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When Shane, Kian, Mark, Nicky and Bryan celebrated the beginning of 2001 in true Irish style, they had no idea of the adventures that lay ahead. Eddie Rowley, co-author of Ronan Keating's bestselling autobiography Life is A Rollercoaster, followed Westlife on their biggest ever world tour. From Dublin where they attempted their first dance routine ('look lads, no stools') via Wembley to the Far East, it was a mad whirl of hotels, screaming girls, late night parties and McDonald's hamburgers. It was their most expensive tour ever, and certainly the most exhausting! Along the way we witness the ups and downs of the boys' lives in the sometimes dangerous, sometimes lonely goldfish-bowl world of pop. And through it all we get to see in unprecedented detail the true personalities that make up the phenomenon that is Westlife. A rip-roaring read and the most penetrating look yet at the UK's most successful boy band- ever.
The stars. The legends. The passion. From Big Tom, Philomena and Daniel to Nathan, Lisa, Mike and many more, the leading lights of Irish country in their own words. Discover what inspired their drive for stardom and a life on the road. Go behind the curtain with the record producer, the videographer and the tour manager, and learn about the reality of life as a touring musician. A treasure trove of exclusive interviews and photographs.
From a Tesco check-out to the X Factor stage ... Mary Byrne has lived every undiscovered singer's dream. With a voice of pure gold, Mary Byrne took X Factor by storm. Millions tuned in each week to propel this incredible, brave and hugely-talented singer to a life of stardom. And as the lights went down on X Factor Mary Byrne's dream just kept getting better: she recorded a number one hit album; sang for the Queen of England; performed with American legend Neil Diamond in front of a 40,000 audience; and joined the cast of Grease the Musical as 'Teen Angel'. In This Is My Life, Mary relives every moment of her twelve amazing months and takes the reader behind the scenes of X Factor to meet the judges and contestants and witness the real ups-and-downs of the boot camps and the live shows. Delving into her past, she recounts, in her frank and honest fashion, stories of colourful relationships, broken hearts, life on a kibbutz, world travels and heart-stopping moments. The inspiring, funny, heart-warming and hugely-entertaining story of a woman who found fame against the odds.
The legacy of the boy band continues with these young pretenders from Ireland. Under the wing of Boyzone's Ronan Keating, Westlife never looked set to be anything less than the next teen phenomenon. Their debut single "Swear It Again" went straight into the UK charts at Number 1 in April 1999 and with an increasing legion of fans, cute boy band looks, and classic pop tunes, Westlife are emulating the success of their mentor.
Daniel O'Donnell has achieved superstardom on the international music scene. His concert tours sell out six months in advance. He has achieved well over a million album sales to date, as well as over a quarter of a million videos. He is the only performer ever to have had 6 records in the Britishcharts at the same time. Without doubt the star with the highest media profile in Ireland, Daniel O'Donnell appears regularly on the covers of magazines like the RTE Guide, as well as featuring on radio and TV. Daniel O'Donnell fans are the most loyal anywhere and have an insatiable appetite for information on their star. Although much has been written about him, FOLLOW YOUR DREAM is his story, the Untold Story, written by Daniel with his fans in mind. It unlocks the door to his private world, taking the reader back to Daniel's childhood years, through the difficult early days on the road and his life as a superstar. The book reveals the man you never knew before, as he talks about success, love and the driving ambition that almost wrecked his life.
"Marie Duffy is one of the best choreographers in the world. She has been my dance master and right-hand person since 1996. She is like my twin sister. I will love her forever." – Michael Flatley Marie Duffy is the undisputed queen of Irish dancing: she has trained more world champions than any other teacher, and has been Michael Flatley's right-hand woman for twenty years. She works tirelessly to promote Irish dance and culture internationally. In this honest and entertaining book, Marie gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of professional Irish dance, and draws back the curtain on her own fascinating and inspiring life. Marie first gained recognition dancing on entertainme...
Idolized by millions, Daniel O'Donnell is a phenomenon in the history of music and entertainment. This pictorial journey takes fans through the landmarks of Daniel's life, as the Irish balladeer opens his personal and professional photo albums for a revealing look at his life.
Majella O'Donnell takes the reader on a journey through her life, from her childhood in the 1960s and '70s in rural Ireland, the youngest of three children. Life was carefree and happy then, her dreams of the future full of hope and excitement. Majella built a career in the music industry in London, married, had two children, and then had to pick up the pieces of a broken relationship and subsequent breakdown. When she met Daniel O'Donnell in Tenerife, where her parents were living, her confidence and self-esteem were at their lowest ebb. She had no money and was desperate. Meeting Daniel and marrying him, in 2002, after a three-year courtship, brought her immense happiness and fulfilment although her battle with depression was ongoing. In 2013 tragedy struck when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the love and support of Daniel - and the public by her side - she made a full recovery.
'Brilliant' OK! 'Engagingly warm' Heat 'Sensational' The Mirror'Ronan Keating demolishes his 'Mr Perfect of Pop image in a new warts-and-all book of his amazing ride to stardom.' The MirrorRonan Keating is a very real idol. In a life-story that received extensive press and ecstatic reviews as 'a classic - honest, funny and gripping', Ronan Keating tells the full story of his incredible journey. He may be only 23 but he has lived an extraordinary life so far, from playing football on a housing estate in North Dublin to headlining Madison Square Garden with Elton John. But Ronan has never forgotten it's his fans that got him there. It's an inspirational story of a boy from modest beginnings who confounded the critics and made his mark with talent, boyish good looks and, above all, an integrity that has helped him move from the teen market to a broader, adult audience. In a surprisingly honest, remarkably frank style he talks openly of his background and his beloved mother, Boyzone's extraordinary catapult to fame, his friends and band-mates and his new solo career and his wife and son. Brimming with anecdote and revelation, this is a brilliantly written book by a true star - Ronan.
In Ireland, Daniel O'Donnell is more than just a singing star: he has reached the status of 'national treasure'. It has been a long journey for the boy from Kincasslagh, County Donegal, and in Living the Dream he tells his story with his customary sense of humour and down-to-earth charm. Much has happened in Daniel O'Donnell's life since his first autobiography, Follow Your Dream, and in this new book he reflects on the range of experiences and emotions that accompanied his wife Majella's battle with cancer; the death of his beloved mother, Julia; his part in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing TV show; and his B&B Road Trip adventures with Majella. And he delves into the relentless touring and recording that took him to the brink of burnout and forced him to reassess his priorities. Daniel O'Donnell is an international phenomenon – 'a real star'. His fans will love this latest instalment of his extraordinary life story.