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FORMER 90S POP STAR AND CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER CONTESTANT KAVANA HAS BEEN VERY CANDID ABOUT HIS ADDICTION BATTLES, BUT NOW HE'S PROMISED TO BE HONEST OVER HIS HEYDAY EXPERIENCES TOO

08:00, 31 May 2025 Nineties pop sensation Anthony Kavanagh warned celebs to be 'very afraid' over his upcoming autobiography. The now-47 year old singer who had a string of hits

including I Can Make You Feel Good, Crazy Chance and MFEO using the stage name Kavana, made the threat prior to the release of his explosive memoir, Pop Scars, which he's promising will

tell all about his experience with fame. The singer has been candid about his battles with addiction since hitting the spotlight as a fresh-faced 20 year old nearly three decades ago, when

he graced the covers of teen pop magazines including Smash Hits. READ MORE: Pop Idol star Rik Waller unrecognisable with brand-new career 24 years later Last year, he candidly shared on

Instagram a before-and-after photo that illustrated his journey from a dark place last year to a successful recovery, along with an encouraging caption for his fans: "Recovery is

possible." He spoke about how vastly different he looked compared to one and a half years previously, when he was at a low ebb, and explained how he'd taken steps to get help.

Article continues below Leaving a powerful comment with his images, he said: "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." Celebrity pals rallied around with messages of encouragement, including former Bad Boys Inc singer Matthew

Pateman who declared, "Proud of you," while Steps' H Watkins chimed in with a heartfelt, "Proud friend," and 911's Lee Brennan added: "Superstar." But

with the release of the book , some of his friends and acquaintances in the industry could be in for a shock. Back in 2017, Anthony spoke to Attitude magazine and promised that he'd

write a revealing memoir about his time in the music industry, to lift the lid on the wild goings on of the seemingly-innocent 90s pop scene. He told the publication: "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 it seems the former idol is

excited about what's to come, as he recently promoted the book on his Instagram page. Alongside a shot of its cover, featuring an image of Kavana at the height of his success, he said:

"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." And he 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. Come join the ride with me. More news to come. This is for the underdog." After his pop career ended, Anthony stayed in the spotlight, going on to

star in Hollyoaks: In The City in 2006, before becoming a finalist on the TV competition Grease Is the Word in 2007, auditioning for The Voice on ITV and finishing seventh on Celebrity Big

Brother in 2015. He later revealed a 12-month stalking hell. He also came out as gay in 2014, revealing a past secret romance with Stephen Gately from Boyzone. But his addiction battle

followed, with Anthony previously confessing he felt "guilty and sick" for relapsing, saying: "Ok. I think it's important for me to be transparent about my recovery. I

relapsed after 100 days of sobriety. I feel guilty and sick and I hate myself after letting the people I love down. I thought I knew better. I have to start again." Article continues

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