October 20th 2024.
Lolly, the pop singer who stole our hearts with her smash hit song "Mickey" almost three decades ago, is still as ageless and captivating as ever. At 46 years old, she continues to "blow our minds" with her youthful appearance that hasn't changed a bit.
Back in 1999, Lolly, whose real name is Anna Shantha Kumble, burst onto the music scene with her catchy and cheeky pop track "Mickey." The song quickly climbed up the UK charts and cemented her as a pop princess. And even now, her signature brunette hair and vibrant outfits remain a staple of her look, although the 90s bunchies are a thing of the past.
Despite taking a step back from the music industry, Lolly still makes occasional appearances at festivals and Pride celebrations to perform her iconic hit. Hailing from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Anna dominated the 90s charts with five top 20 singles, including "Mickey." And although she may have retired from music in 2000, her music continues to be loved by nostalgic Brits.
Before her career as a singer, Anna worked as a model, but at the young age of 21, she decided to pursue her passion for music. Her debut single "Viva La Radio" reached number seven on the charts, paving the way for the success of "Mickey" that followed.
Originally recorded by the pop group Racey as "Kitty," the song was later changed by American singer Toni Basil, who added the now iconic chant. Toni's version also reached number two on the UK charts in 1982, but it's Lolly's cover that remains the most beloved by fans.
After revealing her real name, one letter at a time in Smash Hits magazine, Anna left her record label and went on to host the BBC show Xchange, alongside Angellica Bell and Holly Willoughby. She also had a stint as a presenter on CITV's Toonattik and even filled in for Anna Williamson on Celeb's Go Dating.
But it was pantomime work that ultimately captured Anna's heart, and she has been steadily performing in UK productions for the past 20 years. She has taken on various roles, including Tinkerbell in Peter Pan and Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Despite releasing two studio albums, Anna decided to leave her record label and pursue other passions. But her love for performing and her hit song "Mickey" still remains, as she continues to make appearances at festivals and events.
Nowadays, Lolly lives a fairly normal life in Buckinghamshire with her two children, a son and daughter. She often shares heartwarming posts on Instagram, reminiscing about her time as a pop sensation and spreading body positivity messages to her followers.
It's clear that Lolly, or Anna Kumble, will always be famous in the hearts of her fans. And as she continues to make occasional appearances and share her journey with her followers, we can't help but feel grateful for the pop princess who brought us the infectious hit "Mickey" all those years ago.
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