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Something big is on its way for me and Take That

 

By GORDON SMART, Bizarre Editor

 

Published: Today

 

IT'S the showbiz reunion every pop fan has been hoping for.

 

And today ROBBIE WILLIAMS confirms for the first time that "something big" is on the way with his old TAKE THAT bandmates.

 

As we revealed last month, Robbie has been spotted with GARY BARLOW and the lads entering an LA recording studio.

 

And speaking exclusively to The Sun on the eve of the Brits awards, Robbie dropped the biggest clue yet that a new album is coming.

 

 

 

He said: "I could tell you all about it but they would kill me!

 

"Let's put it this way, something big is on its way."

 

Robbie, who has scooped the most awards in the history of the Brits, will receive his 16th when he is presented with the Outstanding Contribution award tomorrow night.

 

At just 36, the honour puts him in illustrious company. Previous winners include PRINCE, SIR PAUL McCARTNEY and OASIS.

 

The singer is also in the running for the Best Male and Brits Hits 30 gongs - with the latter given for the best live performance in the show's 30-year history, for his duet with TOM JONES in 1998.

 

 

 

But Robbie, who left Take That to go solo in 1995, declined praise for his own achievements, instead giving all the plaudits to former bandmates Gary, MARK OWEN, HOWARD DONALD, and JASON ORANGE.

Robbie said: "The Best Live Act award has been dropped this year. But Take That would have won it hands down. The Circus tour was just incredible."

 

An old rivalry will also be re-ignited tomorrow night with Rob's old sparring partners Oasis.

 

The rock 'n' roll legends, who split last year, are hot favourites to win Best Album of the last 30 years for (What's The Story) Morning Glory?

 

Oasis frontman LIAM GALLAGHER is expected to attend.

 

And a sober, drug-free and content Robbie, who famously offered to fight Liam when he received an award in 2000, reckons their verbal sparring is definitely a thing of the past.

 

He said: "Of the potential winners Oasis definitely deserve it.

 

 

 

"It's been my favourite album of the last 30 years. You can't argue with how fantastic that album is, and if it wins it deserves it.

 

"We've all grown up a bit so there won't be any trouble."

 

I interviewed Robbie last year, and he is the happiest he has been for a long time - mainly thanks to stunning fiancée AYDA FIELD.

 

The American actress will be in the crowd for her first-ever Brits ceremony, cheering on her future husband.

 

Which might give him a brief break from baby talk.

 

Robbie said: "I'm feeling good things. She keeps going on about it and really, really wants one - and I'm coming round to the idea. But it's slowly, slowly, catchy monkey."

 

When I caught up with Robbie he was racing to rehearsals. At the show tomorrow he will be performing a medley of his hits as well as a duet - rumoured to be with Lily Allen.

 

He is also looking forward to exorcising the demons of his "wobbly" performance on X Factor last October.

 

 

On his first live performance on a British stage for three years, Robbie had to contend with a dodgy stage door.

 

And during a later duet with finalist OLLY MURS, he missed his cue.

 

He said: "It sounds heavy but I was crippled with nerves over my latest album. I don't think it got off to the best start when I did X Factor.

 

"It's a weird show to be on because X Factor is based around judgment. But if you're not judging yourself too well it's a show that can get to you.

 

 

"I think that's why so many people throw a wobbler up there, because they know they're being judged. I'm now in a much better place than I was then. Anyway, it was only a little wobbler."

 

Robbie told how he has been looking after himself better physically, playing a lot of football after a return to fitness from a long-term knee injury.

 

And the chain smoker is even planning to kick the fags for good in 2010.

 

He said: "I'm in really good shape, both mentally and physically.

 

"Mentally, I'm doing really well. It's a great start to a good new year and I feel very, very positive.

 

"I often get sidetracked and let my thoughts take me to a place that I don't really want to go. I've been doing an awful lot to sort that out recently.

 

 

 

"I've decided if anything negative comes up about how I'm going to perform, or be perceived, then it's not worth worrying about - and it seems to be working."

 

During the interview I described Robbie as a veteran of the Brits, which he seemed slightly uncomfortable with.

 

But the singer explained his response boils down to a genuine surprise that he is an award-winning superstar.

He said: "I suppose I am a veteran, but I have never been the best at receiving awards.

 

"Just because I'm being given the Brit award for outstanding contribution, I still feel the same way I do when I receive any award - 'Really? Me? Cheers.'

 

"I don't know how people go up there and say, 'Yeah, I'm the t*ts. I deserved it.' There's part of me that constantly undermines myself. But I think that's one of the reasons why I've been so successful.

 

"I was thinking about it the other day, I've won the most awards etc, etc of any male solo artist. Then I looked at who the other best British male solo artists are on the interweb.

 

 

"DAVID BOWIE was there, PHIL COLLINS was there, Paul McCartney was there, ELTON JOHN was there, and it's me that's won the most.

 

"It is very, very special. Especially for somebody who doesn't believe in himself that much.

 

"Get your head round that! You've beaten Elton John and Paul McCartney - how weird is that?

 

"Let's take artistry totally out of the game and take myself out of the game and ask: 'What's this guy done?' Well, this guy has sold the most records of any male artist ever and done the biggest tours in the world.

 

"Whether you think my artistry is any good or not, I think I should still be up there doing something, receiving something or other just on numbers alone.

 

"It's difficult to say whether you deserve anything or not, because, if you ask me, I don't think I do."

 

One thing is for sure, the Brits will mark a big return to form for Robbie and cap another successful album release with last year's Reality Killed The Video Star. And the singer is looking forward to celebrating at a show packed with the finest line-up for a long time.

 

 

 

He said: "PETER KAY is hosting and he's incredibly funny, a very talented man, so I'm looking forward to hearing what he's got to say between performances.

 

"It's a really good line-up. GAGA's fantastic, JAY-Z is the lord, KASABIAN are Britain's main band right now, they are very, very exciting live.

 

"Then there's BEYONCE. As Jay-Z says in his records 'like BRIDGET BARDOT' and she's amazing to watch and does great songs. It's going to be a great night

 

 

 

"I don't know how people go up there and say, 'Yeah, I'm the t*ts. I deserved it.' There's part of me that constantly undermines myself. But I think that's one of the reasons why I've been so successful.

 

Rob's got a very selective memory hasn't he? I seem to remember that is exactly the sort of thing he said every time he picked up an award! Modest chap isn't he? :lol:

 

Norma

Yeah I'd prefer him to revert back to being like that for tonight - being humble is far too common :lol:

 

A duet with Lilly Allen? I sincerly hope not. She was a acceptable addition to the few tracks she sang on on Rudebox, but I don't want to see any duet with her or anyone for that matter. -_-

 

Oh and Norma, you won''t be pleased to know that according to The Mirror (which means it is probably totally made up like everything written in that paper when it comes to Rob and most others things) that TT will be presenting him with the award tonight :lol:

Edited February 16, 201015 yr by Jack Bauer

Oh and Norma, you won''t be pleased to know that according to The Mirror (which means it is probably totally made up like everything written in that paper when it comes to Rob and most others things) that TT will be presenting him with the award tonight :lol:

 

I don't mind anymore Jack! I've already said on the official TT site that I'm not giving TT my support anymore in the form of concert-going, album buying, etc. As it is I only join in chart-chat and the odd B&I on the TT forum here. There is a reunion of some sort in the pipeline ... and for me ... it proves one thing ... that all five of them are in it for the money anyway. I'm going to be offering my support in future to up-and-coming artist ... by visiting my local every Saturday! :lol:

 

Just one question for you though. I see a reunion as a way of Gary, Howard, Mark and Jason saying farewell as Rob joining would end it for sure (he is just too big a solo star to fit in with a band/group again ... he hated it the first time ... why should he like it this time). But when it does end ... and Rob goes back to his solo stuff ... will you take him 100% seriously and see him as credible again ... when he has gone back (however briefly) to a band who he once so publicly despised and ridiculed the writing of its main songwriter.

 

All five of them are traitors to themselves. In all five's defence ... if I were offered the sort of money they'll have been offered for this ... I'd consider turning myself in too! :lol:

 

Norma

Edited February 16, 201015 yr by Norma_Snockers

I don't mind anymore Jack! I've already said on the official TT site that I'm not giving TT my support anymore in the form of concert-going, album buying, etc. As it is I only join in chart-chat and the odd B&I on the TT forum here. There is a reunion of some sort in the pipeline ... and for me ... it proves one thing ... that all five of them are in it for the money anyway. I'm going to be offering my support in future to up-and-coming artist ... by visiting my local every Saturday! :lol:

 

Just one question for you though. I see a reunion as a way of Gary, Howard, Mark and Jason saying farewell as Rob joining would end it for sure (he is just too big a solo star to fit in with a band/group again ... he hated it the first time ... why should he like it this time). But when it does end ... and Rob goes back to his solo stuff ... will you take him 100% seriously and see him as credible again ... when he has gone back (however briefly) to a band who he once so publicly despised and ridiculed the writing of its main songwriter.

 

All five of them are traitors to themselves. In all five's defence ... if I were offered the sort of money they'll have been offered for this ... I'd consider turning myself in too! :lol:

 

Norma

 

To answer the question - I am not sure. I suppose I will lose a certain amount of respect as it is taking a step backwards and it is also neglecting his solo career in a way - as he has seemed more interest in telling people how great TT's album/tour is than talking about his own album since returning which has pissed me off. I will decide when I see what they come up with - although as I am not and never have been a TT fan I certainly do not want it to happen. I do think alot of the slagging off in the past was due to his being young and very bitter and wanting to look cool etc at the time. I am pleased for them all they are mates etc, but surely getting back together for an album is putting that friendship in jeapordy? And what is the point really? I can't see it being money though - Robbie is worth an insane amount of money, and the rest of them ain't doing too badly either - so I do think it is just something they feel they have to do. Although I for one wish they had just got it out of the way when they first reformed. And I for one am sick of hearing fans say as a fan I should want it to take place as it will make Robbie happy. I am a fan of Robbie the pop star, I am not his father, and need him to be happy 24/7 - I dont even know him personally. Besides he has seemed very happy since coming back, esepcially with Ayda so it is silly that fans harp on about that constantly. I am sure some TT fans are the same - saying if it makes them happy you should support them etc. Isnt it annoying? :lol:

I am sure some TT fans are the same - saying if it makes them happy you should support them etc. Isnt it annoying? :lol:

 

All the bloody time and it is so annoying!

 

Just because they're mates ... doesn't mean they have to work together. I've got some great mates ... but I'd hate to work with them ... as what happens 9-5 is a different ball-game to what happens between 5 and bedtime! Its a different life. I think they'd both be taking a step back if they rejoined ... even briefly.

 

Anyway ... its not as if we're talking about The Beatles here is it? It isn't important I suppose. I do think all five of them are 'up themselves' to be spouting 'something BIG is going to happen' ... how bloody arrogant is that (and I do mean ALL of them.)

 

Norma

 

PS ... I honestly do think that MONEY is the thing that's driving all of this.

Edited February 16, 201015 yr by Norma_Snockers