Love It When We Do and We've Got Tonight. The tour will also see Ronan play hits like When You Say Nothing At All, Life Is A
Rollercoaster and The Way You Make Me Feel taken from his debut album Ronan
*** 8 November 2002 - The Ronan - Jeanette duet song, 'we've got tonight' will be out in Germany soon. Whilst Ronan was on tour in Germany he got together with Jeanette who is a big Star in Germany and decided to record another duet with the German diva. The duet will be out in Germany on November 11th.
*** 7 November 2002 - Ronan at the MTV Asia Awards - Ronan received a nomination in the category of favorite Male Artist at the MTV Asia Awards. Other nominees included Robbie Williams, Eminem, Moby and Enrique Iglesias. The award ceremony will be held on January 24th 2003 in Singapore.
*** 6 November 2002 - Ronan will be a part of the huge ensemble of performers at the Royal Variety performance to be held on 2nd December this year at the Hammersmith Apollo in the presence of prince Charles. Other performers include Will Young, Gareth Gates, Kylie Minogue, Anastasia,Shania Twain, Enrique Iglesias and Shirley Bassey.Bob monkhouse, Lee Mac and Omid Djalili will provide the comedy. The Show will also feature
performances by the cast of the musicals Bombay Dreams and Out House (Based on the group Madnesse’s songs).
*** 5 November 2002 - Christmas Vatican Concert - On the 14th December at Aula of Paolo VI, Vatican, will be organized the tenth edition of traditional "Christmas Vatican Concert", the event which have consolidate enormous retinue of medias, evidencing World television hearing which in Italy have touched the peak of 20% of share in course
of the last edition. Also this year the performance will be entirely alive, and the artist participant accompanied by symphonic orchestra, will perform the traditional Christmas songs, including some of their own songs which can be appropriate of this sacred place. The Guest Stars of ninth edition of Christmas Concert will be the following artists: Alexia (Italy) Gabriele (England) Lisa Stansfield (England)Mariella Nava (Italy)Ronan
Keating (Ireland) Tiziano Ferro (Italy) Gigi D'Alessio (Italy) A. Tatangelo (Italy) Helmut Lotti (Belgium) Gruppo Gospel (Italy) Gruppo etnico (Croatia) and Piccoli musici (Italy)
*** 4 November 2002 - According to Irish daily mirror on 15th November Odyssey Arena will be center for BBC Northern Ireland's Children in need appeal this year with live music, fun & fundraising .scheduled to appear at the event are Ronan Keating, Lulu, Six, Robin Gibb & Others.
*** 2 November 2002 - Ronan will be performing at Capital Radio's, 'Capital Christmas' like he's done in the past alongside other artists like Ms Dynamite, Darren Hayes, David Gray and Atomic Kitten. So catch Ronan perform live at Earls Court on 6th December.
*** 1 November 2002 - TOTP awards nominees
The Manic Street Preachers and Sugarbabes are part of a star-studdied line up for this year's Top of The Pops Awards. The full line-up for the bash now includes - Kylie, Craig David, Blue, Ms Dynamite, Moby, Manics, Sugababes, Will, Gareth and Big Brovaz.There will also be a special performance from a massive international star who'll pick up the Hall of Fame award at the end of the
show.You can catch the ceremony, presented by Ronan Keating, on BBC 1 on Saturday at 5.40pm.The results will also appear on TOTP online on Saturday from 7pm...
The full nominations are as follows.
Top Newcomer Ms Dynamite, Gareth Gates, The Streets, Holly Valance and Will Young
Top R&B Ashanti,Mary J Blige,Ms Dynamite and NellyJa Rule
Top Rock Coldplay,Nickelback,Oasis, Puddle Of Mudd and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top Dance Basement Jaxx, Ian Van Dahl, JXL, Moby and Scooter
Top Pop Atomic Kitten, Blue, Gareth Gates, Sugababes and Will Young
Top Tour
Coldplay, Coldplay
Enrique Iglesias, One Night Stand
Kylie, Fever 2002
Oasis, Oasis
Slipknot, Slipknot
Top Single
Enrique Iglesias, 'Hero'
Liberty X, 'Just A Little'
Nickelback, 'How You Remind Me'
Shakira, 'Whenever Wherever'
Will Young, 'Evergreen'
Top Album
Coldplay, 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head'
Doves, 'The Last Broadcast'
Ms Dynamite, 'A Little Deeper'
Eminem, 'The Eminem Show'
Pink, 'M!ssundaztood'
*** 31 October 2002 - Ronan to make More appearances till the end of 2002 - In addition to his Destination Tour duties, Ronan will also be taking part in some of Europe’s most prestigious music shows and award ceremonies. Here’s where to catch him…
2nd November - World Men's Awards, Vienna
14th November - MTV Europe Awards, Barcelona
15th November - BBC Children In Need, Belfast
17th November - Hit Awards, Stockholm *
24th November - Smash Hits Awards, London *
28th November - This Morning, ITV, London
29th November - Top Of The Pops Awards *
30th November - Ischgl, Austria
1st December - Aids Gala TV, Berlin
2nd December - Royal Variety Performance, London
6th December - Capital Radio, Earls Court, London
14th December - Miss France, Paris
*** 29 October 2002 - Ronan's 1m euro Island by Declan Fahy, Irish Mirror - Ronan Keating has been captivated by the tiny island he intends to buy. The former Boyzone star, 25, recently visited Inishturkbeg in Clew Bay, Co Mayo (Ireland) which is for sale at 1.2 million euro.
Ronan will be close to friends and family if he decides to buy the island, which is five miles from Westport. His friend and mentor Louis Walsh bought the nearby island of Inishdaskey three years ago.
And Ronan's older brother Kieran, lives in the area where he runs a pub with his wife. The property's agent Dominic Daly said Ronan's prospective home ahs a private water supply and its own energy source. He added: "You can live a largely self-sufficient life there. While some of the other islands are exposed, Inishturkbeg is sheltered from the weather." It is a very secluded part of the beautiful Clew Bay". Ronan's main home in his
Abington estate in Malahide, Co. Dublin, where he lives with his model wife Yvonne Connolly and their two children, Jack and Marie. The island's previous owners, a Dutch couple, decided to sell the property two years ago but a slowdown in the housing market hit interest.
The island's independent power source is a windmill, but this is backed up by solar panels and a diesel generator. And all of the waste is treated on the island or recycled in Westport. The main house in flanked by an orchard, vegetable gardens, flower beds and outbuildings.It also boasts two garages one of which is used to store an amphibious vehicle that can transport farming supplies (!!?).But Ronan will have to use a boat to make the 15 minute
journey to the island from Westport. Many of the islands in Clew Bay are barren and deserted - the biggest is Clare Island which has 150 inhabitants. Electricity only arrived there four years ago and it is often difficult to reach the island in bad weather. The house Ronan has viewed is a modern construction and is in good condition. Ronan and Louis Walsh are not the only celebrities to have shown an interest in the island off Co Mayo. Clew Bay is
also home to Dornish, the island bought by John Lennon in the 1960's.The Beatles legend paid just £1,900 for the island in 1966 and let it out a few years later to a hippy commune - but severe weather forced them back to the mainland.
*** 17 October 2002 - European tour kicks off - Ronan's European tour kicked off in Helsinki, Finland on
13th October. He’ll be playing 18 shows in 11 countries, winding up in Paris on 7th November.
***11 October 2002 - Ronan duets - Ronan’s just got back from a successful promotional trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Whilst he was there, he shot a video for a duet of ‘When You Say Nothing At All’ with Brazilian artist, Deborah Blando, who has not only recorded several gold-selling albums there but also had hits in
Europe, most famously ‘Boy – Why Do You Wanna Make Me Blue’. Meanwhile, on 18th November, Ronan will head off to Paris again to shoot the video for a duet with French artist Cecilia Cara for ‘Je T’aime Plus Que Tout’ – it’s a French version of ‘I Love It When We Do’.
***11 October 2002 -October 10, 2002 - September 2002 - Platinum Europe Awards
This month's seven Platinum Europe Awards include the just-released Elvis 30 # 1 Hits. Even 25 years after his death, the King of Rock 'n' roll still has the Midas touch - his latest release achieving national gold awards in eleven European countries, and national platinum in three more on the way to its first Platinum Europe Award. The album packages all Elvis' no.1 hits in the USA or UK, in roughly
chronological sequence beginning with Heartbreak Hotel and ending with bonus track A Little Less Conversation, the Elvis vs. JXL single that dominated the charts this summer.Coldplay's second album, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, follows its predecessor Parachutes in being honoured with a Platinum Europe Award. The band has had a great year, with an emotional headlining performance at Glastonbury Festival in the summer. This critically-acclaimed
release of eleven songs mixes lush melodies with Chris Martin's soulful vocals. Renaud has sold over 12 million albums in his lifetime so far but this year's Boucan D'Enfer is the first of the French singer/songwriters' albums to be awarded Platinum Europe status. The new album heralds another renaissance for the terminally hip 50 year old, who was honored at last year's French Victories with a lifetime achievement award. Also new to the Platinum
Europe awards, Brit-born and Euro-friendly queen of the dance floor Sophie Ellis Bextor has hit the one million mark with Read My Lips. Her first album release since her days with the audience, it is full of stylish and sophisticated pop and includes last year's big hits Take Me Home and Murder on the Dance floor as well as the song that started it all Groovejet (If This Ain't Love). Ronan Keating has left Boyzone well behind him with second solo
album release Destination, which has achieved one million sales in Europe. With songs mostly co-written and produced with Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowles, and a wide range of vocal styles explored, this album confirms Ronan as a mature talent far
beyond teen pop.September's multi-Platinum winners are Britney Spears whose third album Britney gains a second Platinum Award, and Columbian superstar Shakira, who sees Laundry Service chalk up a third Platinum Europe Award.
***9 October 2002 - Showbiz Ireland - Ronan's Mum Honoured by Stars...
Ronan Keating's late mother, Marie Keating, was honoured with a celebrity packed ball in the Ballroom of the Burlington Hotel Dublin.Marie Keating Foundation Ball, sponsored by Marks and Spencer, launched International Breast Awareness month.Guests included Ronan's wife Yvonne, Lulu, Louis Walsh, Brian Kennedy, Jim Corr, Shane Filan, Paul and Stacey Young.Atomic Kitten and Paddy Cole entertained the 450
guests also present although not performing due to maternity leave was the other Kitten Natasha Hamilton and her husband Fran Cosgrave.The Money raised at the event will go towards maintaining the charity's three mobile units which travel countrywide providing Cancer Awareness and Information to the general public free of charge.
***8 October 2002 - Ronan & HIS BABES STEP OUT FOR CHARITY By Paul Martin - The Daily Irish Mirror -
STARS SUPPORT CANCER FUND
RONAN Keating had a ball when his showbiz pals turned out to support a charity close to his heart - Breast Cancer Awareness.
The 25-year-old singer has been a keen supporter since the disease killed his mother Marie four years ago. He was joined by celebrities from the music world including Lulu, Westlife and Paul Young for the second annual Marie Keating Ball on Saturday night.
The plush gala at Dublin's Burlington Hotel turned into a battle of the babes.Ronan's wife Yvonne was the centre of attention when she arrived in a sexy red and purple dress, proving she has held on to her model figure after having two children.Then all eyes were on Westlife star Shane Filan's girlfriend Gillian Walsh when she made a dramatic entrance wearing a skimpy black dress.Ronan said: "The hard work will never be done and hopefully we
can keep the ball going year after year. "It's amazing to see how many people have turned out. All the girls
look great - they've upstaged the guys."
***7 October 2002 - Destination Tour in Asia - According to Ronan's official website Ronan will be bringing his Destination Tour to Asia next year and will be performing in Bahrain, Muscat, Dubai, Doha, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Hong Kong and Taipei.
Dates and specific venues will follow soon so be tuned to this site.
*** 6 October 2002 Brighton Rocks!
Following a very successful open day, Brighton Institute of Modern Music is to receive their first influx of students. with most full-time courses already subscribed, the college has enlisted a host of special guest tuition spots from legends including Johnny Marr (The Smiths) and Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon; plus the philosophy of established artists encouraging new talent is further endorsed by
Ronan Keating's generosity in sponsoring 16 individual places on the Diploma Vocal Course.
*** 5 October 2002 - Dates for Ronan's appearances in Europe for his Destination 2002 Tour: .
13.10.02. Helsinki House of Culture
15.10.02. Stockholm Cirkus
17.10.02. Oslo Rockefeller
18.10.02. Copenhagen Vega
20.10.02. Munich Olympiahalle
21.10.02. Stuttgart Schleyerhalle
22.10.02. Oberhausen König Pilsener Arena
23.10.02. Berlin Arena
25.10.02. Dresden Messehalle
26.10.02. Halle Gerry Weber Stadion
27.10.02. Brussels Ancienne Belgique
28.10.02. Hamburg Sporthalle
30.10.02. Frankfurt Festhalle
01.11.02. Zurich Hallenstadion
04.11.02. Paris Zenith
06.11.02. Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam
***28 September 2002 - Ronan performs at Feativalbar Verona Italy - Every year Italy brings some of its ancient monuments to life by transforming them into concert venues for one of the country's most popular music festivals, Festivalbar.This year Festivalbar, which brings together the summer's biggest hit-makers
from around the world, made stops at prized landmarks in Naples, Pistoia, Taormina and Cagliari. The lineup included artists like Ronan Keating (who has been performing here for the last four years). He looked very cool as he performed his latest single,' I Love It When We Do' Others who performed were Shakira, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Oasis, Paulina Rubio, Holly Valance, Nek, and
Avril Lavigne. The finale was held in Verona on September 7 in L'Arena di Verona (the Verona Arena), an amphitheater built in the first century A.D. which is usually reserved for grand operas like Aida and Tosca.
***27 September 2002 - Having a Ball for Charity. The Irish Independant
Yvonne Keating, wife of pop superstar Ronan Keating, launched the Marie Keating Foundation Pink Ribbon Ball yesterday at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. The Ball, which takes place on the hotel on October 5, will raise money for the foundations' fight against breast cancer. Roan's mother Marie tragically dies of the disease.
*** 27 September 2002 - There was a major Castlebar connection to the wedding of the year at bloodstock breeder John Magnier's Coolmore stud farm in Tipperary when his daughter Katie (24) married David Watchman. The 1,000 guests were treated to marvelous performances by Ronan Keating and Rod Stewart. Henry McGlade was MC at the wedding and he recently acted as MC at the wedding of
Westlife's Bryan McFadden.
***25 September 2002 - Ronan's new single out in November - According to Ronan's official website Ronan will be releasing his next single, 'We've Got Tonight' featuring Lulu on 25th November.
***24 September 2002 - Michael Flately wll be performing at the NEC Brimingham on Wednesday September 25th at a Pre-Tournament Dinner Party to launch this years Ryder Cup. Ronan will also perform at the event which will be attended by former US Presidents Mr. Bill Clinton and Mr.George Bush Sr. as well as players and officials from the US and European Ryder Cup Teams.
***22 September 2002 - Ronan Keating went down to no. 18 this week in the UK singles charts. Pink hit no. 1 with,' just like a pill' as atomic kitten dropped 1 spot to no.2.There was a new entry at no.3 by busted, 'what I got to school for'. At no.4 was Eminem with, 'cleaning out my closet' followed by Bon jovi's, 'everyday'.
***21 September 2002 - Ronan at the Irish Post Awards - The Irish Post Music Award 2002 ceremony was held in London's west end last week. This year Ronnie Drew picked up the lifetime achievement award whereas Ronan received awards in two categories from Juliet Turner very soon after performing his latest single on Top Of The Pops.
***18 September 2002 - The charity music festival, Elämä lapselle konsertti (Concert for the Life of a Child), held at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium last Friday was a huge success. Despite the rainy weather, Irish star Ronan Keating and local musical acts managed to raise FIM 2.6 million (EUR 440,000) for charity. The money will be passed on to different children's' hospitals and research
projects.
***15 September 2002 - I LOVE IT WHEN WE DO REACHES NUMBER 5!
It was tough competition this week as Ronan was up against the likes of Atomic Kitten, Liberty X, Kelly Osbourne and Scooter for the number 1 spot. Nevertheless, thanks to you the fans, you got Ronan a top 5 hit as his single, 'I Love It When We Do' reached a convincing number 5 in the UK charts. Well done to Ronan for getting yet a another hit! Atomic Kitten took the crown of number 1 yet again for the third
week, this week for their single, 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)' and many congratulations goes to them!.Despite that, Ronan managed to beat off competition from former Pop Idol, Sarah Whatmore whose single, 'When I Lost You' entered at number 6. Also Ronan fought out the Sugababes, Appleton and Milk Inc. whose single, 'Walk On Water' entered at number
10. Here's the top 5 this week:1 Atomic Kitten - The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling) 2 Liberty X - Got To Have Your Love 3 Kelly Osbourne - Papa Don't Preach 4 Scooter - Nessaja 5 Ronan Keating - I Love It When We Do.
***11 September 2002 - Ronan will be making an appearance on the live TV chat morning programme, 'This Morning' on ITV1 (UK) this Friday (13th September). Ronan will chatting as well as performing his latest single, 'I Love It When We Do' so don't miss it! Also, this Saturday (14th September),
Ronan will be performing at G-A-Y in London, UK. He'll be joined by special guest, LeAnn Rimes who's last hit in the U.S.A., "can't fight the moonlight" hit no. 1 in UK last year. Check out
***9 September 2002 - Ronan's new single 'I Love It When We Do'! It's out now! so go get it now. Ronan will also be releasing a video and DVD entitled 'Ronan Live: Destination Wembley '02' which will be out on 25th November 2002. It was recorded live at Wembley Arena, London, UK on 13th July 2002 and features songs from his latest album, 'Destination' as well as some classics like
'Life Is A Rollercoaster'.
***8 September 2002 - You catch Ronan on TV today at Popworld on Channel 4 (UK)! Ronan will be interviewed plus catch Ronan in his video for his brand new single, 'I Love It When We Do' which is out tomorrow!
***2 September 2002 - Ronan will be performing at G-A-Y in London, UK on 14th September 2002. He'll be joined with special guest, LeAnn Rimes who is famous for her two hits, 'How Do I Live' and 'Can't Fight The Moonlight'.
***30 August 2002 - Ronan Keating assisted 6year old terminally ill girl , Kirsty Howard's when she switched on the Blackpool Illuminations. Ronan told the crowds: "this is the bravest girl in Britain, you all know her". A month ago Kirsty handed the Jubilee baton to the Queen at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games at Manchester. About 20,000 were inside the Radio 2 Arena to see
Ronan and Kirsty along with A 1, Toploader,the sugarbabes and Darius.
***27 August 2002 - Ronan in Blackpool
If you live in the Blackpool area then you're in for a bit of a treat.
This Friday (30th August), between 8.30-9.30pm, Ronan be performing at the celebrations for the annual switch on of the world famous Blackpool Illuminations.If you can't make it then tune in to BBC Radio 2 (88-91fm) who will be broadcasting the event live on air or log on to their website at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2.
***15 August 2002 - According to Ronan's official website www.ronankeating.comRonan will be appearing on the following TV shows:
30th August: Pop, Channel 5, interview and video
31st August: The Saturday Show, BBC1, performance
31st August: Pop, Channel 5, interview and video - repeat
1st September: Britain's sexiest, ITV1, performance
5th September : Pop, Channel 5, performance
7th September: GMTV, ITV1, interview and performance
8th September: Popworld, Channel 4, interview and video
8th September: Smile, BBC, competition and video
13th September: This Morning, ITV1, chat and performance 14th October: Frank Sinner Show, BBC1 , chat guest
*** 15 August 2002 - Belfast Telegraph
TV Celebrities and music stars are set to pay tribute to Ireland's musical heritage in a 'come-all-ya' to beat all others,hosted by Belfast singer Brian Kennedy.We can reveal the new BBC N Ireland series is to feature a line-up of superstar songsters from a rock, pop and traditional background, performing their favorite Irish tunes.Among the Celebrity guest list is controversial Irish rock diva Siead
O'Connor, ex-Boyzone star Ronan Keating,solo artist Paul Brad, former Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry,and the legendary Ronnie Drewand the Dubliners.Musician Bryan Kennedy is to host the six, 30-minute programmes for the ,as yet, untitled series, which will include behind the scenes footage from the recording sessions and interviews with the guests.Song writer Kennedy has also nanaged to persuade former Ulster Secretary Mo Mowlam to name her
favorite Irish song, along with GMTV breakfast host, Eamonn Holmes, boxer Barry McGuigan and comedian Julian Clary. The series is based entirely arround Irish ballads and contemporary songs, and features Brian and guests performing on location throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic.
***9 August 2002 - Ronan Keating on route
The Second Channel of German Television presents Ronan Keating in October with its Germany route 2002!
Take part in it and win you two maps for one of the Germany concerts! We draw by lots in each case two maps for each concert - made available from the concert agency Peter Rieger.Experience the Irish superstar live on its Germany tour 2002! With our Quiz you can select, which concert you visit in the case of a profit. Ronan Keating plays in the following cities:
20.10. Munich
21.10. Stuttgart
22.10. Upperlive
23.10. Berlin
25.10. Dresden
26.10. Resounding/Westphalia
28.10. Hamburg
30.10. Frankfurt/Main
***7 August 2002 - Daily Star , Ronan Keating played a sell out gig in front of former South African president Nelson Mandela. The legendary statesman was in the audience when Ronan performed in front of 14,000 fans in Johannesburg at the weekend, as pat of a hugely successful tour of the country. A Representative from Universal Records on Friday gave Keating a platinum award for
the sale of 50,000 copies in South Africa and a gold award for 25,000 Destination sales . News 24/SA
***2 August 2002 - Ronan Keating arrived in Johannesburg this morning where he held a press conference before being whisked off to Sun City for his concert on Saturday. Bob Mabena was there to welcome him on behalf of 94.7 Ronan's destination tour kicks of in South Africa after his sell out concerts in the UK and Ireland he will be performing a three shows in all, the
first being in sun city on the 3rd of August. Ronan also stormed the SA music charts in anticipation of his destination 02 TourHis song If tomorrow never comes went up to no. 2 on the singles charts while his Album destination went up to no. 2 on the album charts.
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