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Westlife on Simon Cowell, boyband mania, and the golden era of music

Westlife sit down with The Independent for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, as we unpack the history of one of the greatest boybands of all time.

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Westlife at 25: how the boyband emerged during Ireland’s economic boom

We were all flying without wings back in the heyday of Irish boy band Westlife. The group were formed in Dublin in 1998 and rose to international popularity during the early 2000s. The new release of their anniversary album, 25: The Ultimate Collection, affords an opportunity to reflect on the…

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Westlife want to turn their 'fairytale' story into a movie

Westlife say they want their next chapter to be a full‑blown movie, charting the unlikely “fairytale” journey that took them from small‑town Ireland to global pop success.

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Westlife offer update on Mark Feehily's health

Westlife have reassured fans about Mark Feehily's health, following his struggles in recent years.

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Westlife's new greatest hit album has landed alongside more global tour dates

Westlife have released 25 – The Ultimate Collection and announced new dates for their anniversary world tour.

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Westlife unveil new single Your Love Amazes Me ahead of 25th anniversary album 25 – The Ultimate Collection

Westlife have released their new single Your Love Amazes Me as they gear up for the arrival of their career‑spanning album 25 – The Ultimate Collection and a major tour.

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Simon Cowell reveals he has his blood ‘rinsed’ and ‘filtered’ to stay young

The 66-year-old said he is also eating better and exercising more.

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Sixth contestant announced for Strictly Christmas special

Brian McFadden joins a host of other celebrities vying for the festive glitterball trophy

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Former Westlife star Brian McFadden to take part in Strictly Christmas Special

The Irish singer will perform with professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas.

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Katherine Jenkins stuns at Westlife London show as band pay emotional tribute to absent Mark Feehily

The Welsh soprano joined the Irish pop icons on stage for a moving rendition of You Raise Me Up, while Niall Horan and a host of celebrities sang along from the audience

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'We love him, we miss him...' Westlife pay tribute to missing member Mark Feehily at 25th anniversary concert in London

Westlife took a moment to pay tribute to their missing member Mark Feehily - who cannot currently tour due to health issues - as they performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday night (27.10.25).

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Westlife star forgets lyrics to his own song during live TV appearance

Westlife star Shane Filan has admitted he "sang the wrong line" of his own song while performing live on TV.

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Westlife don't intend to slow down

Westlife have revealed that they have no intention of slowing down.

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Westlife at the Royal Albert Hall: raising the roof one bar stool-assisted key change at a time

4/5 Harmonies and hits mesh gloriously with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Westlife grateful to Ed Sheeran

Westlife's Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne have said the band's profiles have been boosted, thanks to fellow singer Ed Sheeran.

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Shayne Ward reveals the brutal way he was dropped from his record label

The singer and actor opens up for the first time about the mysterious three-year career freeze that followed his X Factor triumph — and how he rebuilt his life

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Duncan James jokingly hits out at Mariah Carey for duetting with Westlife instead of Blue

In an interview to mark 25 years in music for Blue, singer Duncan James has jokingly hit out at Mariah Carey for doing a duet with Westlife instead of his group.

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What it’s really like backstage at Oasis’s reunion shows

Exclusive: Sources compare jubilant atmosphere backstage to a ‘wedding’, with free-flowing booze and plenty of celebrity guests, ahead of the Gallagher brothers’ first London show since 2009. Roisin O’Connor reports

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Brian McFadden marries again

Brian McFadden and Danielle Parkinson have got married.

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John Reid dead: Nightcrawlers DJ dies 'suddenly' aged 61 as music stars pay tribute to 'incredible' talent

The DJ, producer and prolific songwriter rose to fame as the frontman of Nightcrawlers

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Westlife fans 'sobbing' as band member Mark Feehily skips anniversary shows amid severe health issues

The band are planning new music, an album, and ‘special shows’ to celebrate their 25th anniversary

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Westlife star missing from shows as band share ‘important news’

Pop group made a major announcement while also sharing an update on their bandmate’s ongoing absence

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Westlife announces 'special' 25th anniversary plans without Mark Feehily

World of Our Own hitmakers Westlife have announced plans for a new album and "special shows" to mark 25 years as a group, but bandmate Mark Feehily won't be able to take part.

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Vogue Williams knew she’d ‘made a mistake’ on the morning she married Brian McFadden

TV presenter said Westlife singer wasn’t ‘marriage material’

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Vogue Williams realised she was 'making a mistake' on day she married Brian McFadden

In her new book, Williams said the Westlife singer wasn’t ‘husband material’

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