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    90s boyband icon explains why fallen pop stars often turn to drink and drugs after fame

    EXCLUSIVE: Former Bad Boys Inc star Ally Begg has lifted the lid on the music industry and shared his thoughts on why some former band members may suffer after fame11:00, 15 Feb 2025Over the years, the world has seen many pop stars rise and fall due to the nature of the mass conveyer belt that is the music industry. But the paths stars may take after fame, can sometimes lead them astray.The tragic news of former One Direction star Liam Payne’s death still rocks the world after he fell to his death last year whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and with more developments coming from the investigation this week, we spoke to someone who understands the struggles of being in a boy band all too well.Ally Begg, 52, was a member of Bad Boys Inc in the 90s. The grouo was known for their big hits such as More to The World, Take Me Away and Don’t Talk About Live. Ally was in the band along with Matthew Pateman, Tony Dowding and David W Ross from 1993 to 1995.The band was eventually dropped by their record label which Ally found very “frustrating” at the time, and felt as if the group were simply “put in the bin”. Despite being gutted over the way things ended with the group, Ally didn’t spend much time dwelling on the matter and focused on getting his life back on track post-fame.Ally was in Bad Boys Inc (Image: More

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    The Crystal Maze star with highest-ever score still never received prize 30 years on

    The Crystal Maze was a huge hit in the 90s but one contestant still has a bone to pick with the iconic show as he never received his prize despite winning the show’s highest score10:00, 15 Feb 2025The Crystal Maze was a huge hit in the 1990s and even made a return to screens a few years back. Now, it is marking its 35th anniversary – but one winner is still shockingly yet to receive their prize.Series winner Chris Tait has now lifted the lid on the 90s favourite as he explains what really happened post-show and what it was like to work with its famous host. Chris, 54, and his team earned the joint-highest score in the show’s history, earning 10/13 of the giant Swarovski crystals, but he unfortunately “never actually got his prize”.His episode was aired in 1994, but he has unfortunately never been compensated for his team’s efforts, as after his group won a dog sledding holiday in Finland, it was revealed that the trip “wasn’t all paid for” and would have cost “hundreds in add-ons”.In collaboration with Spin Genie’s AR Treasure Quest launch, Chris opened up about his time on the show and his disappointment in never getting his well-earned prize. He shared: “I never actually got my prize.Chris competed on the show in the 90s(Image: More

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    Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury fuel reunion rumours in Valentine’s Day outing

    Tommy Fury was pictured outside Molly-Mae Hague’s Cheshire mansion on Valentine’s Day morning after speculation the pair have decided to give their relationship another go03:59, 15 Feb 2025Tommy Fury was seen at Molly-Mae Hague’s luxurious Cheshire home on Valentine’s Day, amid wider rumours of a potential reunion(Image: More