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Posted by: Sparkle 6th June 2012, 09:32 PM

http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/307937-gary-barlow-robbie-williams-daughter-will-swear/

Gary Barlow thinks his Take That bandmate Robbie Williams will be a good father but joked that the star's unborn daughter will be foul-mouthed.
Gary Barlow thinks Robbie Williams' unborn baby will be swearing by the time she's three.

The 'Angels' singer is expecting a daughter with wife Ayda Field and while his Take That bandmate knows he'll make a great father, he thinks the tot will pick up on his bad language.

He said: ''Rob will be a great dad, he'll be a lot of fun and it'll be the making of him, because having kids is the making of people, I think. Although the child will probably be swearing by the time she's three.''

Robbie previously admitted he taught his best friend Jonathan Wilkes' five-year-old son Mickey how to swear and claimed one of his own first words as a child was ''f**k''.

He said: ''I was born and raised (for the first three years of my life) in a pub. One of my first words was f**k. And one of my first sentences was, 'Give me a f***ing Harvey Wallbanger please.' (FYI I didn't get one).

''Johnny and Nicky Wilkes let me babysit once with little Mickey. I taught him a game called, 'It's the s**t'. It involved throwing a sock over the balcony and shouting 'It's the s**t' every time it landed. They weren't happy

Posted by: Marchhare 9th June 2012, 04:05 PM

The Who and Take That booked to play London 2012 closing ceremony


Organisers of the London 2012 Olympics have confirmed that legendary rockers The Who and boyband-turned-manband Take That will be performing at the closing ceremony in the main stadium.
The Who, London 2012 The Who will be getting back together to headline the Olympic closing ceremony

Roger Daltrey will be joining Who guitarist Pete Townshend on stage for the spectacular show, minus their late drummer Keith Moon, to belt out some of their hits including Who Are You, Pinball Wizard and Won’t Get Fooled Again.

Take That - made up of Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald - are reuniting for the second time in as many years for the ceremony.

Those lucky enough to land tickets can expect to hear plenty of TT classics, including Never Forget, Back For Good, Relight My Fire and their more recent hit The Flood.
Take That are also top billing for the closing ceremony celebrations

A source from the Olympic committee told the Daily Mirror: ‘It is imperative the Games close in spectacular fashion and that there is substance as well as style.

'The committee wanted four major artists, representing Britain over the past 50 years, to headline.’

George Michael, Emeli Sandi and Blur are already billed to play live at the closing ceremony celebrations.

48-year-old Michael's performance will be the first time he has sung live since falling ill with pneumonia in 2011.

Meanwhile, Coldplay have been announced as the headlining act for the Paralympic closing ceremony.



METRO.UK

Posted by: Sparkle 10th June 2012, 03:43 PM

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a386321/robbie-williams-wants-uk-birth-for-daughter.html

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Robbie Williams 'wants UK birth for daughter'

Robbie Williams is said to be putting plans in place to ensure his wife gives birth in the UK.
The Daily Star claims that the former Take That singer has booked Ayda Field into a top London clinic for an elective Caesarean section in September.

Williams met Field when he relocated to LA six years ago. They married in an intimate ceremony in 2010.
"Robbie really wanted his first child to have England as her place of birth on her passport and birth certificate," a source told the paper.
"Even though he lives in America now he's still extremely patriotic and proud to be English. [He] wants that to be passed down to his kids."
Despite the plans, sources say Williams, 38, does not intend to move back to the UK anytime soon.
"There are no plans to relocate back to England full-time," they explained. "At the moment the idea is to stay in London, perhaps until Christmas, before flying back to LA."
Robbie Williams on stage outside Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee Concert.
Williams recently performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace after taking part in his own charity venture, Soccer Aid, earlier in the month.

Posted by: Marchhare 10th June 2012, 06:06 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Jun 10 2012, 04:43 PM)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a386321/robbie-williams-wants-uk-birth-for-daughter.html

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Robbie Williams 'wants UK birth for daughter'

Robbie Williams is said to be putting plans in place to ensure his wife gives birth in the UK.
The Daily Star claims that the former Take That singer has booked Ayda Field into a top London clinic for an elective Caesarean section in September.

Williams met Field when he relocated to LA six years ago. They married in an intimate ceremony in 2010.
"Robbie really wanted his first child to have England as her place of birth on her passport and birth certificate," a source told the paper.
"Even though he lives in America now he's still extremely patriotic and proud to be English. [He] wants that to be passed down to his kids."
Despite the plans, sources say Williams, 38, does not intend to move back to the UK anytime soon.
"There are no plans to relocate back to England full-time," they explained. "At the moment the idea is to stay in London, perhaps until Christmas, before flying back to LA."
Robbie Williams on stage outside Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee Concert.
Williams recently performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace after taking part in his own charity venture, Soccer Aid, earlier in the month.

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th June 2012, 08:30 PM

QUOTE(Marchhare @ Jun 9 2012, 05:05 PM)

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th June 2012, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Jun 10 2012, 04:43 PM)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a386321/robbie-williams-wants-uk-birth-for-daughter.html

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Robbie Williams 'wants UK birth for daughter'

Robbie Williams is said to be putting plans in place to ensure his wife gives birth in the UK.
The Daily Star claims that the former Take That singer has booked Ayda Field into a top London clinic for an elective Caesarean section in September.

Williams met Field when he relocated to LA six years ago. They married in an intimate ceremony in 2010.
"Robbie really wanted his first child to have England as her place of birth on her passport and birth certificate," a source told the paper.
"Even though he lives in America now he's still extremely patriotic and proud to be English. [He] wants that to be passed down to his kids."
Despite the plans, sources say Williams, 38, does not intend to move back to the UK anytime soon.
"There are no plans to relocate back to England full-time," they explained. "At the moment the idea is to stay in London, perhaps until Christmas, before flying back to LA."
Robbie Williams on stage outside Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee Concert.
Williams recently performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace after taking part in his own charity venture, Soccer Aid, earlier in the month.

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th June 2012, 08:36 PM

This woman calls all her horses after Robbie songs

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Double-win-Angela-Misunderstood-main-arena/story-16322185-detail/story.html


Wonder if there's a D*ckhead galloping around a field somewhere...

Posted by: Sparkle 10th June 2012, 08:42 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 10 2012, 09:32 PM)

What does that mean? Choose your time and date in case the wean decides to arrive when you're due your hairdresser appointment?

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th June 2012, 08:43 PM

Maybe

Posted by: Marchhare 10th June 2012, 09:28 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 10 2012, 09:36 PM)

This woman calls all her horses after Robbie songs

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Double-win-Angela-Misunderstood-main-arena/story-16322185-detail/story.html
Wonder if there's a D*ckhead galloping around a field somewhere...

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th June 2012, 09:46 PM

I truly inhabit a parallel universe. Words fail me

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/gary-barlow-tops-singles-charts-with-jubilee-song_1344388

Posted by: June-i-per 12th June 2012, 06:18 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 11 2012, 10:46 PM)

I truly inhabit a parallel universe. Words fail me

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/gary-barlow-tops-singles-charts-with-jubilee-song_1344388

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th June 2012, 08:44 PM

Whereas many of the UK population apparently suffer from tone deaf syndrome


Btw, yes. I do have green eyes. And I'm a monster.

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th June 2012, 08:47 PM

Oh and here's some fantastic news. Just for Sparkle


http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/308402-gary-barlow-promises-another-take-that-album/


PS. How many times in an interview does Sir Gaz say 'You know what.....'

Posted by: Jasmena 13th June 2012, 05:28 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 12 2012, 09:47 PM)

Oh and here's some fantastic news. Just for Sparkle
http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/308402-gary-barlow-promises-another-take-that-album/
PS. How many times in an interview does Sir Gaz say 'You know what.....'

Posted by: Sparkle 14th June 2012, 09:06 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 12 2012, 09:47 PM)

Oh and here's some fantastic news. Just for Sparkle
http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/308402-gary-barlow-promises-another-take-that-album/
PS. How many times in an interview does Sir Gaz say 'You know what.....'

Posted by: Jupiter9 14th June 2012, 09:33 PM

Thought you'd be pleased....

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th June 2012, 08:35 PM

From
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/256837/Young-Turk-for-Robbie-Williams/


YOUNG TURK FOR ROBBIE WILLIAMS

THE wife of Take That star Robbie Williams will give their baby daughter a Turkish name as a tribute to her father.

Ayda Field, 33, was estranged from her dad from the age of 18 until her wedding in 2010.


Now she and Robbie, 38, want to honour her Turkish roots.


A source said: “It’s at times like this that you want the family to be reunited.”


The tot is due in September

Posted by: Sparkle 16th June 2012, 10:26 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 14 2012, 10:33 PM)

Thought you'd be pleased....

Posted by: Kath 16th June 2012, 10:59 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jun 16 2012, 09:35 PM)

Posted by: Jasmena 17th June 2012, 06:45 PM

Shooting stars



Gisele Bündchen and Robbie Williams appeared in a picture taken by Testino. Photo: Courtesy of Mario Testino

A girl with a red camera hanging on her shoulder reaches out her hand, as if she was placing Lady Di's framed photograph on the wall, then she looks at the same photo of the late princess in her booklet. "Stars and royalty almost never laugh like that, I wonder what the photographer told her to make her laugh so spontaneously," noted the design student, who was on a school trip to the Today Art Museum. In the picture, Diana Spencer or the People's Princess, as she was often called, laughs unabashedly, immortalized in happiness. There are over 80 iconic images of modern celebrities and royalty lining the walls of the Today Art Museum in Beijing, in homage to fashion, royalty and photo journalism. Mario Testino: Private View represents famed photographer Mario Testino's first exhibition in China. The display celebrates a 30-year career with a recently assembled series of photos from his private collection, at the Today Art Museum until June 27.

Well-known for his glamorous, risqué and timeless shots of celebrities and cultural icons, visitors can recognize many of the portraits from a myriad of fashion magazine covers such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. Testino's muses Kate Moss and Gisele Bündchen, award-winning actors and actresses like Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt, singers and fashion designers were all captured by the Peruvian-born photographer.

"I've never 'been' with so many famous people in one room," a foreign male visitor said, describing the photos as "bold and beautiful." The exhibition is organized in a manner that guides the viewer through different sections: Larger than Life shows iconic pictures of the world's most celebrated people; Portraits of the British Royal Family is a series of Testino's instantly recognizable royal portraits; while In my Own Fashion shows his fashion works.

"Beijing is an incredible place, full of surprises, you get a real sense of discovery," said Testino at the press conference for the exhibition in Beijing. "I wanted to show my work in China, somewhere I have never exhibited before," he added. "It was like understanding a puzzle: seeing how the fashion works influenced the celebrity portrait works, which in turn influenced the royal works and so on. I felt the only way of making the exhibition was to show all these different sides of my life together, creating a private view of the world I have been documenting."

Testino famously photographed Princess Diana weeks before she died and put Margaret Thatcher on the cover of Vogue. Without Chinese celebrities in his portfolio as yet, and although the authorities are rumored to have vetted some of the photos, Testino's close relationship with the fashion world seems to be paving the way for an entry into China, and he plans to take the show to other Asian countries.

Where: Today Art Museum

When: 10 am to 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm), until June 27

Tickets: 10 and 20 yuan, free entry for children under six




Globaltimes.com

Posted by: Jasmena 28th June 2012, 05:25 AM

Robbie & Ayda in LA, outside a recording studio it seems




Thanks to TRWS

Posted by: Jupiter9 28th June 2012, 09:18 PM

Baby Bump in evidence

Posted by: Jasmena 2nd July 2012, 06:04 AM

Robbie Williams pulls out of Olympic closing ceremony as his wife's due to give birth




Robbie has had a sudden change of heart, telling *organisers that his wife is expected to give birth around that time

Robbie Williams has pulled out of the Olympic closing ceremony because it clashes with his pregnant wife’s due date, plunging stunned organisers into chaos.

The 38-year-old singer was given a high-profile slot to perform David Bowie’s 1971 hit Life on Mars? during the August 12 finale.

He had agreed to do the number and rehearsals were already under way.

But Robbie had a sudden change of heart, telling *organisers that his wife Ayda Field is expected to give birth around that time.

Bosses are said to be miffed he didn’t tell them earlier.

A source said: “Robbie quit a few weeks ago. He had been lined up to perform solo material and it was hoped he would sing with Take That.

“However, just as rehearsals were kicking off, he said there was an *unfortunate clash of dates.

"It meant organisers had to adjust the entire schedule, because Robbie is an extremely high-profile performer, and had been given such a important role in the finale.

“A lot of organisers are now very unhappy. It’s such a huge moment for British music and they thought they had the perfect line-up.

“Obviously, Robbie has to put his family commitments first. It’s just a shame he didn’t realise earlier.”

Due soon: Ayda should be giving birth around the same time as the closing ceremony


Robbie confirmed back in March he was having his first child with Ayda, 33.

He posted on his blog: “Me and Ayda are going to be a mummy and daddy this year!!!!!!!!”

The star later revealed they are having a girl.

Robbie’s cancellation is another blow for organisers as Leona Lewis confirmed last week her rumoured duet with Adele would not be taking place.

There’s also been speculation the Sex Pistols turned down the opportunity to perform.

The two-and-a-half hour ceremony, which takes place at London’s Olympic Park, is still due to feature George Michael, The Who, Emeli Sande and Take That.

Models Kate Moss, Naomi *Campbell and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are due to appear as ambassadors of British fashion.

The music playlist was revealed earlier this month, including several Bowie hits, music by The Who and Sex Pistols.

None of Robbie’s tracks was selected, though.

A spokesman for Robbie said: “He was asked to do the closing ceremony but due to the imminent birth of his baby, he couldn’t take part.”

Games *organisers refused to comment on the pull-out.

A spokeswoman for London 2012 said last night: “We want our ceremonies to be a surprise. We’ve kept all acts that might be taking part under wraps.

"There’s a lot of speculation flying about, but we’re not commenting on it.”


Mirror UK

Posted by: Jupiter9 4th July 2012, 09:02 PM

Maybe Daniel O'Donnell is free that night

Posted by: Jasmena 5th July 2012, 07:53 PM

Singing at eight with Robbie Williams, now a £1m record deal for London teenager



05 July 2012

A London teenager whose group has won a £1 million record contract told how singing for Robbie Williams at the age of eight inspired him to follow his dreams.

Henry Tredinnick, 18, from Wimbledon, was introduced to Williams at the Olympic Studios in Barnes. He had begged his father Adrian, who works in the music business, to take him there.

He said: “Robbie was singing in the booth when we walked in and I thought ‘that is what I want to do’. Robbie asked me ‘what did you think of that, mate?’ I said, ‘I want to be a singer like you.’ He replied ‘well go on then.’

“The next minute I was in the booth singing for him and producer Guy Chambers! It was so cool.”

Ten years later, Tredinnick has just graduated from the Brit School in Croydon, where he formed South 4 with Joel Bayliss and Luke Newton, both 18, and Oli Evans, 19.

This week they released their first single, Cougar Town.

Producer Paul Moessl, who has worked with Pussycat Dolls and Sting, said: “These lads will storm the charts.”


Evening Standard

Posted by: Jasmena 6th July 2012, 07:30 PM

Thanks to TRWS

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th July 2012, 09:55 PM

Ooooooh I quite like that look


What's he up to now?

Posted by: Sparkle 7th July 2012, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Jasmena @ Jul 6 2012, 08:30 PM)

Thanks to TRWS

Posted by: Jasmena 8th July 2012, 06:18 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Jul 7 2012, 09:20 PM)

There's snow on the floor, can't be a recent picture unless he is somewhere cold

Posted by: Jupiter9 9th July 2012, 09:19 PM

Oh

Posted by: Jasmena 10th July 2012, 05:42 AM

http://mynikonlife.com.au/iam#mnl-video




NIKON CREATES ITS FIRST 3D AD

10 July, 2012

Camera brand Nikon is set to launch its first 3D cinema ad in Sydney later this week.

The cinema advert is a 3D version of the brand’s popular ‘I am Nikon’ campaign which features Stephanie Gilmore, Jamie Oliver and Robbie Williams.

The two-minute ad will be show during cinema ad-network Val Morgan’s pre-show program at all main Hoyts and Event Cinemas from July 12.

Nick Segger, senior marketing manager Nikon Australia, said: “Following the huge success of the ‘I am Nikon’ campaign on TV and in cinema, 3D animation was the logical next step, to bring this inspirations content to life.”

“Nikon is committed to the use of innovative, emerging technology in our cameras and lenses and we fell that the new 3D advertising is a reflection of this.

“Watching our two minute ad on the big screen with surround sound is a moving experience, seeing it in 3D will take it to the next level.”

The TVC was converted into 3D by New Zealand post production facility Park Road.

Dan Hill, Val Morgan’s national sales manager, added: “Savvy brands are understanding that cinema provides the ultimate audio visual platform for advertising.”

source B&T Marketing & Media

Posted by: Jasmena 10th July 2012, 06:09 AM

Sunderland photographer snaps music stars


http://www.sunderlandecho.com/lifestyle/....stars-1-4717234

Posted by: Jasmena 15th July 2012, 06:47 AM

Robbie new song

Posted by: Jasmena 15th July 2012, 01:27 PM

The song is a cover ... I like it though, I can see Robbie making a good job of this song





The video thanks to TRWS

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th July 2012, 09:29 PM

Is this a new single or an album track or just Robbie singing along to a random song on his PC?

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th July 2012, 09:35 PM

From
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2173624/KATIE-NICHOLL-Robbie-Williams-wife-Ayda-Field-return-UK-birth-child.html



Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field to return to UK for birth of first child

By Katie Nicholl



He may have abandoned Britain for Los Angeles six years ago, but Robbie Williams has decided the UK is the only place for his first baby to be born.

The Take That star is moving back to Britain later this month with his American wife Ayda Field, who is expecting a baby girl in August.

It promises to be a baby-boom summer for the stars of Take That – Gary Barlow’s wife Dawn and Mark Owen’s wife Emma are also due to give birth around the same time.
UK bound: Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have apparently decided that their impending arrival will be born in London

UK bound: Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have apparently decided that their impending arrival will be born in London

Robbie, 38, and Ayda, 33, have decided to have the child in London and Robbie has booked his wife into a top private hospital for the birth.

He has told friends he wants his daughter to be born in the UK and have a British passport. The couple, who married in 2010, are house-hunting for a place in Central London.

‘Robbie loves LA and they won’t be selling their house there but the plan is to come back to the UK for the foreseeable future and certainly until the end of the year,’ says a friend.

‘Robbie is also going to be busy with work as he’s releasing a new album later this year.’

Another friend says: ‘Ayda is ecstatic and so is Robbie. All is going well with the pregnancy.

‘It took them a long time to decide where to have the baby. Their main residence will be LA, but to Robbie, England is home and that’s why he wants his child born here.’

Ayda is said to be looking forward to spending time with Dawn Barlow and Emma Owen once the babies are born.

‘Ayda is incredibly calm and mellow. Both she and Robbie can’t wait to meet their daughter,’ adds the friend.

Williams has lived in LA since 2006 and has a £12 million mansion there. He moved back to the UK in 2009, buying an £8 million house in Compton Bassett, Wiltshire, but returned to California after just eight months because of the cold weather.

A spokesman for the star declined to comment.

Posted by: Jasmena 16th July 2012, 05:46 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jul 15 2012, 10:29 PM)

Is this a new single or an album track or just Robbie singing along to a random song on his PC?

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th July 2012, 09:18 PM

From

http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/view/51652/Robbie-Williams-eases-Olly-Murs-embarrassment-over-stage-slip/

ROBBIE WILLIAMS has reached out to console fellow pop star OLLY MURS following his embarrassing stage slip over the weekend (14-15Jul12) by sharing a video of his own fall from grace in front of millions of fans.

Murs was left red-faced during his performance at the GuilFest music event in Surrey on Saturday (14Jul12) when he fell down a flight of wet stairs in front of a huge crowd.

The singer admits he has been the butt of his friends and family's jokes following the incident, but his famous pal Williams has helped ease his embarrassment by sending him footage of his own on-stage slip-up.

Murs tells radio station Capital FM, "Literally for the last couple of days I've had every friend I know - my cousins, my uncles - everybody I know is killing me (over the fall).

"It was really funny because I was in last night and I got an email from Robbie (Williams). And Robbie said, 'Just so you feel better about yourself.'

"And he sent me a link of him falling over on stage at this massive show, live on TV, in front of 24 countries and 300 million people or something. I thought that was really sweet."

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th July 2012, 09:18 PM

Yip Rob, we remember it well.....

Posted by: Sparkle 19th July 2012, 07:09 PM

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5g1scWlawaRuOx7YBgh7iWgffT5Iw?docId=N0289561342692894809A

Robbie Williams entertains fan


Robbie Williams has treated a fan to a surprise preview of his new material on the internet.

The Let Me Entertain You star shocked student Adam Houabi when he appeared on social networking site Chatroulette and serenaded him, The Sun reported.

The 19-year-old Essex lad revealed: "One minute I was talking to a bloke from Algeria... then amazingly Robbie appeared.

"I didn't believe it was really him so he pulled his shirt down to reveal his chest tattoos and showed me five cameramen round him in his Hollywood studio.

"Then Robbie told me he was recording a new song and started singing. He said it was called Losers and would be out in October."

Adam filmed the chat and posted it on YouTube where it already has over 8,000 hits.

A spokesman for Robbie denied it would be his next single.

Robbie isn't the only celebrity fan of Chatroulette. Other stars who have surprised users of the social networking site with an online video chat include Paris Hilton and Ashton Kutcher.

Posted by: ZiggyStarDust 19th July 2012, 09:19 PM

Robbie sings his new song 'Loser' to a fan (video )

http://www.telegraaf.nl/prive/video_prive/12590700/__Robbie_Williams_zingt_voor_fan__.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 20th July 2012, 08:54 PM

From
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a394309/x-factor-gary-barlow-wont-go-to-us-for-judges-houses-due-to-birth.html


'X Factor' Gary Barlow 'won't go to US for Judges' Houses due to birth'
Published Friday, Jul 20 2012, 09:52 BST | By Tom Eames

Gary Barlow will reportedly not fly to the US for this year's Judges' Houses stage in The X Factor.

The Take That frontman has told producers that he will not leave Europe as it clashes with the birth of his fourth child with wife Dawn, reports The Sun.


Bosses had reportedly wanted to send Barlow to Los Angeles as a follow-up to last year's Judges' Houses stage, where he was joined by Robbie Williams, who lives in the area.

However, he has stated that he requires to be just a few hours away from his wife in case she gives birth.

"Gary's daughter is due to arrive at exactly the same time the Judges' Houses are set to be filmed," a show source said.

"Gary is really torn — he wants to be with his acts but he knows he can't miss his daughter's birth."

The insider added: "You could see Gary making a hospital dash on the show. This really is reality TV."

Robbie Williams has also dropped out of the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games as it clashes with the birth of his first child with Ayda Field.

Posted by: Kath 20th July 2012, 10:50 PM

The insider added: "You could see Gary making a hospital dash on the show. This really is reality TV."
[/quote]

What's the betting that the filming of X-F this year is so 'cleverly' edited to actually show him dashing off! Remember Sharon Osborne's 'fire' emergency a few years back?

Posted by: Jasmena 21st July 2012, 09:15 PM

QUOTE(Kath @ Jul 20 2012, 11:50 PM)

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd July 2012, 08:49 PM

If it boosts the ratings.....

Posted by: Jasmena 29th July 2012, 01:20 PM

London 2012: She's the one – Zara Phillips shines in Olympic debut

To the sound of Robbie Williams, and in front of Royal relatives, the Regal One scored well in the dressage




Princess Anne, the Duke of Edinburgh, husband Mike Tindall and the entire population of Sevenoaks were at Greenwich to see Zara Phillips's Olympic entrance on High Kingdom, and the Regal One did not disappoint, posting a score of 46.10 penalties in the dressage that currently puts her in the top 10. By the end of the day she should be in the top 20, with most of the big guns in the competition riding later on Sunday.

The enthusiasm of the crowd had to be hushed as she entered the arena – the precision of the set movements means dressage horses must be kept super-chilled – but the flag-wavers managed to keep still for the five minutes of the test. The only sound was the gentle pop backing track – Robbie Williams's She's The One. The music at Greenwich is wittily chosen, with Blur's Parklife and the Rolling Stones's Wild Horses especially amusing. The last thing you want in dressage is a wild horse.

After her test Zara was immediately mobbed by the press, and there was a funny moment when the Swedish rider Sara Algotsson Ostholt overtook Zara in the interview queue and was mistaken for her by one of the press agencies. Attractive blonde women in top hats look remarkably similar. Algotsson Ostholt, who rode immediately after Phillips and had just gone into the lead in the competition, took the confusion in good heart. The non-royally connected riders at Greenwich know their place.

Phillips, whose previous Olympic hopes in 2004 and 2008 were dashed by injury to her world championship-winning horse Toytown, said she was delighted to at last be competing in the Games. "It was incredible to be selected," she said, "and to be here at home for the Olympics is an amazing feeling."

Her test went well except for one or two blips in the middle of the routine, when the horse laboured in a couple of transitions. "His first change was disappointing," she said, "but his other ones were really good. He coped well with the crowd, and he is only getting better. He's very chilled and getting stronger all the time."

Phillips will next be seen in Monday afternoon's cross-country phase, when the younger royals are likely to be in attendance. She said she was looking forward to tackling Sue Benson's twisty and testing course: "He's a good jumper and cross-country is his strongest phase. He is quick and easy to turn, so it will hopefully be good. I think he wants to get out there now. He's a bit bored of dressage."

Team GB are well placed as this phase of the eventing nears its conclusion, but Australia, Germany and the US are also performing strongly, and a medal is by no means guaranteed. Germany are traditionally very strong in dressage, so if the British riders can hang on to their elegant coat-tails they will be well-satisfied as they go into the cross-country and the decisive show-jumping phase.


Guardian UK

Posted by: Jasmena 29th July 2012, 06:04 PM

Jill Zarin ‏@Jillzarin 27 July

I wish we had gone to #Olympic2012 in London but we have to wait for Robbie and Ayda baby to come!!we wouldn't miss that event for anything!!

Posted by: Jasmena 29th July 2012, 10:09 PM

She's The One ( from the Olympics London 2012 )

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th July 2012, 02:53 PM

What is the point of dressage?

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th July 2012, 02:57 PM

Read this. Now I'm totally confused. He can fly off to Majorca but can't do the Olympics?


http://www.handbag.com/celebrity/entertainment/x-factor-2012-gary-barlow-and-robbie-williams-in-mallorca-judges-houses-when-wife-gives-birth

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th July 2012, 03:02 PM

From
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rehab/view/264580/Robbie-Williams-snubs-a-billion-viewers-for-club-dates/


ROBBIE WILLIAMS SNUBS A BILLION VIEWERS FOR CLUB DATES
DAILY STAR SUNDAY


29th July 2012
By James Ingham



ROBBIE Williams is about to go on tour… of Britain’s working men’s clubs.

The Let Me Entertain You singer decided to pull out of the Olympic Closing Ceremony (and an audience of one billion viewers) so he can sing up norf in social clubs to a few hundred lucky folk. I kid you not.

I’m told the Take That star will honour his working-class background to launch his new fashion range Farrell.

Before hitting the road, Robster will debut his designs at a posh bash at Selfridges on August 30.

My source revealed: “Robbie pulled out of the |Olympics to spend some quality time with wife Ayda.

“His diary is rammed for the second half of the year and she didn’t want him being away for the Olympics and the working men’s tour so he pulled out of the Games.

“It seems a crazy decision to miss out on an audience of one billion people but Robbie’s priority is to Ayda and their unborn baby.

“He knows he will be spending a lot of time away promoting his new Farrell range and his new album and something had to give.”

Full details of his Farrell fashion range tour haven’t been finalised.

But the Stoke-On-Trent native will perform in at least one small venue in England, Scotland and Ireland – with more dates likely to follow.

My source added: “Robbie thought it was a really original way of promoting his new range.

“He will be going on a bigger headline tour later this or possibly next year to promote his new album. In the meantime he’s returning to his pub and club roots.” Sounds like the perfect gig to me.

All that’s missing is a pint of bitter and packet of pork scratchings.

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th July 2012, 03:03 PM

Now if it was April 1st.....

Posted by: Jasmena 1st August 2012, 06:00 AM

http://www.musicrooms.net/pop/50808-robbie-williams-take-that-olympics-closing-ceremony.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 1st August 2012, 05:03 PM

Oooooh so it's still a 'maybes' then?

Posted by: Jasmena 1st August 2012, 06:01 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Aug 1 2012, 06:03 PM)

Oooooh so it's still a 'maybes' then?

Posted by: Jasmena 1st August 2012, 06:16 PM

Jill Zarin ‏@Jillzarin

I met @jossstone and we made date to visit her when we see Robbie and Ayda baby in sept in london!



2 hr

Posted by: Jupiter9 2nd August 2012, 09:39 PM

Sod all Robbie news today. Just checked. He must be far too busy watching Limpics.

Posted by: Jasmena 3rd August 2012, 05:16 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Aug 2 2012, 10:39 PM)

Sod all Robbie news today. Just checked. He must be far too busy watching Limpics.

Posted by: Sparkle 3rd August 2012, 07:49 PM

QUOTE(Jasmena @ Aug 3 2012, 06:16 AM)

I reckon he's doing those pre-natal classes,you know ' breathe breathe '

Posted by: Jasmena 8th August 2012, 06:31 PM

Thanks to TRWS... this pic was taken somewhere in Wiltshire in the rain just recently it seems .. Robbie looks like a right bit of Mr Rough

Posted by: Jupiter9 8th August 2012, 09:55 PM

He's obv in training for something then....

Posted by: Kath 8th August 2012, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jul 30 2012, 03:53 PM)

What is the point of dressage?

Posted by: Jupiter9 8th August 2012, 10:25 PM

Yes, I struggled to contain my excitement throughout that gold medal winning performance.....

Posted by: Buttonhole 12th August 2012, 06:28 AM

Because I'm worth it...



Saturday August 11 2012

The stars who have bagged the biggest pay cheques

On the cover of her new single 'Triumphant', Mariah Carey is depicted in golden hues as if she's radiating the precious shimmering element from her very being.

That image, as well as the track title, are nice, aptly timed metaphors for the singer's recent good fortune, having signed an eye-watering deal to be the new judge on the reality talent show 'American Idol'.

'Idol' boss Simon Cowell has agreed to pay the 42-year-old almost $18m (€14m) for one series of the show, making Carey the highest-paid talent-show judge in showbiz -- apart from Cowell himself, of course.

Carey is excited about the deal, as you would be. "It's gonna be so much fun working on American Idol," she tweeted following the announcement.

"As a singer-songwriter, I'm excited to help find and nurture new talent. LYM!"

Fittingly enough, one of the interpretations of the acronym at the end of that tweet is 'Love You Millions', a sentiment that Carey may well exclaim the next time she logs in to her online banking.

It's an insane amount of money that even trumps that of Britney Spears, who, earlier this year, signed a deal worth $15m (€12m) to be a judge on the next series of another of Cowell's troubled karaoke behemoths, 'The X Factor USA'.

The two deals are, of course, connected in other more important ways than just the mobile-phone-number-length figures involved.

It's not as if Carey and Spears are at the peak of their careers. Neither one could claim to have had anything approaching a zeitgeist-attuned album or mega-hit single in quite a few years.

They're both established acts, for sure, but if name recognition was the sole criteria for being hired on either show, Cowell could have opted for the likes of Aretha Franklin, who, by all accounts, was positively begging to take over on the 'Idol' panel.

No, what Carey and Spears bring to proceedings is 'colour' -- or, to phrase it rather more indelicately, 'craziness'.

As with most things in the Cowell employment universe, there's an (un)healthy strain of cynicism, voyeurism and exploitation underpinning both job hires.

Carey and Spears both have unpredictable temperaments these days. Both have endured considerable personal and professional problems in their time and, consequently, are now deemed eccentrics in the pop world.

In Carey's case, one need look no further than her car-crash appearance on the American Home Shopping Network last year, in which she struggled to find the right camera, talked randomly -- and at length -- about her pregnancy, barked orders at the crew and failed to muster anything resembling enthusiasm for her own lines of jewellery and fragrances.

Cowell is presumably hoping that both women will bring an erratic edge to two reality shows that, in their previous series, showed very serious signs of diminishing returns -- a particularly worrisome development for 'The X Factor USA' seeing as it was its first season.

Will people tune in especially to see if Carey and Spears throw diva strops, utter streams of bizarre non-sequiturs and adopt ratings-baiting mercurial 'good cop bad cop' attitudes towards the wailing contestants on stage?

That remains to be seen, but clearly Cowell reckons that the gamble is worth tens of millions.

Still, at least Cowell's punt isn't as high risk as the one that record company EMI took on Robbie Williams back in 2002.

At the time, the then 28-year-old Williams landed Britain's biggest ever record deal when he secured an £80m (€100m) contract for four albums.

"I am rich beyond my wildest dreams," he proclaimed at the time, and set off for LA with dreams -- specific contractual dreams at that -- of breaking the difficult US market.

It's believed that the deal included £10m (€12m) upfront, £15m (€19m) on completion of the first record, and £55m (€70m) for the remaining three albums.

The massive payout seemed like a no-brainer a decade ago. Williams was the biggest pop star in Britain, and had sold more than 10 million albums as a solo singer. There was no reason to believe that Williams would be anything but a licence to print money for years to come.

The signs initially looked good: the first album released under the deal, 'Escapology', sold more than two million copies in this part of the world, but, crucially, failed to gain traction in America.

Indeed, Williams wasn't to release another album in the US for seven years.

While Williams never experienced a dramatic crash and burn, and his next few albums continued to sell well into their millions, the public interest in, and buzz about him, began to wane around the mid-Noughties.

There was an increased focus on the singer's personal life, fuelled in large part by his often uncomfortably candid interviews with the press.

Increasingly, the image of him as damaged, unhappy and chronically insecure supplanted the existing one of him as a world-class entertainer.

The past few years have seen Williams drifting in and out of his former band Take That and working on further solo material -- and suffering the ignominy of losing the chart battle to 'X Factor' runners-up JLS.

Has all of that been worth £80m? What kind of return did -- could -- EMI ever make on that investment?

We'll likely never really know, as the company experienced severe financial problems in the years following that deal, owing in large part to the global downturn and the flourishing of illegal downloading.

At any rate, why should Williams care? His money was made. Sensing which way the wind was blowing, he switched labels to Universal two years ago for an undisclosed sum.

What Carey, Spears and Williams's careers reveal is that in showbiz, as in sport, there is always potential for a lucky -- or brazen -- celebrity to strike gold in just one deal.

Some Hollywood stars have been particularly blessed in this regard. There were certainly no flies on Jack Nicholson when he was negotiating his contract to play the Joker in Tim Burton's 'Batman' back in the late 1980s. In addition to his salary -- which would have been around $5m-$6m (€4m-€5m) -- Nicholson demanded a cut of the film's profits.

So when 'Batman' then became one of the highest-grossing films of the decade, Nicholson walked off with an overall pay cheque of an astounding $60m (€50m), the highest ever at the time.

Johnny Depp then did one better when he climbed aboard the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies in 2003, a franchise that, to date, has grossed some $3.7bn (€3bn) worldwide.

Having been paid $35m (€29m) upfront for the sequel 'On Stranger Tides', it emerged that Depp had also secured rights to a share of the franchise's profits, reportedly boosting his overall earnings from the four movies to a mind-boggling $350m (€287m).

And, providing yet another sign that we truly are living in the 'End of Days', the ghastly Kardashian clan will earn $40m (€33m) for the next three series of their reality show, 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians', not including any additional earnings from product endorsements and cash-cow short-lived marriages -- we're looking at you, Kim.

Still, it might come as some comfort to know that not all entertainers can be as easily bought as others.

At the turn of the millennium, ABBA reportedly turned down a $1bn offer to reunite for a series of concerts.

"We decided it wasn't for us," the band's Benny Andersson said at the time, proving them to be the rare exception to the showbiz rule that it's always about the money, money, money.

-Irish Independent.ie

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th August 2012, 08:12 PM

I'm sure they got their money's worth out of him

Posted by: Buttonhole 16th August 2012, 05:43 AM

Robbie entertains with his sharp new fashion range


Robbie Williams certainly hits the high notes when it comes to his fashion vision for smart young men.

The Take That singer packs sharp tailoring in the style arsenal of his Farrell fashion range, named after his grandfather Jack Farrell, a notable dresser in Williams' hometown of Stoke-on-Trent.

Exclusive to BT2 in Ireland, the Farrell menswear collection was in absolutely no danger of being ignored amid the frock fabulosity of the BT2 autumn/winter fashion preview in Dublin yesterday.

The girlies are well catered for with a huge assortment of dresses and it really was a case of Vive la France as a string of French labels like Eyedoll, Maje, Iro, Etoile Isabel Marant, Sandro and The Kooples commanded attention in the runway show,

However, just like his beguiling voice, Robbie William's Farrell range made a lasting impression, in particular, the well cut navy wool overcoat (€395) with natty black velvet- trimmed collar.

The snazzy spotty scarf (€40) was also the kind of accessory that no girlfriend should ever think twice about borrowing -- on a permanent basis. Same goes for the Farrell collarless grandfather shirts costing €100.

Farrell is one of the nine new menswear brands to BT2's stores in Grafton Street, Dundrum and Blanchardstown.

According to their new menswear buyer Ian Kelly (28), "the brands are a lot more premium and fashion forward in direction."

A dozen dresses priced from €165 upwards vied for the Dress of The Day award. For affordability coupled with impact, the botanical print shift dress from Ted Baker (€165) was a winner while the navy cape dress from Maje (€220) captured elements of Tom Ford's cape dress that Gwyneth Paltrow wore to this year's Oscars.

But it fell to the king of French couture, Karl Lagerfeld to close the show with a dress that sent us all scrambling for details of the price.

Lagerfeld's affordable diffusion collection 'Karl' had mixed reviews last season, but for autumn/ winter, he certainly delivers.

The mohair jumper with tulle sleeves (€230) is high- octane rock chic but the real star was the black dress with a high-low hemline and sunray pleating (€500) -- and you can add a bejeweled collar for €160.



Irish Independent

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th August 2012, 08:21 PM

I think this deserves it's own thread....

Posted by: Sparkle 24th August 2012, 06:32 PM

This will please the Irish fans if true, not quite the free gig that he promised though........


http://www.spinsouthwest.com/2012/cat-onair/robbie-to-play-dublin-gig-next-month/

Robbie to play Dublin gig next month??

Reports this morning suggest that pop superstar Robbie Williams is set to play a gig in Dublin next month.

Robbie promised fans after last years Take That concert in Croke Park that he would return to Ireland to play a free gig. It’s believed that the gig won’t actually be ”free” but that all proceeds will go to charity.

It’s rumoured the gig could take place at the O2 in Dublin on Friday September 14th. An announcement either way is expected next week.

Posted by: Sparkle 27th August 2012, 08:03 PM

Looks like Robbie will be helping Gary Barlow again this year with the judges houses part of the show in X Factor.

Link here: don't click on it if you do not wish to know who gets what acts etc......


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a401843/x-factor-judges-houses-locations-guests-revealed.html#article_continue

Posted by: Buttonhole 27th August 2012, 08:50 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Aug 27 2012, 09:03 PM)

Posted by: Sparkle 27th August 2012, 08:57 PM

QUOTE(Buttonhole @ Aug 27 2012, 09:50 PM)

I have not been watching it so far this year, any good

Posted by: Jupiter9 28th August 2012, 08:37 PM

I clicked the link. I was never one for keeping secrets

Posted by: Buttonhole 29th August 2012, 06:33 AM

The Irish Independent moaning about Robbie

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/let-me-entertain-you-but-not-for-free-as-robbie-williams-plans-charity-gig-3214184.html

What's their bake, he aint' keeping the money, is he

Posted by: Buttonhole 29th August 2012, 06:40 AM

Robbie up clothes and personal: Williams launches clothing range and does cosy gig on same day in Scotland





THE Take That star will be in Glasgow to introduce his new clothing line and play a cosy gig.



ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ Scots fans are in for a treat next month when the singer launches his clothing range and plays an intimate gig on the same day.

Robbie will be in Glasgow on September 12 to introduce the vintage-inspired Farrell collection at House of Fraser in Buchanan Street.

Later the same day, around 2000 fans will get to see him at the Barrowland Ballroom.

Last night, fans were registering in their thousands for the chance to get their hands on tickets for the Barras gig.

The former Take That singer, who rejoined the band for their last tour, has lined up the show to coincide with the release of his solo comeback single, Vertigo.

Described as “one-off, very special club shows”, tickets are to be allocated to fans who have entered contact details on the website tickets.robbiewilliams

On Monday, names will be selected at random.

Successful applicants will then be notified that they are being given the chance to purchase tickets by midday on Tuesday, September 4.

The show is one of just three around the UK by Robbie.

There are rumours Robbie will unveil his new single on Monday, after he posted a cryptic countdown on twitter.

He also posted a photo of himself playing the drums, with the message: “Getting ready.”

The singer, who has sold seven million records in a career stretching back 20 years, is expecting a baby with wife Ayda Field any day now.

The Angels singer was recently snapped wearing a pink suit to shoot his new video in London.

Robbie does 'the bolt' as he shoots the video for new single Vertigo Robbie does 'the bolt' as he shoots the video for new single Vertigo

His new album will be the singer’s ninth solo offering, following on from 2009’s Reality Killed The Video Star.

Since then, Rob has worked with Take That on the album Progress and released his second greatest hits record In and Out of Consciousness.

He is getting in shape with a gruelling fitness regime.

He recently tweeted: “Just been in the gym trying to offset the onset of middle age.

“Fetching things for Ayda and trying to figure out which tracks stay on the album and which tracks should be shelved.”


The Scottish Daily Record

Posted by: Sparkle 31st August 2012, 09:14 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4513795/Robbie-Williams-I-was-weird-and-fat-looking-at-UFOs.html

How yummy does he look in the second picture

Posted by: Jupiter9 31st August 2012, 09:52 PM

QUOTE(Buttonhole @ Aug 29 2012, 07:40 AM)

Robbie up clothes and personal: Williams launches clothing range and does cosy gig on same day in Scotland


THE Take That star will be in Glasgow to introduce his new clothing line and play a cosy gig.
ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ Scots fans are in for a treat next month when the singer launches his clothing range and plays an intimate gig on the same day.

Robbie will be in Glasgow on September 12 to introduce the vintage-inspired Farrell collection at House of Fraser in Buchanan Street.

Later the same day, around 2000 fans will get to see him at the Barrowland Ballroom.

Last night, fans were registering in their thousands for the chance to get their hands on tickets for the Barras gig.

The former Take That singer, who rejoined the band for their last tour, has lined up the show to coincide with the release of his solo comeback single, Vertigo.

Described as “one-off, very special club shows”, tickets are to be allocated to fans who have entered contact details on the website tickets.robbiewilliams

On Monday, names will be selected at random.

Successful applicants will then be notified that they are being given the chance to purchase tickets by midday on Tuesday, September 4.

The show is one of just three around the UK by Robbie.

There are rumours Robbie will unveil his new single on Monday, after he posted a cryptic countdown on twitter.

He also posted a photo of himself playing the drums, with the message: “Getting ready.”

The singer, who has sold seven million records in a career stretching back 20 years, is expecting a baby with wife Ayda Field any day now.

The Angels singer was recently snapped wearing a pink suit to shoot his new video in London.

Robbie does 'the bolt' as he shoots the video for new single Vertigo Robbie does 'the bolt' as he shoots the video for new single Vertigo

His new album will be the singer’s ninth solo offering, following on from 2009’s Reality Killed The Video Star.

Since then, Rob has worked with Take That on the album Progress and released his second greatest hits record In and Out of Consciousness.

He is getting in shape with a gruelling fitness regime.

He recently tweeted: “Just been in the gym trying to offset the onset of middle age.

“Fetching things for Ayda and trying to figure out which tracks stay on the album and which tracks should be shelved.”
The Scottish Daily Record

Posted by: Jupiter9 31st August 2012, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Aug 31 2012, 10:14 PM)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4513795/Robbie-Williams-I-was-weird-and-fat-looking-at-UFOs.html

How yummy does he look in the second picture

Posted by: Sparkle 31st August 2012, 09:54 PM

Primark

Posted by: Sparkle 4th September 2012, 06:14 PM

http://www.nme.com/news/robbie-williams/65900

Robbie Williams is reportedly set to buy White Rock Island, California, with plans to turn it into a base for spotting UFOs.

The former Take That singer is apparently planning to build a luxury private resort on the 1.3 acre island – which is currently owned by Hollywood movie director Michael Caffrey – so he and his wife Ayda can stay there and spot UFOs, reports Examiner.com.

Williams first visited White Rock Island last year and found it to be a perfect location for UFO spotting, with minimal light pollution and a clear, unobstructed view of the night sky.

The singer has said that he has seen UFOs before, and is reportedly willing to pay $659,000 (£414,778) for White Rock Island.

Meanwhile, Williams is set to release a brand new solo album this autumn. 'Take The Crown' will come out on November 5. His ninth studio LP was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jacknife Lee and will be preceded by the single 'Candy', on October 29.

Posted by: Sparkle 10th September 2012, 08:47 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4530357/Robbie-Williams-is-morphing-into-Simon-Cowell.html

IMPENDING fatherhood is having a strange effect on Robbie Williams - it's turning him into Simon Cowell.

The singer recently complained he's piled on the pounds during his wife Ayda's pregnancy.

And settling down seems to have had an adverse impact on his fashion sense as well.

Twice in the past week the former heartthrob, 38, has been photographed wearing outfits that look like they were lifted straight from Cowell's closet.

The singer is due to become a first-time dad any day - and he recently revealed the effect it's had on his waistline.

He said: "I got fat. Isn't that incredible. She has to eat for two, but I've gained her weight. It must be the empathy.

"I read about it, and, it says that sometimes husbands suffer the same effects during the pregnancy as their wife."
He even suffered morning sickness and mood swings.

Robbie added: "If she was sick, I was. If she had bad mood, me too. This happened during the first three months."

The Take That man was at Radio 1 today to promote his brand new solo single, Candy, which was co-written with bandmate Gary Barlow.

But he's not hanging around in the UK - Robbie and Ayda are heading back to their home in Los Angeles as soon as she gives birth.

Robbie's dad Pete Conway recently revealed the couple are determined to bring up their baby in the States.

He said: "I’d like to babysit but it’s very difficult when you live in Stoke and they live in LA. But if babysitting is required I’ll be out there as much as possible.”




Pictures in link....

Posted by: Buttonhole 12th September 2012, 05:32 AM

He's the one: Robbie's Irish grandad inspired fashion line



SUPERSTAR singer Robbie Williams has revealed the inspiration for his suave style was his Irish grandfather.

Security is expected to be tight at Brown Thomas and BT2 this Friday when the 38-year-old launches his new clothes range 'Farrell' in Ireland.

Williams will be in Dublin to play a charity concert at the O2 in aid of Unicef and Childline this weekend.

But he also told how the range of classic menswear is named after his maternal grandfather Jack Farrell.

Born in Kilkenny, he was a huge influence on the young Williams growing up in Stoke-On-Trent.

"My grandfather, Jack Farrell -- Jack the Giant Killer -- was a huge man, built like an Irish navvy," said Williams, who also has his grandfather's name tattooed across his wrists.

"He was an honest man, he taught me to box."

A spokeswoman for Brown Thomas warned that the public would not be admitted.

Later, the Take That singer will fulfil his promise to play another gig in Dublin, after technical difficulties marred his concert at Croke Park in 2006.



Irish Independent

Posted by: Buttonhole 12th September 2012, 05:40 AM

Megastar Robbie Williams rolls in to Leeds for intimate gig




MEGASTAR Robbie Williams rolled into Leeds last night for an intimate gig at the O2 Academy.

Around 500,000 fans applied for tickets for his UK tour of four small venues – but only a lucky 2,500 got their hands on them for the Leeds gig.

The heart-throb singer, who has had hits with Millennium, Angels and Let Me Entertain You, told yesterday (Sept 11) how he had had a ‘falling out’ with his heavily-pregnant wife over the mini concert tour.

Ayda, who is expecting the couple’s first child in the next few weeks, has told Williams to cancel his live gigs if she goes into labour.

However, he said he did not want to let down his fans, adding: “I’ve had a bit of a falling out with the wife. I’ve got gigs this week. The baby could come at any minute. The wife has said ‘If I go into labour and you’ve got a gig, say, in Leeds or Dublin, you’ve got to cancel it and come home’. “Do you think my audience will go ‘Oh, it’s ok, his wife’s pregnant – that’s fine’. They won’t will they? The show must go on, surely?”

See Thursday’s Scene supplement for a full review and pictures


Yorkshire Evening Post

Posted by: Buttonhole 12th September 2012, 06:08 AM

Robbie Williams has chopper on standy-by in case wife goes into labour



DAD-TO-BE Robbie Williams is taking no chances about missing the birth of his child.

A day after joking that it was too expensive to have a helicopter on standby while he’s doing gigs promoting his new single, he used a chopper to get to his concert in Leeds last night.

The singer, whose wife Ayda Field is due to give birth in London any day now, tweeted a picture of his flashy transport, adding: “Leeds here I come.”

Robbie is due to touch down in Glasgow today. He’ll be launching his clothing range Farrell at House of Fraser, before doing a gig at the city’s Barrowland.

Robbie yesterday admitted that he was desperate for his new single Candy to be a chart success.

He said: “I’m in the business of hits now.

“Before, I meandered with no direction, trying to be experimental and interesting and I didn’t manage that bit.

“Now, I want hits and euphoria in stadiums and I want people to sing the words back to me.

“I think this might be the single to do it.”

Robbie wrote Candy with Take That bandmate Gary Barlow in the attic of his house in LA.

He said: “We spent days and nights up there giggling about all things in general and this was one of the first songs we wrote together.

“As soon as it came, I was so pleased because it sounded more like a first single than anything that I’ve had in a long time.”

Robbie said he can’t wait to be a dad but admitted that being a devoted family man was hard work for a popstar who has women flinging themselves at him.

He said: “I’ve been a monk for six years and I intend to carry on being monk-like – but it’s not easy.

“I think every night that I remain faithful to Ayda she should give me stuff – even if it’s just a bag of Minstrels.”

In an interview with Magic FM yesterday, Robbie also talked about the excess weight he’s put on recently – claiming it was because he stopped smoking and started pushing weights.

He said: “The wife got pregnant, I gave up smoking and I put on a stone-and-a-half and decided to cultivate the wrestler look – and now I’m pushing weights and really enjoy doing it.

“I’ve turned the mountain of fat into muscle mixed with fat.”


The Scottish Daily Record

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th September 2012, 09:17 PM

He has stopped smoking?

Posted by: Buttonhole 12th September 2012, 10:08 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Sep 12 2012, 10:17 PM)

He has stopped smoking?

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th September 2012, 09:29 PM

I've never smoked. Never even tried a ciggie.

Posted by: Buttonhole 13th September 2012, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Sep 13 2012, 10:29 PM)

I've never smoked. Never even tried a ciggie.

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th September 2012, 09:48 PM

I was far too preoccupied with my vodka

Posted by: Buttonhole 16th September 2012, 06:17 AM

Why objectifying women in public is never funny – Robbie Williams says a woman’s breasts are his favourite thing about Ireland



Robbie Williams was in Dublin on Friday to launch Farrell, his menswear range that will be retailing in upmarket clothes store, BT2 – and, you know, to play a sold-out charity concert in the city’s O2 Arena. While in town, he entertained a panel of visitors in BT2‘s older sister store, Brown Thomas, and chatted with Georgie Gavin, a radio journalist with city radio station, Spin 1038.

When Gavin asked Williams what his favourite thing about Ireland was, Williams, ever the comic and all-round cheeky chappie, replied: “Your breasts! Honestly, I can’t stop staring at them.” The Spin 1038 team saw the “funny” side and rushed to Twitter to tell the world of Robbie’s hilarious quip; the breasts in question were photographed by the surrounding photographers, while the journalist in question thought it was “too funny”. But . . . was it really?

In one fell swoop, Williams had reduced Gavin – an intelligent young woman and successful journalist – to, for want of a better term, the sum of her tits. It didn’t matter what she had to say, just as it didn’t matter what questions she was asking him. To him, and to everyone in the room, she became little more than a piece of meat (the role women have played, lest we forget, for centuries on end).

Sadly, this is not the first time Ireland has dealt with a tits on the radio type of situation, nor is it the first time it has failed to see the seriousness of the offence caused by this kind of mindless, misogynistic objectification of women. In fact, several other radio stations replayed the clip throughout the day, with many DJs commenting on Williams’ “cheek” in a jovial, envious spirit.

Every time a woman – or a man, for that matter – objects to the routine objectification of women by men in positions of authority or celebrity, they are accused of being humourless, in need of a bit of relaxation (and then some) and lacking in some sort of obscure funny bone that allows us to see the hilarity inherent in blatant sexism.

But how would they feel if that were their sister, their daughter, their friend – a young woman trying her hardest to be successful in a patriarchal society, in spite of the fact that the very foundations of that society are geared towards her failure – being humiliated and told, basically, “you’re nothing but a pair of tits” in front of a waiting room of fellow journalists? Amused? Doubtful.

Georgie Gavin might think this is “too funny”, as may her colleagues in Spin 1038 – but they are all failing to see the damage caused to society as a whole by the consistent humiliation and objectification of women. And until they see that, well, perhaps we’re fighting a losing battle


Irish Times.com

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th September 2012, 09:05 PM

Robbie has been giving an interview to the Sun.

Here is Day 1.

Link and photos

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4537691/Robbie-Williams-joy-heartache-parenthood.html


Losing their baby has been very, very sad for Gary Barlow and Dawn
Impending father Robbie Williams on the joy and heartache of parenthood after death of Gary's stillborn daughter

By GORDON SMART, Showbiz Editor
Last Updated: 14th September 2012

ROBBIE WILLIAMS used to get swamped with offers from female fans desperate to have his babies.

But now he is a 38-year-old married man with a daughter on the way a strange new phenomenon has emerged.

In Glasgow on Wednesday afternoon women were coming up to him and handing their babies over as if he were a politician posing for pictures with constituents during an election campaign.

Robbie was patting pregnant bumps, looking at pictures of toddlers on camera phones and, by the end of the day, had been presented with almost all of the contents of Mothercare.


He isn’t shy when it comes to talking about his baby joy with stunning wife Ayda, 33 — but all that excitement has recently been put into perspective.

When his close pal Gary Barlow and wife Dawn’s daughter Poppy was stillborn last month it proved to Robbie the fragility of pregnancy.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Robbie says: “You know, Gaz is the most solid man I know, way more solid than me.

“He has the ability to put things in compartments. But this is the most testing thing he’s ever had to go through, I’m sure.

“It’s just one of those things where we’ll see how it goes when I see him, but it’s obviously a very, very sad time for both him, Dawn and the kids.

“It’s the heaviest, heaviest thing, and, like I say, Gaz is so together. We’ll sit down and have a proper chat at some point but so far it hasn’t happened.”

The Take That bandmates bumped into each other last week, but it wasn’t the right time for a heart-to-heart.

The lads were being honoured at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards — Gary picking up Outstanding Achievement and his old foe Robbie the Icon gong.

He explains: “We’re at an awards ceremony, it’s not the place to talk about anything. It was very much surface stuff. But we shall be spending time together soon.”

I spent the day with Robbie in Glasgow, where he was launching the latest range of his dapper fashion line Farrell, at House of Fraser.

We then travelled to the famous Barrowlands venue, where he played an outstanding gig in front of 1,500 sweaty, screaming women.

Robbie took time to speak to his fans and seemed to be enjoying being a full-time pop star again.

It has been ages since he had a drink or any drugs. He’s even been off the fags for more than five months — something he found surprisingly easy to give up.

Robbie says: “It’s like a miracle. I was in the car, I didn’t plan it, and I said ‘I need to get some patches’ and gave up. Five weeks with the patches on, then I forgot the patches and just carried on.

“My body is just f***ed though. I’ve been training the hardest I’ve ever trained. I’m also eating a lot of chocolate too. If I wasn’t eating the chocolate I’d be underpants model-ready. When you’re training, your body just aches all the time.”

He didn’t look like he was in pain on stage, with all the old moves — or “dad-dancing” as he calls it — on show during a greatest hits set.

He told the crowd he had a mobile phone in his pocket and only one woman in the world had the number — Ayda.

The baby, and therefore “the big call” as Robbie calls it, could come at any time.

He says: “She’s been confined to London. She’s not supposed to be due until the 26th.

“Ayda’s like a very slim girl with a basketball — from the back you can’t tell she’s pregnant. She has been like an athlete where being pregnant is concerned — she’s been a machine.

“The first trimester she was nauseous and the second was amazing. Then the third trimester was pretty similar up until last week.

“Then she had a couple of days of full-on grump, which is only to be expected when your bladder is the size of a pea and a human is treading on your insides.

“She got diabetes through it too, so she’s had to watch her diet. But she has been absolutely f***ing amazing, because I know that hormones get the best of people.

“She could have been all shapes of crazy but she’s not. Life is very stable, but very stable is not what I’ve always sought. I know you’ve got to get the balance right but I doubt that I ever will.

“I still want to be rock ’n’ roll, jumping off tables and going, ‘Come on, let’s have it!’

“It would appear that time is catching me up. And so is my lifestyle, with the family and the mummy.”

There’s no doubt Robbie will make a great dad. His paternal skills are something he has spent a lot of time pondering.

He said: “It’s so alien and also I’ve lived a very selfish life for a very long time where I haven’t had to do anything for myself.

“I still don’t know how to do anything for myself and there’s a little person who’s going to appear within the week maybe and I’m crapping it because if I don’t know how to look after me, how can I look after her? But I’m sure this is all very natural.”

Robbie will be particularly good when the ankle-biters get a bit older. Last summer the tiny members of the Take That extended family ran riot during the band’s huge Progress Live tour.

And Robbie’s proud to admit he became “Cheeky Uncle Rob” to all of them.

He said: “I have been the Take That uncle. I did appear at Gary’s house one night with a bag full of Soccer Aid balls for his lad Dan.

“Mark’s kids on the last tour were just a bit too young to hang out, but Howard’s little girl Lola had a bit of a crush on me, bless her.

“We hung out an awful lot and we played an awful lot. She sort of came and hung out in my dressing room and we watched the telly and had a chat.

“I took Dan to Arsenal against Manchester United at the Emirates, in the big box. I would hope that they like you.”


The biggest kid of all, though, is Robbie’s closest pal in the band — Mark Owen.

The lads had lengthy negotiations about who could keep the giant robot, OM, that lit up the stage on their sell-out Progress Live tour, which saw Robbie reunite with the band he quit in 1995.

Needless to say, Robbie won. OM now stands proudly in the grounds of his Wiltshire estate.

He says: “It’s funny, we’re all really close but it’s a relationship based almost entirely on email.

“I suppose if there wasn’t email I wouldn’t have a relationship with anybody. I don’t have a phone, I don’t ring anybody, I hate using it.

“I’ve let them know that I want to be part of the band whenever they see fit. I really enjoyed it.”

For now, Robbie’s doing the solo thing — and doing it very well.

He has a single coming out — Candy, on October 29 — with new album Take The Crown following on November 5.

And taking back his pop crown is exactly what he’s planning to do.

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th September 2012, 09:15 PM

And here is Day 2

Link to story and photos here

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4539731/Robbie-Williams-on-One-Direction-Harry-Styles-and-wrong-direction.html

I feel sorry for Harry Styles. When I was in Take That I could jump in a transit, go clubbing and get off my face. No one had a camera phone
— Says Robbie Williams

By GORDON SMART, Showbiz Editor
Published: 15th September 2012

ROBBIE Williams has seen it, done it and not only bought the T-shirt but released his own range.

As a chart veteran wise to the antics of the cut-throat music industry, he has been watching One Direction’s rise to global stardom with keen interest.

Comparisons are made between Take That star Robbie, 38, and Harry Styles, 20 years his junior.

On day two of his exclusive chat with The Sun, Robbie said: “It’s only natural a lad in a boyband will be compared to me at some point.

“Everybody is a ladies’ man or a man’s man, whatever your persuasion might be. He’s just having a nice time.”

With a trademark wink, he added: “I see Harry through bitter-getting-old-and-married-and-can’t-do-all-of-that-any-more eyes.

“Also, I’ve got a lot of love for him and One Direction. On the pie chart, the love outweighs the bitterness — but the bitterness is in there too.”

With 22 years in the music business, Robbie is well qualified to comment on the years that lie ahead for the latest boyband on the block.

As we chatted in his dressing room in Glasgow before his Barrowlands gig on Wednesday night, he said: “I feel a bit for Harry. At his age I was in this lilywhite boyband, Take That. But I was meeting up with mates, jumping out of the tour bus and into a Transit van at motorway service stations all around the country.

“Whenever I had the chance to go clubbing, I went. I’d go to Miss Moneypenny’s in Birmingham, I’d go to the Hacienda in Manchester.

“It’s not a secret any more but I would get off my face and have complete anonymity. No one had a camera phone so I could go and enjoy myself properly. Harry is finding out it’s not so easy for him.”

Robbie was kicking himself last month as he watched the lads take part in the Olympics Closing Ceremony, from his Wiltshire home.

He had been invited to perform but turned it down because he thought it would be too close to the arrival of his daughter — wife Ayda is due to give birth later this month.

He said: “I was in LA for the start of the Olympics, with very partisan coverage. You turned on the TV and it was just American, American, American. I completely missed the Opening Ceremony. All I saw was Americans win things and come second and I didn’t engage because we hadn’t done amazingly well then.

“Later we got on a plane home and it all picked up. I was gutted I wasn’t doing the closing ceremony.

“I had the shout but said I couldn’t do it because I wanted time in LA, because I’ve got the baby coming, we’re finishing the album and once promo starts it doesn’t stop. As much as it was going to be an amazing event, I wanted to be at home with the wife, conserving energy. Then Ayda got a call saying the last time she could travel was this date — so we could have done it, and I wish I had.

“I was very, very excited about seeing the Spice Girls. I thought Ed Sheeran was really good, very talented and a nice lad. You didn’t see much of Elbow but you heard the song. I thought the modelling was a bit weird. Well, modelling live is weird.

“One Direction, God bless them, I love them to bits, they’ve a great energy and great vibe, but they always perform like they’ve never met each other — like frantic, looking around to see where they go next. They look like I feel in my head.”

Robbie’s new album, Take The Crown, is out on November 5, a week after first single Candy — and he feels like he is starting out all over again. His performances with Take That on tour last year went down a storm and his intimate gigs over the last week have had rave reviews and been a massive success with the punters. But he knows the album is make or break.

He said: “I’m on the cusp of bye-bye, it becomes more and more apparent. I sort of don’t walk around with the air of ‘Hey, ladies!’ any more. I feel like a dad, I really do.

“I remember being 20, 21, seeing that George Michael was 30, 31, and seeing that there was a gap in the market. Now I’m eight years older than that and it’s strange. But I just think I’ve built up a live reputation and that, if I’m fit enough and healthy enough, I’ll be all right.

“People will come and watch and hopefully leave happy, no matter what happens with the charts or radio play. It is an interesting time. It might be interesting and sad or might not, I might get a surprise.

“I’ve got the single coming out and I don’t know where the f*** I exist any more in the grand scheme. Whether I’m even in the grand scheme any more. Whether Radio 1 will play me? What happens now?

“Am I like f***ing Aerosmith ‘I don’t wanna close my eyes’ — I think they were pensioners by the time that came out.

“Things change quickly, so I want this album to be absolutely massive, I’ll be really upset if it isn’t. I feel very, very ambitious. Who doesn’t want to be No1? And I have a growing family to provide for too.”

It’s fascinating to spend time with Robbie now. He’s in great form and the happiest I’ve seen him in seven years of encounters — good and bad.

Over the years I’ve talked to him about his addiction to drugs, Red Bull, chocolate and muffins. We’ve talked aliens, UFOs, football and the celebrities we get along with — and more often than not, ones we don’t.

The quirkiest subject this time was plastic surgery. I asked if the march of time worries him and if — living in LA with characters like Simon Cowell — going under the knife has ever appealed to him.

He said: “I haven’t gone for the hair dye, which is a good sign. But who knows? Even before the grey came, I’ve always liked different hair colours. Now I’m not allowed to because I’m grey and people would go, ‘He’s dyed his hair because he’s grey’. But I do fancy a change every now and then.

“As for surgery? Probably. Yes, I probably will get heavily involved in cosmetic surgery. If you sit in a barber’s long enough you’re gonna get a haircut, if you’re in LA long enough you’re gonna wonder.

“Well, I would. I’m a pop star, narcissistic. I don’t want the turkey neck, it’s trying to set in now.

“I’ll probably get in there before anybody will know. Simon Cowell’s mega-busy, he has to be outside, you can see all the stuff behind his ear. For me, I’d take great lengths of time off, I could get away with it.

“The first place I put on weight is the jowl, so I’m looking forward to being unjowly. But it must go somewhere else if it doesn’t go on your jowls.”

Last year Robbie gave an incredible interview to Esquire magazine, talking about testosterone injections he was having. He was diagnosed as having the same level of the hormone as a pensioner.

But he is keen to point out it hasn’t affected him in the sack — which I wrote last year. He said: “The score is, my wife seems to be pretty dandy. Your publication seems to think it’s a sex boost but it’s got nothing to do with my testosterone. I'm really happy.”

It brings us back to Harry Styles and how he seems to be filling his boots like Robbie did back in the day. But I also ask Robbie about music’s other young hellraisers.

He said: “If you look at what’s happening to Rihanna, that’s part of the pop star’s journey. As long as she doesn’t do herself a mischief. I’m sure there’s a lot of very, very dark moments for her. You go out, you get caught up in some bad times. I wish her the best, she looks quite naughty. I wish I met her when I was 27.”

With a sparkle in his eye, Robbie then wanders off to count how many Wagon Wheels are left in his rider. He’s delighted there’s a full pack.

“The chicken and spinach diet starts after Christmas,” he tells me.

Now he’s managed to give up the fags, Minstrels should pose no significant problem

Posted by: Jupiter9 24th September 2012, 10:26 PM

From
http://popdash.com/news/9368/one-direction-invite-robbie-williams-to-join-group


One Direction Invite Robbie Williams To Join Group
Sixth member?

By Alicia Adejobi on Monday 24th September 2012

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik have invited Robbie Williams to become the sixth member of the group.

The Take That hitmaker is close friends with the group and even performed with them while they were contestants on The X Factor in 2010. Possibly hoping to indulge in Robbie's boyband experience, the group say he is welcome to join them on stage again anytime.

"That is amazing. We are actually massive fans of Robbie Williams. And after singing on the show with him and stuff," Louis told Capital FM.

"He can join us anytime. [The] invitation is there."

Meanwhile, Zayn added: "He can join whenever he wants - he knows that. It's cool."

We're thinking Robbie may look a little like grandad next to the younger boys!

Posted by: Jupiter9 24th September 2012, 10:27 PM

Dear Lord. He'd look like Gulliver....

Posted by: Scorpion 30th September 2012, 01:42 PM

ROBBIE WILLIAMS IS 'REALLY SCARED'



Robbie Williams is “really scared” of being a bad father.

The 'Candy' singer became a dad for the first time earlier this month when wife Ayda gave birth to their daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose and he is concerned about juggling his personal and professional life.

He said: “I've never been a pop star and a father [at the same time]. That's why I have no clue how to deal with this. I'm really scared.”

“I don't want to be a bad father. I mean I never really took of myself. And now I have to take care of someone else.”

Despite his fears, Robbie doesn't want to give up his music career or his fans.

He told Germany's In magazine: “If you have experienced that once you will want it over and over again. Even if it is exhausting at times. But I miss it. I want it back.”

However, the Take That star admits he is trying to change some of his habits.

He explained: “I always try to be on time or even too early now. Just because it's the proper thing to do.”

One reason why his timekeeping may have improved is the constant presence of his wife.

He admitted: “These days my wife always accompanies me when I go to work. Just because she has a positive influence on me.” - Bang Showbiz


iol.co.za

Posted by: Sparkle 2nd October 2012, 08:52 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4566000/Robbie-Williams-is-recruiting-a-nanny-for-Teddy.html

ROBBIE Williams is recruiting a live-in nanny to help him look after his newborn daughter Teddy.

The Take That star has only been a dad for five minutes.

But the 38-year-old is already worried the sleepless nights and constant nappy changes will drive a wedge between him and wife Ayda.

So he's searching for a Mary Poppins-type to take two-week-old Theodore Rose under her wing.

Robbie revealed: ''Am I getting help? F*** yeah. I'm getting hot and cold running help. The number of couples who have kids and argue as they haven't slept - I want the house to be happy, because we'll be happy and the baby will be happy and we can do it again. I really want to dig this.''

There'll be no shortage of applicants for that position!

The superstar recently revealed he and Ayda have abandoned plans to bring up Teddy in Los Angeles - because he fears a Hollywood upbringing would turn her into an idiot.

He told The Sun: "I don’t want to educate our baby in LA because I would much prefer her to have English sensibilities.

"They are idiots in LA schools. They are f***ing idiots. They are a breed of idiots that only exist in Los Angeles and she would be surrounded by them. It’s not like one or two either. It’s not like the Big Brother house, where you pick the worst ones.

"I think kids there have a massive sense of entitlement, are dull and dumb. It means me coming back to the UK for good but I can live with that. It’s worth being pestered for her to have a good school."

Between daddy duties, Robbie's currently rehearsing for three huge solo shows he's scheduled at London's O2 Arena.

The star treat fans who fill the giant venue on November 22, 23 and 24 with hits from his forthcoming album Take the Crown.

Fans who can't wait til then to hear Robbie's latest sounds can buy the first single, Candy, on October 29 and the album in full on November 5.

Posted by: Jupiter9 2nd October 2012, 09:32 PM

Why do they need a nanny? They're both at home most of the time. Still, good to see he hasn't forgotten his roots....

Posted by: Jupiter9 8th October 2012, 07:59 PM

From
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a410976/robbie-williams-spending-fortune-to-keep-la-home.html



Robbie Williams 'spending fortune to keep LA home'
Published Monday, Oct 8 2012, 11:10 BST | By Tom Eames


Robbie Williams is reportedly spending a fortune each month in order to keep his Los Angeles home.

The 'Candy' singer recently moved to Wiltshire in the UK with wife Ayda Field and their baby Theodora Rose, but still owns his US property.


"Robbie has a fleet of staff in LA, people to look after his plants, his terrapins , his dogs, his paintings as well as cleaners, butlers, chauffeurs and security," a source close to the family told the Daily Star.

"It's like a giant luxury world class hotel with swimming pools, lake and gardens but no guests.

"The staff are doing their chores but with no-one living there it's pretty sad."

Williams and Field welcomed their first child together last month, and are looking to settle down in the UK to raise her.



© WENN


However, the singer reportedly plans to keep their LA home in case he ever wants to have a change of scenery.

The source added: "Ayda is happy to get rid of the LA house but Robbie hates the UK weather and wants to be able to go back to California at the drop of a hat, so it's worth it to him."

Robbie Williams has been tipped as a guest fifth judge on The X Factor alongside his Take That bandmate Gary Barlow.

He has also revealed that he intends to send his daughter Theodora to a private school.

Posted by: Sydney 8th October 2012, 08:52 PM

Don't you like terrapins then Jups

Posted by: Jupiter9 8th October 2012, 08:57 PM

I've not really got anything against them. I've just never heard him mention them before.

Posted by: Jupiter9 8th October 2012, 08:58 PM

Although as far as pets go I prefer fluffy/hairy things to scaly things

Posted by: Better Man 11th October 2012, 05:28 PM

I promised to give you info from Russian edition of 'Interview' magazine.

There are some important facts from interview between Rob and Neil Tennant (sorry for English sometimes):

1. Rob wanted to sing only LMEY at Olympics but because he had already done it at Queen's concert he decided to ban the Opening and Closing.

2. He had turned on his the first song what he wrote it after he left TT in 95. And Neil said it's like on PSB.
He proposed Rob to use some parts for any new song...but Rob replied he had stolen these parts from Massive Attack's song Unfinished Sympathy ))
BTW, Rob's song hasn't name. You Wouldn't Let is was just his example of title but not clear.
He wrote it in Wales in the barn when he had taken drugs...)

3. Neil prased Rob as lyricast and said it has been always difficult for PSB to write lyrics.

4. Neil asked Rob about his expectations about new album. And Rob answered he hopes it will be something great but maybe one of the last his albums. Neil asked him about his age and noted that 38 is too smal to think about quit from business. Seems he really gave Rob good view on this matter.
And also Rob has joked he is going to record a new swing album - Achtung Buble )))
Neil also prased Rob for his sincerity in his songs, art and shows.
Neil said it's also difficult for PSB to get applause from crowd sometimes.

5. Rob said once again he did a mistake in making Bodies as first single. And he added he really don't know what is song about)))
Neil said he likes RVKTS but the second part is even better. For him. And he think there was a potential single (hit) but Rob missed it.
Unfortunatelly Neil forgot a title of this song but added it's similiar to band Royksopp. (I think he said about Difficult For W... what do you think).

When Rob was writing RKTVS he wanted be not-popstar and he wanted to record the album not for fans but for himself...but later he had changed his mind: 'Damn! I need that and that too! At least I recorded 5 songs more for fans. The end of story: nobody liked these songs. Not me, not fans'

After that Neil and Rob had been started to joke at fans for their expectations from artists: for example, fans didn't liked last PSB's single Winner but Neil says he and Chris are really like this song.

6. Rob helped PSB with lyrics of Leaving (I hope you've already listened it?). He tested a demo and had said to Neil there was a mistake with double repeats. After that Neil has backed to studio and said to Chris and their producers: 'Well, nobody recognised but Rob did it'. Neil thanked Rob for that and joked the song has become better in 5%

7. Neil's opinion: Rudebox was the best Rob's album but pottentially. He thinks 16 songs are too much. 12...even 10 songs would be better. Rob replied he has never listened this album from the start to the end )))

8. ATTENTION. Neil liked Take The Crown: 'It's well done commercial album in a good way'. There is one ballad what has american impact. And there is at least one really big radio hit. Rob: 'It's my golden ticket for future'

Posted by: Sparkle 11th October 2012, 06:58 PM

Thanks for the article Better Man, interesting read.

I didn't like this bit though...........

4. Neil asked Rob about his expectations about new album. And Rob answered he hopes it will be something great but maybe one of the last his albums.

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th October 2012, 09:33 PM

Oh, interesting article. Thanks for posting

Posted by: Sparkle 17th October 2012, 04:09 PM

http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.810&article=85790

Robbie Williams wants daughter to design tattoo

Robbie Williams wants his baby daughter to design his next tattoo.

The 'Candy' singer - who became a father for the first time last month when wife Ayda FIeld gave birth to Theodora 'Teddy' Rose - is known for his love of body art but plans to wait before getting his next inking until his little girl can help come up with a design.

He said: ''I think I might wait until she's a little bit older and then get her to draw on me, and then I'll get tattooed what she draws. Whatever she does I'm sure it'll be cute.''

While the 38-year-old pop star is happily married to Ayda, he still laments the fact he ''f***ed'' his chances with Kylie Minogue after she stripped in front of Robbie - who was drunk and high on cannabis - when filming the video for their 2000 duet 'Kids'.

He explained to website TheFIX: ''I f***ed my chances of ever sleeping with Kylie Minogue. I just pointed at her and laughed!

''I think she quite rightly felt a bit sensitive about me pointing and laughing at her, because I was really f***ing drunk and Kylie Minogue got naked, and I'm like, 'As if my life wasn't surreal enough.'

''It was out of shock more than anything. She'd be lucky to get me pointing and laughing at her now!''

Posted by: 7heDreamer 20th October 2012, 04:08 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Oct 17 2012, 04:09 PM)

http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.810&article=85790

Robbie Williams wants his baby daughter to design his next tattoo.

Posted by: Sparkle 21st October 2012, 08:06 AM

QUOTE(7heDreamer @ Oct 20 2012, 05:08 PM)

How worse can it get?
Why not rename the album after the first word the baby speaks?
Hopefully the baby will have a more balanced and educated influence than Robbie growing up... I'd hate to see her ending up with as much iq and ability as 'Dora the explorer'

Seriously now, I would love to see this tatto. It will most probably look like a bunch of worms curled up together

Posted by: Jupiter9 21st October 2012, 09:22 PM

From
http://www.u.tv/Entertainment/Robbie-Williams-details-wifes-birth-scare/2f889b43-1110-4569-b860-9888ad09b07f


Robbie Williams details wife's birth scare
Published Friday, 19 October 2012


New father Robbie Williams was left frantic as his wife delivered their first baby last month after discovering the umbilical cord was wrapped around his daughter's neck.


The Angels hitmaker's partner Ayda Field gave birth to Theodora 'Teddy' Rose on 18 September, but Williams reveals her arrival into the world was far from smooth.

He tells The Sun: "I cut the cord but, bless her, I cut it while she was still inside Ayda. Teddy was going blue because the umbilical cord was caught around her neck.

"I had to be quick with the scissors. It was like the first 30 minutes of Saving Private Ryan down there. It was like Ayda vs Predator. She'd say the same thing. It's an image that won't go away."

The pop star also revealed he took in gas and air intended for this wife as she went through labour, adding: "I had loads of it... Every time Ayda had a contraction I thought, 'I can have gas and air too.' I've got such huge respect for women who have babies."

Williams reveals his first-born is now suffering from acid reflux, but insists he wouldn't swap parenthood for anything: "I enjoy changing nappies and I really like being a daddy. I don't want to be anything other than a daddy and a husband. Life's pretty perfect right now."

Posted by: Jupiter9 23rd October 2012, 08:26 PM

From
http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/915864-obnoxious-robbie-williams-begs-daniel-craig-for-forgiveness


'Obnoxious' Robbie Williams begs Daniel Craig for forgiveness


Robbie Williams has begged for Daniel Craig to forgive him after the Bond actor caught the former Take That star slagging him off at a celebrity party.


Robbie Williams has apologised to Daniel Craig (Picture: PA)


The 38-year-old revealed how he was ‘obnoxious’ to Craig after bragging he’d make a better actor.
He explained: ‘I did ruin my chances of befriending Bond, though. I was in Vegas once and I was at some celebrity party, and I was sat on the table and I looked over my shoulder and there was Matthew Vaughn – he of producing and directing fame. And I turned around and looked at him and he’d just done Layer Cake with Daniel Craig. And I said to him, “Hey mate, what happened to the script? I would’ve been better than your lead.” And he said, “Have you met Daniel?” And he was sat right next to him.’

Daniel Craig wasn't impressed by Robbie's remarks (Picture: Getty)
Williams claims Craig, 44, has been pretty unforgiving since and gave him the cold shoulder when the pair were at an LA party.
Begging for forgiveness, Williams told Heart FM’s Toby Anstis: ‘I felt awful and I felt awful ever since.
‘Sometimes being obnoxious isn’t good. So Daniel, if you’re listening, I love you. I’m sorry if you heard me being obnoxious.’

Posted by: Sydney 25th October 2012, 08:47 PM

Robbie Williams, Paloma Faith To Record Charity Single For Hillsborough DisasterThe money will help families' legal aid

Robbie Williams and Paloma Faith will team up with other celebrity artists to record a single in honour of the 96 people who died at the Hillsborough disaster in 1989.

The artists will cover The Hollies' song 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' which has special significance for affected families as it played at Goodison Park, home of Everton in Liverpool days after the release of the Hillsborough report.

Robbie and Paloma will be joined by Mel C and members of Oasis, The Pogues and The Clash.

The song is aiming for a Christmas number one and money raised will go to the families of the Hillsborough disaster to pay for legal costs in their fight for justice.

Guy Chambers, producer who has worked with Robbie closely in the past said in Goal: "I am deeply honoured to be asked to produce this record for the 96.

"If we can help to raise money to support the families' legal battle so that they finally get their time in court then our job will be done.

"I spent my teenage years in Liverpool and feel a deep affection for both its musical heritage and the unique solidarity of its people



entertainmentwise.co.uk

Posted by: Sydney 29th October 2012, 08:15 AM

Robbie Williams: I'm obsessed with being a pop star and not a has-been

Robbie Williams tells Metro about his mission to write the perfect pop song and his hopes of staying current with new album Take The Crown.

.‘I’m obsessed... with pop music, being a pop star, being successful, not being a has-been...’ Robbie Williams is restlessly holding court in a Mayfair penthouse suite.

The 38-year-old Stoke-born singer/showman has been through well- publicised highs and lows and acquired a beefier tattooed frame since his 1990s boy band years with Take That. But his appetite hasn’t waned: His eyes gleam as he says he’s ‘on tenterhooks’ about his whole-heartedly poppy ninth album, Take The Crown.

Williams’s fixation with the perfect pop song (‘a poisoned chalice’) is fuelled by the fact that he’s both a bombastic performer and a passionate music fan. It can also be traced throughout his solo career.

‘I’ve chased my tail,’ he says. ‘On the first few albums, the loudest voice I heard was “you’re s***”, despite hundreds of thousands of people coming to my shows. So I thought: “Right, I must dismantle this and do something completely different.”’

That dismantling went slightly wonky on Rudebox (2006). His seventh album was generally panned yet featured some memorable gems: his Pet Shop Boys collaboration She’s Madonna; his cover of Lewis Taylor’s Brit soul classic Lovelight. ‘I f***ing loved Rudebox,’ he says. ‘But when everyone went “no”, I was like: “Oh. I don’t know what to do…”’

After a few self-imposed ‘wilderness years’ (spent obsessing about UFOs), he had a homecoming via his long-awaited reunion with former nemesis Gary Barlow and Take That. The young buck who fled the band in 1995 proved a megastar turn on Take That’s Progress album and 2011 stadium tour. He now credits Barlow and co for restoring his solo mojo.

‘A lot of things happened with the boys. The most amazing thing was that we sorted out the past. Also, I had 27 minutes to myself in a stadium, where I remembered how to do it. That was the big shot in the arm.’



.Take The Crown exuberantly follows his 2009 solo album, Reality Killed The Video Star, and features work with Melbourne songwriters Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis, besides a lead single, Candy, co-written with Barlow. ‘I think I’ve transcended the need to do something mental,’ he says, not entirely convincingly. ‘I’m also coming to terms with becoming an ageing pop star. I remember being 21, seeing George Michael, who’s ten years older, and thinking: “There’s a vacancy there.” So there must be a Harry Styles looking at me, going: “He’s over the hill now.”’

Williams’s 1996 solo debut was a faithful cover of Michael’s anthemic Freedom; it’ll be interesting to see if Harry reworks Rock DJ one day.

The prodigal son recently became a proud dad, too. His wife, US actress Ayda Field, gave birth to daughter Teddy in September. While parenthood is keeping him busy (‘I’m the pooey nappy changer,’ he beams), it hasn’t distracted him from his mission.

‘I keep going on YouTube to check the comments beneath the Candy video,’ he says. ‘There are 31,000 likes and 1,200 dislikes, and that means one in 30 don’t like it. I’m obsessed.’

Surely he should read other things? ‘Well, Metro’s a phenomenon as well, isn’t it? It’s got a huge online presence. It’s doing an amazing job. It seems to me that it could be even bigger. In a weird way, I’m really proud of it – Metro appears to be the little engine that could.’ This feels like a personal prop from the lad who became stadium king.

What’s the best superpower that pop music has given him? ‘To get on stage, face your fear and the responsibility that everyone relies on you for their livelihood. I take my hat off to me,’ he guffaws, ‘because it’s terrifying and exhilarating.’

Williams maintains his northern charm (everything is delivered with a nudge and a wink) but there’s no denying the transatlantic gloss to Take The Crown or his vocal drawl. ‘I’ve wanted to be everybody over the years,’ he says. ‘From Elvis to Bernard Sumner to Neil Tennant, Jay-Z, Glenn Campbell… With the grand designs I had on stadiums, singing with a Stoke accent wasn’t going to work.’

Take The Crown strikes an interesting end note with Losers, a duet with US folk-rocker Lissie. It has Williams both striving to do better and being typically contrary.

‘There are two paths,’ he says. ‘One is that I put this album out then another where I become “this guy”. In the other, I’ve got a spliff in one hand, a golf club in the other and a bar of chocolate in my pants. And I don’t know which way I’m gonna go.’

Williams weighs this up without angst, more a happy indecision. For now, though, he has his sights firmly locked on the sup-reme pop title.

Candy (Island) is out now. Take The Crown is out on November 5. www.robbiewilliams.com

Win tickets and a luxury break

Robbie Williams is back in business with his first solo tour in six years. For three nights in November, he’s performing sold-out gigs at The O2 in London to coincide with the release of new album Take The Crown.


To celebrate the launch of Metro’s new Life&Style section, we have a pair of tickets up for grabs – so you and a friend could be seeing him in person on Friday, November 23.


We’ll also provide a luxury hotel for the night, plus travel. For your chance to win, go to www.metro.co.uk/robbie



Metro.co.uk

Posted by: Sydney 31st October 2012, 09:19 PM

Robbie Williams stakes claim to crownby:


ROBBIE Williams is a new father, and a well-rested one.

.."I have never had so much sleep in my life," he chirps.

His daughter Theodora Rose (or Teddy) with American wife Ayda Field is six weeks old. She is not a miracle baby sleeping through the night. But Williams is a lucky man.

"I've got a very understanding wife. And a nanny," he admits. "This having kids thing is easy, I don't know what people are going on about ... "

He's (half) joking. But Williams, 38, says fatherhood has lobbed at the ideal time.

His daughter is a living, breathing and defecating reality check for a man who has been famous since he was 16, when he joined the UK boy band Take That.

Williams says a claim he was enjoying having someone in his life who didn't "give a s---" he was a popstar was untrue.

"Oh, she has been giving a sh--," he clarifies. "And I have been changing those sh--s. They look like chicken tikka masala. It's quite something.

"I didn't know I was going to enjoy changing nappies so much. I do like it. I was terrified before she came that I wasn't going to want to do anything, because, well, I'm a lazy bast*rd and selfish.

"But the amazing thing is, you actually want to do it. I want to change the nappies, I want to burp her, I want to cuddle her, it's magic."

After being based in LA for most of the past decade - where his profile means paparazzi are a mild nuisance, not a daily grind - Williams and Field are back in London, where Teddy was born.

They're still deciding where they'll settle permanently.

"Australia was on the cards but it's too f---ing far away," he says. "It's 24 hours from England, and that's where I work. If you could move Australia a bit closer to England we'd live there." There once was a rumour Williams had bought an outback property.

"That was one of those made-up stories," he laughs. "In one of the made-up stories I actually bought a farm in the outback of Australia to look for UFOs if I'm not mistaken. None of that happened."

Fatherhood has arrived as Williams is back being a pop star. He didn't tour 2009's Reality Killed the Video Star or the following year's singles compilation In and Out of Consciousness.

That set saw him write - and form a duet - with former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow. They had been enemies for a time, but the repaired friendship led to Williams rejoining Take That for the 2010 album, Progress, and a 2011 UK and Europe tour, which generated $180 million.

The show included a solo segment for Williams - his first major tour since 2006.

That 2006 tour sent Williams back to rehab after it ended in Australia.

"I know what happens to me and what it does to me and what rehab I end up in," Williams said in 2009 when asked why he wasn't touring. "I have that mechanism inside of me of not choosing life. It is inbuilt in my DNA that I want to get high."

After shaking drugs both illegal (cocaine) and legal (anti-depressants and painkillers) plus alcohol, Williams had a battle with extreme lethargy, finally diagnosed as a hormone imbalance, which was medicated by the time he embarked on the Take That tour.

"I'd expended all my energy and depleted some life forces along the way," Williams says. "I became lethargic and I needed to be with me mates. I made friends with them, and had this section in the (Take That) show where it was 27 minutes of me.

"I thought 'Get a load of me! Remember this, you bast*rd?' It reinvigorated me."

Had he missed being on stage? "I'd missed people knowing that I could do that. There's been a certain perception in England, even though the last tour I did in 2006 was to just short of three million people, that it's gone on its ar-- for Robbie Williams. How can it go on its ar-- when I've just played to three million people? D---heads."

His arsenal for rebuilding Robbie is Take the Crown, his ninth release in a career that's sold 57 million albums.

He admits that his last few albums have been patchy, and that in the current climate a flop album can end your career.

"I named it Take the Crown - the title is obnoxious and ego-fuelled and all of that good stuff. I put that carrot in front of me to live up to it. I can take my eye off the ball sometimes and not concentrate. Must do better as they said at school. And I will this time."

The bulk of the album took shape after a chance meeting with two Australians.

Aspiring musicians Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis, two 24-year-olds from Melbourne, were in LA to work as interns in US studios. They met Dylan Trussell, from LA hip hop act The Connects, who is also Ayda Field's brother.

Metcalfe and Francis started writing songs with Trussell, who played them to Williams.

"Dylan's music got 50 per cent better overnight," Williams says. "He met this Australian dude in a bar, I said 'get him over'. It was Tim, he brought Flynn. And we wrote an album in 10 days."

Williams invited the pair to stay in his house and was inspired by their hunger.

"They're really talented songwriters. Completely and utterly delusional. Full of ego. They remind me of someone I used to know when I was their age. They've got the sort of delusion and ego that could take over the world."

Next step - the long-awaited comeback stadium tour he's got planned for 2013 - which he expects will include Australia. "I'm back on the road next year," he says.

"I think there's a big tour in me before I don't do it again for a long, long time. I want to go out and go, 'Yeah, this is it, this is a stadium full of people, they're all leaving happy and entertained, that's what I do now f-- off'. Not f--- off to the audience, but the naysayers in the UK."

Williams in 2012 is a pop star who's grey and proud.

"Dyed hair looks silly," he says. "I like dying my hair, always have.

"Now I can't 'cos everyone will say 'He's dyed it because he's going grey' but these are the breaks."

A long way from grey power is Harry Styles of One Direction, who's already been labelled the young boy band's Robbie Williams for his love of women and partying. Does the real thing see any similarities?

"Yes, I do. Now he's off and leaving the fine establishments I used to drink in with the people I used to go drinking with. And some of the ladies I was with. It's a slippery slope. But it's also wonderful."

----

* AT HOME WITH ROBBIE *
WHAT is Robbie Williams' house like?

"It's huge. It's like staying in a five-star hotel but with your own chef and you don't have to worry about other guests."

So says Tim Metcalfe, 24, half of the Melbourne songwriting team summoned to Robbie HQ for a creative session that spawned most of his new album Take the Crown.

There were so many songs written they'll head to London to see Williams play their songs live this month and work on his next album.

"He just wants to go, go, go," Metcalfe says. "He doesn't have a stop button."

Metcalfe and writing partner Flynn Francis buried their inner fanboy when they met Williams.

"It was fly or die,' Metcalfe says. "We walked in there like we did this all the time, when actually we were complete unknowns who had never had anything released.

"If he said something we didn't agree with or sang something that wasn't necessarily on pitch we didn't hesitate to tell him. I think he liked that. People like that can be surrounded by yes men.

"Being able to say no, rather than yes, yes, yes, helped us get to the stage where we ended up writing the majority of the album. It built a bond and respect between us. It was a level playing field. Plenty of times Robbie would be jumping around telling us he'd never been this excited in his whole career."

After a bidding war they signed with Universal publishing for the world outside of Australia. A local deal is looming.

"We've always believed in what we were doing," Metcalfe says. "The bar has been set pretty high for us now with Robbie. We want to continue to stay at that level."

Heraldsun.com.au

Posted by: Sparkle 11th November 2012, 05:08 PM

http://www.nme.com/news/robbie-williams/67119

Robbie Williams has said Jessie J won't be a popular singer for much longer.

The Take That man believes the 'Do It Like A Dude' singer doesn't have long left in the music industry, as he told a Dutch TV show that she'll be finished in 18 months' time.

According to The Sun, when asked of his opinion on Jessie J, Robbie Williams said: "She's not gonna last for very long, though, is she? She's great, Jessie. I give her 18 months."

Williams also took a pot shot at TV musical talent competitions, such as Jessie J's The Voice and the X Factor, which has his bandmate Gary Barlow as one of the show's judges, saying he gets "exhausted" by them.

"I don't watch it. Sometimes it's very difficult to go on the 'emotional journey with the contestants'," he explained. "I'm exhausted with how many times I'm to go on the emotional journey with this person who had a hard luck story and then da, da, da, da, blah, blah."

Meanwhile, Robbie Williams is set to be Number One on both the Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart today (November 11). In the midweek chart update, he was top of both charts with album 'Take The Crown' and single 'Candy' both outselling their nearest rivals.

'Candy' last week topped the singles chart, becoming the third fastest selling single of 2012 after its release on October 28. Williams also recently admitted that the song sounds a lot like the music used in the TV adverts for Haribo sweets.

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th November 2012, 09:18 PM

He may well be correct in what he says....

Posted by: Jupiter9 18th November 2012, 09:42 PM

From
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rehab/view/283213/Robbie-Williams-phone-hang-up/


ROBBIE WILLIAMS PHONE HANG-UP

18th November 2012 By James Ingham


KING of pop Robbie Williams doesn’t own a mobile due to a “phone phobia”.

While most of us would rather lose our left arm than our iPhone for the day, Robster can’t bare to be contactable – not even by his wife Ayda Field.

Chatting to James Corden for an exclusive Sky 1 documentary, the Candy singer said: “I don’t have a mobile phone and I’ve never liked having one.

“I have a phone phobia.”

After doing a bit of digging I’ve discovered Robbie did splash out on a pay as you go from Tesco when Ayda was pregnant. But that phone has now been ditched after the birth of Theodora.

A source close to the star told me: “Robbie is always with someone so doesn’t have his own phone.

“If anyone wants him they know to call Ayda or his manager and they will pass the phone over to him.

“He bought a pay as you go when Ayda was pregnant so she could contact him straight away if there were any problems, but even that’s gone now.”

I guess that’s one way to avoid getting caught sexting or cheating!

When Robbie Met James is on Friday November 23 at 9pm on Sky 1 HD.

Posted by: Sparkle 19th November 2012, 10:31 PM

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/359237/Robbie-Williams-shocked-by-Take-That-s-success


ROBBIE WILLIAMS was "gobsmacked" by the success of his former TAKE THAT bandmates when they reunited without him in 2006.

Williams left the group in 1995, shortly before it was disbanded in 1996, but declined to be part of a reunion more than 10 years later.

Take That reformed as a four-piece and went on to have global success with their next two albums Beautiful World, in 2006, and The Circus, which became the fastest selling album of 2008.
In 2010, it was announced Williams would be rejoining his bandmates Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, much to fans' delight.

Williams confesses he was surprised at the fans' positive reactions after such a long hiatus and admits that he was jealous of the band's success without him.

He tells Sky1, "When the boys first got together, I was pretty much, 'Oh, right, OK... ' Then it was, 'They've sold 275,000 tickets... they've done what?'

"I was gobsmacked. Gobsmacked in all manner of everything. Sort of, 'Wow, we meant that much to people, that's great. They mean that much to people (again)? S**t!

"I think it was confusion more than anything. (I was) pleased for the boys - you know, not too pleased that I wanted them to take over the joint (the music industry). It was like, you know, they can have a certain level (of success). Just don't smash the living daylights out of it, like they did."

Posted by: Jupiter9 24th November 2012, 05:28 PM

From
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4662596/robbie-williams-gary-barlow-obe.html (Link to really good photo )

EDITED BY GORDON SMART
Robbie Williams: OBE before I die



IN the past couple of years ROBBIE WILLIAMS has managed to tame the green-eyed monster that made his blood boil over GARY BARLOW.
For years they had a pop at each other over who was the most talented post TAKE THAT.

But now they are best pals again, Robbie is happy to admit he’s openly jealous of the three letters after Gary’s name — OBE.


Speaking in front of 20,000 fans at London’s O2 arena on Thursday, he said: “The Queen has seen me perform a number of times now.

“I was at the Jubilee, singing my little heart out. Then last week, at the Royal Variety Performance, I sang the new single. Pretty well I might add.

“In the line-up at the end, there I am, waiting for a compliment. And she thought I was Pudsey’s minder.

“Gary Barlow OBE. Robbie Williams? Nothing.”

Since their war of words ended, Gaz and Rob have written Rob’s No1 single Candy, as well as a series of tracks on the last Take That album.

Even Gary’s other half Dawn has forgiven Robbie for the harsh words in the dark days.

Robbie looked like a new man on stage at the O2. He was on top form and had the punters in the palm of his hand.

But in a chat with JAMES CORDEN to be shown on Sky1 at 11.20pm tonight, the star admits he still has his demons.

“I always carry a little Martin O’Neill (Sunderland manager) in my head,” Robbie confessed.

“Sometimes those sort of voices go A) I don’t think you write the songs B) I don’t think you can sing and C) You’re cr*p on stage.

“Right now I’m in control of those, that voice and that dissention.”

Little Martin O’Neill in his head must have had a night off on Thursday. He delivered the goods.

Posted by: Jupiter9 24th November 2012, 05:33 PM

From
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/95813/Robbie-Williams-Slams-Gary-Barlows-X-Factor-Rival-Shes-Nicole-Stsinger


Robbie Williams Slams Gary Barlow's X Factor Rival: 'She's Nicole S**tsinger'

Robbie Williams has re-named Nicole Scherzinger "Nicole S**tsinger" after the former Pussycat Doll called Gary Barlow "Gary Borelow".

The singer, who recently scored a double-No1 with album Take The Throne and single 'Candy', was speaking to The Sun's TV Magazine when he made the comments.

"Nicole keeps calling him ‘Gary Borelow’ – well she’s Nicole S***singer," he said.

"Gary is the most talented out of the lot of [the judges], the captain. He’s doing a great job as head judge. He’s funnier this season than the last, which is great because he’s way more funny than me

"I’ve still got my Gary Barlow crush. I love him to bits."

Nicole isn't the first singer Robbie has blasted recently. Earlier this month he joked that Jessie J's career has an 18-month shelf life, a comment she later dubbed "rude".

Claire Richards of Steps also tweeted her amusement when he called himself "above Steps but slightly below Westlife".

Posted by: Sparkle 26th November 2012, 10:04 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2238659/Robbie-Williams-announces-15-date-European-tour-supported-Olly-Murs.html

'I need to get in shape first!' Robbie Williams reveals plans for 2013 stadium tour... but admits he wants to lose weight before it starts

Olly Murs announced as Robbie's support act for 17-date tour
Tour, which also takes in Europe, kicks off next June
Robbie Williams has announced a 17 date European stadium tour supported by current UK number 1 singer Olly Murs.

But the Angels singer has warned he needs to get in serious shape before his tour kicks off in June 2013, taking him across Europe, from Manchester to Estonia.

It is the first time Robbie, 38, will have done a solo tour since 2006 and the new father, who added his daughter Theadora will accompany him on parts of the tour, has revealed it is all part of his plan to leave behind a 'musical legacy.'
Announcing his arena tour on Tuesday afternoon at the Soho Hotel the Candy singer said he was thrilled about hitting the road with his pal Olly, 28, and even said he could see a lot of himself in the number 1 artist.

'I believe that I am at a place in my career where its time to put my foot down, that this is what I do, its legacy time for me.

'I'm getting my handicap down in golf and all that business. I'm nearly 40, that's what I'm trying to say.
'I don't know how many times I will get given this opportunity... I want to go and seal my place in pop history.'

The Candy star said he would take new baby girl Theodora Rose on tour with him, which would result in him getting more sleep than he has on previous tours.He said of his first tour as a father: 'Perhaps I will be a bit more calm. She's a very, very calming presence.

Already I feel that something cosmically has changed within me and I don't know what it is but I feel happier as a person and a bit more grounded as a person. That's happened naturally.

'She's coming with us, of course. It probably means I'll get more sleep because she's there, not less because she's there. She's rounding off my rough edges as the weeks progress in her life so far.'

He added that time may be running out for him as by the time his tour starts he will be 40, and there may only be time for two more sell-out shows before he is just 'an old guy singing pop songs.'

And the Take That star admitted he had been 'lethargic' with his past two albums, not touring or doing much promotion but the birth of his daughter and his reunion with Take That had re-invigorated him.

'The rumours are true. I'm getting Robbie Williams back together again', the Angels star joked.

In a frank press conference where the singer regularly swore he said he was grateful for the support with his latest single and revealed why he chose Olly to support him on tour.

He said: 'I can see a lot of myself in him, we get on like a house on fire. I hope he will come up and join me onstage for a couple of numbers.'

And Olly said he was 'honoured' to be chosen by Robbie.

Robbie's decision comes after three successful sell-out tours at the O2 earlier this month where he impressed fans with his energy and enthusiasm.

During the less than 30minutes announcement Robbie added that he would miss Rylan Clark on the X Factor and how he doesn't dare to give Harry Styles tips on women.

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th November 2012, 09:57 PM

From
http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/take-that-nick-grimshaw-robbie-williams-surges-past-one-direction-fans-want-him-back-for-good/


Take that Nick Grimshaw! Robbie Williams ticket sales surges past One Direction! Fans want him back for good

November 30th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.


Demand to see Robbie Williams’ Take the Crown show, his first solo tour since 2006, surged by a colossal 6500% when tickets went on sale today, data from Seatwave has revealed. In an embarrassing day for Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, who earlier this month called Robbie ‘irrelevant’, tickets for the Take That star’s concerts look set to be among the most-wanted tickets of 2013.


To add insult to injury, Grimmy’s favourites, One Direction, have dropped well below Robbie, attracting ten times less interest.

“Robbie Williams has been a national hero for almost twenty years and his popularity shows no sign of waning, despite Grimmy’s prediction,” said Louise Mullock, spokesperson for Seatwave. “One Direction is certainly a teenage and cougar favourite but Robbie has longevity. This data shows that he’s still the one.”

Posted by: Sydney 2nd December 2012, 08:06 AM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4676678/robbie-williams-exclusive-interview-the-sun.html



If anyone wishes to post the above interview plus pics again please feel free to do so, my laptop is on it's last legs & is only capable of doing a few lines these days so sorry about that

Gordon using the word ' stunning ' again when describing Ayda , so he's clearly not over her

Looks like the tour is being done over a shorter period of time but being honest after what happened in 2006 I can understand that ...

Robbie mentions the show not being Cirque Du Soleil . "so what , " I am the show "

How absolutely true is that statement

Posted by: Jupiter9 2nd December 2012, 09:14 PM

From
http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/robbie-williams-is-addicted-to-trawling-the-internet-no-not-for-that-so-he-can-see-what-fans-think-of-him/


Robbie Williams is “addicted” to trawling the internet! No, not for that – so he can see what fans think of him!

December 2nd, 2012


Take That star Robbie Williams has reportedly developed a new addiction – he was of course a former drug addict and a heavy boozer – and that is apparently to trawling the internet looking to find comments about him from fans.

Of Robbie, who recently claimed that he’s still very insecure about himself and his performances, despite having had seven No.1 singles, eight No.1 studio albums and over 60million record sales as a solo artist, a source told the Star, “Robbie spends more and more time searching the internet to see what fans are saying about him.

“It’s become an unhealthy obsession.

“When his video gets released he spends his free time checking YouTube comments…



“His wife Ayda is getting fed-up with it.”

However, of his success of late, Robbie told The Sun, “I’m very, very lucky to be making any money out of this at all. But I’ve never, ever, truthfully, been on stage thinking about the money I’m making.

“I’m on stage thinking about the best for the show. There was one tour years ago, the first time I did Milton Keynes Bowl, and I was like, ‘Well, that paid for the kitchen tonight – that’s good’.

“I was trying to figure out where the thing fits in and what the motivation is. But I have never counted the pennies.”

“I feel very confident. I feel as though, maybe because I haven’t done anything of huge size since 2006, I suppose it’s just another tick in another big box. I can still do this and I can do it well.

“The crowd still behave the same way and there’s euphoria and it feels amazing. The first thing I said to Ayda when I came off stage was, ‘Christmas is going to be amazing’.

“There was apprehension at the O2, but not nerves. I didn’t allow it this time. I just feel game.

“I’m not like a lot of other people. The last tour I did was nine months and I know people do 18 months and two years and all that business.

“I don’t know how they do it, but nine months was too long for me. It feels like I’m playing a Premier League match every night, then after a while I don’t sleep so that’s the problem.

“I don’t sleep, then I worry about being absolutely physically drained and having to deliver the goods again in front of however many thousands of people

“In the past I always tried to do too much, then I would go, ‘F***, that was too much, let’s not do that again for years’.

“I don’t want to do that, I want it to be an enjoyable experience. I don’t want the touring aspects to be so traumatic.”

Bless.

Posted by: Sydney 3rd December 2012, 07:16 AM

Robbie Williams - Robbie Williams To Take It Easy On Upcoming Tour


British singer Robbie Williams has planned a short stadium tour for 2013 to avoid suffering sleepless nights like he has on lengthy treks in the past.

The 38-year-old pop star, who recently made a solo comeback with a series of big shows at London's O2 Arena, admits he ended up "absolutely physically drained" when he previously hit the road for long-haul tours.

Now Williams is determined to take it easy on his forthcoming Take the Crown dates, which have been scheduled across three months next summer (13) and will take him through the U.K. and Europe.

He tells Britain's Sun on Sunday newspaper, "I'm not like a lot of other people. The last tour I did was nine months and I know people do 18 months and two years and all that business. I don't know how they do it, but nine months was too long for me. It feels like I'm playing a Premier League (soccer) match every night, then after a while I don't sleep so that's the problem.

"I don't sleep, then I worry about being absolutely physically drained and having to deliver the goods again in front of however many thousands of people. That's basically what happened.

"We know that now, so that won't happen again. This is a two and half-month, three-month tour and I know I can do that, not standing on my head, but I know I can do it.

"In the past I always tried to do too much, then I would go, 'F**k, that was too much, let's not do that again for years.'

"I don't want to do that, I want it to be an enjoyable experience. I don't want the touring aspects to be so traumatic."


contactmusic.com

Posted by: Sparkle 3rd December 2012, 10:03 PM

Click on the link for housey pics

From: http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/leaving-la-robbie-williams-puts-home-where-he-wed-up-for-sale-for-27-million-3309942.html?ino=1#wcol

Leaving LA: Robbie Williams puts home where he wed up for sale for €2.7 million

Thursday Nov 29 2012


HE vowed he didn’t want his daughter Teddy to grow up in America, and it seems Robbie Williams is true to his word, after putting his plush five bedroom LA pad on the market.

The property, with breathtaking city views, is located on the famous Mulholland Drive, boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms and a football pitch, where Robbie held regular matches with his soccer pals in LA.

Down a garden path is a guest home that is included in the house sale, that has two two separate bedrooms, its own swimming pool and separate entrance.

The singer bought the house in 2005 for €2.8 million after he located to American following his split from Take That.

It was here he held his wedding to Ayda Field in 2010. And the star famously boasted that he hardly ever left home, preferring cozy nights in front of satellite UK TV over partying in Hollywood.

The house dates from 1947 and has wooden floors throughout. Over the years there have been various extensions, including one for a garage that can hold four cars and a terrace with spectacular views overlooking the Hollywood valley. Williams has added a lot of British memorabilia throughout, including a wall given over to a retro football image in his entertainment room.

The property has armed guards and high security and neighbours including Jack Nicholson and Sean Penn.

Williams said following the birth of his daughter Teddy in September that he wanted her to be educated in the UK as he was 'hugely impressed' by privately educated children.

“I think aristo kids are well grounded, they're smart and naughty and have original thoughts,” he told the Sunday Times.

The Candy singer has a mansion in Wiltshire in England, where he is living with his family since September.

He announced last week that he is to embark on a massive European tour this coming summer with 17 dates, his first solo tour since 2006.

He has yet to make any announcement of an Irish date, but hinted on the Late Late Show that he would be coming back following his massive sell out concerts in Slane and Croke Park.

Posted by: Jupiter9 7th December 2012, 10:32 PM

Hmmmm. I expected it to be fancier.

Nice view though

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th December 2012, 10:07 PM

From
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/rehab/view/286857/Robbie-Williams-I-should-never-get-old-/


ROBBIE WILLIAMS: 'I SHOULD NEVER GET OLD'



9th December 2012 By James Ingham
ADELE is only 24 but Robbie Williams reckons she looks much older.

Either that or Robster still thinks he looks like he’s in his early 20s.

The Candy singer said: “I was talking to Adele and it dawned on me it’ll be 14 years until she’s as old as I am now. That’s just not right. I don’t feel older than Adele and I don’t think I look older.”

Showing warning signs of an imminent mid-life crisis, Robbie added: “I never should be middle-aged, I’m not designed for that. But one day you wake up and it’s happened. It’s too late. I used to be the youngest everywhere, now I’m usually the oldest.”

I know exactly how you feel mate.

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th December 2012, 10:10 PM

From
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/97771/Gary-Barlow-Speaks-Out-About-Robbie-Williams-His-Mission-In-Life-Is-To-Wind-Me-Up


Gary Barlow Speaks Out About Robbie Williams: 'His Mission In Life Is To Wind Me Up'Former enemies are best friends again

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow might be the best of friends these days - but Gary still remembers the time when that wasn't the case.

Gary told the Mail on Sunday "Rob is really incredibly sensitive. He's changed. Big time. He's 38 now. He's a dad. He's not the Robbie I knew. He may as well have a different name and a different face because he is a totally different person.

"It meant a lot to both of us when we made up. It was always something that went wrong. I'd think of it at night sometimes. It was like this permanent stone in the shoe. But it wasn't easy when we got back together. At first the friendship was very artificial...we only started talking, started being honest, when we started writing together a few months later."

Gary admits that Robbie "still drives me mad. I'm waiting to go out and he's telling me to wait till he's finished his programme, Real Housewives Of New York...and his eyes are still glued to the TV, this time it's Real Housewives Of Orange County, and he can't look away. He's hooked. So I just go off without him."

Gary also revealed that Take That are "the most difficult act" that Universal Records have to deal with. "We put family first. Before anything. They'll ask us to tour Australia, go to Paris for a week, do dates in Europe. If it means being away from the wives and kids for too long, the answer is just no."

Gary is rumoured to be leaving his role on the X Factor at the end of this series, with Simon Cowell possibly returning as a UK judge.

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th December 2012, 10:14 PM

Google News checked.

Official Site checked.

I can confirm there is absolutely hee-haw happening in Robbieland today.

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th December 2012, 09:34 PM

From
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/288174/Robbie-Williams-bid-to-be-dad-at-double/


ROBBIE WILLIAMS' BID TO BE DAD AT DOUBLE


16th December 2012 By Daily Star reporter

HE’s only just become a dad – but Robbie Williams is desperate for another baby.

Robbie and wife Ayda are already trying to add to their brood after the birth of daughter Theodora “Teddy” Rose three months ago, say friends of the ­couple.

Pop superstar Robbie is determined to become a father again before he turns 40 in February 2014.

The couple moved to ­London before the birth so Ayda, 33, could have Teddy in the UK and Robbie could relaunch himself as a solo artist.

A source said: “There was a time Robbie thought he was too selfish to be a ­parent but he couldn’t have ­imagined how having ­Teddy would make him feel.

“He is totally content for the first time in his adult life and to have another child to complete their ­family would be the icing on the cake.

“He and Ayda would be over the moon if she ­conceived again right away.

“They would love Teddy to have a sibling close in age.

“Expect an announcement in the very near future if everything goes according to plan.”

In summer the Daily Star Sunday exclusively ­revealed Ayda would give birth to Teddy in the UK so she could be raised a Brit.

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th December 2012, 09:39 PM

From
http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/12/16/barking-blondes-robbie-williams-pooches-on-planes-and-sea-travel/


Barking Blondes: Robbie Williams, pooches on planes and sea travel

By Joanne Good and Anna Webb
Notebook
Sunday, 16 December 2012 at 4:00 am



Allow us to indulge a little. This week we interviewed Robbie Williams. He was at the BBC to do a sound check for his single CANDY on the Ken Bruce show in preparation for his live performance on Radio 2 later that night.

Unbelievably (actually, it was all down to a top bloke called Steve), we were invited into the radio theatre, as part of a select group, to watch the sound check followed by a chat with Ken, before going back to Robbie’s dressing room for our own interview.

As a pair of ageing rock chicks we were both wearing shorts with thick tights and were pogoing about to the band, on the same carpet where just a month before we’d been watching Radio 4’s Just A Minute!

Observing the smooth style of Ken Bruce and knowing we can appear to be a bit “full on”, we went back to Robbie’s dressing room determined to behave calm and in control. And so we were. Until we got onto the subject of dogs. Robbie has seven, a whole pack and he speaks of each one of them with as much pride as he does his daughter.

Animated with his eyes lit up, he enthusiastically described how he has brought two of them over to London with him from LA. One is a Havanese, Wally and the other is a Maltipoo called Pupette.

‘Did they make them travel in the hold?’ we asked, knowing this is always a risk, what with temperatures etc.

‘No,’ he grinned, thanks to an Antipodean airline, they sat in carriers, on comfy seats next to him and his wife.

“How?” we asked, “did you manage to swing that? Is it because you are Robbie Williams?”

He laughed, you need to prove that having dogs with you is essential for your mental stability he told us.

Well anyone who knows the two of us will vouch for that. Imagine what we would be like without our dogs by our side? As anyone will tell you who is fortunate enough to have a pack, Robbie gets to see the true personality of each of his dogs. One of them he calls “Studio dog” because he takes him to most of his recording sessions and another is a sturdy little Jack Russell who incredibly survived a rattle snake bite!

So on a wet, miserable Wednesday morning we indulged in live music and the most enjoyable and relaxed dog chat from Robbie Williams. None of that would have happened without our love of dogs. The dog world is a great big party. We think he enjoyed it too as later that day he tweeted: ‘Just had the best radio interview ever with BBC London, Barking At The Moon, about dogs’.

If you are planning on travelling with your dog this Christmas and you can’t get permission for them to sit next to you there is always sea travel. The Queen Mary has a dog deck with an exercise area, complete with a doggy lamp post. Or of course there is air travel and usually that means being put in the hold. But remember, temperatures along with air pressure can be very risky, especially to flat faced breeds. Don’t forget to micro chip before you leave – dogs abroad can easily get lost.

And finally, WE LOVE YOU ROBBIE! WOOF! WOOF!

Posted by: Sparkle 17th December 2012, 08:45 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2249173/Robbie-Williams-touches-LA-wife-Ayda-daughter-Teddy--wearing-trousers-stained-baby-sick.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 19th December 2012, 09:56 PM

What are UTV stations?

Apparently Robbie is hosting a Christmas Eve show on said stations


http://radiotoday.co.uk/2012/12/one-direction-for-utv-stations-this-xmas/

Posted by: Better Man 19th December 2012, 11:16 PM

vote for Robbie
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=148632

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd December 2012, 10:03 PM

Voted

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd December 2012, 10:14 PM

From
http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/musicnews/Kylie+Minogue-272405.html


Kylie Minogue And Robbie Williams Narrate Classic Christmas Poem


22 December 2012

Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams have joined an all-star line-up to record a reading of classic festive poem 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.

The pop stars were joined by British musician Richard Hawley, former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, and Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, who took it in turns to narrate passages from by Clement Clarke Moore's popular poem.


Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville started the reading and comedianactor Ricky Gervais added a lighter tone to the final lines of the poem by voicing Santa.

Hawley and Marr took to their respective Twitter.com pages to alert fans to the holiday treat, sharing links to a page on the BBC's website where the reading can be heard.

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd December 2012, 10:18 PM

Link to the poem is here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p012yh9d

Posted by: Jupiter9 26th December 2012, 08:26 PM

From
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10856013

Robbie Williams on a ten-pound note?
4:41 PM Tuesday Dec 25, 2012

Princess Diana, Robbie Williams and David Beckham are all being considered to appear on the new British 10 pound note.

The Bank of England has released a list of more than 150 great Britons that have been suggested by members of the public for the new-look note.

Others in the list of potentials include The Beatles, William Shakespeare, Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Winston Churchill.

They will be replacing scientist Charles Darwin who's currently featured on the note.

The Bank has not said when its decision will be made.

Posted by: Jupiter9 26th December 2012, 08:28 PM

Ha Ha. Can you imagine it?

Although not that it'll affect me much. The Scottish banks will probably decide on Wee Jimmy Krankie for our notes...

Posted by: Sydney 26th December 2012, 08:56 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Dec 26 2012, 08:28 PM)

Ha Ha. Can you imagine it?

Although not that it'll affect me much. The Scottish banks will probably decide on Wee Jimmy Krankie for our notes...

Posted by: Jupiter9 26th December 2012, 09:04 PM

Are the Oirish Euro notes any different? I can't remember

Posted by: Sydney 26th December 2012, 09:07 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Dec 26 2012, 09:04 PM)

Are the Oirish Euro notes any different? I can't remember

Posted by: Jupiter9 28th December 2012, 09:16 PM

Link here (with photos)

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4712838/Robbie-Williams-in-protective-dad-mode-out-and-about-with-daughter-Teddy.html



Hands off my Teddy: Robbie's in protective dad mode

Dad on the prowl ... Robbie plays minder to Ayda and Teddy
Splash News
Published: 24th December 2012
26

YOU'D better not get between Robbie Williams and his baby daughter.
The portly singer was in full-on protective dad mode aduring a pre-Christmas stroll in LA this weekend with wife Ayda and three-month-old Teddy.

Robbie, unshaven and dressed down in jogging bottoms and a green jacket, walked ahead of his wife and daughter - wrapped up in a baby Bjorn.

And the 38-year-old puffed out his chest when photographers pounced to catch a snapshot of the family outing.

We shouldn't be surprised if he's a little overprotective.

Before Teddy was even born, Robbie admitted he was struggling with the idea of his little girl growing up.

He said: "I'm going to teach her karate and boxing. That's the first thing she's going to learn to keep people like me away."


Broody ... friends say the singer is already planning baby number two
Splash News
But it hasn't put the couple off the idea of having more babies.

Friends reveal Robbie loves fatherhood so much, he's already planning number two.

A source said: '"There was a time Robbie thought he was too selfish to be a ­parent but he couldn’t have ­imagined how having ­Teddy would make him feel.

"He is totally content for the first time in his adult life and to have another child to complete their ­family would be the icing on the cake. He and Ayda would be over the moon if she ­conceived again right away."

Robbie, meanwhile, is celebrating a double whammy this weekend.

He scooped our Bizarre Man of the Year award AND secured a Christmas number one - thanks to his contribution to the Justice Collective's cover of He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother.

Robbie sang alongside Mel C, Paul McCartney and Shane MacGowan on the track, which raised money for the families of the Hillsborough disaster.

Posted by: Sparkle 30th December 2012, 08:28 PM

http://m.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a447692/robbie-williams-i-owe-everything-to-john-travolta-in-grease.html

Posted by: Sydney 6th January 2013, 07:43 AM

Robbie: 1D up there with Spice Girls


Gordon Smart, Showbiz Editor
Published: 7 hrs ago



Entertainer ... Robbie Williams

ROBBIE WILLIAMS thinks ONE DIRECTION can take over the world in the same way a certain girlband did.
The TAKE THAT man said: “They’re quite a power in the way the SPICE GIRLS were. The Spice Girls took over the world and won and I think the One Direction boys have a similar chemistry.”
Talking of chemistry, Rob hasn’t got any tips for HARRY STYLES on attracting ladies.

Babe magnet ... Harry Styles
Alpha




Considering Harry’s dating the talented multi-millionaire TAYLOR SWIFT, he’s probably right not to offer too much advice.
Rob said: “He’s a magnet like I’ve never seen before. I don’t think Harry needs any tips from me.
“He’s beguiling, and so are One Direction. I wasn’t him when I was 18. That didn’t happen to me.”
You didn’t do too badly, Rob.


The SUN UK

Posted by: Sparkle 6th January 2013, 02:59 PM

http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/robbie-williams/news/brit-awards-performance/

Robbie Williams Rumoured For BRIT Awards 2013 Performance

6th January 2013, 10:54

The 'Different' singer is widely expected to close this year's awards ceremony to celebrate his success.

Robbie Williams has been linked to a potential headline performance at this year's BRIT Awards.

The 'Candy' singer is reportedly being lined up to sing at the 2013 ceremony this February, after making a successful pop comeback in 2012 with his latest album 'Take The Crown'.

According to the Daily Star, a spokesman claims although nothing has been finalised Robbie is expected to perform, as well as being a strong contender to win this year's Best British Male award.

Over the course of his lengthy pop career Robbie has already picked up a total of 17 BRIT awards, including winning Best Solo Male on a number of occasions.

Robbie's album 'Take The Crown' has already spawned two successful singles with 'Candy' and 'Different', with 'Be A Boy' tipped to be the record's third release.

The 'Radio' singer is set to begin his first tour in a number of years this June when he begins to tour 'Take The Crown' across a number of dates in Europe.

The BRIT Awards 2013 will be hosted by James Corden and take place at London's O2 Arena on 20th February 2013.

Posted by: Jupiter9 7th January 2013, 05:06 PM

Oohhhhh fingers crossed then

Posted by: Jupiter9 7th January 2013, 05:15 PM

From
http://www.gigwise.com/news/78644/biffy-clyro-why-they-turned-down-robbie-williams


BIFFY CLYRO ON TURNING DOWN ROBBIE WILLIAMS

Biffy Clyro have said they were 'honoured' by Robbie Williams' invitation to record with him during their time in Los Angeles, but felt the 38-year-old singer didn't need any help.

The Scottish rockers were in L.A. last year to record their forthcoming album 'Opposites' when Robbie invited them to play on his solo record 'Take The Crown'.

Lead singer, Simon Neil felt he would being saying yes for all the wrong reasons. He said: "The 15-year-old in me thought it would be amazing. But then I thought, 'Why do I actually want to play on it? Robbie Williams doesn't need my help.' It was an honour to be asked, though."

He continued: "We did get the opportunity to play football at his house too, but recording got in the way. It doesn't matter what kind of music you make, if you dig football then you're alright with us."

The trio also explained how excited they were for fans to hear their next album which has seen them experimenting with different sounds.

Drummer, Ben Johnston told FHM: "The track 'Spanish Radio' in particular shouldn't work. It has a very strange time signature and a mariachi band on it. If we told you that, you'd think we were joking but magically, we've pulled it off.

"It's without a doubt Biffy Clyro, but, well, Mexican at the same time."

'Opposites' is the sixth studio album from Biffy and is due for release on 28 January 2013

Posted by: De Niro 7th January 2013, 11:56 PM

I am sure he will perform at the BRITS - would be good promo for the third single (Be A Boy or Gospel but should be Into The Silence) but he will probably end up doing 'Candy;. I can see him getting nominated for Best Male and at the push Best Video or Single but I'd be surprised if he won another BRIT. Olly Murrs or Ed Sheeran are surely the faves?

Posted by: Sydney 11th January 2013, 10:20 PM

Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis: 'I turned Robbie Williams down'

Heptathlete and Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis has admitted that just after the 2012 Games had come to an end, she was approached by singer Robbie Williams and asked to star in one of his music videos.

Speaking to London's Evening Standard newspaper, she explained that she had to say no to the exciting offer because the timing was wrong:

"It was straight after the Games when I was due to be going home."

When asked if she had turned him down, Ennis joked: "Don’t put it like that. It would have been brilliant but it was a mad time and my family were the priority."

Meanwhile, Williams' chart-topping single 'Candy' has been nominated for Best British Single at the 2013 BRIT Awards, the ceremony for which will take place on February 20 at London's O2 Arena.

Pressparty.com

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th January 2013, 05:59 PM

Everyone seems to be turning him down lately...


Soooo, from Robbie being a 'sure thing' to win Best Male at the Brits ( papers last week), he's not even nominated?


I hope Olly wins then.

Posted by: Sydney 12th January 2013, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jan 12 2013, 05:59 PM)

Everyone seems to be turning him down lately...
Soooo, from Robbie being a 'sure thing' to win Best Male at the Brits ( papers last week), he's not even nominated?
I hope Olly wins then.

Posted by: Sydney 14th January 2013, 07:16 AM

Robbie & Ayda at the Golden Globes, just spotted sitting at Adele's table

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2261930/Golden-Globes-2013-New-mother-Adele-dedicates-Best-Original-Song-award-baby-winning-Skyfall.html

'This is for my lovely son': New mother Adele dedicates Best Original Song award to her baby after winning for Skyfall



She's riding high on the wave of new motherhood and now Adele has something else to make her smile... a Golden Globe.
After making her red carpet return for the first time since giving birth 12 weeks ago, the London-born singer clinched the Best Original Song for her self-penned James Bond theme tune, Skyfall.
Wearing a black Burberry gown, the 24-year-old paid tribute to her baby son - whose name she has yet to reveal - and boyfriend Simon Konecki as she accepted the accolade.

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Mwah! An excited Adele kisses her award for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for Skyfall at the 70th annual Golden Globes

Sharing the joy: Adele was in high spirits after winning her award
The Rolling In The Deep star proved a gracious winner as she joked about how she'd only come for an excuse to have a night out.
Accepting her accolade on stage, she said: 'Honestly I've come here for a night out!

'I was not expecting this... thank you so much for letting me be a part of your world for a night. I've been p***ing myself laughing.
'This is for my boyfriend who convinced me to do it and for my lovely son.'

A mother's love: Adele dedicated her win to her baby son
VIDEO We are new mums who came for a night out! Adele's speech:



Joining Adele in the audience was fellow new mum Ayda Field and husband Robbie Williams, who the cameras flashed on during her acceptance speech.


Earlier that evening, the new mum turned heads showing off her slimmed down figure in a trademark black gown, with a beehive hairdo, looking every inch an award winner.
The dress, which was cinched in at the waist showed off her post-baby figure, while the three-quarter length sleeves kept her arms covered.
While the gown may have been completely black, the embellished collar added a touch of glamour to her whole look.

She's back! Adele made her first appearance on the red carpet since giving birth at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday

Playing it safe: Adele wears a typical black gown in a similar style to dresses she has previously worn on the red carpet
Not wanting to distract from the jewelled detail, the singer wore her hair in an elaborate and glamorous up do.
Completing her look she wore her usual flick of eyeliner, while her skin looked flawless.
Speaking on the red carpet about making the track, she said: ‘I was very pregnant and very emotional, but it was amazing.’

Opening up: Adele revealed 'Motherhood is lovely, I'm really enjoying it'
‘I got the script a long time ago and it took me quite a while for them to convince me.’
She added: ‘It's a big responsibility.’
The usually very private star opened up about becoming a parent, saying: 'Motherhood is lovely, I'm really enjoying it'
Ahead of the ceremony the singer made a rare appearance on Twitter to reveal her excitement about being nominated, she wrote: ‘Oh my god I feel like Meryl Streep!! Thank you x’

Excited: Adele looked delighted to be making her first appearance at the Golden Globes
The singer and her boyfriend, Life water co-founder Simon welcomed their baby boy on October 19.
They arrived in Los Angeles on Thursday with their three-month-old son in tow. Although Adele won Best Song at the 2013 Critics’ Choice Awards that night, she didn’t attend.
Adele first announced her pregnancy via her website, writing: 'I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time.'

Mr Bond: Daniel Craig looks cool as he arrives while his wife Rachel Weisz looked stunning
The 24-year-old Adele and the 36-year-old Simon were first seen together in January 2012.
Since then they have resisted the continuous marriage rumours with Adele taking to Twitter to clarify, 'I'm not married.'
Adele was fiercely protective as she walked through the terminal after landing at LAX on Thursday evening, keeping her baby covered in a blanket - only his legs were dangling free in his black and white striped one-piece outfit.
She has still decided to keep her baby’s name a secret.

Daily Mail

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th January 2013, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(Sydney @ Jan 12 2013, 09:40 PM)

Is he not nominated for Candy

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th January 2013, 10:15 PM

From

http://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/artists/robbie-williams/news/new-nickname/

Robbie Williams' New Nickname


Robbie Williams has revealed the new nickname he's given himself after his first few months as a father.

The Candy singer became a dad for the first time last September when his wife Ayda Field gave birth to their daughter Theodora Rose.

'I enjoy changing nappies,' said the 38-year-old to Grazia magazine. 'I'm a good burped too. I call myself Daddy Windings.

'It has all come quite naturally to me.'

Robbie admitted that fatherhood has calmed him down, and that he feels more happy than ever with his family.

'Complete happiness is being in bed with my wife and daughter. There needs to be massive pillows, a wonderful duvet and 500 different TV channels.

'I'm the happiest I've ever been right now.'

Posted by: Sydney 17th January 2013, 06:13 AM

Robbie Williams has trust in wife


Robbie Williams loves his wife because of the trust and humour they share.

The 38-year-old singer is closer to spouse Ayda Field - with who he has four-month-old daughter Teddy - than anyone else and says that is because of the bond they have.

Asked who he is closest to, he said: ''My wife Ayda, because she's somebody I trust implicitly and understand.

And I love that she also trusts and gets me in return. She's also really beautiful, clever, smart and makes me laugh. Our madness dovetails really well.

Robbie has previously battled drug addiction and says these days, his idea of a good time after a show is watching television with his little girl.

He told Grazia magazine: ''After a gig last year, I tweeted a picture of me with my baby daughter Teddy.

We sat in an armchair watching to football on TV together. That's the after-show party and ultimate relaxation for me now: baby in one hand, TV remote in the other and a chocolate in my mouth.

nz.news

Posted by: Jupiter9 20th January 2013, 05:46 PM

My relaxation is the exact same. Except for the baby that is

Posted by: Jupiter9 21st January 2013, 04:46 PM

From
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2265727/Robbie-Williams-treats-canine-companion-day-Chateau-Marmont.html?ito=feeds-newsxml



That's one pampered pooch! Robbie Williams treats his canine companion to a day out at the Chateau Marmont
By LOUISE SAUNDERS

PUBLISHED: 09:48, 21 January 2013 | UPDATED: 10:49, 21 January 2013


He has made no secret of the fact that his brood of pet pooches are his pride and joy.

But Robbie Williams proved just how pampered his pups are as he treated one to a lavish day out at the Chateau Marmont on Sunday.

Not content with taking his fluffy friend for a stroll, the 38-year-old singer got the adorable white poodle-cross to accompany him to the lavish Los Angeles hotel for the day.



Pampered pooch: Robbie Williams treated his pet pup to a day out at the Chateau Marmont on Sunday

With the Candy hitmaker clutching his laptop as he made his way into the building, it would seem he was keen to get down to some business - but couldn't bear to leave his pooch behind.


And rather than jump out of the boot of his car himself, the canine companion even had an assistant to help him out safely.

Robbie looked casual for his day out, wearing a navy blue jumper with baggy jeans and clumpy trainers.




Canine cutie: The pup even had someone help him out of the back of the car

The Take That star completed his look with a pair of dark Ray Ban wayfarer-style sunglasses and his hair swept up into his trademark quiff.

Robbie and his wife Ayda Field - who have a four-month-old daughter Teddy Rose together - are the proud owners of eight dogs.

And the pet pooches play such a pivotal role in the couple's relationship that they even acted as Ayda's bridesmaids.


Tickled: Robbie looked a little amused as his canine companion was transported out of his white Range Rover

She said at the time: 'Our doggies are taking the bridesmaid roles! I was originally thinking little bow ties for them but instead they’re going to each have flower collars.'

Meanwhile, Robbie spent thousands of pounds transporting the brood over the the UK last year on a luxury cruise liner because he feared they would die in the hold of an aeroplane.

Speaking on Graham Norton's chat show, he said: 'All eight are coming over on the Queen Mary because I am scared they will freeze in the hold of a plane.'


Day of fun: The 38-year-old singer looked as though he was about to get down to some work as he carried his laptop into the hotel

Posted by: Jupiter9 21st January 2013, 04:47 PM

If he wasn't a famous multi-millionaire do you think that posh hotel would have let his doggie in?

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd January 2013, 06:29 PM

From
http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/robbie_williams_draws_attention_to_syrian_humanitarian_crisis


Robbie Williams draws attention to Syrian humanitarian crisis


Pop star Robbie Williams is raising awareness of the plight of Syrian children as part of his role as an ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

The singer wants to make more people aware of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Syria, where millions have been left without food, clothing or medical aid as the country's civil war continues.

A post on Williams' website reads, "The worst winter in 10 years and exposure to unspeakable violence is leaving children cold and frightened. With heavy snows, plummeting temperatures and extremely limited food, fuel, clothing and shelter, children are freezing, traumatised and in need of our help.

"The situation is so desperate that for only the second time in UNICEF history a level three emergency has been declared. Only when the focus shifts from the conflict in Syria to the humanitarian crisis caused by it will any progress be made. Today you can help achieve this by raising your own voice online."

The Angels hitmaker wants fans to "make some noise for the children of Syria" by sharing the post on their Facebook.com and Twitter.com pages.

The message concludes, "Thank you in advance to everyone who takes action."

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd January 2013, 06:31 PM

I laughed at this article. I think someone has mixed up their Robbies and Robins

http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/hollywood/why-chastian-wants-to-thank-williams-2958.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th February 2013, 05:08 PM

From
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4777405/robbie-williams-on-oasis-rift.html


UnMODern Rob
By GORDON SMART, Showbiz Editor Published: 04th February 2013

ROBBIE WILLIAMS says he fell out with OASIS in the Nineties because he wasn’t “mod” enough.
He said LIAM and NOEL GALLAGHER just suddenly stopped knocking about with him.

Liam befriended Robbie after he left TAKE THAT but it was shortlived.

Matters came to head when Robbie stormed the stage at Glastonbury during the band’s set. Noel quickly had him removed.

Robbie said: “Lad culture was a massive, massive thing. I love Oasis. I was a big fan of their music, vibe and energy.

“I happened to know them and knock about with them for a little while. I don’t think I was their cup of tea.

"At the time I think the exact words were ‘I’m not mod’, so I was sort of mates with them for a bit, then I didn’t gel with them, so we stopped hanging out, simple as that.

“Liam’s voice was the voice of a generation and Noel seemed to be writing the songs of a generation. They were our Beatles for around 18 months.

“It was very, very exciting, high-octane stuff with various substances being taken left, right and centre, models, late night rock ’n’ roll – all good fun!”

That’s all behind Robbie now, seeing as he’s a married man with a four-month-old nipper TEDDY ROSE.

Back in the day they would still be going as you read this...

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th February 2013, 09:39 PM

From

http://www.glasgowsouthandeastwoodextra.co.uk/news/showbiz/robbie-s-song-makes-daughter-sick-1-2785407




Robbie's song makes daughter sick


Published on Monday 11 February 2013 20:23

Robbie Williams has written his first song for his young daughter Teddy - but admits it made her throw up.

The singer said he is now considering releasing the track which he performed for the tot, who is almost five months old, when he took her for a walk.

Robbie, who turns 39 on Wednesday, also revealed he has lost almost 11kg in the space of five weeks after changing his diet because he says he was resembling former strongman and shot-putter Geoff Capes.

Writing on his blog, he said: "So I went on a diet - knocked out sugar (processed) and dairy. Lost 24 pounds in five weeks.

"I was looking like Geoff Capes after the Christmas run, and seeing as 40 is just around the corner... it's time to go all yoga and lentils, or who knows where it could all end."


Robbie became a father for the first time when his wife Ayda Field gave birth to Theodora in September.

Speaking of the song he has written, he said: "TEDDY GOT HER FIRST SONG. It's called Go Gentle. It might be called something else by the time it comes out.

"I sang it to her yesterday as we walked around the estate. She was in a papoose so she was a captive audience. I think she liked it, then she threw up - tough room."

Robbie, who will tour his Take The Crown album in the summer, said he had also been working on another "big project", and said "very excited about what's to come". The singer has been reported to be be working on a new swing album, to follow his 2001 release Swing When You're Winning.

He also talked about how he had been working with his former songwriting partner Guy Chambers "for the first time in many years". "Funnily enough we're a good team. What a treat - I luvs him," Robbie added. The pair split a decade ago after working together for many years, but have since patched things up.

Copyright © Press Association Ltd. 2013, All Rights Reserved.

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th February 2013, 04:55 PM

From
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/105019/Robbie-Williams-Fears-For-Justin-Biebers-Future-Its-Inevitable-That-Hell-Hit-A-Hard-Time



Robbie Williams Fears For Justin Bieber's Future: It's Inevitable That He'll Hit A Hard Time

Robbie has said that there's a 'list of f*** ups' in terms of young teen stars

Robbie Williams has opened up about his fears for teen pop sensation Justin Bieber, saying that it's inevitable that Biebs will eventually "hit a hard time" after dealing with the stresses of fame.

Being in a band from a young age himself, Robbie knows of the obstacles that lie ahead for young stars like the 'Boyfriend' singer.

Robbie, 39, told The Sun, “There is a list longer than my arm of f***-ups."

“It’s inevitable that someone like Justin Bieber will hit a hard time," he contined. "You hear about everybody going, ‘You’re sh**’. And you go ‘f***, I’m sh**, I’d better go and do something else’. And it gets to you.”





Could Robbie be right? Will the pressures of fame all get too much for Justin Bieber one day? (Photo: WENN)

The young singer has recently found himself hitting the headlines, with allegations that he had been 'smoking pot' and 'dabbling with codeine'.

Justin isn't the only teen star that Robbie has offered some words of wisdom to, with him opening up to curly haired heart-throb Harry Stles, saying that he could steal his crown.

The 'Rock DJ' singer previously told the Metro: "I'm also coming to terms with becoming an aging popstar. I remember seeing George Michael, who's ten years older and thinking: 'There's a vacancy there.' So there must be a Harry Styles looking at me going: 'He's over the hill now'."



Robbie has also dealt with the hectic showbiz world from an early age (Photo: WENN)

And he admits that he definitely sees some comparisons between the showbiz pair, telling ShortList that he was jealous of the lad's antics.

"I see Harry through bitter-getting-old-and- married-and-can’t-do-all-of-that-any-more eyes," he said.

"Also, I’ve got a lot of love for him and One Direction. On the pie chart, the love outweighs the bitterness - but the bitterness is in there too."

Posted by: Sparkle 16th February 2013, 09:55 PM

http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/adele/news/robbie-williams-valentines-day/

Adele And Boyfriend Simon Konecki Visit Robbie Williams On Valentine's Day

15th February 2013, 15:04

The 'Rolling In The Deep' singer headed to see the Take That man during a day out in Los Angeles.

Adele and her boyfriend Simon Konecki were pictured heading to see Robbie Williams yesterday (14th February) for a special Valentine's Day visit.

The 'Someone Like You' singer was captured shielding her face from photographers in images obtained by Pacific Coast News with her charity working beau by her side.

The 'Rumour Has It' star has spent much of the year in the US after making her first public appearance since giving birth at the Golden Globes last month.

Last weekend, the singer was also in attendance for the Grammy Awards 2013 – where she picked up her ninth all time prize for Best Pop Solo Performance with 'Set Fire To The Rain'.

Adele and Robbie are great friends and were rumoured to planning a ghost hunting weekend together after it was revealed the female star's Surrey mansion was haunted.

Posted by: Sparkle 17th February 2013, 09:08 PM

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/299138/Adele-moves-in-with-Robbie-Williams/


ADELE has moved in with Robbie Williams in the Hollywood Hills as she prepares for her Skyfall performance at the Oscars, writes Julia Etherington.

The singer, 24, husband Simon Konecki and three-month-old son Angelo are enjoying some relaxing time with Robbie, 39, wife Ayda and their four-month old daughter Teddy Rose.

Grammy Award- winning Adele and Robbie, inset, hit it off when they met at the Brits a few years ago and have kept in close contact ever since.


Adele also struck up a friendship with actress Ayda and the girls were pictured together at the Golden Globes last month. A source revealed: “Adele and Robbie hit it off immediately and he’s been somewhat of a mentor to her when it comes to the fame game and the music business
“She and Ayda have become really close since they’ve become mums.

“Adele and Simon have been staying with Robbie and Ayda since the start of January and are planning to be there until the end of this month, after the Oscars.”

Adele is said to be so nervous about her Oscars performance that she is having hypnotherapy to help her overcome her stage fright as well as extra singing lessons with her old vocal coach.

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th February 2013, 09:53 PM

Ooooh that reminds me. Skyfall is out on dvd tomorrow

Posted by: Sparkle 17th February 2013, 09:56 PM

Yep, I read somewhere that it is £7 in Sainsburys, I think you have to spend £30 though to get it at that price

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th February 2013, 10:06 PM

That's good value though if you were doing your weekly shop anyway

Posted by: Sparkle 17th February 2013, 10:08 PM

I can spend that amount just topping up the weekly shop

Posted by: 7heDreamer 18th February 2013, 12:02 AM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Feb 16 2013, 09:55 PM)

Posted by: Jupiter9 19th February 2013, 06:14 PM

If it wasn't for her music I'd actually quite like Adele. She seems fun.

Posted by: Jupiter9 19th February 2013, 06:22 PM

From
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/105700/Hes-An-Amazing-Man-Olly-Murs-Gushes-About-Robbie-Williams-Before-Tour


'He's An Amazing Man': Olly Murs Gushes About Robbie Williams Before Tour
Olly also believes he's the 'perfect choice'

Olly Murs and Robbie Williams have clearly built up a strong friendship, with the Xtra Factor claiming he is the perfect choice to support the Robster on his upcoming stadium tour.

The 'Troublemaker' singer will be supporting Robbie on his upcoming tour this summer, and Olly reveals his excitement at touring Europe with the Take That star whom he has described as "an amazing man."


The 'Dance With Me Tonight' singer told to The Daily Star: "This is the perfect time for me to do stadiums.

"Now I feel I can stand up there with Robbie, and I am the right guy to support him. What he said about me in the press conference to announce the tour was amazing. He said he sees a lot of me in him - and I see a lot of me in him, too."

“He always joked on The X Factor how I had no worries before I go on stage, which is true. He's an amazing man.”

Olly is up for 'British Male' and 'British Single' for his number one smash 'Troublemaker' at this year's BRIT Awards, and said he is stunned that Williams is only up for 'British Single.'

He said: “Robbie’s won the British Male award before and maybe when people were voting they wanted to put five people in the list who hadn’t.”

The BRIT Awards takes place tomorrow at London's O2 Arena, with James Corden hosting the event.

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd February 2013, 08:38 PM

From
http://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/10246842.Security_guard_accused_of_stealing_Robbie_Williams_microphone_walks_fre
e/


Security guard accused of stealing Robbie Williams microphone walks free

2:00pm Friday 22nd February 2013 in News By Lauren May, Reporter

A security guard accused of stealing a microphone set to be used by Robbie Williams has walked free after his trial collapsed.

Oliver Davis, 48, of New Barns Avenue, Mitcham, was due to stand trial over allegations he stole a £4,000 Beyer Strässer M800 microphone set to be used by Robbie Williams at a Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall last year.

He had been working as a security guard at the time and had been on the job for just two days.

Mr Davis said he had taken the microphone, which was eventually recovered in a good condition, because he thought it was broken and would be thrown away.


Rastafarian Davis arrived for his trial at the City of London Magistrates Court yesterday, (February, 21) but because the Crown Prosecution Service had failed to produce existing CCTV evidence of the incident for the trial, the case was dismissed leading prosecutors to be accused of "total incompetence" by the chairman of the bench, Penny Hatfield.

Mr Davis was seen to smile, look up and put his hands together when he realised his case would be thrown out.

Speaking to the prosecutor Miss Ann Abel, the chairman of the bench, Penny Hatfield, said: "This is really completely unsatisfactory.


"This is no way for the CPS to conduct their businesses.

"We accept it’s not your fault but you are the unfortunately person who is in court and has to bear the brunt of that but please take it back.

"The bench is dissatisfied."

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd February 2013, 08:39 PM

A music lover?


Sorry, I didn't say that!

Posted by: Sparkle 24th February 2013, 07:17 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4805223/Robbie-Williams-to-join-Gary-Barlow-on-X-Factor-judging-panel.html

TV bosses are secretly plotting to get Robbie Williams to join Gary Barlow on X Factor.

And they reckon having the Take That pals on the judging panel will provide the “fireworks” missing from last year’s show.

A well-placed source said: “This is the dream team. We have been looking at the show and thinking the unthinkable.

“Robbie is exactly the right person for the show — but we don’t want to lose Gary to get him. We want them both.

“Robbie’s people are saying he is too busy to do the show.

But we worked around Gary when he first joined the panel and he was touring with Take That and it was fine. We know Robbie loves the show and he and Gary have a great friendship and rivalry — there will be fireworks for sure.”

The pair famously fell out when Robbie quit Take That in the mid-Nineties — leading to the break-up of the chart-topping band.

They patched up their relationship after the band reformed in 2006, with Robbie rejoining his old pals three years ago.

If bosses do manage to pit Robbie and Gary against one another on the panel it may NOT mean the end of fellow judge Louis Walsh.

Producers are said to be “relaxed” about having three men on the panel and Louis is said to be days away from signing a new £750,000 deal.

The fourth spot is set to be given again to Nicole Scherzinger.

The source added: “Louis’s future is as up in the air as it has been in any other year — but if Robbie and Gary do sign it will not necessarily mean curtains for him.

“The producers are relaxed about the gender make up of the panel. It is all about having big personalities.”

Tulisa Contostavlos has been widely tipped for the chop, but has not been told either way, giving her some hope she could return.

And former judge Sharon Osbourne has also been tipped for a comeback

Posted by: Jupiter9 25th February 2013, 11:46 PM

He'd be brilliant on the X-Factor but I just can't see it happening.

Posted by: Jupiter9 1st March 2013, 10:24 PM

From
http://www.independent.ie/woman/celeb-news/robbie-williams-wants-baby-no-2-29102941.html


Robbie Williams wants to add to his brood
01 March 2013


Robbie Williams has said he is hoping to become a dad for the second time very soon.


The Candy singer and wife Ayda welcomed daughter Theodora in September, but Robbie has admitted they already want to add to their brood, reported The Sun.

Speaking on Alan Carr's Chatty Man show, Robbie, 39, said he and Ayda are busy "practising" for a sibling for their little girl.

He said: "My little girl is wonderful. Little Teddy. We are going to do more of them because they are amazing."

However, if Robbie and Ayda do have another baby, it might well arrive Stateside - as the star confessed he was getting fed up with the cold, wet weather in the UK.

Robbie, who has split his time between the US and the UK in recent years, said: "My wife FaceTimed me... she was in a T-shirt on a beach in Malibu and I was in Belsize Park and I went, 'I know where I'd rather be'."

Posted by: Sydney 2nd March 2013, 12:29 PM

'It's Russian roulette': Robbie Williams opens up about his daily struggle to stay sane and the pressures of performing




http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2286941/Robbie-Williams-opens-daily-struggle-stay-sane-pressures-performing.html

Posted by: Robbieca 3rd March 2013, 11:53 AM

According to http://www.vecernji.hr/scena/robbie-williams-dva-dana-prodao-10-tisuca-ulaznica-clanak-517815, he sold 4,000 tickets in the first hour and 10,000 in two days for the concert in Zagreb, Croatia.

edit: I know this is not the kind of news you post in this thread but considering the circumstances (FIRST ever visit to Croatia), it deserves to be in THE RW news

Posted by: Sydney 3rd March 2013, 04:17 PM

QUOTE(Robbieca @ Mar 3 2013, 11:53 AM)

According to http://www.vecernji.hr/scena/robbie-williams-dva-dana-prodao-10-tisuca-ulaznica-clanak-517815, he sold 4,000 tickets in the first hour and 10,000 in two days for the concert in Zagreb, Croatia.

edit: I know this is not the kind of news you post in this thread but considering the circumstances (FIRST ever visit to Croatia), it deserves to be in THE RW news

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd March 2013, 09:59 PM

What's the capacity of the stadium in Zagreb?

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd March 2013, 10:07 PM

From

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4822004/robbie-williams-my-wife-makes-me-go-to-parenting-groups.html


Robbie Williams: My daughter won’t play ball



He's a good sport ... Robbie Williams
By GORDON SMART, Showbiz Editor
Published: 21 hrs ago

ROBBIE WILLIAMS won’t be encouraging his daughter to play football.
His wife AYDA FIELD doesn’t want THEODORA ROSE (aka TEDDY) to have legs like a footballer.

He said: “Her mum doesn’t want that. She’s afraid that Teddy will get footballer legs like KARL-HEINZ RUMMENIGGE.

“She wants her to walk on yoga legs.”

The TAKE THAT star also admitted he’s been attending parenting groups with his American TV actress missus.

Robbie said: “You meet other parents there and talk about your experiences.

“I don’t know why I have to go there. But Ayda wants that. You probably earn parent points.”

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd March 2013, 10:11 PM

From

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2286941/Robbie-Williams-opens-daily-struggle-stay-sane-pressures-performing.html


'It's Russian roulette': Robbie Williams opens up about his daily struggle to stay sane and the pressures of performing
By JENNIFER RUBY
PUBLISHED: 09:00, 2 March 2013 | UPDATED: 09:59, 2 March 2013

.
It's never been a secret that Robbie Williams has struggled with depression and substance abuse during his career.
But even though he seems to have reinvented himself and has won his battle against drinks and drugs, the pop star has admitted that he still has to fight against 'invisible foes' on a daily basis.
In a candid interview, the 39-year-old has admitted, when it comes to his performing, it can still be something of a 'Russian roulette.'


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2286941/Robbie-Williams-opens-daily-struggle-stay-sane-pressures-performing.html

Posted by: Robbieca 4th March 2013, 10:54 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Mar 3 2013, 10:59 PM)

What's the capacity of the stadium in Zagreb?

Posted by: Jupiter9 5th March 2013, 09:55 PM

You think he will sell 40,000 tickets there?

Posted by: Jupiter9 5th March 2013, 10:01 PM

From
http://www.98fm.com/2013/category-entertainment/gossipgirl/category-showbiz/robbie-williams-i-had-no-mates/


Robbie Williams’ new single “Be a Boy” is released this Friday. He’s has been talking to Bauer about how he had very few friends other than the lads in Take That at the start of his career so when he left the band, he had to look for new friends which is how he came to hang out with the Gallagher brothers.

He said “I left school when I was 16 and off I went into Take That and those years 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 are your formative years when you learn to be a man and you develop proper friendships that last for life. Fortunately and unfortunately, I travelled around the world and left my roots. Take That was a very safe place to be and then all of a sudden I was in a very unsafe place, in London looking for friends. Basically, all I had were drug buddies at the time and I’m not pointing fingers because I was a drug buddy to them aswell. I had acquaintances that I knew but I wouldn’t call them friends and they wouldn’t call me a friend now. A lot of it was enjoyable and a lot of it took me to rehab. Who were my friends? I didn’t have many. I loved Oasis and I happened to know them and knock about with them for a little while – not too long. I don’t think I was their cup of tea. I think the exact words were I wasn’t “mod” so I didn’t gel with them and we stopped hanging out”.

Posted by: Robbieca 5th March 2013, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Mar 5 2013, 10:55 PM)

You think he will sell 40,000 tickets there?

Posted by: Jupiter9 5th March 2013, 10:12 PM

Surely not!

I thought he had loads of fans in the Balkans. Or have a lot of them already bought tickets for Vienna?

Posted by: Robbieca 5th March 2013, 10:25 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Mar 5 2013, 11:12 PM)

Surely not!

I thought he had loads of fans in the Balkans. Or have a lot of them already bought tickets for Vienna?

Posted by: Sydney 11th March 2013, 06:22 AM

Opps !! replied in the wrong place

Posted by: Sydney 31st March 2013, 05:25 PM

Ghostly meat-ings for Robbie

Who you gonna call? ... Robbie Williams and Meat Loaf plan to go on a ghost hunt


SUPERNATURAL nut ROBBIE WILLIAMS would do anything to spot ghosts and UFOs.
Now he’s got a new pal to help him do that – MEAT LOAF.
The pair have known each other for years and Meat is planning to take Rob on a hunt for CHARLIE CHAPLIN’s poltergeist.
He said: “Robbie should absolutely come ghost-hunting with me. There are so many places to go – we could head to the old A&M recording studios in LA. They think Charlie Chaplin’s down there.”
Meat, who starts his farewell tour in Newcastle on April 5, believes his body acts as a ghost doorway.
He said: “There are people they say are conduits, who are more open to it, and so this stuff’s been going on since I was a kid.
“I’ve seen my mother after she died and my grandmother. I talked to my mother, and she talked back.
“And I’m not crazy, but people would think, ‘He’s crazy’.”


SUN UK

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd April 2013, 08:58 PM

Mr Meatloaf is retiring?

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd April 2013, 09:09 PM

From
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/4865081/robbie-williams-grandma-blur.html


Robbie Williams: My nan could be in Blur
Singer takes a pop at Alex James in latest rant

Apology is all a Blur ... Robbie Williams has had another pop at band
By GORDON SMART, Showbiz Editor
Published: 29th March 2013


ROBBIE WILLIAMS has dropped a bomb all over his latest mission to make peace with Britpop’s heroes.
The singer took aim at BLUR bassist ALEX JAMES during a themed edition of his Radio Rudebox that was designed to make amends for his recent rant against Nineties indie bands.
Robbie’s broadcast, from his website, was class.
It included tracks from top bands of the Nineties and opened with Animal Nitrate by SUEDE, who sparked his original moan.
But he singled out Alex for criticism after accusing The Sun columnist of “not being very nice to him”.
Robbie said: “Alex is the bassist in Blur — my nan could do that. All she needs is a new haircut.”

Granny rock ... Robbie reckons his nan could be in the band
He explained he first met the band during a TV show appearance in Manchester with TAKE THAT when he was just 16. Robbie said: “From what I now know, looking back, they were suffering from a little bit of middle-class angst.
“I did feel like I was part of the s*** beneath their shoes for being in a boyband.”
But he praised Alex’s bandmates, calling frontman DAMON ALBARN a “majestic songwriter”, and admitted “loving” some of guitarist GRAHAM COXON’s solo albums. He said drummer DAVE ROWNTREE would make a “great politician”.
He revealed intimate moments he shared with Britpop’s finest, including taking heroin with ELASTICA and reading poems to JARVIS COCKER at Glastonbury.
Robbie also answered criticism from bands he slagged off in his recent tirade, which defended investment in Nineties pop.


He felt particularly guilty after upsetting SHED SEVEN star RICK WITTER — who responded to Robbie’s tirade by tweeting: “We’ve had good chats in the past. What went horribly wrong?”
Robbie said: “I don’t want to upset him, he’s a nice guy. I’ve met you three times, Rick, we have chatted and we’re on a level. I’m sorry that I slagged your band off.”
Robbie insisted his “misguided blog” was just defending pop. He said: “There is a lot of snobbery towards pop music, to me and pop in general — it’s kind of a despised art form.
“There’s a lot of ‘Check out that fat ****, he’d be nothing without GUY CHAMBERS.’
“I’m coming from a place of, ‘Hang on, I’m being picked on here, I don’t like it.’”

Posted by: Sparkle 13th April 2013, 03:07 PM

http://www.rte.ie/ten/2013/0413/williamsr_rte2fm.html

Robbie Williams: weight is biggest struggle
Saturday 13 April 2013

In the interview, which will air on 2fm tomorrow, Sunday April 14, he also spoke about being a dad, Take That and about the possibility of joining The X Factor judging panel.

Speaking about fatherhood, he said: "So there I was. I wrote a song on my new album for Teddy called Go Gentle.

"I brought her out for a walk, a few months ago, and started singing the song to her.

"Once I finished, she turned to me in her buggy, and got sick on me. That's appreciation..."

In relation to his weight, he added: "My weight is still my biggest struggle in life. I spend a lot of the day worrying about getting fit, and I can't seem to do it.

"I've tried everything, and I really worry about it. Then I see the days to a tour, counting down. Chocolate should be banned worldwide."


He also spoke about whether he would become an X Factor judge: "I don't think I could do that. I'm too opinionated. I have too much to say. Yes, that's what the show needs.

"But I think I would simply p*** off too many people too quickly. Let Noel Gallagher do it. He'd be grand for it!"

Speaking to RTÉ TEN about the interview, radio presenter Cahill said: "What I like about Robbie, unlike a lot of stars these days, is that he has a lot to say.

"And he's not afraid to speak his mind."

Find out exactly what he has a lot to say about by tuning into Michael Cahill on 2fm tomorrow, Sunday April 14 at 5pm and you can listen on the RTÉ Radio Player

Posted by: Sparkle 15th April 2013, 02:56 PM

http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/article.aspx?id=863901

The British singer is torn between being laid to rest in his native Stoke-on-Trent and his wife Ayda Field's family burial plot in LA, since he feels having a sun-kissed grave would be a 'nice place' to end his life.

While he always hoped to be buried at home next to his gran, Betty, his new life in the US and the arrival of seventh-month-old daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose has changed his mind.

Speaking on his Radio Rudebox podcast, Robbie said: 'The thing about Stoke, my heart seems to be there. I have an interesting dilemma. If we stay in LA and this is our home for the rest of time, I'm not going to want to be buried at Stoke-on-Trent.

'When I am in stoke, my favourite place to visit is my grandma's grave at Tunstall cemetery. I have always thought that is where I would end up, at the cemetery. But I now have an American bird as my wife, and I plan to be with her for the rest of time.

'Ayda's grandma is in a cemetery over here, in a cemetery just down the road from our house. Her grave is constantly in the sun. It's a nice place to end up.'

The 39-year-old star also revealed he wasn't afraid of death and hopes he manages to squeeze a few more adventures out of life yet.

He added: 'I don't feel sad about it for some reason. It's an inevitability ... I hope that I am alive long enough for many different voyages yet. Who knows where I will end up?'

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th April 2013, 08:36 PM

He could have his heart buried in Stoke and the rest of him in LA. Just saying.
Kind of morbid topic of conversation. As for me, I'd like a pyramid.

Posted by: Sydney 20th April 2013, 08:10 AM

ROBBIE WILLIAMS: I’M A HORRIBLE DAD




ABOVE: Robbie Williams says he is not exactly the perfect father I wouldn’t be surprised if she turns out like Saffy from Absolutely Fabulous

20th April 2013

ROBBIE WILLIAMS and wife Ayda Field constantly insult each other in front of their baby daughter Teddy.

The Rudebox crooner, 39, revealed: “Her mother’s mental in a brilliant comedienne kind of way. Me and the wife have a good line in being horrible to each other in front of Teddy.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if she turns out like Saffy from Absolutely Fabulous...”

In spite of this, the Robster sometimes overlooks the fact that he even has a daughter.

He admitted: “Some days I forget that I’ve got her but fortunately Ayda doesn’t. I can spend a couple of days and think, oh Jesus, I didn’t do bath time for the last two nights!”


Daily Star

Posted by: Jupiter9 23rd April 2013, 06:11 PM

It's easily done. I took Mother Jupiter shopping once and drove home without her....

Posted by: Sparkle 23rd April 2013, 06:59 PM

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/robbie-williams-struggles-to-entertain-daughter_3621657

Robbie Williams - Robbie Williams struggles to entertain daughter
23 April 2013

Robbie Williams struggles to entertain daughter

Robbie Williams' daughter doesn't find him funny.

The 39-year-old singer and wife Ayda Field welcomed their first child, daughter Theodora Rose - also affectionately known as Teddy - seven months ago and while Robbie is smitten with the tot, he admitted the feeling isn't always mutual.

According to the Daily Star newspaper, he said: ''She's not interested in peek-aboo. She's a tough audience these days.

''I think it's because her teeth are coming through, or she just thinks I'm not funny - but that's showbiz.

''I need to slip her a pint I think...''

Robbie recently wrote a song called 'Go Gentle' for Teddy but she wasn't too impressed by her dad's singing - as she vomited on him.

He said: ''I wrote her a song called 'Go Gentle'. I had a really lovely moment walking around the estate where we live with the baby, and I sang this very, very sincere song ... and she threw up on me. I don't know if that is baby for, 'That is amazing, dad', or 'I have just thrown up because you make me nauseous.' ''

Posted by: Jupiter9 25th April 2013, 06:55 PM

Oh well, at least he can laugh

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th May 2013, 08:39 PM

From

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/robbie-williams-savile-quip-stuns-star-studded-audience-29263405.html


Robbie Williams' Savile quip stuns star studded audience

LAUREN TURNER – 13 MAY 2013

POP star Robbie Williams was greeted with shocked laughter tonight when he made a joke about the police operation launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.


The Take That singer made the quip to a room full of celebrities and radio industry insiders at the Sony Awards ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House hotel in central London.

Speaking to the audience before he played a short set at the start of this year's awards, Williams said he had not recognised anyone's names other than his own as he looked at the table plan for the event.

He then added: "Looking from up here, it looks like the stars of Operation Yewtree 2014. Too soon? Too soon."

Williams had been introduced by awards host Chris Evans' four-year-old son Noah, who was attending the event in his pyjamas and described the singer as his "favourite".

The Rock DJ singer said hello to the little boy - but added that the youngster's presence meant he couldn't make any of the jokes he had been intending to tell.

Williams couldn't resist making comments about his most recent hit Candy failing to make the Radio 1 playlist but also made jokes at his own expense - describing himself as "fat and old".

He also said there were tickets left for his forthcoming tour, adding: "That didn't used to happen."

The Saturdays - minus pregnant singer Rochelle Humes who is "about to pop" according to bandmate Frankie Sandford - also performed at the event.

Posted by: Jupiter9 31st May 2013, 09:56 PM

From

http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/olly-murs/news/robbie-williams-collaboration-plans/


Olly Murs Teases Potential Robbie Williams Collaboration: "We Were Talking About It"
30th May 2013, 10:53

The 'Candy' singer and his tour support act Olly may be planning a team-up together.


Olly Murs has teased that he and Robbie Williams may record a collaboration together sometime soon.

The 'Heart Skips A Beat' singer says he was very impressed by Robbie's team-up with Dizzee Rascal on their new song 'Goin' Crazy' , and would love to lay down a track with the 'Candy' singer if the opportunity comes up.

"We were talking about writing a song together after I said I thought his BRITs track was great," Olly revealed to the Daily Star this week. "We might do something for a laugh just to put online.

"I think what he's done with Dizzee Rascal is brilliant - he's getting bling!" Olly explained.

The UK singer-songwriter is set to join Robbie as his support act on the road next month, as part of Robbie Williams' UK stadium tour, and Olly has been teasing what fans can expect.

"I saw Robbie on Tuesday and he didn't give much away but just said it's going to be big, massive and huge," Olly added."He wants to show people he's the real real.

"If that Take That and Knebworth shows are anything to go by, it's going to be special."

Olly Murs joins Robbie Williams out on the road next month and both artists will perform live at the Capital FM Summertime Ball next weekend on 9th June at Wembley Stadium.

Posted by: Sparkle 2nd June 2013, 07:19 PM

From: http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/116547/Robbie-Williams-Enjoys-Royal-Dinner-Date-With-Fergie-Princess-Beatrice-Eugenie

Robbie Williams has got some friends in high places, with the singer spotted dining out with his good mates Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson and her daughters Princess Beatrice and Eugenie last night.

The four - along with Robbie's wife Ayda Field - enjoyed a cosy dinner in west London on Friday. Robbie and the Duchess of York first became friends when they met on holiday in the Caribbean back in January 2011.

Since then Sarah's daughter Beatrice has reportedly grown to be good friends with Robbie and Ayda, with the princess even visiting the couple's LA home.

Last night's outing saw the group dine out in the capital with Robbie donning a daring suede jacket and matching blue shoes. Ayda was dressed down in comparison, sporting a hat, biker jacket and jeans.

Posted by: Jupiter9 2nd June 2013, 09:17 PM

No photos?

Posted by: Sparkle 11th June 2013, 08:15 PM

http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/dizzee-rascals-12hour-jam-session-with-robbie-williams-as-he-chills-in-la-8653496.html


11 June 2013

Dizzee Rascal has told how an invitation to Robbie Williams’s Los Angeles mansion led to a 12-hour “jamming” session and a new single.

The 27-year-old east Londoner’s new track, Goin’ Crazy, features the former Take That member.

Dizzee said: “I got to his house at 6pm and left at 6am. We recorded for two hours and just spent the rest of the time chatting. Just jamming and having a laugh.

“He is a down to earth guy but because of how big he is he has had to separate himself [from the world] because of the insanity. I guess that he has cut himself off, so some people don’t get a lot from him.” The star from Bow said he had to get away from the pressures he faced in the UK and just “live” while working on his latest album, The Fifth, which he described as his happiest yet.

The rapper also unveiled a star-studded list of collaborators who appear on the album, including Jessie J, will.i.am, Sean Kingston and Tinie Tempah.

He said: “I was chilling in Miami and made most of this in LA. It’s a wicked way of recording. Waking up in the sun, writing lyrics and going to the studio where they’ve got the beats ready. I felt free.

“The sound has come from just living — just enjoying myself and chilling out. Having a laugh, I guess.

“I was trying to make the most positive album I could. I didn’t want to put out a depressing album that was deep. It’s not the album that’s trying to save the world. It’s the album that’s trying to animate everyone, make them feel good and dance.”

Posted by: Sparkle 11th June 2013, 08:18 PM

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/robbie-williams-slashes-sale-price-of-luxury-mansion/1127626/

Robbie Williams slashes sale price of luxury mansionPTI : London, Tue Jun 11 2013, 09:57 hrs

British singer Robbie Williams is offering a USD 4 million discount on his luxury country estate in a bid to make a quick sale on the property.

The 'Angels' hitmaker originally purchased Compton Bassett House in Wiltshire, England in 2009 for USD 12.5 million but has now slashed the price to USD 8.5 million.

Williams has decided to offload the 18th century mansion, which sits on 71 acres of land boasts a helicopter hanger, eight bedrooms, a leisure complex and two staff apartments, as he is spending an increasing amount of time in Los Angeles.

Rupert Sweeting of real estate agency Knight Frank says, "Robbie is spending so much time in LA that the property is surplus to requirements."


I thought he already sold this ages ago?

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th June 2013, 08:21 PM

No. That was the previous country mansion. Then he bought this one.

Posted by: Jupiter9 14th June 2013, 10:57 PM

From

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/thevoice/4968175/liam-gallagher-robbie-williams-the-voice.html


Eyes are on Liam as he clashes with Robbie
Singer set to perform on The Voice with arch enemy

Showdown ... Liam Gallagher and Robbie Williams have both been booked for The Voice
Published: 22 hrs ago

EXTRA security has been called in after arch enemies Liam Gallagher and Robbie Williams were both booked to perform.

Liam is singing live with his band Beady Eye on Saturday night, while Robbie will be on set to pre-record a performance with Dizzee Rascal.

Worried bosses are keeping the warring pair – who first clashed in 2000 – on separate sides of London’s Pinewood Studios.

A show source said: “Relations between Robbie and Liam do seem to have become less hostile but the bosses aren’t taking any chances.

“They had hoped they wouldn’t be in the studio at the same time but as Robbie’s tour clashed with the final, his performance has to be pre-recorded. So we have given them separate Winnebagos on either side of the studio and called in extra security to be on hand in case the pair do kick off.”

Robbie – who challenged Liam to a televised fight at the 2000 Brits – have bashed heads repeatedly over the years.

And recently it emerged that Liam, who married Robbie’s ex Nicole Appleton, also ended up with the cat his rival shared with the All Saints singer.

Robbie said: “I am now in my 40th year and I think it is time for a cat.

“I used to have one when I went out with Nicole. We went to Harrods one day and bought one. I wonder if she is still alive. Nicole got her, in the ‘cat-vorce’.”

Posted by: Sparkle 16th June 2013, 08:24 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2340248/Robbie-Williams-The-woman-stopped-hell-raising-future-Take-That--I-envy-Harry-Styles.html

The 39-year-old singer on fatherhood and fidelity, reuniting with his old bandmates, and his tattoo wars with One Direction


'My 30s, apart from a little blip, have been the most successful decade,' said Robbie Williams

A few months ago, backstage at the O2 Arena shortly before this year’s Brit Awards, Robbie Williams spotted One Direction’s Harry Styles down the corridor and shouted out a greeting.

‘I used to be Harry Styles,’ he murmured to me, then returned to his dressing room to rehearse a dance routine he was still learning for the song he would perform that night, his number one Candy, a song that has become his third-biggest-selling single ever.

Williams has been coming to the Brit Awards for over half his life (in that time he has received a record 17 awards).

Later on that evening, sitting down to talk back at his London home, he says that he had just been reading the novel Kill Your Friends by John Niven.

‘He’s got a very cynical view of the record industry,’ Williams noted, ‘but it resonated with me.’

As he read the book, he also stumbled across a passage about himself, describing a young and newly sober Robbie Williams at the Brit Awards in the 1990s.

‘He says, “Now there’s a guy that’s been handed all the sevens,” Williams recounted. “Who has been handed the cards.”

And it really struck a chord with me. Yeah, this could have happened to anybody and it happened to me. And that I’m a lucky son of a bitch, and so is everybody else in the recording industry.

'Apart from Prince. And a couple more that don’t come to mind. I just look at the people at the Brit Awards, including myself, and think we’re all so very lucky.’

Lucky Robbie’s latest killer hand dealt him all the aces: first he finally hung up his bachelor boots and married Ayda Field, a 34-year-old American actress, then he became a father for the first time when his new wife gave birth to their daughter Theodora (Teddy) last September.

And his latest tour, which includes a four-night run at Wembley Stadium, is his biggest yet. Not bad for a Take That tearaway from Stoke-on-Trent...

Posted by: Sparkle 18th June 2013, 08:19 PM

This is worth posting for the picture

Click on the link to read the article........................alternatively, just look at the picture
Robbie's trunks look a bit strange

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2342102/Robbie-Williams-strips-trunks-pre-bath-kicking-Take-The-Crown-stadium-tour-epic-style.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 18th June 2013, 09:49 PM

They look like underpants you mean? Probably exactly what they were

Or maybe speedos...

Posted by: Jupiter9 18th June 2013, 09:53 PM

From

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/545541/robbie-williams-i-ve-got-some-bad-tattoos-but-some-of-one-direction-s-are-horrendous


Robbie Williams: I've got some bad tattoos but some of One Direction's are horrendous

Rob's a big 1D fan but he thinks they need some good advice


Robbie Williams loves comparing tattoos with the One Direction boys.

Rob - who started calleding 1D his 'brothers' after performing with them on The X Factor in 2010 - thinks that even his worst inkings are better than some that Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne have had done.

‘[I like] checking out their new tattoos and me showing them my new tattoos,' says Rob, 39.

‘I'm in the One Direction bad tattoo club. I have bad tattoos - so do they.

‘They're winning. They've got some horrendous ones.'

Niall Horan is the only member of 1D who's not body artwork crazy.

Rob shot to fame with Take That in the 1990s and he can see a lot of his young boyband self in 1D, particularly curly-haired heartthrob Harry, 19.

‘It's hard not to,' the singer tells Mail Online.

‘It seems as though there's no Jason Orange and Gary Barlow there to tell them off and give them, ironically, a bit of direction.

‘It would seem that it's a band of Robbies and Mark [Owens]. It's going to be fascinating to see what happens.

‘I like seeing how they're doing. Following Harry and his many romances and being slightly envious.'

Posted by: Sparkle 25th June 2013, 04:26 PM

Robbie Williams says he will buy drugs for his daughter when she grows up - and take them with her
24 Jun 2013 12:06

The singer reveals his experience will help his daughter if she decides to experiment in the future


Robbie Williams famously battled addiction and alcoholism in the past and has revealed he will buy his daughter drugs when she grows up – to make sure she takes the “best possible”.

The grounded singer, 39, confesses while he wouldn’t want his tot Theodor Rose to be exposed to drugs, he would prefer to be involved in the experimentation rather than kept in the dark.

“I doubt she’ll be like me. Touch wood, and follow that with a lot of love and a lot of luck, she won’t go there or have to go there," he told an Australian magazine, as quoted by The Sun.

“If unfortunately that does happen, I’ll know what to do. Which is make sure she’s got the best drugs possible — and take them with her.”

Robbie and wife Ayda Field welcomed daughter Teddy into the world in September last year.

And the singer has written a track for his only child inspired by his own substance abuse and addiction to prescription pills. The lyrics go into detail about his dark history.

“It goes, ‘Sit down, close the door I think it’s time you knew the score, why you feel weird.

“One day you’ll be told about, how Daddy let his demons out, yeah he makes them scream and shout. So what better when you’re old enough, and you’re out on your own and stuff, if you start losing hold of love it’s because...

“Your uncle sells drugs, your cousin is a cutter, your grandma is a fluffer, your grandad’s in the gutter, your mother is a nutter, you’re a mad motherf**ker.”


I really don't get Robbie sometimes .

Posted by: Sparkle 26th June 2013, 09:51 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2348903/Robbie-Williams-pays-tribute-stage-designer-Mark-Fisher-dies-aged-66.html

Robbie Williams led tributes to stage designer Mark Fisher on Wednesday, after he died following a 'long and difficult illness'.

Fisher, who was responsible for designing the stage for Robbie's Take The Crown tour, passed away peacefully on Tuesday aged 66.
Tweeting a picture of the giant head Fisher designed for his tour, Robbie wrote: 'R.I.P Mark Fisher, music's greatest architect. He will be missed. With respect, Robbie Williams.'



And a statement from the Rolling Stones,Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts & Ronnie Wood, read: 'We are all extremely saddened to hear of the death of dear friend Mark Fisher.
The remarkable sets he designed for us over last two decades played a major part in the success of all those tours. His passion, dedication and professionalism was infectious.
'We all loved his dry sense of humour and unflappable demeanour ...a quietly soft spoken genius. Mark will be sorely missed - not only by us, but by every single member of ours ..and any crew he worked with.
'Our sincere condolences go to his wife and family.'
The news of Fisher's passing was announced in a statement on the website of the company he founded, Stufish.
It read: 'His work influenced not only the colleagues and crews with whom he worked but also surprised and delighted the many millions of people who experienced his designs all over the world.'
Architect Fisher first proved his skills in the music tour world with his designs for Pink Floyd’s The Wall tour in 1980 and The Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour in 1989.
But it was when Fisher began working with U2 in 1992 that he really made a name for himself in the industry, particularly with the large LED video wall which provided the focal point during the band's PopMart tour.
As well as working on the band's Elevation and Vertigo tour, Fisher's piece de resistance came with the U2'S 360 Tour - which saw him take the record for the largest touring production in UK history due to the now infamous Claw structure he designed.
In addition to his work with U2, Robbie and other artists including Sir Elton John, Lady Gaga and Madonna, Fisher also created designs for West End show We Will Rock You.
Speaking about his former colleague, musical director Mike Dixon tweeted on Wednesday: 'Such a sad day. RIP the great Mark Fisher.'
Fisher also worked as senior designer during the opening and Closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and executive producer during the same ceremonies at London 2012.

Posted by: Jupiter9 26th June 2013, 10:24 PM

Yeah, he dedicated Angels to him. It was very touching.

Posted by: Sparkle 26th June 2013, 10:28 PM

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th June 2013, 09:19 PM

Guess this is why the tour tickets were so expensive....


From

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=169342&fm=newsmain%2Cnrhl


Robbie Williams has splashed out £9 million on a holiday home in the Caribbean.
The 39-year-old singer who received £2.1 million from selling a five-bedroom mansion in Los Angeles, decided to buy the property in Mustique - which is part of a group of islands called the Grenadines - after falling in love with the place when he and his wife Ayda Field visited in May.


Although it is a large sum of money, Robbie - who has a nine-month-old daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose with actress Ayda - felt he could afford it after the success of his 'Take the Crown' tour of Europe.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Robbie's been looking for a home in the Caribbean for some time. He thought about the Bahamas but fell in love with Mustique, and decided to take the plunge last time he and Ayda visited in May. He's had a great year with a sold-out tour which helped sway their decision. Him and Ayda love the privacy of the place."

The private island is a hotspot for celebrities; Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger has a property there, while regular visitors include fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and Prince William and Duchess Catherine too.

The source added: "Seeing as there's only a handful of restaurants, he's bound to bump into famous neighbours. They plan to spend a lot of time there. It's the perfect place to unwind."

Posted by: Sparkle 3rd July 2013, 02:20 PM

From: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4994499/Fighting-at-Robbie-Williams-Wembley-concert.html

Ruck DJ

Mass brawl during Robbie's Wembley concert

BOOZED-UP thugs fought a terrifying pitched battle during a Robbie Williams concert at Wembley Stadium.
Mayhem broke out when four threw kicks and punches on the covered playing area.
It escalated when beer was thrown — and one man in a red T-shirt got battered while on the ground. A bald yob had his top ripped off as he rained blows on the floored victim.

Concert-goers backed away from the 20-thug tear-up as Rock DJ star Robbie, 39, sang Sin Sin Sin near the end of Sunday’s London gig.
Some women even joined in — but others tried to stop it.
Security finally moved in but fans,who paid up to £300, said the ruck ruined the night.
One, called Charlie, tweeted: “Wembley security is so s**t would think twice about going again.”
In April, Millwall fans rioted at a Wembley FA Cup semi-final.

Posted by: Sydney 3rd July 2013, 10:19 PM

The girlfriend looks like a right dork

Security were very slow in throwing them out ...why on earth do these people drink so much at concerts

Posted by: Jupiter9 4th July 2013, 08:25 PM

My friend and I saw quite a few people getting huckled away off the pitch by Hampden security men. But we didn't see what had been going on. However, a work colleague was in the standing area and said it was horrendous and she would never get pitch tickets again.

She gave these examples from near to her:-

- a man urinating in open view of young children
- people throwing lager around (she got soaked)
- a man and a woman rolling on the ground knocking seven bells out of each other
- 4 girls in a stand up fight grabbing hair and throwing punches

She said it had ruined her night and she didn't feel safe.

I am heartily sick of these pond life types getting tanked up on bevvy and ruining the occasion for everyone else. They are not Robbie fans. They couldn't care less about Robbie or his music. For them it's just an excuse to get blootered on drink.

The same think happened to me when I went to see Snow Patrol a couple of years ago. Everyone was enjoying the music. Then this man standing nearby accidentally bumped into another man. The other man (who was obv a psycho) started a fight, screaming and shouting and being really aggressive. And the sad thing was, everyone just stood and watched him abuse the wee man who had bumped into him. No security in sight.... Eventually the nutter's wife pulled him away. I couldn't relax after that.

Anyway, rant over. But such behaviour is not acceptable.

Posted by: Sparkle 5th July 2013, 03:05 PM

It annoys me so much Some people just like to try and spoil it for others.
Robbie singing his heart out in the background whilst all that going on, I bet if he spotted it he would of said something!

I've been to a few concerts too where there's been trouble, pushing and shoving in front of people that have
been standing for hours and hours to get their place for a good view. It happened at the O2 in November when I saw Robbie, a real eye opener
to how some people behave, and it's not always down to drink.

I'm going to Newmarket next month to see Keane, it's always boozy time there. Last time I got to near front row for one of their gigs, I nearly got pushed over, it was scary
With the exception of Robbie, I'm not really sure I want to go to anymore now tbh unless I have guaranteed good seats out of harms way.

Posted by: Sparkle 14th July 2013, 08:04 PM

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/120699/Robbie-Williams-To-Quit-Take-That-Again-Singer-Wants-To-Focus-On-His-Solo-Career

Robbie Williams To Quit Take That Again? Singer 'Wants To Focus On His Solo Career'

Sources say Robbie wants to focus on his solo success

Robbie Williams has allegedly quite Take That for a SECOND time, with new reports suggesting that the singer wants to concentrate on a new solo album instead.

Robbie rejoined the band after a 15 year gap back in 2010, but it seems like he's had enough once again as sources say that the Rock DJ star wants to focus on his own material at the moment.

A source tells the Daily Star: “Robbie feels rejuvenated about his solo career," adding: “He feels on top of his game right now and wants to continue his solo success."

“Robbie’s been back in the studio with Guy Chambers, who co-wrote most of his biggest hits – including Angels."

They continued: “Ideally he’d love to do the Take That record and his swing album but that’s just not possible – not when he’s wanting to take time off to be a dad, too.”

It's thought that Take That are set to release their new material in February next year, around the same time as Robbie is planning to tour and also release a new LP.
Although Rob hasn’t ruled out appearing on a couple of TT songs he definitely won’t rejoin the band full time to promote or tour, with the source adding that the star is now considering taking his successful tour to Asia and Australia later in the year: “Robbie didn’t want to commit to too many dates at first as he’s struggled with touring in the past."

“But he has really loved it this time around and doesn’t want the whole thing to end.”

It was reported yesterday that Robbie's bandmate Gary Barlow was allegedly set to quit the X Factor judging panel to focus more on Take That.

An insider alleges to British tabloid The Sun: "Gary’s a decent bloke and figured it was to lay his cards on the table as early as possible. He wants to get back to what he does best, recording a new Take That album and touring with his bandmates."

Posted by: Sparkle 14th July 2013, 08:09 PM

Robbie was supposed to of only re joined TT for a year only anyway wasn't he?

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th July 2013, 09:35 PM

Oh well, some good news then

Posted by: Sparkle 16th July 2013, 08:44 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jul 15 2013, 10:35 PM)

Oh well, some good news then

Posted by: Sparkle 18th July 2013, 09:00 PM

http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/the-voice/153984-the-voice-uk-emeli-sande-robbie-williams-tipped-to-join-panel.html



Emeli Sande and Robbie Williams are amongst the favourites to join The Voice UK next year.



Following the news yesterday that reigning winning mentor Danny O’Donoghue is to leave the show, following in the footstep of Jessie J, bookies are now taking bets upon their potential replacements.

While there’s already been plenty of names linked to the show, Ladbrokes has marked Emeli Sande (5/1) and Robbie Williams (6/1) as the favourites to take over the two free sports on the show, followed closely by former Voice battle assistant and guest performer Paloma Faith (7/1) and former X Factor star Olly Murs (8/1).

Rod Stewart is chalked up at 12/1 to join up with his pal Sir Tom Jones, or it’s a 10/1 chance that Lemar goes back to his roots but on the other side as a judge.

Meanwhile, with only two judges left on the show its future is arguably in jeopardy and it’s now odds-on at 4/6 that The Voice is axed before the end of 2014.

“Another one bites the dust, and the odds suggest it’s only a matter of time before the show’s axed,”
Ladbrokes spokesperson Jessica Bridge commented yesterday. “Emeli and Robbie are the hot favourites, but the BBC have got a tough task on their hands trying to fill the two vacancies.”


Ladbrokes latest betting
To be a judge on the next series of The Voice UK

Emeli Sande 5/1
Robbie Williams 6/1
Paloma Faith 7/1
Olly Murs 8/1
Lemar 10/1
Rita Ora 11/1
Pixie Lott 12/1
Rod Stewart 12/1
Mark Owen 14/1
Alicia Keys 14/1
Bruno Mars 14/1
Mel B 16/1
Cheryl Cole 16/1
Florence Welch 16/1
Jamie Cullum 18/1
Ellie Golding 20/1
Ed Sheeran 25/1
Jason Derulo 33/1
Rihanna 33/1
David Bowie 50/1
Simon Cowell 100/1

Posted by: Sparkle 22nd July 2013, 06:20 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/5023949/robbie-williams-lesbian-snog-music-video.html

Les me entertain you
Robbie Williams seeks girls to lock lips on camera for new music video



NOW ROBBIE is a married man, his music videos are a handy opportunity to live out some fantasies.
Which explains why he’s recruiting pretty girls for lesbionics.

The singer, 39, has put out a request to find two women willing to perform a long snog with each other for his next music video.

The lucky ladies will earn a grand total of just £50 each for locking lips on camera.

The casting call — which is for a new song with rapper and songwriter JAKE EMLYN — asks for: “Two girls who are willing to heavily kiss for one scene! Must have LONG hair.

“Please note, if you have a real partner who you’d like to submit along with you! This role will pay £50 for the day, plus expenses.”

Robbie isn’t fussy about the height of the female applicants — but the advert does insist that they are aged between 18 and 30.

The singer shouldn’t be too surprised if his missus AYDA FIELD decides to pay a visit to the set on the day the girls are scheduled to work.

This isn’t the first time Robbie has gone left field for one of his videos. He punched a granny on film for his solo comeback single Candy last summer, which also saw him get hit by a car.

His last track with DIZZEE RASCAL called Goin’ Crazy saw the lads as the leaders of a gang on souped-up mobility scooters.

In his earlier days, the video for Rock DJ cost the wardrobe department more than a couple of bottles of ketchup when he ripped off his own skin. He also asked for a jetpack for the film to accompany his song, Millennium, and dressed up as a rabbit for the track, You Know Me.

The one that got parents hot and bothered, though, was the flirty video Rob filmed with KYLIE MINOGUE for their duet on Kids.

The stars’ onscreen chemistry made several headlines at the time when they ended up naked in the tub together.

Ayda will be pleased Kylie’s not around on this one.

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd July 2013, 08:24 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Jul 22 2013, 07:20 PM)

Robbie isn’t fussy about the height of the female applicants — but the advert does insist that they are aged between 18 and 30. (oh )

Posted by: Sparkle 22nd July 2013, 09:03 PM

bad luck Jups

Posted by: Jupiter9 28th July 2013, 09:17 PM

From

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/goss/328725/It-s-Lazy-Days-for-tour-insomniac-Robbie-Williams

It's Lazy Days for tour insomniac Robbie Williams
ROBBIE Williams has admitted he is suffering from terrible insomnia on the road


By Jessica Brown/Published 26th July 2013

The Lazy Days crooner , 39, who has also had issues with stage fright in the past, confessed that it’s often well into daylight before he can nod off after a show.

“I keep musician hours, which are basically night hours”

He said: “The birds are chirping and you start to panic because you’ve got to do it again that evening.

“It’s eight o’clock and you’re thinking – please go to sleep! I don’t want to watch Jeremy Kyle again and I don’t want to see Loose Women.

“I keep musician hours, which are basically night hours. My friends call me nights***.”

Well if you can’t nod off when you’ve got daytime telly on the go, you’ve definitely got a serious problem, Robbie...

Posted by: Jupiter9 28th July 2013, 09:18 PM

If I didn't need to get up for work, I too could easily keep such hours. I'm a natural night owl...

Posted by: Sparkle 2nd August 2013, 07:10 PM

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/williams-baby-dances-to-his-songs-29465207.html

01 August 2013

Robbie Williams reckons his baby daughter is a natural born performer, as she has already started dancing to his songs.
The ex-Take That star's first child Teddy is just 10-months-old and loves dancing to the choruses of his hits, he told The Sun.

Candy singer Robbie said: "She dances. I have a new song as a demo version and when she hears the chorus come on she immediately puts her hands up. She's a dancer."

The proud dad also revealed Teddy had been living the rock star lifestyle by travelling on his private jet.

He said: "She accompanies us all the time with our two dogs. She is only 10-months old but changes planes, cars and even time zones. I think she has fun."

Robbie admitted that even after 23 years he's still not a big fan of his own stage persona.

He said: "I actually think, 'What an ass'. I invent on the spot. I'm something like the main scriptwriter of the Robbie Williams story. And I'm not very clever."

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd August 2013, 09:06 PM

'I invent on the spot?'


I think not. He has the same script/jokes/conversation at every bloomin' concert. Night after night...

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd August 2013, 09:09 PM

From

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/olly-murs-plans-take-that-collaboration-113080300042_1.html

Singer Olly Murs is seeking ways to get Take That stars Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow to pen some tracks with him and feature on his fourth studio album.

The 'Dear Darlin' hitmaker is determined to get the pair on board for his fourth studio collection - which he is set to start working on later this year - and is already considering ways to get them both penning tracks with him, reported Daily Star.

"I'm going to write a song with Gary, we've been speaking about it for years but it will happen for the next album. I saw him at a party and pulled him to one side and said, 'Let's get in the studio and see what happens'," Murs said.

"We want to get Robbie in too, maybe even both of them at the same time to write a song, that would be great."

The 29-year-old singer - who is currently supporting Williams on his 'Take The Crown' European stadium tour - insists the 'Candy' hitmaker's positive energy and good advice could help him make the best album he's ever done to date.

"There's something on the cards. I've learned so much from Robbie, he's been great to me. I like to in a studio with guys and vibe of their energy.

"My fourth album could be my Thriller, the big one. I'm close to four million albums sold across the world. The fourth could tip me over," he said.

Posted by: Sparkle 5th August 2013, 07:22 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2382364/Robbie-Williams-looks-bloated-performs-50-000-fans-Milan.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th August 2013, 08:56 PM

Ohhhhhhhh.....

Maybe just a bad angle? A lot of bad angles?

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th August 2013, 09:01 PM

Oh and just for a change. Robbie is bookies' favourite to join the X Factor judging panel. Didn't know Louis was leaving!


http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/06/simon-cowell-robbie-williams-among-favourites-to-replace-louis-walsh-on-x-factor-3913599/

Posted by: Sydney 6th August 2013, 09:48 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Aug 5 2013, 07:22 PM)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2382364/Robbie-Williams-looks-bloated-performs-50-000-fans-Milan.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 9th August 2013, 09:43 PM

By the time I go to see the Tallinn concert he'll look like the Michelin Man

Posted by: Jupiter9 23rd August 2013, 09:42 PM

Please ensure you haven't just eaten before clicking on this link





http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/olly-murs/389135-olly-murs-robbie-williams-kylie-minogue-hotpants-pic-here

Posted by: Sydney 28th August 2013, 10:43 PM

Robbie Williams was considered for Doctor Who


Wednesday 28 Aug 2013 3:47 pm



Robbie Williams could not meet the production schedule to voice the Doctor (Picture: Demotix/Corbis)


A Doctor Who writer and producer have admitted that Robbie Williams was once in the frame to play the Doctor.

The pop star was considered for the role at a time when the long-running sci-fi series was trying to break back into the mainstream.

Before it returned as a fully-fledged drama, the BBC produced an animated series called Scream of the Shalka which saw Richard E Grant ultimately voice the Time Lord and was released via the show’s official website.

It has been revealed that Robbie Williams was eyed for the role in a documentary about the DVD release of the animation however, according to Blogtor Who.


Williams was wanted for Scream of the Shalka (Picture: BBC)

‘Because we were reaching for the mainstream, I actually thought, ‘He’s one of the most famous people in Britain’ – it would actually get us an enormous kick of attention,’ writer Paul Cornell explained.

Producer James Goss added: ‘Think about it – if you really wanted to bring Doctor Who to a whole new audience, it would have been the most popular, talked-about thing the BBC website ever did.’

The Candy singer could not voice the Doctor however due to his busy schedule.

The latest Doctor actor was unveiled this summer, with a show writer this week saying he thinks Peter Capaldi is a brilliant choice despite not being as young and having as ‘sexy cheekbones’ as some fans would like.


metro.co.uk

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th August 2013, 09:19 PM

Robbie as Doctor Who?

Posted by: Sydney 31st August 2013, 11:12 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Aug 30 2013, 09:19 PM)

Robbie as Doctor Who?

Posted by: Sparkle 1st September 2013, 01:36 PM

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/robbie-williams-spends-30k-back-2241973

Robbie Williams spends £30k on back treatment after injuring it on tour
1 Sep 2013 00:00

He has suffered crippling lower back spasms during the final leg of his 26-date Take The Crown arena tour



Robbie Williams may be back but he very nearly wasn’t Back for Good after severely injuring his, erm, back.

However, like any self-respecting millionaire mega-star, he flew an expert 4,000 miles to treat him at an estimated cost of £30,000. Standard.

I can reveal that the Robster, 39, suffered crippling lower back spasms during the final leg of his 26-date Take The Crown arena tour.

It left the Rock DJ singer unable to stand up the day before his sold-out show in Tallinn, Estonia. Worried concert bosses called on the services of celebrity chiropractorDr Allan Austin Oolo.

Robbie’s little Angel hopped on a flight from Canada to place his healing hands on the star in his suite.

Dr Oolo told me: “Robbie was wincing in pain when he walked into the room. He was stooping over with terrible lower back spasms and swelling, and he really couldn’t sit down or stand up. He said he’d hurt his back last year doing some sort of jump from a height.

“A few days before he saw me he’d done a jump on stage that had made it much worse.

“At that moment it would have been absolutely impossible for him to have performed.

“Robbie was very humble and didn’t want to let his fans down so I worked on him during three intensive sessions the following day.”

Dr Oolo used a technique called Trigenics – I’m told it’s where the patient’s nerve sensors are gently manipulated while they do small muscle exercises – right up until the last minute.

He added: “Thirty minutes before the show Robbie was lying on a treatment bench in his private dressing room backstage.

“I said to him, There’s no way you can jump tonight. It is really dangerous because you could do yourself some serious damage’.

“He said that he wouldn’t but... of course he did. He even apologised to the audience, saying he felt a bit ‘insecure’ about his back and was sorry for not dancing more.

“I thought that was very humble of him, considering the amount of pain I’d seen him in.

“He will need follow-up sessions to stop his back problems returning.”

I’m sure there are a few ladies who would happily get their hands on him...

Posted by: Jupiter9 1st September 2013, 09:32 PM

I've been suffering from lower back pain for months now. Unfortunately I don't have a spare £30,000....

Posted by: Jupiter9 9th September 2013, 09:04 PM

From

http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.810&article=112948


Sir Elton John to throw birthday bash for Robbie Williams' daughter


Sir Elton John has offered to throw a birthday party for Robbie Williams' baby daughter.
The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker is keen to host a big celebration in Los Angeles on September 18 for Theodora 'Teddy' Rose's first birthday and is also hoping to make it a joint bash for his two children Zachary, two, and seven-month-old son Elijah.
A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Rob and Elton have been good mates for years. Elton and David Furnish want it to be a joint bash for their two lads Zachary and Elijah. They are sparing no expense.
''The party's going to be at Elton's pad in Beverly Hills and there will be no shortage of other celebrity families.
''Adele and her boy Angelo are invited as well as Gary Barlow and his family.
''It will be typically extravagant, with plenty of surprises for the kids including clowns, bouncy castles and face painting.''
The 66-year-old musician - who was struck down with crippling appendicitis two months ago - is used to performing up to 100 concerts a year, but is planning to significantly reduce his workload next year when Zachary goes to school because he wants to be around to care for him.
He said previously: ''The great thing about small children is they're portable, so we take them everywhere, but when it comes to 2015, Zachary's going to school, and I want to be there to drop him off and pick him up. I don't want to just be the father who reads them a bedtime story.
''I want to be one of the dads in the playground, there for parents' evenings, sports day. I am so looking forward to it.''

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th September 2013, 10:38 PM

From

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/126404/Robbie-Williams-To-Team-Up-With-Sharon-Osbourne-On-X-Factor


Robbie Williams To Team Up With Sharon Osbourne On X Factor?

Robbie will join Sharon Osbourne in the Judges' Houses

Although a former bandmate to Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams is reported to be teaming up with Sharon Osbourne on The X Factor this year. According to The Sun, Sharon chose the singer to join her at her Los Angeles home for the Judges' Houses round, starting filming today, to help choose which of her Over 25s group will go through to the live finals. A source told The Sun: "Robbie is now part of the X Factor family and is always great value on the show. He's a completely safe bet and a big hit with viewers. "So Sharon's happy, and he only lives round the corner so it's convenient."

Robbie appeared as a Judges' Houses assistant in 2011 to help Gary judge the boys, who included Marcus Collins and Frankie Cocozza. It was originally speculated that Sharon would be joined by her husband Ozzy Osbourne at the Judges' Houses round, and, due to the fact that Sharon is filming in her own house, there is still a chance that the rock legend may appear. Louis Walsh will be joined by Sinitta and Nicole Appleton for this year's Judges' Houses.

Meanwhile, we're only two weeks into the current series of The X Factor and a booze ban has already been imposed on this year's hopefuls, according to reports. The six groups that made it through to judges houses apparently had a a very dry trip to New York after making it through boot camp. Producers are understood to have taken action after last year's crop took full advantage of the bar during their seven hour trip from London to the US. A source told The Mirror: “Last year there was some criticism over the behaviour of some of the acts getting too drunk and being unruly.

Posted by: Sparkle 15th September 2013, 07:51 PM

I wonder who will be at the judges houses with Gary then?

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th September 2013, 08:20 PM

Sinitta?

Posted by: Sparkle 15th September 2013, 08:26 PM

very likely

Posted by: Sparkle 18th September 2013, 01:03 PM

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/09/18/gary-barlow-solo-album-robbie-williams-x-factor_n_3945628.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

Posted by: Sparkle 13th October 2013, 08:55 PM

http://news.sky.com/story/1153194/robbie-williams-and-gary-barlow-not-enemies


By Joe Michalczuk, Arts and Entertainment Reporter

Robbie Williams has admitted he still has a professional rivalry with his former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow, but life is much better now they are not enemies.

The star has been talking to Sky News ahead of the release of his new album Swings Both Ways next month.

The record comes out in the same week as Gary Barlow’s first studio album in 14 years, Since I Saw You Last.

"I’m a competitive guy, I hope he sells a million - and I sell a million and one," Williams said.

"I’m really pleased he’s going to be around and with me for the rest of our lives - it’s miles better than when I was his enemy."

Williams' new album is a return to swing music - a genre he first visited in 2001 with Swing When You’re Winning which remains his best selling record to date.

The 39-year-old singer told Sky News he will always come back to swing as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald were his first introduction to music.

He said he would sit at home when he was four years old and just listen to their music "over and over again".

Swing Both Ways features six new tracks.

Go Gentle, the first single to be released, was penned with his old writing partner Guy Chambers and was written about Williams' 13-month-old daughter, Teddy.

The album also features collaborations with Lily Allen, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Olly Murs and Rufus Wainwright.

It marks the return of Smile singer Allen after her 'retirement'.

Williams admitted there have been countless times down the years when he has considered giving it all up himself.

"I’ve retired in the past, but I’ve never told anybody," he said.

"After every tour I think I’m never doing it again, but the truth is I intend to do it for the rest of my life."

Swings Both Ways is released on November 18.

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th October 2013, 09:14 PM

From

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/goss/344545/Robbie-Williams-is-a-massive-Michael-Bubl-fan


Robbie Williams is a massive Michael Bublé fan

By Ed Dyson/Published 12th October 2013


ROBBIE WILLIAMS may act all chummy with fellow Take That singer Gary Barlow these days.
But he openly admits he hates all rival male pop stars his age. All except Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, 38, that is.

Robbie said: “Anyone my age and doing my job, I invariably don’t like them because I’m competitive and jealous and petty. But with Michael it’s different.

“He’s the link to a glamorous past that I wish I’d have been part of. He’s the pro’s pro and I love him to bits!”


“Anyone my age and doing my job, I invariably don’t like them because I’m competitive and jealous and petty. But with Michael it’s different”

That’s a serious man-crush you’ve got yourself there Rob. The Rock DJ hitmaker, who turns 40 in February, also opened up about his grey hairs.

He said: “I’d like to use Just For Men but I’m scared of what people will say.

“I want to remain a pop star as long as possible!”

We don’t mind the grey sides, but the skunk streak – on display as he left Radio 2 in London – has to go.

Posted by: Sydney 14th October 2013, 05:30 AM

Eureka !!! About time it was moved

Posted by: Jupiter9 18th October 2013, 07:08 PM

From

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/1017/480913-robbie-williams-gary-barlow-is-my-rock/



Robbie Williams: Gary Barlow is my rock

Thursday 17 Oct 2013


Candy singer Robbie Williams "always calls" Gary when he needs help


Barlow to release first solo album in 14 years
Robbie Williams has commended his former colleague Gary Barlow for being a loyal friend and insists that the Take That frontman is the person he calls upon in a crisis.

The 39-year-old Candy singer explained that Barlow has got him out of many tough situations over the years.

Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, Williams said: ''I always call Gary - he can sort out any personal dilemma. Oh my lord, he's like a Swiss army knife. I needed something desperately the other night, I can't say what, but he sorted it out in a matter of minutes.''

Williams and Barlow are set to go head-to-head in the charts when their new solo records are released next month.

Posted by: Jupiter9 18th October 2013, 07:26 PM

From

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/robbie-williams-for-the-arias/story-fnilxh2p-1226741960095


Robbie Williams for the ARIAs?
JONATHON MORAN SYDNEY CONFIDENTIAL THE DAILY TELEGRAPH OCTOBER 18, 2013 12:00AM

ROBBIE WILLIAMS is believed to have been signed as the international headliner for this year's ARIA Awards.

With the nominations announced in Sydney on Tuesday (Flume swept the pool with eight nods), talk has now turned to which big names will take to the stage at the awards at The Star Event Centre on December 1.

"Robbie Williams will be a surprise guest at the ARIAs," said a well-placed source.

It makes sense with Williams on the promo trail for his new album Swings Both Ways and also understood to be planning a trip to push his clothing label Farrell.

Confidential understands organisers are hard at work trying to secure some other big names.

It's often a good bet to gauge who is touring at the time. Justin Bieber is in Australia then and has a night off, so would be a prize name for the red carpet.

Aussie tween fave Cody Simpson is his tour support, so is a likely artist too.

Taylor Swift is touring from November but is playing an Auckland show on ARIAs night. Muse is also in town. Bruno Mars wraps his Aussie tour a few days before, as does Fleetwood Mac, while Alicia Keys is playing shows in December.

Posted by: Sydney 18th October 2013, 10:29 PM

Surely the Farrell collapse cannot have been a surprise, did anyone not know it was not making money , it's all a bit weird really taking into consideration that he was supposed to be launching the label in Holland this week , did Robbie not know what was going on with the business , who actually looking after it

Posted by: Jupiter9 20th October 2013, 07:43 PM

It's very strange. Is he in such financial difficulties that he had to sack all his Farrell staff without any notice?

Or is Robbie not even their actual employer?

Posted by: Sydney 27th October 2013, 07:00 AM

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Posted by: Jupiter9 27th October 2013, 08:42 PM

Porn!

Posted by: Jupiter9 27th October 2013, 09:04 PM

From
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a526769/robbie-williams-olly-murs-recreate-angels-video-for-new-single.html



Robbie Williams, Olly Murs recreate 'Angels' video for new single
Published Sunday, Oct 27 2013, 16:12 GMT | By Tom Eames |

Robbie Williams has teamed up with Olly Murs once again for a new music video.

The Take That singer will feature in his protege's upcoming video for new single 'Hand on Heart'.

Robbie Williams, Olly Murs perform 'Kids' in tour video.


The pair have been photographed recreating Williams's video for his 1997 smash hit 'Angels'.

Murs will be see kicking a football around a deserted beach, while also looking pensive beneath skyscrapers in the tongue-in-cheek homage.

Shot in black and white, it will be directed by Vaughan Arnell, who previously shot the original 'Angels' promo.

'Hand on Heart' will be the fifth single to be taken from Murs's album Right Place Right Time and is released on November 24.

Murs toured with Williams on the latter's 'Take the Crown' tour and will appear on his upcoming album Swings Both Ways.

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th October 2013, 10:17 PM

From

http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/tv-news/news/robbie-williams-for-bbc-christmas-comedy

Robbie Williams for BBC Christmas comedy?
7:59pm, Sunday, 27 October 2013



Sir David Jason has revealed Robbie Williams wants to play his assistant in the up-and-coming Open All Hours special!

Sir David starred with the late comic Ronnie Barker in the hit comedy about a corner shop, which ran on BBC 1 between 1973 and 1985. Sir David will reprise his role as Granville in a half-hour special this Christmas.

In his new autobiography, Sir David reveals: "We did this interview with Robbie Williams, and he said, 'I wouldn't mind a part' and I said, 'All right, if you don't mind being a walk-on' and he said, 'Yeah, I'd be a walk-on, or I could be Granville's assistant!' In a way, we couldn't possibly do that. I mean, I wouldn't stand a chance!"

Sir David says he has always wanted to reprise his role as hapless shop assistant Granville:

"I always wondered what happened to Granville and thought that he might have taken over the shop. Series creator, Roy Clarke had the same thought. Of course, it will seem strange without Ronnie. I don't believe I can stand up to his Arkwright but we are going to have Ronnie's presence there. We refer to him all the time and his picture is there, looking down."

Looking back on his career, Sir David says Ronnie Barker, who he called 'The Guv'nor' was a major influence and they worked together on such shows as Hark At Barker, Porridge and Open All Hours.

"He taught me that you could be very famous but you don't have to be a difficult, rotten so-and-so. The reputation of a lot of famous people was one of difficulty and Ronnie proved to me that if you enjoy what you're doing, there's no need to be difficult."

Posted by: Jupiter9 1st November 2013, 10:35 PM

From

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/131196/Robbie-Williams-Raises-1-Million-For-Charity-Halloween-Ball-Alongside-Lily-Allen-PHOTOS


Robbie Williams Raises £1 Million For Charity Halloween Ball Alongside Lily Allen (PHOTOS)Robbie hosted the event alongside Ewan McGregor and Jemima Khan

Robbie Williams has plenty to celebrate today after teaming up with Jemima Khan and Ewan McGregor last night to raise a staggering £1 million through UNICEF UK for the children of Syria, and the Take That star made it even more of an evening to remember by being joined on stage by Lily Allen.

The 44-year-old hitmaker teamed up with Khan and McGregor to host the benefit at One Mayfair where the likes of Sophie Dahl and Gemma Arterton were in attendance and Robbie provided the entertainment for the evening, performing tracks from his latest album 'Swings Both Ways' including a lovely duet with Lily Allen on their cover of 'Dream A Little Dream.'


http://static.entertainmentwise.com/photos/Image/0111rwilliams2.jpg
Robbie Williams looks pleased with himself after a successful night (WENN)

Lily, who is mother to two daughters, looked incredible as she flaunted her weight loss in a figure-hugging sequin dress while in costume as a bright green alien complete with antennas and leopard print tights, but the 'Smile' singer still managed to maintain some class by toting a matching Chanel bag.

Meanwhile, Robbie was also joined by McGregor for a special rendition of the hitmaker's classic ballad 'Angels.' The night proved to be a success and it seems guests were not only in the Halloween spirit but the giving spirit too as they kindly donated thousands of pounds to help children caught up in the Syria crisis.

Their efforts certainly paid off as the government matched the amount raised during the night pound for pound, bringing the grand total to approximately £1 million. Robbie tweeted after the night: “Thanks @lilyallen @mcgregor_ewan @Jemima_Khan great night @UNICEF_uk Halloween ball,” while Jemima added: “A million £s plus raised for Syria's children last night at @unicef Halloween Ball thanks to @lilyallen @robbiewilliams @mcgregor_ewan.”

Robbie is preparing to release 'Swings Both Ways' on November 18, the same day that his Take That pal Gary Barlow will be releasing his new LP meaning the frenemies will be battling it out on the UK charts to top the charts.

Posted by: Sydney 10th November 2013, 05:11 PM

Back to the Ex


Guy Chambers Guy Chambers, Robbie Williams

He wrote the mega-hits for Robbie Williams, but then the two hopelessly divided. Now they were back together. With the "Gala" Guy Chambers spoke about this very special relationship

The Big Band blows from full pipes. Next door, behind a large pane of glass, and Robbie Williams is singing "Puttin 'On The Ritz". To the Swing classics he bobs to the beat, always smiles back, waves his arms, obviously has a lot of fun. Scenes from a short film about the recording of his new album "Swings Both Ways" at London's Abbey Road studios, which can be seen on his website. Interesting detail: Behind Robbie is still a guy - horn-rimmed glasses, Winchester-shirt, gray hair. Guy Chambers. The former music producer with Robbie from 1997, "Take That" managed the climb to solo star.



Guy Chambers: Together wrote Robbie and Guy mega-hits like "Let Me Entertain You" and "Angels".

Together they wrote five albums, all of the big hits "Let Me Entertain You" man. 2002 was suddenly closing. The successful duo had fallen out yourself. Now they are partners. In the pop world a sensation. How they got together again? And how it came about once ever for Split? "We had a very close creative relationship," Chambers said in an interview with "Gala". "I accompanied Rob on tour, and he went with me and my family on vacation." In their heyday they had "written songs nonstop."
Electrified. Williams - exuberant, but also fragile - to sing some injury from the boyband times from the soul. And he enjoyed the new hype around his person and fame to the fullest. Chambers smiles as he tells it. It's been great, "but Rob was just not a lighter type. As we worked on the second disk, it just came out of rehab. And I was not the easiest." May not believe you!

The London-born second residence in LA looks like the classic modern family man. In fact, he is married and father of three children. A serene man with a fine sense of humor. The only Colorful him are the red socks. "Rob and I have taken some time for us as a matter of course," he says. Everyone wanted to evolve without giving the other space. Chambers: "When it came to work, I could be very rough."

Hubris, hype, two large egos: So it came to bang. Finally, Robbie wished his partner snippy "all the luck in the world", especially with the next projects ... The separation of the two did not look good. Robbie's music lacked Guy Chambers' ideas and thus the ingenious touch. The hits were made. Robbie sank into the swamp drugs. Eventually, when Take That also reconciled again, you came into contact again, finally spoke off. What is different today? "Rob is happily married and father," says Chambers. "He now feels as Robbie, the pop star, probably. Previously, he was so overwhelmed." He smiles again. "And I also."


Guy Chambers: Robbie Williams, 39, still has the pop-star status.

The chart-topping songs of yesteryear were missing last however. With his second swing album he now wants to show off.
Robbie Williams, 39, still has the pop-star status. The chart-topping songs of yesteryear were missing last however. With his second swing album he wants to show off now.


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Posted by: Jupiter9 12th November 2013, 08:53 PM

From

http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/celebrity-news/miley-cyrus-heading-rehab-says-2785521



Robbie Williams fears Miley's fame is so intense the popstar could end up in rehab

12 Nov 2013 19:31
The former boybander compared her fame to his own young stardom and confesses "the spotlight that's now upon her is rehab-making"



Who put twenty pence in Robbie Williams , then?

It seems our Robbie can’t stop talking about the moment – which is fine by us while he’s talking about bedding Ginger Spice.

But his latest topic of discussion is Miley Cyrus. A good choice to be honest.

Robbie fears the twerking disaster could follow in his footsteps by suffering from the pressure of fame and ending up in rehab.

The former boyband star is quoted as saying: "Miley's got the world talking and looking at her. And the spotlight that's now upon her is rehab-making.

“It has a detrimental effect on your psyche. I've had a similar light shine on my direction and it f***s you up. And it f***s you up for a long time.


"She's just a kid. She's a kid who looks as though she's rebelling against her father and rebelling against the industry that put her in a Hannah Montana-shaped box.”

Robbie admits the worldwide obsession with her naked antics, weed habits and, er, music career could be damaging the 20-year-old singer.

"She makes good pop records, she's got a nice body, she's got a beautiful face. She's a good pop star,” he complimented.

"But I know that spotlight on her is too intense even for the brightest, most well-rounded people - they'd find it impossible to deal with let alone someone who's been a child star since they were three years old or whatever. God bless Miley."

We just need those last three words on repeat.

Posted by: Sparkle 14th November 2013, 10:15 AM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2501951/Robbie-Williams-left-debt-paying-1-5m-leave-Take-That-1995.html

Expensive goodbye: Robbie Williams admits he was left in debt after 'paying £1.5 million to leave Take That' in 1995

Robbie Williams has alleged that it cost him £1.5 million to leave Take That in 1995, more than he had earned after five years in the group.
The 39-year-old singer - who reunited with Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen three years ago for their sixth studio album - ended up having to pay the large sum to get out of his contract.
Talking to BBC Radio 4's Mastertapes, he said: 'For reasons I can't go into because certain people like suing me - and they like winning - there was a big need for me to get out of my contract and out of that record company.
'I think I made a million or something in Take That and then it cost me a million and a half to get out of the deal. So as a 20-year-old I ended up coming out of Take That owing £500,000.'

Robbie also recalled the evening he told his band mates he was going to leave, and added that he thought it may have ruined their night.

I said to the boys, 'This will be my last tour.' We went for a curry the night before everything happened, and we were taking a competition winner for a curry.

'It mustn't have been a very nice evening for them!'

He added: 'I went back to the hotel and got drunk again, got up the next day, went into rehearsals and I wasn't in a very good way.'


The Angels singer said Jason had insisted Robbie leave earlier than he intended, giving the four remaining members the chance to show they could still work well as a group.


Subsequently, Take That completed their world tour without Robbie before they split in 1996.

Robbie explained: 'During the afternoon, Jason Orange said, "Bob, we need to sit you down and have a chat.


'"So you're going to leave after this tour and what we've decided is, we think it's best you go now, so we can prove we can do this as a four-piece."'

The singer made the comments after appearing on The X Factor on Sunday evening, in which Barlow is a judge and mentor.

Posted by: Sydney 14th November 2013, 07:28 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycAzVEzGR48&feature=share


Robbie live from Berlin

Posted by: Sydney 14th November 2013, 09:22 PM

Kissing Bambis Bum


Courtesy RW.com

Posted by: Sydney 14th November 2013, 09:55 PM

Posted by: Sydney 15th November 2013, 09:49 AM

Robbie Williams: I would be vicious on Twitter

Friday, 15 November 2013


Robbie Williams would be ''f***ing vicious'' if he used Twitter.

The 'Go Gentle' hitmaker deliberately doesn't have his own account on the social networking site because he would get in ''so much trouble'' and waste days voicing his opinions, although he does still get himself heard on the website by telling a friend what to write.

The 39-year-old singer - who has 13-month-old daughter, Teddy, with wife Ayda Field - said: ''I am [on Twitter], via someone else. If I want to say something, I tell them because I'd get into so much trouble if it was left to me.
''Because I bite and I bite hard. I'd be f***ing vicious.
''That would be my whole day gone. I'm going to stay away from that. I think it's best for my soul.''

Robbie prefers to express himself in his songs and admits some of the tongue-in-cheek lyrics on his upcoming album 'Swings Both Ways' were influenced by his days touring gay clubs with boy band Take That as a teenager, when his manager used to tell people he ''definitely swung both ways''.
He added to The Sun newspaper: ''When I joined Take That, we toured gay clubs for 18 months.

''It always used to confuse me and make me laugh when a lot of the gay people I was hanging out with were insistent everybody was gay.
''According to my manager at the time, I definitely swung both ways. And I wouldn't judge anybody for judging us back then. So for me, the start of the song was a homage to being a teenager in those clubs and being told, 'Oh yes, everybody's gay.

Everybody swings both ways.' I'm really proud of that song.''


TV3.ie

Posted by: 7heDreamer 15th November 2013, 12:09 PM

I am glad he is not a twitterer then. I hate it when people become vicious in the social media, and let's face it there is alwas going to be someone bashing/trolling about any star, no matter how cool he may be. (Not to mention a vicious star!)

Perhaps he is too old for the social media though , he misses the point! Communicate yes, have fun also, fit the convesation and arguments into a real life situation NO!
I've added him on facebook and he is a boring facebooker indeed. Only a few 'signed official posts' and a lot of advertising. But then again he's got this poker thing

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th November 2013, 07:51 PM

He does seem to spend an inordinate amount of time plonked in front of his PC

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th November 2013, 08:23 PM

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http://www.new-magazine.co.uk/latestnews/view/56579/Robbie-Williams-feels-sorry-for-ex-fiancee-Nicole-Appleton/


Robbie Williams feels sorry for ex-fiancee Nicole Appleton

Posted: Friday 15 Nov 2013

Singer ROBBIE WILLIAMS has reached out to his former fiancee NICOLE APPLETON following the reported breakdown of her marriage to LIAM GALLAGHER, insisting she is a "sweetie" who deserves to be happy.
The state of Appleton's relationship with the ex-Oasis frontman has been at the centre of speculation since July (13) when it emerged the rocker is embroiled in a legal battle with an American journalist over claims he fathered her young daughter.

Gallagher is rumoured to have moved out of the couple's marital home in September (13).

Williams, who has endured a long-running feud with his one-time friend Gallagher, has now spoken out to offer his sympathies to Appleton, who he was engaged to in the late 1990s.

The Angels hitmaker tells The Sun, "I have a very big soft spot for Nic because she's a very decent person.

"I feel sorry for her as she deserves to be in a good place, in a happy marriage, and I thought she was with Liam. But it would appear that they weren't.

"Nicole really doesn't deserve all that from Liam. I've very, very fond memories of her. She's a sweetie."

Appleton began dating Gallagher in 2000, two years after breaking off her engagement to Williams. She married the rocker in 2008 and they share a son, Gene.

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th November 2013, 08:42 PM

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http://www.reveal.co.uk/showbiz-celeb-gossip/news/a531513/robbie-williams-celebrates-bambi-entertainment-award-in-germany.html


Robbie Williams celebrates Bambi entertainment award in Germany
Published Friday, Nov 15 2013, 11:50 GMT | By Olivia Heath



Robbie Williams celebrated his win at the Bambi Awards last night by planting a kiss on a large bambi statue backstage!

The Take That star was honoured with an entertainment award at the prestigious ceremony held in Berlin, Germany.





Robbie, who is preparing to release his new album, Swings Both Ways next week, also performed his new single, 'Go Gentle', which is dedicated to his daughter Teddy.

Robbie, who looked smart in a black tailored suit, was in good spirits as he kissed the gold bambi. Taking to Twitter, he simply said: "Thank you Bambi. RW x."

Speaking about his win, the Bambi jury said: "Robbie Williams is the most successful European pop star of our time – and certainly the coolest one, too. Like few others, the artist from Great Britain knows how to take him and his status as superstar with a smile.

"His often self- mocking lyrics, videos and interviews express a strong personality, which isn't influenced by the enormous commercial pressure of the music business. With his album Swings Both Ways, Robbie Williams shows once more that he is a natural born entertainer who expertly masters several genres."

The star-studded ceremony was also attended by Miley Cyrus and Victoria Beckham, who was honoured with a fashion award.

Swings Both Ways is due for release on 18 November.

Posted by: Sparkle 15th November 2013, 08:54 PM

QUOTE(Sydney @ Nov 14 2013, 09:55 PM)

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th November 2013, 08:56 PM

Who is the woman in the dress?

Posted by: Sparkle 15th November 2013, 09:07 PM

Is it not Ayda?

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th November 2013, 09:10 PM

Is it?

Well it doesn't look much like her. Then again, I don't have my specs on.

Posted by: Sparkle 15th November 2013, 09:45 PM

Perhaps it isn't, Ayda is a bit slimmer...

Posted by: Sydney 18th November 2013, 06:37 AM

"I'm more of Dean Martin Frank Sinatra"





Robbie Williams on public outbursts of emotion, feeling, and men to obtain recognition and his new swing album "Swings Both Ways"


Robbie Williams swings again. At 15.11. appears his new album "Swings Both Ways" on which the 39-year-old superstar alongside duets with Michael Buble, Lily Allen and Olly Murs also presents six self-penned songs. "Swing When You're Winning", his first foray into the genre in 2001, became the most successful album of his career. Accordingly, Williams is relaxed, as GQ online meets him in London's Savoy Hotel for an interview. The cozy sweater with cat print on the sleeve, he welcomes us and tells of Heulattacken, Men hostilities, male friendships and diet frustration.

GQ: Mr. Williams, but you are quite turned gray!

Robbie Williams: Nice that you noticed that! I remember when I looked in the mirror at 30 and discovered the first gray hairs on my head with horror. At the time I fit that's not in the stuff. But with almost 40 it is to be at the time, the graying temples.

GQ: Adjusts the image for a pop star?

RW: Oh, I'm now more the elder statesman of pop! Solely by the fact that I already do that for a while. Ultimately, my wife wears a complicity in it. Ayda was the one who suggested that I could forward a few strands of bright color me. At home to have my peace, I agreed. But I like it. I think I will now always wear my hair like that.

GQ: You have in the past often quarreled with your career. How is today?

RW: I'm in a phase where I realize how lucky I am. It is wonderful that I can live this lifestyle. In the past, my whining must have listened to almost ungrateful. But not anymore! I feel blessed to be able to earn my living with a hobby. Because I would have made ​​everything even without money. But I must not.

GQ: What has changed in you there?

RW: The spotlight that illuminated me over the years so intense it makes me not so nervous and seems less intrusive. There was always something like an evil, dark power on the part of the media who saw to it that I could not really enjoy my pop star dream. But when the lights are less bright, then showbiz is pure fun! It's crazy, whimsical and capricious. You are creative, you're playing to an audience, and you make even more money there! Hello? I would be a total fool, I would not finally embrace this happiness!

http://www.gq-magazin.de/unterhaltung/stars/robbie-williams-ich-bin-eher-dean-martin-als-frank-sinatra

GQ DEUTSCHLAND

Posted by: Sydney 18th November 2013, 07:10 AM

Monday, November 18, 2013 1:00

Singer Robbie Williams swing puts his new album and laughs at himself




Today marks the release for sale "Swings Both Ways". On the album the singer shows how fatherhood changed him and jokes about his addiction to food and pop star idea.

Just one year after his last album, "Take The Crown", Robbie Williams is back with the release of "Swings Both Ways", which on Monday reached record stores. In an interview with DPA in Berlin, the 39 year old singer talked about his return to the swing, its propensity to addictions and daughter Teddy.

-In his single "Go Gentle", dedicated to his daughter that Teddy, confesses his desire to protect her from the wrong men. Already have fear that reaches adolescence and have your first boyfriend?

-No, not really. Perhaps I fall into an illusion, but I will choose well. I assume that is smart and will do well alone. If one spends time and love to someone, and that someone feel loved, make good choices. Adolescence and the beginning of the 20 are a minefield, but they are also very fun years, liberating and exciting. I just hope it does not inherit my propensity to addictions. But that may also provide fun, some other night.

-Instead of wild partying, now leads a family life without interference. It has even stopped smoking. Would you is still a pleasure to fight?

-The food. And that will not change. With drugs is very easy: simply abandoned. But the food is different. One has to eat, and plenty of food rich. As you may know, I am prone to addictions. And always be a hardcore chocolate.

-One of the songs from his new album is titled "No One Likes A Fat Popstar" (nobody likes a fat pop star). Is that why you have lost a couple of kilos?

-No, but I was on tour this summer. In the 90s, when you got off stage, it was normal to say: "It's all good, Let us streaks!" Today questions "Where are the treats?" At the end of the tour, someone in England compared me to Elvis. Elvis before he died. And I thought, "I have to leave immediately to eat." Since then care much food, but it is extremely difficult and so boring.

-There is much anticipation of his new album, do you feel especially pressured?

-Yes, I want to make it a success. But that's completely normal. In the entertainment business is very competitive, no one wants to be second or third. And for heaven's sake, I do not want to be the fourth.

-In 2001 he released his first swing album "Swing When You're Winning". Why now returns to this style?

'Last year I published "Take the Crown" and could not throw as fast again another pop album. But I wanted to keep working. I always knew I would return to the swing, and now is the right time.

- Will you go on tour with this new job?

-Yes, the other night and I was thinking a bit on what could be the program. It will be very entertaining and I'm glad not to have to sing "Angels".



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Posted by: Sydney 18th November 2013, 10:17 PM

Robbie Williams, Jake Bugg, JLS Competing For 1000th UK Number 1 Album

Lady Gaga bagged the country's 999th chart-topper last week


Robbie Williams, JLS and Jake Bugg are in line to score the nation's milestone 1000th UK Number One album next weekend.

Lady Gaga's ARTPOP won the honour yesterday of being crowned the 999th chart-topper since the very first tally in 1956, and now - looking ahead to next week - it looks like Bugg's new set Shangri La could be next in line.

The album is currently ahead of the pack on the UK iTunes rankings, which usually give a fairly decent indication of what to expect from the Official Charts on the subsequent Sunday. Shangri La, which comes just one year after Bugg's eponymous debut, is trailing behind only the new Now That's What I Call Music! compilation, which is not eligible to chart.

Will Jake Bugg or Robbie Williams score the 1000th No1

Williams has released his Swings Both Ways LP this week, and that album could give Bugg a serious run for his money. JLS' Greatest Hits package, however, looks set to fall far short.

“This is a hugely significant landmark in the history of the music industry,” Official Charts Company chief executive Martin Talbot said. “While the Official Singles Chart is the fast-moving, barometer of pop music tastes, the Official Albums Chart reflects the broader tastes of British music fans and their attachment to outstanding song collections.



JLS and Gabrielle have released retrospective packages (Packshots)

“The list of albums which have topped the albums chart over the years underlines just how important it is, including iconic titles such as The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper… and Revolver, The Stones’ Exile On Main Street, David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane, Led Zepplin IV, Queen’s A Night At The Opera, Michael Jackson’s Thriller – right up to Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black, Adele’s 21 and Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories.”

The 900th No1 album was Oasis' Time Flies in 2010, while Norah Jones' Not Too Late was the 800th back in 2007.

The very first chart-topper, back in July 1956, was Frank Sinatra's Songs For Swingin' Lovers.




Read more at http://www.entertainmentwise.com

Posted by: Sydney 22nd November 2013, 06:05 PM

Robbie makes me laugh .... he casually mentions on the Graham Norton show that he has had a Hair transplant


Thin when your winning! Robbie Williams secret hair transplant, can you tell the difference?



http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/robbie-williams-secret-hair-transplant-2837666

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd November 2013, 08:31 PM

From

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/1122/488500-robbie-williams-feared-lily-allen-no-show/


Robbie Williams feared Lily Allen no-show

Friday 22 Nov 2013

Robbie Williams didn't think Lily Allen was serious about featuring on his swing album

Candy singer Robbie Williams thought that Lily Allen was going to back out of their duet on his new album Swings Both Ways.

The 39-year-old former Take That star admitted that he thought Lily wasn't serious about teaming up with him to sing the 1931 classic Dream A Little Dream.

Speaking to his biographer Chris Heath on Facebook, Robbie said: ''Lily thought that Guy was the piano player for the Groucho club and she said: Do you know Dream A Little Dream? He played it, she sang it and he said ' I work with Robbie, do you want to come into the studio and sing It with him?' She said yes - then you'd think that maybe she'd wake up the next day and go, 'Oh did I say yes? I meant no,' but she didn't. She came in and sang it with me.''

He added: ''She opened her mouth and the moment the first note came out it was a beguiling sound and I don't know, I sort of took a sigh out when she started singing. It was beautiful. She's got a great voice.''

Olly Murs also collaborates with Robbie on his album for I Wanna Be Like You, and Robbie revealed that the pair became close when Murs supported him on his Take The Crown stadium tour earlier this year.

He further pitched in: ''I had a bond with Olly right from the beginning because I recognized a lot of me in him. He's a showman, there's not many around in the industry and he's very likeable and he sings really well too.''

Posted by: Sydney 22nd November 2013, 10:39 PM

Robbie Williams: 'My brain turned into Swiss cheese'

By DAVE ROBERTS

Robbie Williams’ Swing When You’re Winning is his best-selling album to date. Now, nearly 13 years since its release, he’s revisiting the smoothness and style of the Rat Pack generation with new LP Swings Both Ways.

Released this week, currently leading the charge in the Official Midweek Sales Chart, and featuring major league collaborators such as Lily Allen, Michael Bublé and Rufus Wainwright, it marks the latest entry in a prolific period for Williams that started with 2009’s Reality Killed The Video Star, followed by 2010’s Greatest Hits package and the same year’s reformation with his Take That bandmates for the record-breaking Progress project.

Last year saw him release his first solo album with Universal, Take The Crown, which stormed to No.1 – making it his tenth LP to hit the UK top Spot - whilst lead single Candy became his first No.1 single in nine years. Such a flurry of creative activity is in marked contrast to the period after 2006’s Rudebox, during which Robbie, in his own words, “sat on the sofa, ate crisps, watched reality TV shows and seized up, basically”.

Featuring both covers and original material, Williams debuted material from Swings both Ways last Friday (November 8) at a filmed gig live at the Palladium in London.

When, where and how did you first hear that swing/big band sound?

Well it’s always been around, on TV. There used to be these glorious films that used to be on Saturday mornings, like South Pacific or Guys and Dolls, and I used to find them fascinating. Great bit of fantasy and escape.
Then when I was three, Dad left, and he left a load of records, and they were Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr, etc. So that was my library and on many a cold, dark winter afternoon I would sit there and learn these tomes, learn these words.
My father held these people in such high regard that they weren’t mortal, they were Gods, so the whole thing had me enchanted from the moment I can remember remembering.

How important was your Dad’s influence generally?


Like I say, Dad considered these people to be Gods. He was completely enraptured with the music and the artists of the time. He sent a dollar bill to Frank Sinatra to sign and Frank signed it and sent it back. From then on, whichever flat my Dad was in, and there were many, that Sinatra dollar bill took pride of place. So yeah, it rubbed off.

In another era, would you have been happy to be a big band singer or would that not have satisfied you creatively?
I honestly don’t know, it’s hard to put myself back in time. I’m just lucky that I’ve been given the opportunity to create. I don’t think everybody was given the opportunity back then, it was very set out: these are the songwriters, this is the band, you’re the voice. It wasn’t until The Beatles came around and changed all of that.

What prompted you to revisit the genre 12 years after Swing When You’re Winning?


I took three years off, a sort of enforced sabbatical, and my brain turned into swiss cheese; I sat on
the sofa, ate crisps, watched reality TV shows and seized up, basically.
I’d signed the biggest deal that had ever been signed [Williams’ ‘360’ deal with EMI in 2002 that saw him given a huge advance] and I made all this cash and I was just like, Who am I? What am I? And it’s also a tough world out here, in the media, and scary at times, especially when you’re not sure who you are or what you do. But after three years of getting fat I decided it was important that I went back to work and ever since then I’ve really enjoyed it. I’m having a good time. I did Reality Killed the Video Star, I did the second Greatest Hits, I did Progress with Take That, I did Take The Crown and I just wanted to keep going.
I can’t release another straight up pop record, because I’ve just done it - it would be boring for me and boring for the record buying public. And I had a good time swinging, I knew I would return to it, I always thought it would be my pension, and seeing as I’m nearly 40, it’s time to get the pension. Pop stars should start to receive their pension at 40. Dancers get theirs at 35.

Bearing in mind that …Winning is still your biggest selling album, did the record company push you in this direction as well? Or have they learned not to try and tell you what to do?


Well I’ve got pretty middle of the road tastes. I’m a commercial person. I want my records to do well. Even with RudeBox I thought it was a commercial record. I’m trying to do the best for a big career, they’re trying to do the best for my career and their bonuses, so there isn’t a lot of grumblings, rumblings or arguments.

In one sense there is less pressure on a Swing record, because, unlike Take The Crown, it’s not your marker in the pop world, to be measured against all the young pretenders, but in another sense, the pressure’s on, because we already know these songs are good - it’s all about your voice…
In the studio I can cobble together an appropriate version of a voice, it’s live that’s the terrifying aspect. Over the years I have conjured up an entertainer to bypass the fact that I haven’t got the strongest of voices, or at least that’s what I think. Also, to some extent at my pop shows, people are drunk, and they want to shout, and they want to scream, and they’re there for the vibe, and they want to sing along with you. At these swing gigs, they just wanna listen. And it’s terrifying [laughs].

Now, having said it’s not in direct competition with anyone, it is out a week before Gary Barlow’s album. How gutted would you be if you don’t sell more than him?


I really hope we both do well. In the UK, I want him to sell a million and me to sell a million and one. But, that being said, if that doesn’t come to pass, I’m still Robbie Williams. I’ve still done… this. There’s still a pedigree. All is well. Plus, Gaz has had it rough, a lot rougher than I had, and if he does do better than me, then good for him.

Which is indicative of a much nicer atmosphere than when you two first had competing albums out at the same time…


Yeah, it’s a very friendly, competitive rivalry, but it is a rivalry. I don’t want anyone to do better than me, let alone someone I know really well. In fact I think the only person in the world who I’d want to sell more albums than me would be my daughter, apart from that everyone else can f*** off.

And even then you’d probably still be grumpy for bit, right?

Yeah, I would, there’d be no pocket money for a week or two.

Let’s talk about the covers on the album and how they were selected. Is that down to you? Or is there a team involved?


No, they’re my choice. I wanted ‘personality’ songs, with an eye on live. Big songs that need a big person to front them. Minnie the Moocher, Putting on The Ritz, I Wanna Be Like You. They are three solid songs that will serve me well on stage.
And it was going to be a straight up cover version album, like last time, but then I had all these songs that were never going to find a home unless they were attached to this kind of project.

Important question, especially given that you’re going to have to do it live: can you sing Putting on The Ritz without thinking of the Young Frankenstein clip?


That’s where I first learned the song. It’s very, very difficult to separate the two, and I’m sure that one evening out on the road I will go [sings] ‘…why don’t you go where Harlem sits [does pretty damn good impression of the monster’s version of the song’s key line in Mel Brooks’ classic film]’.

What about the collaborators for the album, how do they get chosen?


I sit down and rack my brains to think up who I’d like to work with. And when I run out of ideas,
I draft in my wife, or my work wife, Josie. We’ll sit and collab about the collabs. This time round
the only person I wanted that couldn’t do it was Hugh Jackman, and I really wanted him on
this record, but maybe in the future we’ll do something. Apart from that I was lucky enough to get everyone I wanted.

How do you feel about putting your own compositions in amongst these standards? Is that quite nerve-wracking?


I’ve never thought of it. Maybe there’s a delusional aspect to that, or a narcissistic aspect, or a touch of both. But I’m very confident about the quality of what we’ve written, especially with Guy Chambers back on board. During the period we worked together before, the songs we wrote became part of the fabric of people’s lives, so if we can recapture a bit of that magic, which I’m sure we have, then we’ll be fine. I’m not worried about our stuff standing up next to these Amercian standards.

Since your reconciliation, you’ve done the odd thing with Guy Chambers, but this is your first sustained period of working together. How was the process this time around?


I can remember Guy sitting at the piano in my studio in Los Angeles and there was eighteen-and-a-half minutes of ‘Er….’ And eighteen-and-a-half minutes of nothing is a long time. Guy would go ‘Da-da-da’, and I’d go, No, not that. And he’d go ‘Da-da-dum’, and I’d go, No, not that. By the fourth one I’m thinking, This is a nightmare, this is going completely the wrong way. Oh no. And then bang, Go Gentle happens and… big sigh of relief. From then on in it was easy. We’ve got good chemistry, who knew?

The last time we spoke to you was just before the huge Take The Crown tour. You have famously not enjoyed previous tours that the rest of the world have perceived as amazingly successful, how did you find it this time round?


In 2006, when I’d done a world tour and ran myself into the ground… I did a lot of damage to my psyche on that tour; I lost my confidence, and it has taken years to get it back.
During that time, I was convinced I couldn’t do it anymore, the spark had gone, the secret ingredient to being a pop star had deserted me. All of this was very true in my head. And that was sad, because I’d sort of come to rely on it. It meant a great deal to me and a great deal to other people - and without it, what am I? So off I went into my wilderness years, lack of confidence etc.
And then bit by bit… the Take That shows really helped… I clawed back my Smug Gitness.
It’s back to 100% now. It’s incredible, the power of the mind, because the only difference was choosing not to be scared. Because you can... indulge stuff. And I’d become addicted to indulging the fact
that I wasn’t very good anymore. And then one day I decided I wasn’t going to do that. I was going to be great instead.

And that’s possible, is it? To decide not to be scared?


[Joyously] Yeah! It was as simple as that. And by the time we got to Dublin I was sure we had an amazing show, I was on good form, and if the audience wasn’t going to have a good time, it wouldn’t be my fault. Because of who I am and what I do and the act that I’ve got, I kind of have to attack it with that kind of arrogance. Anyway we got to Dublin and the wife said, Just hold the possibility you might enjoy it. I said, It’ll never happen; I’ll enjoy bits, but it’ll be so overwhelming, so stressful, I’ll get no sleep and I was worried I’ll go mad again. As it happens, I went on stage and was greeted with so much love…

Was it the first solo tour you’ve ever enjoyed?


Fully, yeah.

Let’s talk about some of the specific songs. Go Gentle is obviously about your daughter, Theodora Rose. Is that the first you’ve written for her - and what’s the message in it?


It is the first one, yes, but not the last. And the message is kind of bittersweet in the verses, but then a promise of commitment in the chorus. I’m saying it’s not all plain sailing: ‘Welcome to the zoo, bitter disappointments except for one or two.’ But I’m going to shield her from those people as best I can. I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with snakes and ne’er do wells and I can put my arm round her and lead her in a different direction.

How has fatherhood changed you?


[Thinks for some time] There’s not a lot of great adverts for parenthood. And there’s not a lot of great adverts for marriage either, so I’ve always been terrified of both of those things. I come from a broken home, many many people do. And people that don’t come from broken homes tend to be parented by angry people. So it’s always been way, way down on my to do list. What I never knew was how much you get back.
Being a parent always looked to me like a lack of sleep miserable nightmare. What I didn’t understand is that the universe loves you back. My song [Feel], cliched and cheesy as it is, says ‘I just wanna feel real love in the home that I live in’: I’ve got it now. I’ve felt a love that I’ve never felt before and I get to experience the true range of being human. It’s a penny-drop moment: Ah, before there was no reason, and now there is, I get it. I’m a better person for her being here, I look after myself, because she deserves that. And I’m happy, I’m content, and that comes from the wife and my baby girl. They’re all I need. Plus a chef.

You duet with Michael Bublé on Soda Pop. How important was it to get him on this record?


I’m in his lane and I’m doffing my cap to him. He’s the real deal when it comes to this stuff. I’m a fanboy and I get giddy thinking about him. I admire him a lot because he’s a pro’s pro. He’s really good at everything he does. He’s got one of the voices of our generation, he’s good looking, he’s a great mover and he’s a fantastic entertainer. And we think the same way, which is nice, because it makes me feel less mad.

In the title track, Swings Both Ways, which you perform with Rufus Wainwright III, who are you teasing with those lyrics?


When I was 16 and introduced to the gay world, via my manager [Nigel Martin-Smith] at the time, who had us going to gay clubs, I learned very quickly that a lot of gay people consider everybody to be gay. I was definitely gay according to a lot of gay people, and a lot of non gay people. That’s where the song started [sings] Everybody swiiiiiings, both ways… It’s kind of not me singing it, it’s my manager singing it to me, mixed with a lot of other characters.

Lily Allen is on Dream a Little Dream and has said she was nervous about singing it. Did she seem nervous on the day?


I think she was nervous, yes, but then so was I. I’m always nervous when I’m the host of the party, because I have to think of things to say, and sometimes I just fill space with stuff that gets me into trouble and people look at me and go, God, you’re weird, and I go, Yeah, you’ve noticed. And also Lily’s so arch and smart, and I’m just a duffer from up North, so I was a bit intimidated in her company, but she was lovely and the moment she opened her mouth and that first note came in, there was a release in my heart, because it was so lovely.

No One Likes a Fat Pop Star is a funny track, but also pretty interesting with tales of more or less starvation, and a lot of pressure, does that happen? Did it happen to you?


I have probably lost and gained weight during the course of this interview. That’s what I do. I have
the potential to be excessive generally, and I’m running out of options, because I can’t do coke, I can’t do ecstasy, I can’t drink, I can’t gamble, I can’t be loose sexually… you see where I’m heading with this? There’s me and a pantry: go. That’s all I’ve got without getting a divorce, or ruining my career or ending up in rehab.

In the early days though, would you and the boys be told by your management or label, Put the chocolate bar down…


When I was 16 I was told by our then manager to lose two stone. And I was in alright shape. There is a visual element to the medium and it matters, unfortunately, that’s why it’s such an arse. Because I’ve got one foot in Sport Billy land, where I’m an athlete, but I’ve got a foot-and-a-half in the land of lethargy and potatoes.

What’s next for you?


I’m thinking about what I’m going to do in the year that has to be fallow, which is next year. I’d put another album out straight away if I could, but it’s best for me, and my career, and the world at large, if they don’t see me for a bit. Having said that, there are a few things in the pipeline, they may or may not be musical, may or may not be a TV show, may or may not be a film. But I’ve got to so something, because I don’t want the brain turning into swiss cheese again.

Will you always go back to the swing genre do you think?


It depends what people want from me, but yeah.
If this is a success then I’ll return to swing at some stage. If it’s not a success then I’ll try and ruin country too.


Musicweek.com

Posted by: Sydney 24th November 2013, 03:13 PM

Official Charts ‏@officialcharts 49m
.@robbiewilliams'#IveBeenExpectingYou was the UK's 600th #Number1 album. He could also be on track for the 1000th: http://goo.gl/ih6XOF


Official Charts ‏@officialcharts 1h
Although @robbiewilliams could match @ElvisPresley's chart record of 11 #Number1 albums. Find out later this evening: http://goo.gl/ih6XOF.

Posted by: Sydney 24th November 2013, 07:43 PM

Robbie Williams's Swings Both Ways is 1,000th UK No 1 album
Singer's 10th solo LP sells 109,000 copies in first week to beat Jake Bugg and Eminem, and knock Lady Gaga off top spot


23/11/13

Robbie Williams, whose Swings Both Ways has become the 1,000th UK No 1 album, performing on Italian TV on Saturday.


Britain's albums chart is still swinging. It was back in 1956 that Frank Sinatra's Songs For Swingin' Lovers! became the first UK No 1 album. Now Robbie Williams's Swings Both Ways has become the 1,000th.

With sales of 109,000 copies in its first week, it trounced competition from Jake Bugg's second album Shangri La and the farewell greatest hits collection of talent show boyband JLS. He knocked Lady Gaga's Artpop from the summit and beat the next most popular release, Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP 2, by 67,000 copies.

Pop critics have described Williams's 10th album, which revives Cab Calloway and Irving Berlin classics written more than 80 years, as swinging so much "you can almost smell the brillantine" and the work of "a karaoke kind of crooner". The Observer's chief pop critic, Kitty Empire, said it "inaugurates the present-buying season and, with it, the annual leave-taking of taste".

But its soaring sales means the former Take That member has now equalled Elvis Presley's 11 No 1 albums. On Sunday night he declared himself honoured to be "following Frank Sinatra who was the first person in that spot and my hero".

The accolade came just a few hours after the Labour leader, Ed Miliband, selected Angels, Williams's bestselling 1997 ballad, among his Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 along with Edith Piaf's Je Ne Regrette Rien. Angels has become a favourite funeral song, but Miliband said he heard Williams play it live in 2008 when he was falling in love with his wife, Justine Thornton.

Swings Both Ways marks Williams's return to the Sinatra-like sound of Swing When You're Winning, his 2001 No 1 album, which sold 2.3 million units in the UK alone.

Promoting the release last week in a Rat Pack-style tuxedo on The Graham Norton Show on BBC1, the Stoke-born 39-year old, who now lives in California, admitted that one of the effects of his millionaire lifestyle in Los Angeles had been that he wanted a hair transplant even though he didn't need one. He added he was moving back to the UK so his 13-month old daughter would grow up understanding irony.

While the singles chart often grabs the headlines - this week Lily Allen's Somewhere Only We Know takes the top slot - artists see the album rankings differently, according to Martin Talbot, who runs the Official Charts Company.

"Across the years, success in the singles chart has always been a sign that you have 'arrived'", he said. "But success in the albums chart was a sign that you could make a proper living from being a pop/rock star. To labels and managers, the albums chart has always been more important in that way - the single was viewed as a promotional necessity, with album sales being the end goal."

Since it was first compiled and published in Record Mirror, there have been almost 3,000 album charts. Over that period, The Beatles have scored a record 15 No 1 albums, with Madonna (12) and Elvis Presley and now Robbie Williams (both 11) in second and third place respectively. The Fabs have also spent the longest time at the summit, notching up 174 weeks compared with Elvis (63) and Abba (57). Despite their dominance, the only Beatle to have ever scored a No 1 solo album is George Harrison, with 1970's All Things Must Pass. John Lennon and Paul McCartney are with Stevie Wonder and the Beach Boys as artists never to have reached the top of the UK albums charts.

Bob Stanley, the author of Yeah Yeah Yeah: the Story of Modern Pop, believes the albums chart can sometimes paint a more realistic picture of the national mood than the singles: "If you look at 1980, for example, there was a string of albums – Gary Numan's Telekon, Peter Gabriel's [eponymous] third album, Kate Bush's Never for Ever – that were all quite bleak. This is when the Tories were busy wrecking the country, and it does feel like they were more reflective of the national mood than the singles chart, which remained relatively perky."

Talbot agrees and says that the album charts provide "a really fascinating reflection of the tastes of British music fans – albeit, perhaps, less pop orientated and more focussed on song collections." He points out that soundtracks dominated throughout the 1950s, with South Pacific holding the top spot for the entirety of 1959. The album chart crown is passed along much quicker now. There were only 56 number one albums throughout the whole of the 1960s, whereas by the 2000s that number had increased to 269. Elvis Presley became the 1,000th artist to have a UK No 1 single back in 2005 when One Night reached the top spot for the second time, the first being when it was originally released with I Got Stung back in January 1959.


The Guradian.uk

Posted by: stevyy 25th November 2013, 12:41 PM

he is such an icon and music force. sad to see him at #2 in ireland, but #1 in germany, austria and switzerland should come in soo.

Posted by: Jupiter9 25th November 2013, 09:19 PM

What's the No1 album in Oirland?

Is it Wee Daniel??

Posted by: Jupiter9 25th November 2013, 09:37 PM

From

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/barlow-i-want-williams-for-reunion-29781039.html



Barlow: I want Williams for reunion





Gary Barlow revealed Robbie Williams may rejoin Take That to record their new album.
25 NOVEMBER 2013

Robbie Williams may rejoin Take That to record their new album next year, Gary Barlow has revealed.


The former front man and X Factor judge told Jonathan Ross it was his "dream" to reunite all five members of the band.

He claimed he was in touch with Williams "all the time, nearly every day" and that the band would sit down in January to decide whether he would record with them.

He said: "I'm hoping for five. I mean, it's usually diaries and stuff, but I'm hoping to have Rob with us.

"Rob's a big emailer. He loves emailing, block capitals. I hear from him a lot. He's a dad. He's in London at the moment, promoting his new record. He's in a great place.

"I always say to people, that Rob I didn't know for 10 years. I didn't know him because I was just reading things through the press. But I know a really good Rob right now. So I've got a good end of the deal.

"For us, that's always the dream, to have five."

Williams helped with the band's sixth studio album, Progress, in 2010 - the first time he sang with them since being asked to leave in 1995.

Barlow, 42, also recalled recording his duet with Williams's friend Elton John for his upcoming solo album Since I Saw You Last.

He said: "It was so sweet to see him reach in his bag and pull out his iPad and start showing us all pictures of the kids, and he was so proud."

"It just goes to show, no matter who it is, kids change people. And he was besotted by his children. It's beautiful."

The singer recently played a gig for troops in Camp Bastion in Helmand, Afghanistan, saying he "didn't feel endanger at all" - even after the first half was cancelled by a sandstorm and a security alert.

He told Ross: "Once I was there I felt completely safe, and the morale on the camp is amazing. The gig was incredible."

Posted by: Sydney 26th November 2013, 06:18 AM

Robbie & Ayda at the RVP last night in London









Some further pics in the link

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2513491/Royal-Variety-Performance-2013-Prince-Charles-keeps-eyes-forward-greets-Jessie-J.html

Posted by: 7heDreamer 29th November 2013, 07:01 PM

And guess what's the new single!

http://www.robbiewilliams.com/news-blogs/dream-little-dream-new-single-released-15th-december

15 december release date!

Ι love "Dream a little dream"

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th November 2013, 09:42 PM

That video looks really funny. A good choice for a Christmas single although I'm guessing X Factor single will be released that week too?

But where is Lily?

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th November 2013, 09:48 PM

From

http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/445861/Robbie-Williams-smokes-weed-despite-past-drug-demons


Robbie Williams smokes weed despite past drug demons

ROBBIE WILLIAMS still smokes marijuana, despite his past battles with drug addiction.

Published: Fri, November 29, 2013


The Angels hitmaker has checked into rehab on several occasions to tackle alcoholism and substance abuse issues, but turned his life around after moving to Los Angeles and meeting his wife, Ayda Field, whom he married in 2010.

Williams even quit his 60-a-day cigarette habit, but has now revealed he still smokes marijuana on rare occasions.

However, the pop star insists he is careful not to lose control due to his responsibility to his young daughter, Theodora.

He tells the Daily Mirror, "The last time I got high was two days ago. Since the birth of Theo I've become less reckless.

"I last drank 13 years ago, the last time I got high was two days ago. No big drug sessions, mind, just a small amount, purely to relax.

"I'm allowed to go crazy once in a while, just as long as I don't lose control. I have to be there to take care of my daughter, right? That is the good thing - by putting responsibility on my shoulders she is also taking care of me."

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th November 2013, 09:52 PM

Robbie Williams on his sexuality: 'I am 49 per cent homosexual'

HE RECENTLY admitted that he is a straight man pretending to be gay, and now Robbie Williams has revealed that he believes he is "49 per cent gay."

By: Kelby McNally
Published: Thu, November 28, 2013



The former Take That star, who has also previously revealed that he wished he'd had a fling with a man in his youth, has claimed that he identifies with gay men and would love to go into musical theatre.

"I would really like to have a crack at it," he told the Daily Star.

"I love musical theatre and a lot of other things that are often associated with gays.


"I am 49 per cent homosexual and sometimes as far as 50 per cent. However, that would imply that I enjoy having a particular sort of fun, which i don't."

The Candy Man singer also revealed that he would be interested in developing a stage production about his life and career, but would have to play the lead himself.

''I don't know who they could get to play me in the musical, so it would have to be me," he said.

"If anyone has ideas I am up for writing new songs. But when I say anyone, I actually mean directors of massive films.''



Robbie recently described himself as a straight man pretending to be gay.

Speaking to Australia's Sydney Telegraph, he said: "There is a history of gay people pretending to be straight.

"I want to balance the sides. I'm a straight person pretending to be gay. I've had a lot of people to imitate. It's easy when you're British, we're camp by nature anyway."

Posted by: Sydney 2nd December 2013, 08:14 PM

We're not encouraging people to pay for music', says Robbie manager

Tim Ingham by Tim Ingham


'We're not encouraging people to pay for music', says Robbie manager

The industry’s leading streaming platforms are too expensive for a potentially huge and valuable demographic, according to Tim Clark, co-founder of IE Music and manager of Robbie Williams.

The likes of Spotify and Deezer currently charge customers around £10 per month for a full subscription, which includes the ability to stream and play ad-free music offline on their mobile devices.

Both platforms also heavily promote a cost-free tier, which allows consumers to listen to music on a desktop device for nothing, so long as they’re willing to put up with advertising.

“I wonder whether cheaper streaming subscription [services] might not encourage people to pay for music,” Clark told Music Week. “I’m nervous about streaming services that allow people to think that music is free. It’s a problem.”

Clark is an adviser to Bloom.fm, the streaming platform which charges consumers just £1 per month to access ad-free and offline music, but via a limited 20-track ‘wallet’ on their phones. Bloom users can then upgrade to a £5 model, which allows them to cache more songs in their ‘wallet’, or a £10 tier which is unlimited.

“£5 a month is a lot of money for most people,” said Clark. “People are fond of saying to me: if you do a £1 a month a subscription it’s just a dive to the bottom. Well, hang on folks, we’re already at the bottom: if statistics are to be believed, 70%-plus of all music is downloaded illegally for free.

"How do we climb out? Frankly, it’s by making a great service available at a price that people will find attractive. If you get them at that price, you an always upsell – Rupert Murdoch has worked that model brilliantly.”

Bloom.fm is currently licensed by Sony, Universal, Beggars Group and [PIAS], but not by Warner Music. The major is understood to be unconvinced by the value of the £1-per-month model.

Clark said: “The argument you hear is that we will lose the people that are prepared to pay £10 [if you stagger streaming prices like Bloom]. Well, we won’t. Fans - real fans - want everything an artist produces. To that extent, we’re really two industries: we’re a low volume, high margin business, which gives the industry its bedrock. But we’re also a high, volume/low margin business.

“It seems to me we’re avoiding the high volume/low margin at the expense of our industry. We should be going hell for leather for the high volume/low margin consumer. I can’t understand why people are ignoring the vast numbers of people that probably only ever bought a couple of CDs a year.

“Right now, they’re listening to streaming services and not paying anything at all. We’re not encouraging people to pay for music. You need to start somewhere. Anything less than a pound is absurd.“

Clark also hit out at those labels and publishers who require large advances from digital music companies before agreeing to license their catalogue.

“We have not been encouraging digital start-ups,” he said. “The industry - not just labels but publishers too – have been grabbing as much money as they possibly can, and of course taking equity in these companies… often at the expense of the [start-ups] being able to spend anything on marketing.

“It’s just wrong. We shouldn’t be looking to extract vast sums of upfront money at the expense of these start-ups’ health or their ability to expand. We should be actively encouraging them.

“It makes my blood boil when we hear the BPI say there’s so many digital companies out there now [licensed by music rights-holders] – it’s just not true. Most of them are defunct for the very reason I’ve stated: they’ve been asked for too much money and too much equity up front, and it cripples them.”

Tim Clark founded IE Music with David Enthoven. It represents acts and writers such as Robbie Williams, Passenger and Sia.

Read the latest edition of Music Week for a full interview with Tim Clark on why he believes artists should hold onto as many of their rights as possible, and then handpick outside companies for services such as marketing, promotion and distribution.


Musicweek.com

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd December 2013, 09:27 PM

From
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Robbie-Williams-buys-Michael-Winners-house/articleshow/26799823.cms


Robbie Williams buys Michael Winner's house


Singer Robbie Williams has bought late filmmaker Michael Winner's plush London pad for USD 17.5 million.

The 'Candy' hitmaker reportedly snapped up the late film director's grade II listed Woodland House in Holland Park, west London, in order to give his daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose a quintessentially English home, reported Contactmusic.

The 39-year-old star and his wife Ayda Field have been searching for a London pad for over a year while living in Los Angeles.

The plush abode is fitted with a cinema room, swimming pool, and its own editing suite.

According to reports, flamboyant filmmaker Winner, who died at the house earlier this year aged 77, once complained there were more than 3,400 electric bulbs in the spacious property.

Andrew Langton, chairman of Aylesford estate agents, said, "The most important thing is that Woodland House has gone to a family and not a developer, which is really what Winner wanted. That was an absolute priority so everyone is happy. I'm sure Michael will be looking down with a smile." AYM GVS

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd December 2013, 09:39 PM

From

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/robbie-williams-admits-taking-heroin/story-fn907478-1226773821421


Robbie Williams admits taking heroin
DECEMBER 03, 2013 5:02AM


ROBBIE Williams has admitted he took heroin during the height of his drug addiction.
Speaking to Q magazine, Williams said he resorted to trying the drug after running out of cocaine during a drunken night in 1997.
"I tried it but only because we ran out of coke. It was like, 'Yeah, alright then, I’ll have a go.'
"It was horrible. It just made me throw up. That particular opiate didn’t suit me that day. Thank God."
Williams has revealed that he used cocaine to overcome his shyness in social situations.
He said: "It did give me a lot of confidence. I haven’t got a lot to say in social situations.
"Sometimes I can be on great form and have lots to say and interact well. But most of the time, even with good friends, I’m like 'Hmm... don’t know what to say now.'
"Coke used to help fill in those blanks."
Williams - who has 14-month-old daughter Teddy with wife Ayda Field - stopped drinking 13 years ago and entered rehab for addiction to prescription pills in 2007 but is now clean.
Williams also admitted that at the height of his addiction he didn’t care whether he lived or died.
He said: "I’d given up, which is the scariest thing. I just didn’t care.
"I don’t think you are mentally sound when you are in the deepest depths of compulsion and addiction. You’re not thinking with a sound head.
"But I just got into a place where I was like, 'It might be tonight and I don’t care'. I care now. A lot."

Posted by: Sydney 12th December 2013, 06:53 AM

VIDEO: Woman from Swindon lands a part in Robbie Williams' new vid

5:30am Wednesday 11th December 2013 in News By Dominic Gilbert




Swindon Advertiser: A shot from the video for the new Robbie Williams Christmas single. Sandy is fourth from the right, in the red dress; Robbie is in the centre of the picture

A shot from the video for the new Robbie Williams Christmas single. Sandy is fourth from the right, in the red dress; Robbie is in the centre of the picture
A former nurse has had the opportunity of a lifetime after she was chosen to star in the video for a new Christmas single by Robbie Williams.

Sandy Slade, 48, from Stratton St Margaret, has lived in Swindon all her life, and trained as a nurse before working at the old Princess Margaret Hospital.

But she left medicine when the building was pulled down, and soon happened upon a career in film.

“I have only been acting for a couple of years,” she said.

“It began completely by accident. I was an avid reader and was desperate to meet one particular author. I had read all of his books, but he made the move from writing to being a movie producer.


“I thought the only way I could meet him was to audition. I had to go through various processes to get to him.”

After working on a number of films, primarily horror flicks with titles such as Dead Walkers: Rise Of The 4th Reich and Wasteland, Sandy decided to take a chance on a music video casting session.

“I didn’t know anything about it at the time, or who it was with,” she said.

“All it said was it needed ladies of a certain age. I was fortunate. There was only a small group, and I got pulled out for a major feature part.


“It is all very cheesy and slightly tongue in cheek. It is set up as a kind of Dean Martin Christmas show, all about family values and very wholesome.

“I think now he is a dad he has changed, and this is a real departure from what he has done before. It is all swing music and sentimental stuff. He has definitely matured.

“The briefing was that Robbie had invited some of his friends over for Christmas. I had to play a seriously swooning fan at the front of the audience when he comes in. The rest is all of us gathered around his tree.

“Before he arrived we did a lot of background shots. Then he walked in from behind and said “Hi, I’m Rob,” which I found hilarious because who would not recognise him?

“Sometimes you do not want to meet your idol, because you might find they let you down. But he was easy to work with and a joy to be around. He is nice and honest, and in this industry that is quite rare.”

Sandy is only too aware of how precarious a career in acting can be, and has recently completed an NVQ to be a teaching assistant.

“I just really enjoy the job, and I have been really blessed to be given the opportunity,” she said.

“I wanted to go into as many genres as I could to find out what I was good at. I have often ended up being cast as the angsty victim.

“I have been through quite a lot of life experiences myself so it is easy to translate that into acting. This was just a bit of a jolly, because I am used to poring over scripts and standing around on film sets.

“It was just a bit of light relief, but it was the chance of a lifetime.”

The single, Dream a Little Dream, is officially released on December 15, and has attracted more than 100,000 views on YouTube.


Swindon Advertiser

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th December 2013, 08:00 PM

It was released yesterday then?

X-Factor week....

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th December 2013, 08:17 PM

Robbie performs with his tribute act- Click link for story and video

http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2013-12-16/essex-man-performs-with-robbie-williams/

Posted by: Jupiter9 20th December 2013, 10:48 PM

From

http://theportugalnews.com/news/robbie-williams-coming-over/30215


Robbie Williams coming over
IN NEWS · 19-12-2013 14:57:00
British Pop star Robbie Williams will be coming to Portugal next year to play at the Rock in Rio Lisbon concert on 25 May.

The 39-year old former Take That member who last played in Portugal in 2003 will be headlining on day two of the festival which takes place in Lisbon’s Bela Vista park on 23, 25, 30, and 31 May and 1 June. Other acts performing at next year’s Rock in Rio include Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire and singer Justin Timberlake.

Posted by: Sydney 22nd December 2013, 07:24 AM

Thanks to TRWS

Posted by: Sydney 23rd December 2013, 08:32 PM

'I will get liposuction' Robbie Williams reveals surgery plans as he admits midlife crisis

HE'S turning 40 next year, and Robbie Williams has revealed that he is planning on undergoing plastic surgery as his midlife crisis 'creeps up.'

Robbie Williams has reveals he wants plastic surgery as he reaches his 40s Robbie Williams has reveals he wants plastic surgery as he reaches his 40s [WENN]

The star - who welcomed his first child Theodora Rose back in September 2012 - admitted that he was scared of losing his good looks and is prepared to do anything to delay the inevitable.

"I am going to have everything done," he told The Sun.

"I am going to have a facelift, the chin can go, liposuction.

"The midlife crisis theory has been creeping up on me for some time."

Robbie Williams, plastic surgery, liposuction, 40, age, midlife crisis, daughterThe star admitted that he would have liposuction and a facelift [WENN]

These comments come just weeks after he revealed he had a hair transplant when he lived in LA, despite not needing one.

Speaking on The Graham Norton show in November, he said: "I’ve lived in LA for a long time and they say, ‘If you sit in a barber’s shop for long enough you will get a hair cut.’ Well, if you live in Los Angeles for long enough you’re going to get some surgery.

"I’ve had a thatch done and I didn’t even need it. That’s the weirdest thing. I had three months off and got bored."

The former Take That star also opened up about the impact having his daughter has had on his life.

"With the arrival of Teddy my daughter, there is a different perspective on the world," he said.

"I don't smoke three packs of cigarettes any more, I go to bed earlier. There's been physical things and mental stuff."

Robbie Williams, plastic surgery, liposuction, 40, age, midlife crisis, daughterHe also admitted that having his daughter Teddy has changed a few things in his life [TWITTER]

Meanwhile, Robbie's second swing album Swing Both Ways has fought off competition from band mate Gary Barlow and One Direction to spend a third week at the top of the charts.

Swings Both Ways beats Midnight Memories to number one by less than 200 copies, with both records selling over 126,000 copies this week.

Barlow's Since I Saw You Last is at number three after selling more than 116,000 copies in the last seven days.

express.uk

Posted by: Jupiter9 24th December 2013, 09:09 PM

Robbie Williams, Dec 2014

Posted by: Sydney 28th December 2013, 09:00 PM

Thanks to Elisabeth on TRWS


http://www.derbund.ch/kultur/pop-und-jazz/Das-funktioniert-immer/story/28208598


Guy Chambers interview..... going to LA in January to work with Robbie on next album

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th December 2013, 09:04 PM

Is it a new swing album?

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th December 2013, 09:18 PM

From

http://www.heatworld.com/Celeb-News/2013/12/Robbie-Williams-I-almost-died-from-cocaine-abuse/


Robbie Williams: 'I almost died from cocaine abuse'
Posted by Emmeline Saunders on 29 December 2013 13:300

Robbie Williams almost had "a Heath Ledger scenario" in his drug-taking days, the singer has revealed.
Speaking to the Daily Mail Weekend magazine, the former Take That star opened up about his cocaine use and admitted he'd almost died several times from taking so many drugs.
"I was taking a whole cocktail of drugs. My left arm went numb I was taking so much cocaine," he told the publication.
"I managed to escape by the skin of my teeth and I'm lucky. I was days away from dying quite a few times on all manner of substances."
Robbie also compared himself to Hollywood actor Heath Ledger, who died in 2008 from an accidental overdose.
"There could easily have been a Heath Ledger scenario. Unfortunately I've been in a place where I didn't care if I was on the planet or not. I do care now."
The singer said he is much happier now that he is with wife Ayda Field, who he married in 2010, and daughter Teddy.

Robbie has recently spoken about the toll his drug use and years of performing have taken on his body, having been told by his chiropractor that he can no longer jump around on stage.
"I'm like, 'That's pretty harsh, being told that'. So bits and bobs on my body are closing down and f**ked and worn away from abuse," he told Bang Showbiz.

But he has no regrets. "I've f**king used my body well. I actually want to go to the grave skidding. I will skid into the grave," he added.

Posted by: Sparkle 29th December 2013, 09:22 PM

QUOTE(Sydney @ Dec 28 2013, 09:00 PM)

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th December 2013, 09:23 PM

Swiss

Posted by: Sydney 29th December 2013, 09:26 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Dec 29 2013, 09:23 PM)

Swiss

Posted by: Jupiter9 29th December 2013, 09:31 PM

No.

Posted by: Sparkle 31st December 2013, 09:31 PM

There's no such language as Swiss ^_^

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/136627/Bits-And-Bobs-On-My-Body-Are-Closing-Down-Robbie-Williams-Advised-To-Stop-Jumping-Around-On-Stage



Robbie Williams has been given strict instructions not to jump around on stage by a chiropractor due to wear and tear on his body, most likely from years of energetic performances.

The Angel singer started his career in the band Take That at the tender age of 15, but has revealed his early start in the music industry has taken a toll on his body.


''I'm like, 'That's pretty harsh, being told that'. So bits and bobs on my body are closing down and f**ked and worn away from abuse,'' Robbie has been quoted by Bang Showbiz as revealing.

Despite the news, the 39-year-old singer admitted that he had no regrets on damaging his body, even joking that he wanted to make a dramatic exit when he eventually dies.

''I've f**king used my body well. I actually want to go to the grave skidding. I will skid into the grave," quipped the singer.

While Robbie is clearly still a big kid at heart, he admitted that having his 40th birthday looming over him next February has made him consider going under the knife for a nip and tuck.

"I don't know what it means. It used to mean you were old. I just remember Uncle Bernard having white hair and a cardigan and it being ov

Posted by: Sparkle 31st December 2013, 09:31 PM

There's no such language as Swiss

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/136627/Bits-And-Bobs-On-My-Body-Are-Closing-Down-Robbie-Williams-Advised-To-Stop-Jumping-Around-On-Stage



Robbie Williams has been given strict instructions not to jump around on stage by a chiropractor due to wear and tear on his body, most likely from years of energetic performances.

The Angel singer started his career in the band Take That at the tender age of 15, but has revealed his early start in the music industry has taken a toll on his body.


''I'm like, 'That's pretty harsh, being told that'. So bits and bobs on my body are closing down and f**ked and worn away from abuse,'' Robbie has been quoted by Bang Showbiz as revealing.

Despite the news, the 39-year-old singer admitted that he had no regrets on damaging his body, even joking that he wanted to make a dramatic exit when he eventually dies.

''I've f**king used my body well. I actually want to go to the grave skidding. I will skid into the grave," quipped the singer.

While Robbie is clearly still a big kid at heart, he admitted that having his 40th birthday looming over him next February has made him consider going under the knife for a nip and tuck.

"I don't know what it means. It used to mean you were old. I just remember Uncle Bernard having white hair and a cardigan and it being over. It's not. I think people are getting younger and younger," said the singer.

Going on to add: "I'm going to have a everything done. I am going to have a facelift, the chin can go, liposuction. The mid-life crisis theory has been creeping up on me for some time.''

Posted by: Jupiter9 31st December 2013, 10:10 PM

QUOTE(Sparkle @ Dec 31 2013, 09:31 PM)

There's no such language as Swiss

Posted by: Luciano 31st December 2013, 10:14 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Dec 24 2013, 09:09 PM)

Robbie Williams, Dec 2014

Posted by: Jupiter9 31st December 2013, 10:17 PM

Vanity....

Posted by: Luciano 31st December 2013, 10:20 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Dec 31 2013, 10:17 PM)

Vanity....

Posted by: Jupiter9 31st December 2013, 10:24 PM

I got old and cranky

Posted by: Sydney 1st January 2014, 09:01 PM

Robbie in Russia on New Years Eve

Posted by: Jupiter9 5th January 2014, 10:16 PM

What was he doing in Moscow?

Was he performing at a birthday party for some Russian oligarch's daughter? For £40million quid or somesuch?

Was it a Kerrr-chinggggg moment? Hmmmm?

I shall investigate

Posted by: Sydney 6th January 2014, 06:32 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jan 5 2014, 10:16 PM)

What was he doing in Moscow?

Was he performing at a birthday party for some Russian oligarch's daughter? For £40million quid or somesuch?

Was it a Kerrr-chinggggg moment? Hmmmm?

I shall investigate

Posted by: Jupiter9 7th January 2014, 05:51 PM

What relatives?

Posted by: Sparkle 8th January 2014, 07:16 PM

From: http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.810&article=122968

Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Robbie Williams unable to commit to Take That?

Robbie Williams may be unable to fully commit to Take That.

The 39-year-old singer has until March to decide whether he wants to help the band - which includes Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen - pen tracks for their new record since he has solo commitments which may clash with the band's plans.

An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''The schedule will all be planned in the coming weeks and writing sessions organised for the new album.

''Gary and the boys want Robbie back but he has yet to make a concrete decision. He has his own tour this year and is going to be busy with that.

''He has until March to decide whether he wants to be part of the writing process.''

Robbie initially left the band in 1995 while the remaining members completed their world tour which ended in Amsterdam and the boys later released a final single, a cover of The Bee Gees' 'How Deep Is Your Love', before splitting up in 1996.

They reunited as a four-piece in 2006 for a tour around the UK but it wasn't until 2010 that Robbie joined the them for their sixth studio album, 'Progress'.

Take That have plans to release their 7th studio album later this year before kicking off their stadium tour in 2015.

Posted by: Sparkle 8th January 2014, 07:24 PM

I can't see him re joining Take That for the next album/tour. He's far too busy with his own things now, the fans (with the exception of a few, Jups and I ) love
his new style of singing, he's on top form again as a solo artist, I can see him keeping his ego and the limelight to himself only. (sorry Robbie).

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th January 2014, 09:50 PM

I think he'll re-join...

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th January 2014, 09:53 PM

No Brit award nominations for Robbie this year...


http://racers-republic.com/entertainment/brit-awards-2014-robin-thicke-and-miley-cyrus-are-snubbed-5350/

Posted by: Sydney 10th January 2014, 10:31 PM

I think he will rejoin as well, 2015 is their 20th Anniv ...potential for big bucks out of it

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th January 2014, 10:32 PM

Kerr-chingggggg!!!!!!

Posted by: Sydney 10th January 2014, 10:51 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jan 10 2014, 10:32 PM)

Kerr-chingggggg!!!!!!

Posted by: Jupiter9 10th January 2014, 11:01 PM

I wish I had just turned 40

Posted by: Sydney 10th January 2014, 11:02 PM

Same here

Posted by: Jupiter9 13th January 2014, 10:12 PM

This one is quite funny.

He wasn't in an LA restaurant at the weekend. Or lounging by his pool. No. He was here. In a working man's club


http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/Robbie-Williams-Polesworth-Social-media-rumours/story-20435333-detail/story.html

Posted by: Sydney 13th January 2014, 10:44 PM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Jan 13 2014, 10:12 PM)

This one is quite funny.

He wasn't in an LA restaurant at the weekend. Or lounging by his pool. No. He was here. In a working man's club
http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/Robbie-Williams-Polesworth-Social-media-rumours/story-20435333-detail/story.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th January 2014, 09:36 PM

Polesworth?


I'll go find a photo

Posted by: Jupiter9 15th January 2014, 09:36 PM

Oh......

Posted by: Sydney 15th January 2014, 10:48 PM

Looks a bit wet there I see , Robbie might need a boat then

Posted by: Sydney 16th January 2014, 07:57 PM

4:09PM, THU 16 JAN 2014

Robbie Williams 40th birthday exhibition


http://www.itv.com/news/central/2014-01-16/robbie-williams-40th-birthday-exhibition/


Thanks to TRWS

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th January 2014, 09:23 PM

Nice idea that. Would love to see the paintings. But I'm not making a trip to Stoke especially

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th January 2014, 09:43 PM

I didn't know Robbie once owned this place It looks lovely. I'd buy it.


http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Robbie-Williams-s-Betley-mansion-goes-market/story-20456116-detail/story.html

Posted by: Sparkle 17th January 2014, 10:34 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2538461/Robbie-Williams-beams-leaves-restaurant-wife-Ayda-Field-tweed-flat-cap-studded-shoes.html

He's a Man For All Seasons! Robbie Williams beams as he leaves restaurant with wife Ayda Field in tweed flat cap and studded shoes

He has made some unusual fashion choices in his past music videos, so it comes as no surprise that Robbie Williams didn't just opt for a simple shirt and shoes when he dined out on Sunday.

The singer was spotted leaving Mr Chow restaurant in Beverly Hills in a tweed cap and eye-catching footwear, alongside Ayda Field.
Placing a protective arm around his wife, the 39-year-old beamed as he headed to his car in his mostly, smart look.

Posted by: Sydney 18th January 2014, 08:17 AM

That picture is just awful .... not exactly a style icon

Posted by: Jupiter9 19th January 2014, 05:16 PM

You think he actually paid money for those shoes?

Posted by: Sydney 26th January 2014, 08:29 PM

Robbie Williams to rejoin Take That on tour !! Only a ‘huge complication’ will stop it happening.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/01/26/robbie-williams-to-rejoin-take-that-on-tour-only-a-huge-complication-will-stop-it-happening-4277458/

Posted by: Jupiter9 26th January 2014, 10:59 PM

Told ya!

Ker-chingggggg!!!!!

Posted by: Sydney 2nd February 2014, 09:24 PM

Robbie Williams to perform in Australia

8:02am February 3, 2014

Robbie Williams opened the proceedings with a rousing performance.

It has been revealed this morning that the 39-year-old singer will arrive on our shores to promote his new album, Swings Both Ways, and will perform live on the TODAY show on February 20.

Channel Nine's Studio 22 will be renamed the Robbie Williams Ballroom for the day, as Williams performs three songs with his swing band.
"I'm itching to get to Australia, I want to feel the love," Williams said in a recent interview with Channel Nine.
"He's a charmer and we're so thrilled," entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins said this morning.
Fans are yet to find out how to be a part of the exclusive studio event.


http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/2014/02/03/08/02/robbie-williams-to-perform-in-australia-this-month

Posted by: Jupiter9 3rd February 2014, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(Sydney @ Feb 2 2014, 09:24 PM)

Posted by: Sydney 6th February 2014, 08:01 PM

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Calvin Harris has joined Robbie Williams' soccer team.

The Scottish DJ - who currently resides in Beverly Hills - has signed up to the 'Candy' hitmaker's Los Angeles' squad, which sees him and a number of other stars meet up on a weekly basis for a friendly kick-about and a gossip.
A source told The Sun newspaper: ''After daughter Teddy, his missus Ayda and music - football is one of the biggest loves of Robbie's life.
''He is not a big party guy, so hosting friendly matches with some of his pals is the main socialising that he does.
''Calvin is the latest guy to be signed up.
''He'll fit right in because he's quite a guy's guy and very down to earth.
''This is all just about having a kick-about with friends, nothing showbiz.''
Robbie, 39, used to have his own official squad LA Vale - named after his favourite British team Port Vale - and a kit until 2007, when he realised he had been allegedly conned out of $400,000 by two teammates, who asked him to fund their fashion label but blew the money on partying instead.
However, Robbie - who has 17-month-old daughter Teddy with his partner Ayda Field - still regularly arranges fixtures so that he can continue with passion for the sport.



Xpose.ie

Posted by: Sparkle 9th February 2014, 04:04 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2554647/Robbie-Williams-carries-daughter-Theodora-Rose-hike-LA.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 17th February 2014, 09:13 PM

From

http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/264256-stephen-mulhern-wants-robbie-williams-for-britains-got-talent/



Britain’s Got Talent’s Stephen Mulhern has revealed that he wants to see Robbie Williams on the panel.

The Britain’s Got More Talent host said that the singer would be his dream panellist.

Mulhern told Digital Spy: “I think Robbie Williams would be incredible, because he's a great showman.

“He gives something that the others haven't got.

"You'd have the comedy of David Walliams, the stagemanship of Amanda Holden, the pop career of Alesha Dixon(?), obviously the cheese of Simon Cowell, and then a performer that's a world star. That would be brilliant. Five is not [a] bad [idea]."

Posted by: Jupiter9 19th February 2014, 08:25 PM

He has taken the hideous sparkley shoes to Australia. Lets hope he leaves them there.....



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2562526/Twinkle-toes-Robbie-Williams-hotfoots-Sydney-silver-studded-shoes-celebrating-40th-birthday.html

Posted by: Sydney 21st February 2014, 08:07 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Robbie Williams woos us in French… and wants to pash Kylie Minogue!



http://music.ninemsn.com.au/blog.aspx?blogentryid=1178480&showcomments=true

Posted by: Jupiter9 22nd February 2014, 09:57 PM

Oh Robbie. How gallant you are....


http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news-and-interviews/Robbie-Williams-only-wanted-to-sleep-with-Spice-Girl-Mel-B/articleshow/30853270.cms

Posted by: Sydney 23rd February 2014, 06:59 AM

Robbie Williams says Australian women are Olympians at sex






http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/robbie-williams-says-australian-women-are-olympians-at-sex/story-e6frfn09-1226834617646

Posted by: Sydney 23rd February 2014, 06:10 PM

Robbie Williams on losing the fat, being 40 and accepting he's not cool




Here's Robbie: Williams poses during a photo shoot to promote his new album Swing Both Ways

With millions of adoring fans around the world and a career spanning nearly three decades, Robbie Williams surely has no fears when it comes to pulling a crowd.

But the singer has told how even at 40 he is still haunted by insecurities ahead of gigs and public appearances. And it always gives him a thrill when fans do show up. The veteran rocker also admitted he accepts he has reached an age where he is no longer considered “cool”.

Speaking after he gave a TV interview in Sydney where he was greeted by a huge crowd of fans, Robbie added: “I come down here and open my curtains in the bedroom and it’s a bit rainy and I think to myself, ‘Have you gone off me, does anybody know me here, is the security pointless, is this just to buffer my ego now?’

“Then I turn up at the TV show this morning and all that energy really shocked and surprised me. The validation makes me taller. Yesterday I was fat and old and today I am eight pounds thinner and loved. It’s a weird and wonderful world up in there in my head.”

The Former Take That star is promoting his Swings Both Ways album. Speaking of turning 40 on February 13, he said: “I’m far more at ease with not being cool now.

“I used to think it was important to be Radiohead. Swing is a different kind of cool. I am ready to be a family entertainer, I am not offended by that notion any more.

“Now I am 40, I don’t want to be cool anymore, I want to be successful, I want to keep this going as much as I can, health permitting. I have a few mortgages.”

Robbie might be married to American Ayda Field, mother of their 18-month-old daughter Teddie Rose, but he confessed he loves girls from Down Under because they are good in bed.

He added: “I was sure I was going to end up with an Aussie. They’re cool chicks. Sex is like sport down here, it’s great.

“I’ve had sex with lots of people from lots of countries. Germany and Australia are like the Olympics when it comes to ‘let’s get it on’.” Robbie was last in Australia in 2006 when he was battling drink and drugs. He said: “I went to rehab straight afterwards and I retired in my mind. I came back because I got ambitious and centred again and got to be a daddy and a husband and all that good stuff.” He starts a tour of Australia in September.



Mirror.co.uk

Posted by: Sydney 24th February 2014, 06:43 AM

Snippet in link about Robbie


http://www.realityravings.com/2014/02/24/so-you-think-you-can-dance-australia-paula-abdul-showed-why-she-was-hired/









A couple of comments in link below

http://instagram-ps.5thvillage.com/p/662093793721192659_487378971/

Posted by: Jupiter9 25th February 2014, 08:45 PM

From

http://www.take40.com/news/45075/find-out-which-aussie-star-robbie-williams-would-swing-both-ways-for



In an exclusive interview with Take 40 Australia, pop star and boy band alumni Robbie Williams has revealed that he would swing both ways for Australia’s own golden boy Hugh Jackman.


When discussing his upcoming album, Swings Both Ways, and collaborations Williams revealed, “I had a list of people I wanted to work with, because the people I work with on the album I love and adore, and the only person I didn’t get - not because they said no because they didn’t want to, it was because they were too busy - was Hugh Jackman.”

When questioned about having a thing for Aussie collaborators (he has worked with both Kylie and Nicole Kidman in the past), Williams laughed, “I’ve been through all the women! It’s time to start on the men!”

“I love Hugh Jackman. I have such a man crush on that guy. He’s such a huge talent. I bet you he’s a quadruple threat. There’s a fourth threat that we don’t know about and I bet you he does!” Williams concluded.

Perhaps there is going to be a new bromance on the horizon?

Posted by: Jupiter9 25th February 2014, 08:50 PM

He seems to kiss all the Aussie TV presenters. Male or female....


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2563358/A-fine-bromance-Robbie-Williams-Karl-Stefanovic-share-tender-moment-Today-show.html

Posted by: Jupiter9 27th February 2014, 09:49 PM

Robbie splits his troosers.


Alas, no photos of that particular incident....


http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/sally-hare-gets-front-row-view-of-robbie-williams-wardrobe-malfunction/story-fngr8h9d-1226838332764

Posted by: Jupiter9 4th March 2014, 09:33 PM

From

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/robbie-williams-diet-rock-dj-3207749


Robbie Williams doing a good job of avoiding middle-age spread - by STARVING himself
Mar 04, 2014 20:49

In an interview with Aussie radio station Mix 94.5, the star revealed his my life used to be about sex, drugs and rock and now and it’s now about cake


Robbie Williams has hit upon a great way to avoid a middle-age spread… starving himself.

Now that CAN’T be healthy, Rob.

The singer, 40, admits: “My secret is not eating. Christmas was just a vast array of chocolate and cake and sugar and carbohydrates.

"I knew I was doing promo in Australia and I did a rather unhealthy thing of not eating .

“My regime so far year is to have a big breakfast and then two protein shakes for the rest of the day.”

In an interview with Aussie radio station Mix 94.5, the star reveals: “My life used to be about sex, drugs and rock and now and it’s now about cake.

"When I’m not on tour I’m at home eating crisps and cake and watch reality TV and if I do it for too long without doing an album I end up wearing an elasticated waist band or a kaftan as I go really fat and I grow a beard and look like a killer so I have to release an album to stop me being morbidly obese.”

We love you any size, Robster ..

Posted by: Sydney 5th March 2014, 08:04 PM

Posted by: Jupiter9 8th March 2014, 09:55 PM

May God Bless You and All That Sail in You

Posted by: Jupiter9 12th March 2014, 09:45 PM

From

http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Robbie-Williams-fears-upsetting-Gary-Barlow&nItemID=77097


Robbie Williams fears upsetting Gary Barlow

added: 12 Mar 2014 // by: Music-News.com Newsdesk



Robbie Williams is worried about upsetting his former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow by saying no to a reunion and has therefore suggested that they take things slow at first.

The 40-year-old singer - who reunited with his former band in 2010 for their sixth album 'Progress' - is said to be worried about upsetting Gary, who he's had differences with in the past, and isn't sure he's ready to focus completely on Take That rather than his solo material.

A source revealed: "Robbie isn't against the idea, although he doesn't really have time this year to commit to Take That, although they have collaborated on compositions.

"He also doesn't want to upset Gary, given that they patched up their differences and are as close as ever."

The 'Let Me Entertain You' hitmaker has reportedly suggested to Gary, 43, that they take things slow by working on material together - along with fellow bandmates Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald - for now, and then discussing a world tour at a later date.

The source told The Sun newspaper: "He's suggested recording together, seeing how that goes then embarking on a world tour in 2015."

Gary himself is preparing to kick-off his own solo tour with dates in cities including Glasgow, London, Cardiff and Manchester starting later this month, and Take That are already back in the studio working on a new album which is expected to be released later this year.

Posted by: Sydney 14th March 2014, 09:15 AM

Robbie Williams exhibition at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery to be extended due to demand



By The Sentinel | Posted: March 14, 2014


AN EXHIBITION charting the life of Potteries pop superstar Robbie Williams has proved so popular that it has been extended for another month.

Almost 17,000 people visited Portrait of a Potteries Pop Star at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery (PMAG) in its first month.

It is one of the most popular exhibitions the Hanley venue has ever staged in terms of first-month visitor numbers – second only to the unveiling of the priceless Staffordshire Hoard Anglo-Saxon treasure.

Museum staff are so pleased with visitor numbers and feedback that they have decided to extend the exhibition, organised by The Sentinel in conjunction with the city council and Robbie's parents, until April 30 so that it will be open during the Easter holidays.


The exhibition includes clothing, memorabilia and awards donated by Robbie's parents and archive Sentinel photographs.

It was a key part of RWFanFest – a celebration here in Robbie's home city to mark the 40th birthday of the singer who has given £5 million of his own money to more than 300 local charities in his native North Staffordshire.

As well as art exhibitions and fun days in the Mother Town of Burslem, a fund-raising concert at Vale Park starring Robbie tribute act Mike Andrew raised more than £10,000 for the Donna Louise Children's Hospice at Trentham Lakes, of which Robbie is a patron.

Further collections and bus tours around a brand new Robbie tourist trail have helped to boost that total to more than £17,000 – with more expected from collection tins at PMAG.

Over the weekend of RWFanFest hardcore Robbie fans from around the world descended on Stoke-on-Trent – providing a welcome boost for hotels, pubs and restaurants.

Groups from Venezuela, Spain and the United States have all praised the PMAG exhibition in its visitors' book, with Andalusian guests commenting that it was 'a dream come true'.

Nichola Meaney owns 'Frosted Fancies of Stoke' business on Greenbank Road in Tunstall where Robbie was living when he joined Take That in 1990. She said: "Since the trail went up I've seen people on Greenbank Road taking pictures of his old house The city has done a nice thing for him and hopefully he can soon come and see it all."

Millie Brundrett, head receptionist at The George Hotel in Burslem, said RWFanFest had provided a huge boost for local businesses.

She said: "Over the weekend of February 7, 8 and 9 we were extremely busy – as was Burslem. We had people from Poland, Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany staying with us."

But it wasn't just Burslem that benefited from the tourism.

Patrick Fitzgerald, general manager at Hanley's Quality Hotel said: "The bookings at our hotel peaked over the course of the weekend with Robbie Williams' birthday bash at Port Vale. We were fully booked one night."

Next week city councillors will meet to agree to offer Robbie the Freedom of the City in recognition of his musical success (70 million records sold and a record 17 BRIT Awards to date) and his charitable works which also include the bi-annual Soccer Aid charity football match in aid of UNICEF.



Read more: http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Robbie-Williams-exhibition-Potteries-Museum-Art/story-20808766-detail/story.html#ixzz2vvWUgnBX

Posted by: Jupiter9 16th March 2014, 09:21 PM

Great news on the visitor numbers

Posted by: Sydney 18th March 2014, 07:09 PM

Snippet take from an interview that Gary B gave to a German journalist



The song you wrote together with Robbie Williams. Later this year there will also be a new Take That album. What role will it play Robbie Williams?

Barlow: That's the big question, is not it? (smiles) I think there will be a song with him. We are a family again. He has written a song for my album, I have a written for his - and somehow he will be heard at the next Take That album, definitely.

By Gary Barlow said Nadine Lischick

Posted by: Sydney 18th March 2014, 09:21 PM

Williams to duet with dad again


UPDATED 18 MARCH 2014 09:13 PM

Robbie Williams is set for a new collaboration - this time with his dad.


The Angels singer duetted with dad Pete Conway at a show at London's Palladium in November and Pete has told The Sun it isn't the last time they will sing together.

Pete said: "I loved doing the Palladium with him. It was great. I really enjoyed it.

"We're going to do something together soon. It will be announced shortly - I just don't know all the details yet."

Pete is a retired nightclub singer and comedian, and in November sang Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me with his famous son at the Palladium.

It came as part of a concert where Robbie performed songs from his second swing album, Swings Both Ways, which was filmed for a BBC special shown in December 2013.


Irish Independent

Posted by: Jupiter9 23rd March 2014, 09:53 PM

Another Kerrrr-chingggg story (unless of course he's broke and needs the money )

http://www.realtytoday.com/articles/5461/20140322/robbie-williams-sells-vacant-plot-land-7-million-eddy-aslanian.htm


I'm losing track of all his houses

Posted by: Sydney 24th March 2014, 07:59 PM

There's nothing foolish about Robbie Williams when it comes to money ( Exception being that mad house he bought in the UK on a whim for 11 million, showing off in front of Ayda me thinks ) ....

Posted by: Sydney 28th March 2014, 05:43 PM

Posted by: Sydney 28th March 2014, 05:45 PM

Jary Barlow gives Robbie Williams May deadline to decide on Take That return


Mar 28, 2014 00:00 By Ashleigh Rainbird

The band have begun working on a new album but Robbie hasn’t been involved - as the rest of the gang have only just started, the deadline has been extended



Gary Barlow has given the singer a deadline to decide if he wants to return – and he has just two months to make his mind up.

The band have begun working on a new album – hooray! – but, so far, Robbie hasn’t been involved.

And time is ticking...

Gary, 43, says: “We need to know what we are doing by the end of May.

The thing is with Robbie is that he is a family man, so whether he will be in the final line-up I’m not sure.”

Gary said previously that Robbie had until January to decide.

GettyGlory days: Take That pose in 1991
But as the rest of the gang – Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen – have only just got cracking, deadline day has been extended.

Gary added: “We’re one month into the writing process, with the new record hopefully at Christmas and a tour next year.

"We think we have some good material already but no album title just yet.”

The ultimatum sounds definitive but Gary has offered Robbie, 40, an option if he can’t commit fully.

Speaking to Alan Carr on tonight’s Chatty Man on Channel 4, he adds: “If he’s not back in the band, he’ll write on the record and we will work with him on his next record.”

Their last writing collaboration, Candy, topped the charts in 2012. That year, Robbie and wife Ayda welcomed a daughter, Teddy.

As Alan knows, no conversation with Gary is complete without a reference to Gary’s stint on The X Factor, so let’s have his thoughts on Cheryl Cole’s much-heralded return...

He says: “Everyone will be watching to see the chemistry this time – and I hope Cheryl erupts.

“That would be great.”

Someone should write a musical about it!



Mirror.co.uk

Posted by: Sydney 29th March 2014, 05:31 AM

Better Man


March 29, 2014


After finding fame at 16 with Take That, Robbie Williams followed a classic rock'n'roll script: sex, drugs, rehab and bitterness. Then he met the girl who changed everything.


Robbie Williams, international icon of pop, is sitting in a TV studio ante-room in Sydney, tattooed hands clasped. He's here to promote his 10th album, Swings Both Ways, but - as always - he's brilliantly off-message. "I am!" he insists. "Like a girl! Inside me there's a fat man dying to get out, all the time. All the time!"

As the 16-year-old baby of infamous boy band Take That, Robbie Williams was (correctly) packaged as the "cheeky one": the crazy-eyed, wide-mouthed joker juggling melons at the five-star buffet or mooning people from the luxury yacht. Later, after he controversially left the band, he seemed just plain crazy: in and out of rehab, drinking and dosing himself to oblivion, searching for UFOs on the deck of his high-security LA mansion surrounded by the five luxury cars he bought in a single afternoon even though he couldn't drive.

Of course, during the same period he also managed to record seven No. 1 albums, sell 70 million records, and win 17 BRIT Awards - but even so. He was like a toddler with a loaded gun: never more than a heartbeat away from disaster.

Yet today, in the flesh, he's like the idealised form of his earlier self: same striking pale eyes and thick lashes; same truly excellent northern English accent (he makes a hard edge of every "g", so that phrases like "being a singer" make you want to laugh), same bad tattoos (including a new teddy bear, for his baby daughter, Theodora "Teddy" Rose); but no angst, no drama, no hurtling-towards-disaster warning signs. I am bound to report, however, in the interests of truth in journalism, that he is, indeed, fatter.



"I had a surprise birthday the other week," he says - he turned 40 in February - "and I just ate and ate and ate. Afterwards I said to Ayda [Field, his wife of three years], 'I think I'm going to reinvent myself as a fat, cuddly person. It'd just be easier.' "

Maybe you've relaxed, I suggest: contentment doesn't always breed low body fat. "Maybe that's true; maybe since I've found Ayda I've got fat and happy," says Williams, sounding pleased. "I hunted and gathered for a long time, and then I went back to the cave and said, 'Right, let's eat this shit!' " He starts to laugh. "I'm going to become Fat Cuddly Dad. And I could be a family entertainer: there's a nice thing going on with the swing music. I don't think you have to be ..." - he sucks his cheeks in - "you can be rotund and sing these songs."

Frank Sinatra was a bit rotund, wasn't he?


"Well, yes." Williams laughs again, giving a bounce on the sofa. "But he was 80 when he was rotund. I'm 40 years behind him."

What has made Robbie Williams happy? If you go back to the beginning of his career, or even his life, the long-term prognosis didn't look good. His childhood, he explains, was grim. "I come from a very bleak, very working-class town where people beat the shit out of each other," he says. "I had parents who were really not getting on with each other; no money; all f***ing horrendous."

His father, comedian Pete Conway (who recently married a woman Williams' age) left when Williams was three: he was raised by his older half sister and his mother, Janet, whom he adores. As an over-the-top, insecure teenager, fantasy was his escape - "Fantasising about being an actor, or a singer or going to the moon," he once said. Or, of course, becoming a member of a stratospherically successful boy band.

From inauspicious beginnings ("I think I was the fifth person to audition," Williams once explained, "out of a total of six"), Take That became the mega-manufactured band of the 1990s, with multiple international No. 1 hits, including 11 in Britain (their biggest single, Back for Good, reached No. 1 in 31 countries). At the height of their fame, Williams and his fellow band members inhabited a world where crazed fans hurled themselves in front of their chauffeured cars on a daily basis, camped in front of their parents' homes for weeks on end, and fainted away en masse at their concerts.

Behind the matching shell suits and the co-ordinated break-dancing, however, tensions were high. Gary Barlow, Take That's lead singer, has admitted, "Rob wanted a voice. He was a frustrated writer and singer ... [but] he only ever got rejection." Stifled and increasingly isolated, by 1995, after four years with the group, Williams was drinking a bottle of vodka a night, taking drugs, missing rehearsals. A lot of this was typical teenage rebellion. But some of it, it turned out, was undiagnosed depression.

In November 1995, amid scenes of great bitterness (and, once again, a melon), Williams left Take That. The remaining quartet lasted only three months without him, and went on to forge solo careers of more or less spectacular obscurity. Williams, meanwhile, a bleached-hair, addict-skinny live wire, spent the next two decades interspersing his alcoholism and class-A binging with one massive hit after another.

This is because Robbie Williams is that rare thing, a genuine pop star. He's extremely, naturally charismatic (even Gary Barlow once admitted, "I'm never going to win a popularity contest with Rob"). He writes irreverent, inexorably catchy songs whose job is the same as his: to entertain. And he takes this job seriously. In concerts, he arrives on stage suspended by his ankles, or attached to a zip-line, or balanced on an eight-metre replica of his own head. He dances and sings and sweats and works. And people love him.

His very first solo album, 1997's Life Thru a Lens, containing the massively successful single Angels, spent 40 weeks in the British top 10, and sold three million copies in Europe. He followed it with more huge singles - Millennium, Rock DJ, Feel - and more huge albums - The Ego Has Landed, Escapology, Intensive Care. His 2006 world tour entered Guinness World Records for the fastest ticket sales in history: 1.6 million in a single day. Over the years, whatever he did - big-band music, film soundtracks, Frank Sinatra covers, collaborations with people as unlikely as Nicole Kidman - turned to pop gold.

But none of it made him happy. As his world got bigger, so it got smaller. He had the money (an estimated fortune of £130 million) for a huge house in LA, but he couldn't sleep except in tiny spaces like the box room he'd had as a child. He had 24-hour security to protect him from people, but he couldn't bear to be alone. He wanted to be relaxed, happy and in love, but instead he was bitter about Take That. ("Sorry, Gary," he said bitchily while collecting one of his BRITs, "but I was always the talented member of the band.") He hated ex-Take That svengali and manager Nigel Martin-Smith (who successfully sued him twice for defamation, winning six-figure sums both times), and he was useless at relationships. "I was so lonely and co-dependent, from my early 20s onwards I was always saying, 'I want someone to fix me!' What I wanted was a maid."

Then, in his late 20s, he finally sought (prescription, as opposed to illicit) drug therapy for depression. "Suddenly, I sort of felt all right," he explains. "I was like, 'Hang on. I'm good here. This is all right.' " In 2006, just before a final stint in rehab, he met Turkish-American actress Ayda Field, a former law student and graduate of American soap Days of Our Lives. And then he retired from the world. "One day I decided to stay in, and I didn't come out for three years. I just ate kettle chips, watched reality TV, wore a kaftan."

This sounds odd, but you can see his point. He'd been famous since he was a teenager (one year in Take That he received 80,000 Valentines), he had more money than he could ever spend, and he was worn out being the emperor of pop. And most of all, at long last, there was somebody to stay in with. Field moved into Williams' LA pad in 2009, and the pair married in 2010. For someone who has made a life - and many, many hit songs - out of the ironic one-liner, Williams is surprisingly unironic about her.

"I made a promise to myself in my late 20s that I wasn't going to get married or have kids," he says. "I suppose a lot of it was to do with deep depression, but there were no good adverts for relationships: there wasn't anybody that was in a relationship where I went, 'Yeah, that's brilliant, I want a bit of that.'

"Then somehow I found this person who is my best friend, who I get on with, who I spend 24 hours a day with normally. We don't wind each other up, you know? We go forward as a unit; we're in love, she's really funny." He lifts his hands, which are surprisingly hairy; his right fingers are tattooed with the letters L-O-V-E. "I used to do a lot of time in AA and therapy and stuff, and they always used to talk about a God-shaped hole. 'Your problem is a God-shaped hole.' And I used to be always trying to search for some sort of spirituality, or an understanding of God. And since I found Ayda eight years ago, I've stopped praying." He shrugs and smiles, almost apologetic. "She's my God-shaped hole."

Eight years, I say: in Hollywood terms you've been together forever. "Like dog years!" laughs Williams. "Yeah, we have. Every day's a PB."

Since their marriage, Williams - who used to be the sort of bloke who specialised in remarks like, "I am the only man who can say he's been in Take That and at least two members of the Spice Girls" - has been learning about "consistency. And trust. I really trust her. And she, mistakenly, trusts me!" He gives a Dr Evil laugh. "Ah ha HA! But she does. And I am a guy with a penis, and I'm a pop star, so I do things like Have Sex With Women. So I've taken my head out of the lion's mouth in that regard: I don't put myself in positions where I could betray her trust. So far, so good."

He hasn't totally reformed, however. Last year, actor Emma Thompson asked him on a TV talk show if he'd been down the "business end" during his daughter's birth. "Yeah, yeah, I was," he said, looking sad. "It was like watching my favourite pub burn down."

If birth was like that, how is fatherhood? His daughter was born in September 2012 ("Theodora if she's a doctor, Teddy if she's a stripper," he told one journalist - "we've got it all covered") and he's touchingly defenceless about his love for her. He wrote the whimsical Go Gentle on Swings Both Ways for her; he wants her to grow up in England, close to his roots but far, far removed from his own childhood. "There's some lovely posh people I've met that I would like her to be like," the working-class boy from Stoke-on-Trent told one reporter. "You know, with that accent and upbringing and education and lovely manners."

There seems to be no conflict between being a pop star and being a dad. Williams went on tour last year, and "graciously, Ayda let me do my business - go to sleep when I wanted to, wake up when I wanted to". This grace, of course, was aided by large numbers of domestic staff, but when the tour ended, even the fleet of servants and his kind wife couldn't protect him from brutal parental realities. "It was full on: all the early mornings, weekends, everything!" He laughs. "I go for an hour and I'm the perfect father, then I think, 'Shit, I've got to do this forever? She's going to be here tomorrow morning, again?' " He grins. "So I can be a bit resentful. Actually, I'm not resentful in the moment, but I see a resentful in the future. It's weird. But it's not my primary emotion. It's all wrapped up in the same love ball."

He and Field are currently "completely taken up" trying for another baby, and when, through a long series of disasters, he meets my own 18-month-old daughter at the Good Weekend photo shoot, he seems genuinely thrilled. "Oooh, she makes me miss Teddy so much," he says, wriggling. "Does she like stories? Have you done That's Not My Hippo yet?" He addresses her gently. "Can I have a cuddle?" At which point my daughter, crushingly, becomes the first girl in history to refuse a cuddle with Robbie Williams.

In 2005, to everyone's surprise, the four non-Robbie Williams members of Take That re-formed the band. They released two albums and defied all expectations (including their own) by being extremely successful. Initially Williams wanted nothing to do with them, though he said he wished them well. But in late 2009, he agreed to a series of secret meetings in LA. The idea? To see if it might be possible to work together again.

In one sense, this sounds completely self-indulgent. In Look Back, Don't Stare, a documentary made about the rapprochement, the levels of male ego and designer stubble in the room are almost laughable. But, it seems, ego and stubble might be two crucial ingredients in pop success: the quintet's subsequent album, Progress, debuted at No. 1 in Britain and became that country's fastest-selling album of the 21st century.

There was considerably less fanfare in other places. "The boys came out here," Williams recalls, laughing, "and Australians just totally took the piss out of them! They got back on the plane and said, 'What was the f...ing point of that?!' " But you get the sense that nobody really minds; not their fans, and certainly not Williams. He says he hopes he'll do more stuff with Take That in future. "The whole [reunion] shifted an awful lot of shit," he admits. "We shall write again at some point, because it was a lot of fun."

Robbie Williams has never taken himself too seriously. As he once put it, "I've managed to stretch an elastic band to the moon and back with what I've got." This self-deprecation and its attendant self-awareness have always endeared him to fans. Whatever else he's done, he's never bored us by trying to be anything other than what he is: a northern lad with a genius for pop.

"I was thinking about all this the other day," he confesses. "They say you become stunted at the point you become famous. Which means I'm still 16. And I really am! I'm a man-child! I still don't know the price of milk; I live far from the world where I grew up." He grins. "But I have learnt how to entertain hundreds of thousands of people. Everything else I'm really shit at, but I've excelled at that."





ROBBIE OVER THE DECADES

1990: At just 16, after his mum saw an ad, Robbie Williams is selected with four others - Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen - to make up Take That.

1997: After splitting with Take That, and a stint in rehab, Williams releases his first solo album, Life Thru a Lens, which in turn spawns the monster single Angels.

2000: Between numerous brief flings, and much to the delight of the gossip mags, Williams dates Spice Girl Geri Halliwell (having dated her fellow Spice Girl Mel C in 1997).

February 2007: After extensive partying, he enters rehab again, reportedly for his addiction to prescription pills ... and the energy drink Lucozade.

2010: Williams finally "settles down" and marries his Turkish-American girlfriend, actor Ayda Field, at his home in Los Angeles.

2012: In September, Williams becomes a father after Field gives birth to their daughter, Theodora Rose.

2013: Williams makes a spectacular entrance during his Take the Crown tour last year by walking down a huge sculpture of his own head.

www.smh.com.au/lifestyle

Posted by: Sydney 30th March 2014, 06:20 PM

Butler for Tom Hanks, Robbie Williams, Sir Paul McCartney and the Queen looks back on his career



http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/gallery_butler_for_tom_hanks_robbie_williams_sir_paul_mccartney_and_the_queen_lo
oks_back_on_his_career_1_3458975

Posted by: Jupiter9 30th March 2014, 08:13 PM

I've never had a deep fried Mars Bar in my life and I don't know anyone else who has had one either

Posted by: Sydney 31st March 2014, 05:04 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Mar 30 2014, 09:13 PM)

I've never had a deep fried Mars Bar in my life and I don't know anyone else who has had one either

Posted by: Jupiter9 2nd April 2014, 07:26 PM

I think I might get a butler. I feel I'm naturally suited to having a butler.

Posted by: Jupiter9 2nd April 2014, 07:29 PM

Gerard.....

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th April 2014, 08:31 PM

From

http://www.mizonews.net/entertainment/robbie-williams-to-move-back-to-us-for-wife/


Robbie Williams to move back to US for wife


London: Singer Robbie Williams has decided to shift base back to the US as his wife Ayda isn’t too fond of the British weather.



The couple moved here shortly before the birth of daughter Theodora “Teddy” Rose in September 2012.

Robbie likes it in London, where they bought a 17 million pounds mansion, but Ayda has persuaded him to move back to Los Angeles.

In fact, the family has spent the past four months lapping up the sunshine at their Beverly Hills home. They have also been soaking in the joys of walking in the mountains and enjoying the beach and the weather.

Ayda, 34, was born in Turkey but raised in Hollywood.

“Ayda agreed to spend a year living in London as a trial. She’s lived in LA all her life and most of her friends are there. While he’s happy to live in either country, things were a lot different for Ayda,” said a source.

“She much prefers the climate in LA to the constant cold and frequent rain in Britain. But it was not just the weather she missed. She’s lived in LA all her life and most of her friends are there.”

“She always had company as her mum lives with them and travels with them everywhere but she missed her pals who knew her before she was Robbie’s wife,” added the source.

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th April 2014, 08:35 PM

But I couldn't help but laugh at this quote from The Telegraph (reviewing Gary Barlow's gig the other night)



Gary Barlow, O2 Arena, review
Gary Barlow’s ability to adhere to the middle of the road deserves recognition from the Department of Transport
3 out of 5 stars

Posted by: Jupiter9 6th April 2014, 08:54 PM

From

http://www.gigwise.com/news/89944/robbie-williams-id-be-dead-if-it-wasnt-for-my-managers


ROBBIE WILLIAMS: 'I'D BE DEAD IF IT WASN'T FOR MY MANAGERS'

Singer made the admission during awards speech


Robbie Williams has paid tribute to his team of managers at a London awards ceremony, admitting: "I'd be dead if it wasn't for my managers."

The singer won the Artists' Artist gong at the Artist and Manager Awards at London's The Troxy on Thursday, and thanked his team for helping him through his more difficult times.


The singer, who rose to fame with Take That in the 1990s before achieving solo success, has battled with mental illness and substance addictions in the past. The singer has also struggled with Bipolar disorder, and entered rehab in 2007 for addiction to prescription drugs. He has also been teetotal for around fourteen years.

"I'd be dead if it wasn't for my managers," Williams told the crowd at the awards ceremony, adding: "I'm serious, so thanks."

Williams' tenth studio album, Swings Both ways, was released in November last year, and topped the UK albums chart, becoming the UK's 1000th No.1 album. The album features both covers and original material, including 'I Wanna Be Like You' featuring Olly Murs, and 'Dream a Little Dream' featuring Lily Allen.

Other big winners at the Artist and Manager Awards included Paul McCartney's representative Scott Rodger who was named Manager of the Year, and Pharrell Williams, who received the Artist of the Year Award.

Posted by: Sydney 7th April 2014, 05:36 AM

QUOTE(Jupiter9 @ Apr 6 2014, 09:54 PM)

From

http://www.gigwise.com/news/89944/robbie-williams-id-be-dead-if-it-wasnt-for-my-managers
ROBBIE WILLIAMS: 'I'D BE DEAD IF IT WASN'T FOR MY MANAGERS'

Singer made the admission during awards speech
Robbie Williams has paid tribute to his team of managers at a London awards ceremony, admitting: "I'd be dead if it wasn't for my managers."

The singer won the Artists' Artist gong at the Artist and Manager Awards at London's The Troxy on Thursday, and thanked his team for helping him through his more difficult times.
The singer, who rose to fame with Take That in the 1990s before achieving solo success, has battled with mental illness and substance addictions in the past. The singer has also struggled with Bipolar disorder, and entered rehab in 2007 for addiction to prescription drugs. He has also been teetotal for around fourteen years.

"I'd be dead if it wasn't for my managers," Williams told the crowd at the awards ceremony, adding: "I'm serious, so thanks."

Williams' tenth studio album, Swings Both ways, was released in November last year, and topped the UK albums chart, becoming the UK's 1000th No.1 album. The album features both covers and original material, including 'I Wanna Be Like You' featuring Olly Murs, and 'Dream a Little Dream' featuring Lily Allen.

Other big winners at the Artist and Manager Awards included Paul McCartney's representative Scott Rodger who was named Manager of the Year, and Pharrell Williams, who received the Artist of the Year Award.

Posted by: Jupiter9 9th April 2014, 07:26 PM

Yes. I'd agree with that. And I'm pretty sure it(he) can't have been easy at times.

Posted by: Sydney 9th April 2014, 08:59 PM

They get paid , I'm sure it somewhat eases the pain for them

Posted by: Sparkle 10th April 2014, 07:59 PM

http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.810&article=131477

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Robbie Williams reveals tour inspiration

Robbie Williams' forthcoming tour is inspired by ''classic old musicals''.

The 'Candy' hitmaker's 'Swing Both Ways Live' shows kick off in Budapest in two weeks time, and he has promised something ''very special'' for the 46 European shows.

He said: ''This 'Swings Both Ways' tour is very different from any previous Robbie Williams tour, and I think it's going to be very special.

''When I was young the television companies in the UK saw fit to broadcast replay after replay after replay of all the classic old musicals. I think most kids my age were bored and turned off by things like that, but I wasn't. I was engrossed in it all, lost in the magic of the glamour, and entranced by the craftsmanship of those times.''

And the 40-year-old singer went on to suggest the shows will have a ''variety'' feel to them.

He added: ''I want this to be a show that gives you the same feeling that I used to have at my grandma's on a Saturday night, watching the 'Morecambe & Wise Show' on TV: a show with variety and lots of showbusiness moments. I know my jazz hands are going to be so tired after this tour. I intend to do my very best to ensure that every one of you is heavily entertained.''

The shows will see Robbie perform tracks from last year's 'Swing Both Ways' album and 2001's 'Swing When You're Winning' backed by a classic big band and eight dancers, and joined by a number of special guests, including his father Pete Conway.

The 'Let Me Entertain You' hitmaker has also enlisted West End choreographer Alistair David to work alongside his longtime show producer Lee Lodge to help put the gigs together

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th April 2014, 09:05 PM

Sounds amazing

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th April 2014, 09:06 PM

*Jups trying to be an enthusiastic Mod

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th April 2014, 09:18 PM

From

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/kylie-minogue-quits-voice-robbie-3401896


Robbie Williams hot favourite to replace Kylie Minogue on The Voice with odds on Chris Martin slashed
Apr 11, 2014 20:05 By Rebecca Pocklington

All three of the current judges are set to stay with Jessie J hot on Robbie's tail - but bad news Simon Cowell fans, he's only 100/1


Kylie's going, but who will take the hot seat?
As Kylie Minogue quits The Voice today, we take a look at who is hot favourite to take her place, according to the bookies.

Tom Jones, Ricky Wilson and Will.i.am look set to stay with the top odds going to them, but a new favourite to take over Kylie's spot and make it an all-male panel is singing sensation Robbie Williams, with odds of 6/1.

Jessie J has odds of 8/1 to return to the show, according to Paddy Power, and others in the running include Will.i.am's pal Fergie at 16/1, who was reportedly in talks to join the X Factor, and Gary Barlow at 16/1 too.

Chris Martin is also in the running, with odds of 16/1 to join the panel after his split from wife Gwyneth Paltrow.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Simon Cowell will be hanging up his X Factor reins just yet and only has odds of 100/1 to join the panel, as does controversial singer Miley Cyrus.

A Paddy Power spokesman said: “Chris Martin will have a lot of spare time now after consciously uncoupling with Gwynnie and, having mentored contestants in the Voice US, we have been forced to slash the odds from 50/1 to 16/1 for him to take the red spinning chairs in next seasons The Voice UK.”

Posted by: Jupiter9 11th April 2014, 09:30 PM

From
http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0411/608244-gary-barlow-james-cordon-for-road-trip-doc/


Gary Barlow and James Corden for road trip doc

Friday 11 Apr 2014



Gary Barlow and James Corden are set to embark on a road trip around the UK for a BBC One documentary.

The one-off documentary, titled When Corden Met Barlow, will see the singer and actor travel around the country visiting the places of Barlow's childhood and adult life.

Among the famous faces to appear in the show are Robbie Williams, Elton John and Chris Evans, as well as various family members and friends of the singer.

The Take That star will discuss his career, which nearly spans 25 years, with the Gavin & Stacey actor, including the quiet years and the band's successful comeback.

Charlotte Moore, controller of BBC One, commented: "BBC One brings you this special documentary starring two of Britain's biggest characters, which sees James Corden take a road trip with Gary Barlow to discover the real story of his remarkable career."

When Corden Met Barlow is expected to air later in 2014.