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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
90s pop group reunite 25 YEARS after hit song and people can't believe how young they look
An iconic 90s pop group recently wowed fans with their age-defying appearance when they performed in London for the first time over 20 years. A*teens, which initially began as an ABBA tribute band, gave a hit performance at the popular Mighty Hoopla festival in Brockwell Park. Dhani Lennevald, 40, Marie Serneholt, Amit Paul, and Sara Lumholdt, all 41, were originally known as ABBA-teens and brought a nostalgic vibe to the festival, dressing in brightly coloured 90s-inspired outfits. Fans commented on TikTok: 'How are they still all in such good shape?!'; 'Wait how are they all still so hot?'; 'This made me feel so old but they [are] all still gorgeous.' The Swedish group first formed in 1998 and reached a global audience when they appeared on Britney Spears 's Oops! … I Did It Again tour in 2000. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. However, they split in 2004 before reuniting earlier this year at the Swedish music competition Melodifestivalen 2024. They are said to be in talks with record labels about recording new music and went down a storm in London as they performed their upbeat dance song. A*teens are credited with reviving the music of ABBA in the 90s, having covered classics like Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen. The band are also known for their original songs, Upside Down (2000) and Floorfiller (2002). The band had four albums in total - The ABBA Generation (1999), Teen Spirit (2001), Pop 'til You Drop (2002), and New Arrival (2003). The group were not the only 90s band at the May 31 to June 1 Festival, popular with LGBTQ+ people, and Eurodance group Vegaboys also performed. A*teens previously reflected on their success back in 2021, describing themselves as kids 'who loved dancing'. Their fame at the time was so great that Britney herself described herself as a fan, prompting the invite on her 2000 tour. Dhani told Vice in 2021: "We were just kids who loved singing and dancing. "We would sometimes stop and just be like, "I can't believe that this is happening for us." 'It was such a beautiful and proud moment of my life.' A*teen's initial split was a slow one too and despite breaking up in 2004, it wasn't until 2006 that they officially announced they were no longer together.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nineties pop icons unrecognisable 25 years after hit as they reunite in London – can you guess who?
TWO nineties and noughties pop icons look unrecognisable yet ageless 25 years after they dominated the UK charts. Reuniting in London this weekend for the Mighty Hoopla in Brockwell Part, this duo - who shot to fame in 1999 - turned heads. 7 7 7 7 Daphne and Celeste were spotted at the iconic event in London as they donned minidresses and plenty of glitter. The pair are an American pop duo, consisting of Celeste Cruz and Karen 'Daphn DiConcetto. Three of their singles reached the top 20 in the UK Singles Chart. In a video shared by the festival, Daphne and Celeste could be seen giving a "dramatic reading". The two ladies were seen standing backstage at the event in sequin minidresses. They said: "Oooh. Stick you, your mama too. And your daddy. "Oooh. Stick you. Your mama too. And your daddy." The lyrics were from their song Ooh Stick You. The caption of the post shared on Mighty Hoopla's page read: "A dramatic reading by Daphne and Celeste." Reacting to the video, one person said: "Why in my head will they always been teens haha! Love to see these icons!!!" 90s soap star, 47 looks unrecognisable three decades after TV fame Another gushed: "Legends!!!!!!!!" A third swooned: "They look exactly the same." "Icons. They deserve the world," said a fourth. A fifth then penned: "I rewatch their incredible performance at Reading festival regularly." While a sixth said: "Queens." And a seventh added: "Icons." The musical duo released three singles in the UK. Their singles included Ooh Stick You and U.G.L.Y., as well as a cover version of Alice Cooper's School's Out. Their album, We Didn't Say That!, was released in June 2000. Another single, named Party, was due to be released in November 2000, but this never came out. 7 7
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Legendary 90s pop star who had a 'crippling alcohol addiction' warns celebs to be 'very afraid' over upcoming tell-all book
Nineties pop sensation Anthony Kavanagh is set to lift the lid on the darker side of stardom with his explosive new autobiography, Pop Scars - and he's warned the industry to brace itself. The singer, 47, who rose to fame under the name Kavana with hits like I Can Make You Feel Good and Crazy Chance, has hinted that no one is safe from the revelations in his upcoming book. Known for his boy-next-door image in the teen pop heyday, Anthony has since opened up about his struggles with addiction, revealing the personal cost of fame after finding success at just 16 years old. As the release of his tell-all book looms, some of his friends and acquaintances in the industry could be in for a shock. Back in 2017, the singer promised that he'd write a revealing memoir about his time in the music industry. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He told Attitude magazine: 'I am very excited about it. It's more of a memoir, I'll save the autobiography for when I'm older. 'It'll be warts [and all] and recalls what was happening back in the pop industry back in the 90s and when I went to live in Hollywood. 'There are some really outrageous stories that most people wouldn't know about. Yes, people should be afraid…very afraid.' And the former pop idol appears to be relishing the build-up as he took to his Instagram page on May 14 to tease fans with a glimpse of what's to come. He posted a snap of the cover of his book, featuring a imagine of the star at the height of his success. Anthony penned: 'Can't believe I'm saying this but I actually wrote a book. Like by myself, like those grown ups do. POP SCARS covers all things 90s pop but more importantly what happens AFTER fame.' The star continued: 'It's about teenage fame, loss, addiction and hope, and how not to iron a white Kappa tracksuit. 'It's been described as 'Laugh out loud, jaw dropping, and heartfelt' but you can decide that. The former pop idol appears to be relishing the build-up as he took to his Instagram page on May 14 to tease fans with a glimpse of what's to come in 'Come join the ride with me. More news to come. This is for the underdog.' After his pop career wrapped up, Anthony kept busy in the public eye, starring in Hollyoaks: In The City in 2006 and later competing as a finalist on the TV show Greece Is the Word in 2007. He also took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, where he finished seventh. As for his personal life, Anthony shocked fans as he shared a swollen photo of himself at the peak of his alcohol addiction. The star has been sober for nearly three years and has been incredibly open about his struggles with addiction and his journey to recovery. And the artist admitted he was 'lost, broken and hopeless' during his crippling addiction. He wrote: 'On #addictionawarenessweek I want to make anyone struggling aware that recovery is possible. 20 months ago I was lost, broken and hopeless. 'Ask for help, I'm so glad I did. #Wedorecover #Noshame #addiction #youcandoit'. The singer documented his 2022 entry into rehab after sadly relapsing a year earlier. In February 2022, he took to Twitter to apologise to his family for not being 'truthful' as he admitted that alcoholism had 'got a grip on him' in an emotional post. The singer spoke of his 'mental struggles', before signing off social media for the foreseeable future. The statement read: 'Today I go into rehab. Again. This illness of Alcoholism has got its grip. I'll be off social media for a while. 'To what family I have left, I'm sorry I wasn't truthful I've been going through a lot of mental struggles. Good news I'm going to get the help I need. 'My phone will be off for a while. Clint, Aunty Angela, Aunty Maria, Brad, I'm going to be OK and I love you all madly x.'
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
90s popstar, 54, looks unrecognisable 26 years after smash hit as she poses on bed in lace top and tights
A 90s POPSTAR looks unrecognisable, 26 years after her smash hit single shot her to fame. This dance legend, now 54, shared a video which saw her posing on a bed in a lace top and tights - but can you guess who it is? 6 6 6 6 6 The singer in question is popstar Tina Cousins, who shot to fame in 1998. The star is best known for her single Mysterious Times, which she released with German DJ and fellow 90s star, Sash!. The song was a massive hit and peaked at No. 2 in the charts. This dance tune alone helped to secure her star status, and she had two more Top 20 hits with Pray, and Killin' Time. In 2000, the singer collaborated again with Sash!, and they had another Top 10 hit with Just Around the Hill. Tina's popularity saw her team up Billie Piper, Cleopatra, B*Witched and Steps on the track Thank ABBA for the Music, which was a medley of hits from the Swedish hitmakers. Fans we'll be pleased to know, she is still on the road and performing. In fact, proving she's still got it, Tina posted a video on Instagram where she revealed she was doing a gig in Madrid. She looked fantastic in her all black outfit and shades, with her trademark long hair tied up in a low pony. Addressing her Spanish fans, the star revealed she was singing at the Bernabeu Stadium. Forgotten girl band star looks unrecognisable as she poses in her living room x years after quitting fame Tina ended the short video by singing some of her hit song, Pray. The popstar previously opened up about finding fame in the 90s with her song, Mysterious Times. Speaking to Live and Loud, she said: "That was the song that broke it. Killing time was already out and that was the reason why I got to sing and do the check anyway. "Sash actually heard the song in Sweden and really like the vocal on it and asked and to try and get hold of me. "It wasn't like I definitely had it. I went over and sung it I was on tenterhooks to see if I actually got it. "It was difficult because the German/English trying to translate bits and pieces was interesting; they changed a couple of bits. "When I heard it played back, I was so excited I couldn't believe it and it came in at No. 2 in the UK." Talking about if she would change anything from the early part of her career she said: "I know everyone says they look back and wouldn't change a thing, you are so in awe of the fact that you have a record deal that some little things you let slide and some people do take advantage its a dog eat dog business.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
90s popstar looks unrecognisable 34 years after number one hit catapulted singer to chart topping fame
A 90s popstar looks completely unrecognisable 34 years after they topped the charts with smash hit. The singer, now 53, made up one half of iconic dance group 2 Unlimited who were catapulted to fame and sold a whopping 18million records worldwide. The Belgian-Dutch duo's debut single Get Ready For This cemented them in music history after becoming one of the most frequently played songs at sporting events around the world, according to Pitchfork. The group released forty five songs, four albums and split in 1996 before eventually launching a comeback in 2009. Back at the peak of her career the star wasn't afraid to experiment with her style, sporting a range of hairstyles including braids and dreadlocks. However now she she has made a big departure from her edgy style, but can you guess who it is? That's right! It's Anita Doth. The singer songwriter made up one half of 2 Unlimited alongside rapper Ray Slijngaard with the pair scoring sixteen international chart hits and two UK number one albums. Their 1993 hit single No Limit soared in the charts while Get Ready For This reached number two in the UK charts and led to the pair performing on Top Of The Pops in 1991. They have sold eighteen million records worldwide and their tracks even became popular themes in American NBA and NHL. Now Anita has bid goodbye to her braids and bold style choices for a more understated style. Meanwhile she is styling her hair in their natural curls and her skimpy crop tops and leather corsets are also a thing of the past. 2 Unlimited split in 1996 before launching a comeback in 2009. However the pair were forced to perform under the name name of Ray & Anita after it was believed that producer Jean-Paul de Coster denied them permission to perform as 2 Unlimited due to him owning the band's copyright. They then split again in 2016 for Anita to concentrate on her solo career, she was replaced by Kim Vergouwen and later Michele Karamat who continues to tour with rapper Ray. Their 1993 hit single No Limit soared in the charts while Get Ready For This reached number two in the UK charts and led to the pair performing on Top Of The Pops in 1991 The star continued performing with Ray during her treatment while receiving chemotherapy and in 2011 she announced she was cancer free (pictured in 2014) As a solo artist she has released numerous singles as well as a 2000 album Reality. Anita has also faced her own personal battles after it was revealed in 2010 that she was being treated for breast cancer. The star continued performing with Ray during her treatment while receiving chemotherapy and in 2011 she announced she was cancer free. She keeps her private life out the spotlight but welcomed a daughter in February 2014 after revealing her pregnancy on Twitter in November 2013.
