That's just silly closing the schools in Leeds. :wacko:

 

No schools as far as I know were closed in the surrounding local areas when he played Knebworth

LEGAL WRANGLE FOR ROBBIE AS EX MANAGER SNAPS

 

LATEST: Pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS is reportedly facing legal action from former TAKE THAT manager NIGEL MARTIN-SMITH after he launched a terrifying attack on the mogul in new track THE NINETIES. The outspoken singer's shocking song, which features on his upcoming album RUDEBOX, detail how he has fantasised about gouging the pop mogul's eyes out, sniping, "Either you're a thief or you're s**t, which one will you admit to? Such an evil man, I used to fantasise about taking a Stanley knife and playing around with your eyes." Williams, who rocketed to fame with the British boy band before going solo, claims Martin-Smith forced him to change his name, lose weight and even refused to pay the group for a successful European tour. But after years of being slammed by the ANGELS singer, Martin-Smith has snapped, and has reportedly hired top libel and defamation lawyer QC ANDREW CALDECOTT to take care of matters. An unnamed music executive tells British newspaper The Daily Mirror, "Robbie has called into question Nigel's honesty and ability as a manager when it's well-known that without him he wouldn't have a career in the first place. This has got to stop." A source close to Martin-Smith adds, "He has always kept a dignified silence despite all of Robbie's remarks but he has overstepped the mark this time and Nigel is upset and angry."

 

 

How I hate that man, but really Robbie should know him by now.

 

Does Robbie actually mention NMS's name in the song? Not that i know of so how on earth can he sue Robbie. :wacko:

Good point Scotty...

From The Sun's TV biz:

 

Dream drug for Robbie

 

Robbie Williams says that his first addiction was to fantasy.

 

The pop prince, 32 - who has spoken openly about his battle with booze and drugs said"Fantasy was definitely my first drug of choice.

Fantasising about being an actor,singer or going to the moon or whatever.

 

"I don't know if it was just to escape depression."

Robbie, who says he has not taken booze in a year,(?!)makes his confession to Stephen Fry on BBC2's Secret Life of the Manic depressive, to be shown Sept 18.

 

Robbie's fans lose concert seats

The Sun

 

September 08, 2006

 

HUNDREDS of Robbie Williams fans have been left high and dry after a ticket firm went bust.

 

They paid about £100 for concert seats around the UK. But their tickets didn’t arrive — and the firm’s phonelines and websites have closed.

 

David Shelton, 35, of Pontefract, West Yorks, paid £200 to take his wife to tonight’s Roundhay Park, Leeds, gig. He said: “We’re devastated.â€

 

The firm, Harley Street Ticket Brokers, has abandoned its London offices. Its director is a Philip Cooper, with a Doris Cooper as secretary.

 

Doris insisted: “I’ve been left in the lurch. Ask Philip Cooper — I don’t know where he is.â€

 

Trading standards officers are investigating. A spokeswoman for Robbie said the firm had nothing to do with him.

 

PARENTS have criticised heads for closing 11 Leeds schools today to keep kids away from concert crowds. A dad, Russell Fletcher, said: “It’s despicable.â€

 

 

Have you seen this?!? :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

Robbie Williams

We must point out that the singer Robbie Williams has never been admitted to therapy to cure an insatiable appetite for sex.

We would like to apologise for any embarrassment caused to him by an article on safe sex in the Yorkshire Post of Tuesday, 15 August, entitled 'A question of sex that doesn't supply the answers'. We now accept that the reference was wholly inaccurate and misleading and we sincerely apologise for any distress Mr Williams may have suffered as a result of the article, which also appeared on our website, www.yorkshireposttoday.co.uk.

07 September 2006

 

It sounds just like Archie's apology to Otto in "A Fish Called Wanda" :lol:

Edited September 8, 200618 yr by dazzleland

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Robbie in plans for new swing album

 

 

After the disappointment of his latest electro-pop effort, Robbie Williams is reportedly writing a new swing album.

 

The cheeky pop star - whose new single Rudebox received a poor reception from critics and fans - has decided to go back to what he does best, according to reports.

 

Robbie is said to be secretly recording a follow-up to his 2001 hit album Swing When You're Winning - which featured covers such as Beyond The Sea and Mack The Knife and shot straight to No 1 in the charts.

 

"Obviously he hopes people will take Rudebox to their hearts," an insider said.

 

"But he's canny enough to realise that providing people with the Robbie material they've come to love and buy in their millions is an equally important career move."

 

His new album, also called Rudebox, is due to be released on October 23 - but critics are unsure about the ex-Take That star's change of musical direction.

 

uk.news.launch.yahoo.com

Does Robbie actually mention NMS's name in the song? Not that i know of so how on earth can he sue Robbie. :wacko:

 

I don't think that Nigel's name is mentioned in the song, but I'm not sure if this is only about the song.

Rob also explained the line "Are you a thief?" in the interview with Vicky, saying the TT members didn't see any money of the European tour and he now knows very well that you can make money in Europe, so...

Probably that is already reason enough to sue, for Nigel anyway. That bast*rd. He was furious that TT fired him after their comeback but apparently he can't do nothing about it so he decides to sue Rob instead, comes in really handy ... :arrr: :arrr: :arrr: :puke2:

 

 

PROBE LAUNCHED INTO MISSING ROBBIE TICKETS

Contact Music

 

LATEST: Angry ROBBIE WILLIAMS fans have prompted an official investigation after the ticket company they used to book to see the star closed down. Despite paying GBP100 ($180) each for admission, London firm Harley Street Ticket Brokers not only failed to send tickets, but their phone lines and website are now defunct. Some of the tickets were for concerts in Leeds, England, this weekend (09-10SEP06). A spokeswoman for London's Westminster City Council says they have received a "steady stream of complaints". She adds, "These complaints, along with being told the company had ceased trading, compelled us to launch an investigation. "Westminster's trading standards team are doing everything in their power to get to the bottom of what is going on with this ticket agency."

 

Barrie bums Robbie tickets

Sep 8 2006

icLiverpool

 

MEET Barrie Stephenson, the Lime Street streaker.

 

The 40-year-old plumber from Litherland bared all this morning to win tickets for tonight's Robbie Williams concert in Leeds.

 

It was the price he had to pay to win a Radio City competition.

 

There were shouts of encouragement from workmen outside the Empire theatre, shrieks from female pedestrians and beeps of support from passing motorists.

 

Barrie said: "I was cold, tired and nervous. This is the first and last time I will be streaking. "My wife Lesley thinks I am mad, but she wanted Robbie Williams tickets and I couldn't get them so I thought I would enter the competition"

 

Barrie's daring baring stunt caught Radio City's imagination and called his bluff on sprinting down Lime Street in the buff.

 

This morning Barrie put his money where his mouth is and with his arms aloft, his bum exposed and with a smile on his face Barrie sprinted down Lime Street in front of St George's Hall shouting. "Kev Seed is the best DJ in the world".

 

Barrie returned to his day job of repairing U-bends and fitting bathrooms later today.

 

Robbie Williams Considers Getting A Boyfriend :lol:

 

 

 

Robbie Williams is so desperate to find a partner that he’s even considering getting himself a boyfriend.

 

The 32-year-old former Take That star made the revelation on a documentary called ‘Robbie on the Road: We Are Not Alone’, which is screened on Sky One tonight.

 

The show features intimate interviews with the megastar during his current ‘Close Encounters’ tour.

 

In one scene, Robbie is filmed with his best pal Jonathan Wilkes in a swimming pool in Hungary. He tells the camera: “Living in Los Angeles, I’ve been on so many dates.

 

“I’ve developed relationships that have become short live, for whatever reason. The press have never found out.

 

“But I believe there’s one person out there for everybody. I hope that she – whoever I chose – is a good un.â€

 

He finishes: “Or he! You never know, you never know.â€

 

 

 

 

Just read the Basement Jaxx stuff. :o Bloody cheek. Hope he's ditched them as support act. :angry:

 

Anyway, for what it's worth I thought they were c**p. But I don't like that kind of music. And neither does the majority of the Scottish people judging by the reaction they got from those around me at Hampden last Friday. Maybe that's what's pissed them off. I do hope I played my part. :lol:

 

The only audience response they got of any note was when the large screens zoomed in on one of the big mamas only to find her with her finger 6 inches up her nose having a good howk around. :lol:

 

Those close to the stage may have liked them. Those in the seats sat looking bored. Result.

“But I believe there’s one person out there for everybody. I hope that she – whoever I chose – is a good un.â€

 

He finishes: “Or he! You never know, you never know.â€

 

:huh: :o :lol:

I suppose it was one of his ironic marks on the subject which he has made so often and the press makes a headline out of it. :wacko:

But should you be serious Rob, good luck to you in finding the right one for you. Woman, man, sheep, ...

whatever makes you happy. B) :lol:

 

So BTW, how was that documentary? Haven't read anything about it so far, everyone's only talking about the concert. Fair enough, but I'd love to know what kinda footage there was in the documentary.

Not everyone is lucky enough to get Sky TV :cry:

I enjoyed the documentary - lots of backstage footage, and of course the Plane. Bit like a film version of the Stephen Duffy/Chris Coco blogs as it jumped from city to city.

If you want a DVD copy PM me and I'll see what I can do :)

 

STUFF YOU ROBBIE!

We'll beat you to No 1 spot, say Take That 'Robbie has been gloating about his success for years but now that is all about to end, it's war'

Debbie Manley & Alice Walker

 

 

TAKE THAT are set to renew their battle with ROBBIE WILLIAMS - by releasing a Christmas single in the same week.

 

They believe they can say "stuff you" to their ex-band mate by beating him to the No 1 spot - and making his effort seem like a turkey.

 

One insider told ViP: "Robbie has been gloating about his success for years but that is all about to end.

 

The decision to go up against him wasn't taken lightly and they are ready for war.

 

"Things were just starting to get better between them but this will really put the cat among the pigeons."

 

GARY BARLOW, 35, MARK OWEN, 34, JASON ORANGE, 36, and 38-year-old HOWARD DONALD have born the brunt of Robbie's criticism ever since he quit Take That.

 

 

Robbie, 32, also refused to join the band on stage earlier this year when during the sell-out reuinion tour.

 

 

The singer has experimented with a new electro funk sound for his latest album Rudebox 74 - released on October 16.

 

 

But his debut single from the album - also called Rudebox - has been beaten to the No 1 spot by the SCISSOR SISTERS.

 

 

And it's unlikely his next offering will do any better.

 

 

Meanwhile Take That are confident they can out-sell Robbie with a catchy new ballad Patience - to be released in the run-up to Christmas.

 

 

Our source added: "Robbie's new sound has put a lot of the fans off. "Take That were really well received when they toured earlier this year and they still have a strong fan base. Robbie did invite the other lads to perform Back For Good with him at his concert in Milton Keynes next week.

 

 

"But it doesn't look like they will be joining him now!" When Robbie quit the band in 1996 he launched a string of attacks on his former pals - especially Gary.

 

 

He branded him "clueless" and poked fun at his weight saying: "I like Gary Barlow, but I couldn't eat a whole one." Earlier this year he made a half-hearted attempt to say sorry by telling him: "You're an amazing songwriter...

 

 

You have an amazing voice."

 

 

Bloody press making it out to be awar. Makes me sick. :puke2:

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I really felt a little sick reading this. I hope it's a load of rubbish.

If TT really wanted to do that sort of thing that's a bit childish to me.

This kind of battle is the last thing Rob needs. Well, we already know who's side the press is on.

Even if things are fine between Rob and the boys, of course they will do everything to stir up a war. :arrr:

 

 

Forgot to say: Thanks, Dory! Sent you a pm. :)