STEPHEN GATELY

Every member of the team was shocked and deeply saddened when we heard the news yesterday of the tragic and untimely death of Stephen Gately. The Boyzone singer was a close friend of the show, and a big fan of our regular Ronan and Stephens calls. He always took them in the best spirit they were intended and he was a happy chatty friendly lad anytime we've had him on the show. Our hearts go out to his husband Andrew and his family, friends and fellow Boyzone bandmates at this incredibly sad time.

Here is a performance Stephen and the rest of Boyzone gave of No Matter What that showcases his talent as a singer.  RIP Stephen, you will be missed.

MICHAEL JACKSON'S NEW SONG

Fans of the King of Pop have been waiting eagerly for this but here at last is a brand new song from Michael Jackson. An album is being released on October 26 to coincide with the movie release of This Is It, and will feature the music that inspired the film, demo recordings, and two versions of the previously unreleased song This Is It

Check out this version of This Is It below.

YOUR GOOD NEWS TEXTS

With a few of us feeling under the weather, and all of us feeling down over Stephen's death, and with nothing but bad news in the papers and on the radio, we asked you for a few good news texts. We know that some people no doubt have good reason to be in a good mood today and we were hoping your happy mood would be contagious and infect us and the rest of the nation. So we asked you to tell us something happy and thankfully you obliged so because of you our mood has much improved.

Here were some of our favourites.

Hi guys. My boyfriend & I are after celebrating our 2nd anniversary! We met after our local GAA team won the County final. And they won it again yesterday. What a celebration!! Wohoo!

Hi guys,just found out,i got a 2 bedroom house after waiting 10 yrs,its lovely,yay! . Jess in dublin

2 weeks till i fly to florida for 3 whole weeks with my beautiful kids can't wait a in wicklow

Hi lads just found out yesterday my wife is expecting,shes on the school run at the moment,please say hi

Hey lads, had my debs on friday. Fantastic night and now I'm completely smitten with my debs date. Happy days

I'm 12 weeks pregnant so now i can start to tell everyone plus my morning sickness seems to be going away

Mornin colm and jim,i've great news..i'm a 3rd class teacher and on thurs i was doin some work wit d kids at d front of d class wen1of dem said..i love sittin up at d front teacher,cos we get2talk2u..so even tho its freezin cold,i'm smilin headin in2work dis mornin..sinead

Its good 2 b alive  lovely sunny morning + 4 years clear after having breast cancer AND im going 2  b  a granny  4 the 1st time in nov. DOMENICA FIRHOUSE

I raised ovr 5k in the last 2 wknds by seling handbags,all 4 the hope foundatin and street children of Calcutta. Im heading there in 2 wks. Thnx 2 everyone! Dawn

Hey lads it's the simple things that make life great. My husband and 4year old son will be home today after 3 nights away in wexford. I really can't wait to see them. Missed them loads.

Hey guys, i asked  a guy out at the weekend for the first time ever! Im so excited coz we are meeting this weekend! He is very cute and the kisses are great! Woo hoo- i cant wait!

Me and my girlfriend declared our tru love'after 14mts...im over 40yrs n first time truly in love,my heart is bursting with joy..i want 2 shout 2 d world...do it 4 me lads..,steve in wexford

In a few house i will be dropping my parents to the airport.they are going away for 6 weeks to austrila to see my brother.i have a free gaff for 6 weeks.deadly

Good News! Yesterday i got back into my 'thin' jeans after a major diet and you just played joy division!!! Zi, Limerick. X

Lads my three year old son told me that he is going to win the lotto so i can stay home and play with him dan in cork

Had my 2 year anniversary with my boyfriend last wednesday + though we are losing money each day i know i'll never be broke because i hit the jackpot the day i met him + feel richer every day i spend with him from louise.

My 5 month old said da da for the first time made me really really happy makes all the other worries go out the window from david

A dear friend who i had lost contact with for about ten years contacted me through facebook cant wait to meet her for a catch up from catherine

I got 1000 euro BACK from the taxman on Friday, Neil.

My dog had 4 pups no friday they are so cute jenny whelan Rathdrum

I got engaged to the most fantastic man in the world at weekend and am signing my permanent contract at work for a fantastic job today,which started as temporary 3 months ago.after i got made redundant last christmas. Its not ALL doom and gloom- never been so happy- amanda co cork

My little boy slept  last night all night without waking up till this morning for the first time ever. he is 20 months old.  Aisling from meath

My son who has autism got an a in maths in mainstream school im so happy for him cos i was so worried for him . . Aggie

 Back talking to my dad after 9 years so happy again