Pop Music

A NOUGHTIES boyband star has turned to a very racy job after their music comeback failed to take off.

Two decades ago they were hitting the UK Top Ten with hits like Blood, Sweat and Tears, and Hip to Hip.

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They had a string of top ten hits in 2004 before disbanding.

The band reunited as a four piece last year to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

They played at Mighty Hoopla in London and teased new music.

However just months later they have split again, and Kevin McDaid, who once was engaged to Westlife’s Mark Feehily, is now working as a personal trainer – with a very niche offering.

He is offering fans hour-long sessions in the buff at a private London gym for £250.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Kevin, who is also a photographer, said alongside a naked photo of him lifting weights: “Who’s booking in for your naked PT session this week?”

The boyband comprised of five members with Kevin, Mark Harle, Leon Pisani, Antony Brant and Aaron Buckingham.

Last year two members reunited and stripped down to speedos to enjoy a sun soaked holiday together.

Kevin and Aaron beamed for holiday pictures shared to Instagram, as they showed their friendship was still going strong.

Aaron shared a series of pictures of the pair including some of the lads topless enjoying the sunshine.

In one picture Aaron struck a pensive pose, staring into the distance in just a pair of board shorts.

Former bandmate Leon is also still close with the pair, who despite not being on the holiday commented on the picture adding “My boys”.

Post band, V have gone on to very different careers after leaving the music industry.

Former bandmate Mark moved into the TV and film industry and has worked as an art assistant on TV series including Ghost Loop.

Leon has traded music for mortgages and is now a mortgage company owner and living in West Wales.

Aaron has stayed close to his music roots in becoming a songwriter for Spotify.

Despite the band splitting in 2005, they did reform for fans in 2023 without Harle and instead making up a four piece.

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MEGHAN Markle and a beanie-clad Prince Harry have boasted about attending a hugely famous singer-songwriter’s gig – and even left with a signed book.

The pair, which included a beanie-wearing Harry, even took a photograph with the singer.

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The actress was pictured with music icon James Taylor – the hitmaker behind tracks including You’ve Got a Friend and Fire and Rain.

Meghan posted a picture with the singer which she captioned: “in my concert era. Thanks James!”

She included a snap of herself and Harry with James, alongside the singer’s brother Henry Taylor.

Meghan also posted a picture of the Prince and the singer standing together.

Harry wore a simple grey beanie, covering up his famous red hair, and an understated grey jacket.

In another picture, Meghan even revealed that she was given a signed book from the famous songster.

Entitled Sweet Baby James – which is also the title of one of the singer’s hit albums – the book contains illustrated pop-up designs and sells for $25.

James is currently on tour in the United States with his special guest Tiny Habits.

Meghan posted a picture from the crowd at his concert in Santa Barbara, California, on May 14 – one of the earliest dates on the tour.

The actress and her husband have made headlines in recent months, after rumours emerged which claimed they were embroiled in the Beckham’s widely reported feud.

According to an insider, Nicola Peltz and her husband Brooklyn Beckham dined at the Sussex’s home.

The source said: “Harry and Meghan were very empathetic and very kind to them both.

“Harry was fully aware of the situation and offered Brooklyn his unwavering support as someone who has been through similar.”

Inside Meghan Markle’s extravagant garden at £12million mansion – with private swimming pool & koi fish pond

By Becky Pemberton

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry relocated from Britain to buy a swanky £12million mansion in California in 2020.

But while the nine-bedroom pad looks every inch an A-list retreat, their beautiful grounds are the true showstoppers of the property.

From a private swimming pool to a koi fish pond and tennis courts, it is clear to see why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex love their new Montecito bolthole.

There is even a chicken coop, a slip and slide, and playground for Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, three.

The outdoor adventure area has slides, swings, a climbing frame, climbing wall, helter skelter and other fun obstacle courses.

And we’ve already seen a sneak peek at their garden playhouse, when the Sussexes shared a painting of them outside for their 2020 Christmas card.

The Sussex brood have five acres of land surrounding their Santa Barbara mansion, so it looks perfect for Lilibet and Archie to enjoy.

Meghan and Prince Harry gave Oprah Winfrey the grand tour of their mansion and revealed they have rescue chickens from a factory farm.

The couple walked the talk show host to their coop – a home to rescued chickens.

Brooklyn had shunned all of David’s 50th birthday celebrations, sparking rumours of a feud.

David is said to be “heartbroken” by the rift with his son, which has been described as Victoria’s “worst nightmare”.

The Sussexes’ dinner with Brooklyn and his wife took place at their home in Montecito – where they live with Archie and Lilibet.

The home is valued at £12 million and has nine-bedrooms, as well as a whimsical koi fish pond.

Harry and Meghan’s house also has a lavish swimming pool and a tennis court, alongside a private playground for their children.

Home Improvement expert Justin Nielsen, from Wolf River Electric, estimates that the property will need around 10 to 15 staff members to keep it in tip top condition.

He added: “Given the array of features, including a swimming pool, tennis court, koi pond, children’s playhouse, and chicken coop, the annual upkeep costs could easily reach between £150,000 and £250,000.

“This estimate accounts for landscaping, utilities, specialised care for the koi fish, and general maintenance.”