Sting has hit out at TV talent contests - accusing programs such as American Idol of "humiliating" contestants and degrading the music industry.

Boyzone star Stephen Gately has died at the age of 33. Details of the Irish singer's death remain unclear, but it is believed he died on Saturday in Majorca, Spain,

Irish pop star Ronan Keating has dismissed rumors he was behind the split of newly-reformed band Boyzone - insisting it was the whole group's decision to quit the band.

Some boy bands dance and sing while others sing and play their own instruments. Whichever type of boy band you prefer, there definitely have been a number of first-rate and very popular ones to entertain us over the years.

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake will never be as successful as Prince because he is white, according to music mogul Louis Walsh.

Defunct Irish boyband Boyzone are planning a spectacular tour next year - to say goodbye to their fans for the last time. The group split in 2000 when singer Ronan Keating embarked on a successful solo career.

Irish pop star Ronan Keating will make history when he performs in Cambodia next month - the concert will be the nation's first ever by a major international act.

Former Boyzone star Ronan Keating has dismissed reports the Irish pop group are on the verge of reforming, after speculation of a Take That-style reunion tour surfaced last month.