Posted November 8, 201014 yr http://www.musicrooms.net/showbiz/19443-ro...er-illness.html Robbie Williams embarrassed over illness 08/11/2010 Robbie Williams is too embarrassed to divulge details about his mystery illness. The singer has recently rejoined his original Take That bandmates Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald for a reunion album and tour. He has spoken a lot about his decision to work with the group again and also his years as a soloist, including admitting he was struck down by a debilitating problem while publicising his eighth studio album Reality Killed the Video Star. Robbie, 36, has refused to tell people what was taking its toll on him because he fears they would laugh. "I had something that made me tired all the time - not as serious as ME,” he told British newspaper The Sun. "The reason I'm being guarded about it is because if I told you, people would go, 'Ha, ha.' But it really f**king affected me." Jason has spoken out about his unhappiness in the way the Take That’s reunion with Robbie was handled. He has condemned the filming of the recording of album Progress, which is due out next week. Songwriter Gary arranged for cameras to capture the special studio moment on tape, but Jason found it intrusive and would have preferred to enjoy being back in Robbie’s company without any intrusion. "I wanted to enjoy Rob. I wanted to enjoy the reunion privately,” he said. "I didn't want me or any of us to be acting differently when there's cameras on. I didn't want it to be captured on cameras, but it was. Gutted."
November 8, 201014 yr Take That tipped to shine at music’s sober new Brit Awards November 8, 2010 By Adam Sherwin Beehive Conspicuous consumption is out at the revamped Brit Awards, which will now culminate with the award of the Best British Album of the year. As revealed by Beehive in July, the music industry wants a more sober showcase for its wares, following Peter Kay’s less than respectful presentation on ITV1 last year. Calling JLS “an all-black, male version of Bucks Fizz” and reminding viewers that that they were missing Muslim Driving School would probably not have happened at the Oscars or Grammys, the new model for the annual bash. The Outstanding Achievement award has been dropped, ending the annual headache for organisers struggling to find someone sufficiently legendary, yet unrewarded, who can keep viewers’ from flicking to the aforesaid driving frolics. Artists will now form the largest single group represented in the electoral college, in a bid to ensure that those honoured have the respect of their peers. This gives artists the power that MPs and trade unions had in the Labour leadership election to over-ride the votes of the majority of ordinary members – in this case journalists, retailers and PRs. Ideally, JLS should argue the merits of their Outta This World album at a series of Brits hustings in front of academy members and rival artists. As with the Labour poll, horse-trading second preference votes will be crucial. If the show is to climax with the Best British Album prize, in an era where single track downloads dominate and long-form sales are falling, then there had better be some worthy nominees. Early favourites must be Take That, who will open the 2011 show, now moved to the O2 Arena. The buzz around the Robbie Williams-powered Progress album, out next week, is good and their topping and tailing the show would be the equivalent of a lifetime achievement prize. Beehive predicts Take That will compete against Tinie Tempah’s Disc-overy debut. The Brit rapper should win the Breakthrough and single prize for Pass Out and his album best represents a hugely successful year for UK urban music. In Peter Kay’s words, there should be “something for the Dads”. Tom Jones’ Praise & Blame would be a popular nominee, if not a winner. Robert Plant, Paul Weller, or Elton John’s recent acclaimed albums would fit the bill too. Plan B’s The Defamation of Strickland Banks will be on the list. It hits the retro-soul commerical spot carved out by Amy’s Back To Black and shows that a young artist, who’s career was going nowhere, can be reinvented with the right support. New singer-songwirter Rumer’s Seasons of My Soul will also be a big winner with artists and has entered the top three in its first week. It could sneak on to the list and someone has to break up the boys’ club. So there’ll be no Oasis-style bad boy antics and it might not be the anarchic Brits of yore but maybe that’s appropriate in this age of austerity. Who knows, it might even be a Brits safe enough for David Cameron to attend? source: beehivecity.com via TRWS
November 8, 201014 yr How odd that they have dropped the Outstanding Contribution To Music award. They obviously don't feel there is anyone else who deserves it left (that will also accept it obviously) which is a bit silly tbh. Depeche Mode and Blur are long overdue - plus of course an endless amount of others. I was expecting TT to get it this year tbh - would have been nice for Rob to have been the only person to win it two years running :D
November 8, 201014 yr Wonder what Robbie's embarrassing illness was? :unsure: Shall I start a poll? :w00t:
November 8, 201014 yr Wonder what Robbie's embarrassing illness was? :unsure: Shall I start a poll? :w00t: Piles probably. Surely that is the only thing that 'cannot be spoken of'. Kath
November 8, 201014 yr Piles probably. Surely that is the only thing that 'cannot be spoken of'. Kath That was my number 1 hunch too. Bleeding ones. Anaemia causes tiredness. Or else he was just too fat and got out of puff easily... :lol: No doubt all the gory details will be in his next autobiography. With maybe photos too :o
November 8, 201014 yr You've got to love him though. Most folk with any sense would just have said they had caught a virus and felt tired :lol:
November 8, 201014 yr No doubt all the gory details will be in his next autobiography. With maybe photos too :o Eugh! Some thing are best left unphotographed! Do you know that it was piles that were a huge contribution to Kenneth Williams' severe depression? And the depression led to his eventual suicide. No joking. You're going to ask who Kenneth Williams is aren't you? Kath Edited November 8, 201014 yr by Kathyp
November 8, 201014 yr Ooooooooooooooh Matron!!!!!! That one? :unsure: Yes that's the one. You should read his life story ... very interesting but really, really sad at the same time. Kath
November 8, 201014 yr I loved him in the Carry On Films. But,yeah. A very complex character off screen from what I've heard.
November 8, 201014 yr Wonder what Robbie's embarrassing illness was? :unsure: Shall I start a poll? :w00t: An itch in a peculiar place ...makes you tired <_<
November 9, 201014 yr It can do if you are struggling to reach it, yes. -_- An itch right in the middle of your shoulder blades is a tricky one.
November 19, 201014 yr Robyn meets Robbie... and they're both star struck By Chris Saunderson Published: 19 November, 2010 Robyn McCormack meets one of her heroes, Robbie Williams. The Dufftown youngster met all the members of Take That in London. BRAVE Moray youngster Robyn McCormack had all her dreams and wishes come true when she met pop stars Take That. Robyn (10) was the envy of every young girl when she met all five members of the reunited boyband prior to their performance on the X Factor last weekend. http://i55.tinypic.com/ejsbc0.jpg Full Story Here
November 22, 201014 yr The real Rob's back for good FATHER CREDITS THE BAND FOR SON'S HAPPINESS Robbie Williams' father says Take That have put a smile back on his son's face - and also made him a better singer. The band smashed the record for the fastest-selling album this century, and Robbie's dad Pete Conway believes his son is FINALLY happy. Last night Gary Barlow, 39, Howard Donald, 42, and Jason Orange, 40, celebrated with a glass of bubbly as their album Progress topped the charts with a staggering 500,000 sales in just one week. Meanwhile teetotal Mark Owen, 38, and Robster, 36, clinked together glasses of sparkling water. Pete toasted his son's transformation too. He said: "I've been with them together recently and it was such a pleasure to watch them all perform again. They are like a band of brothers. "Rob's voice has become very strong. A lot stronger. I noticed that. I don't know if its because he is now very fit and very happy but he's singing really well. His voice has changed as he got older and I get a lot of pleasure from it. It's good he talks about depression as well. I know he said there was depression in the family but it isn't me. I'm not depressed, I just get up and smile." And after watching the band's dynamics on X Factor and Children In Need, Pete reckons Mark is his rock. It was Mark who convinced Rob to come back to the band when he quit, not once, but twice, after he rejoined them last year. Rob said on the ITV documentary Look Back, Don't Stare: "I didn't feel like I had the energy to do it. It was a scary prospect." Robbie then walked away from the band despite the fact they were working on Progress, and it was left to Mark to talk him round. Mark said: "I asked Rob, 'Do you have 30 days spare in the next year?' And he said 'yes'." And Pete reckons Mark is still on Rob-watch. He smiled: "I saw them on the X Factor. It was charming the way Mark stepped forward and was looking over at him. They are enjoying themselves and it shows." Well, someone has to make sure he's Back for Good. Take That The Mirror.co.uk
