Better Man

Thanks to Seb from RWL: It now appears that Karl and Owen have composed three new tracks for Robbie, and these new tracks could therefore be included on the new album. These are: Goodnight Johnboy (Karl Brazil, Owen Parker) Numero Uno (Karl Brazil, Owen Parker) Sombrero (Karl Brazil, Owen Parker)

Btw, just wanted to say thanks to Joseph & Philip for unlimited by pages threads nowadays. So I suppose you have already noted now the Better Man thread is combined and not divided anymore :)

Japanese trailers:

During 3 weeks Mexico has already overtaken Netherlands on IMDB talking about numbers of viewers and people who send their marks there. So, Germany and Australia will be overtaken in a few days. BTW, the average mark from Mexican viewers is 8.4. Also more likely that more numbers of marks from USA than from UK will be in a few weeks. No surprise due the fact IMDB is American website but anyway. Robbie Williams is popular only in UK they said. IMDbБыть лучше. История Робби Уильямса (2024) - Ratings - IMDbБыть лучше. История Робби Уильямса (2024) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...

So, it's one of the first reviews from Japan. Not bad for a start! Just remind you that the premiere there will be tommorow. So pity w/o Rob himself. Better ManThe big swing March 27, 2025 I don’t generally bother with pop music rise-and-fall-and-rise- again biopics. The basic stories are pretty much the same, often hagiographic, and they come off as extended informercials for the now-much-nicer former bad boys’ comeback album. Add to that the fact that I’m mostly a jazz fan and have never really been into pop music, and most certainly not Britpop boy bands. So why did I find this story about pop superstar Robbie Williams so engrossing and fun? Nothing particularly attention-grabbing in the story line, and I honestly couldn’t tell you even one of his song titles. Perhaps it was the immersive direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), always coming at you with innovative transitions, seamless montages, and kinetic song-and-dance set pieces that Baz Luhrmann would envy. But mostly because he represents the singer with a chimpanzee. Sounds nuts, and it is. But it works, brilliantly so. Jonno Davies does the motion-capture stuff, which rivals anything in the later Planet of the Apes movies, and Williams provides the voice. The ending is surprisingly moving. Fans of the singer and his music will obviously relate a bit more, but that shouldn’t deter anyone, especially fans of innovative filmmaking. Go see this movie, probably on the big screen. (135 min) Don Morton Don Morton has viewed some 6,000 movies, frequently awake. A bachelor and avid cyclist, he currently divides his time between Tokyo and a high-tech 4WD super-camper somewhere in North America. Metropolis JapanBetter Man - Metropolis JapanA bold and emotionally resonant Robbie Williams biopic that fuses pop spectacle with surreal storytelling.

I want get this NEW song so badly :)) And hope for some more events with Rob around this event. When will be the next round? :) https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/trophy-tour https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/robbie-williams-music-ambassador-club-world-cup-2025-song

Yes, I agree. Slightly unfair result indeed... but anyway, now it's already 4th month in a row when people watch, post, discuss the movie on social media, etc., so tributes. Many box office succesfull movies from 2024 are already in the past but Better Man is still here. It's defo some kind of success too but not straight as Rob and we would like to get but anyway. Really hope Rob will not change his plans too much and be healthy fine! God bless our Robbie.

Wow! 30 years of Back For Good! Really pity I don't know Spanish:

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23rd March 2025 01 228 Little Mix 02 131 Lady Gaga 03 81 Kylie and Dannii Minogue 04 48 Spice Girls 05 46 Robbie Williams and Take That

6th March 2025 01 314 Lady Gaga 02 289 Little Mix 03 164 Sugababes 04 55 Robbie Williams and Take That 05 46 Kylie and Dannii Minogue

So, new music on Tour too :) Funny advert from Rob :)

Very good 1-hour chat in US about BM! Must see for a good mood.

On Dutch TV yesterday

I like THAT :) Five pop singers who should have been rock starsDale Maplethorpe Thu 20 March 2025 14:00, UK It’s worth saying that the term ‘rock star’ has changed a great deal over the years. Now, it is used in a much more general setting to describe someone good at doing something. Real estate agents and bankers can be rock stars in their chosen fields. In this instance, the definition will revert to its original when it was applied to the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Robert Plant, simply meaning someone who plays rock music and is bloody good at it. In that sense, the rock star club is quite an elite one. While a lot of people play rock music, very few are widely regarded as being so good within the genre that the term definitively applies to them. So, what makes a good rock star? Being a good rock musician lies at the heart of it; however, there is more to it than that. Rock stars need to embody a sense of rebellion, have an undeniable look, and be willing to take risks, both societal and creative, ready to take whatever criticism comes with them. When considering these different criteria, there are actually a large number of pop stars who would have been better suited to the world of rock. Whether that’s because of their talent, look or not-giving-a-f*** nature, it feels a shame that they don’t operate within the world of rock music. Here are some of our top picks for pop singers who should have been rock stars. Pop stars who would be better rock stars: 5 - Fergie When Slash announced he was making a solo album that would see him collaborate with a range of different artists, some names on the tracklist were expected: Dave Grohl, Iggy Pop, and Ozzy Osbourne. However, the one that stood out and got sceptics’ backs up was the Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie. All those reservations were put to bed the minute people heard the song, though, as Fergie showed she had a voice ideally suited for rock ‘n’ roll. “I got hip to Fergie being probably as good or better a rock singer than she is a pop singer. I heard her do ‘Barracuda’, the old Heart song, and I was like, f***ing wow!” recalled Slash, “I ended up doing a couple of shows with her where she sang ‘Barracuda’ and ‘Sweet Child O Mine’. She one of the most phenomenal rock ‘n’ roll singers, male or female, I’ve ever heard.” 4 - Bruno Mars Bruno Mars has already dabbled in rock music in the same way he has dabbled in near enough of every genre out there. He has repeatedly proved that he is an incredibly versatile singer, which is commendable, but it leaves you wondering what he might have been able to achieve had he wholly committed to the world of rock. His voice is perfectly suited for it, as whether he is singing high or low, he can pack a lot of aggression and emotion into his notes. There is more to it than that, though; Mars is a showman, putting on a great gig everywhere he goes and dominating every inch of the stage. He has inescapable rock star quality. 3 - Lady Gaga In many ways, Lady Gaga can already be considered a rock star. Her willingness to embrace different styles and sounds in her albums is inspiring, and she is never afraid to go against the grain in a sense of rebellion with what she does. Many sometimes see her as a controversial performer, and isn’t that what rock ‘n’ roll is all about? We can only imagine the Alice Cooper-esque shows she would likely put on if she completely threw herself into making heavy rock music. Her voice is capable of dominating most songs in the genre, her dance moves mean she could put on a fantastic show, and her complete fearlessness and originality mean she would be amazing at playing gigs, unlike anything you’ve seen before. 2 - T-Pain Many people think that T-Pain uses autotune because he has to, but this isn’t the case. He decided to use autotune to explore the creative freedom that this effect brought with it. There is a common misconception that he can’t sing as a result, but he has an excellent voice that would slide right into any rock band worth its salt. Still not sure? If you need any more convincing, then be sure to listen to his cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’. They’re incredibly difficult vocals to nail, not just technically but also because grit and anger have to be laced throughout them. T-Pain absolutely nails them and proves himself worthy of rock star status in the process. 1 - Robbie Williams Let’s face it, Robbie Williams already thinks he’s a rock star, so he may as well just do it, right? It feels like an odd juxtaposition to see someone on stage yell, “For the next two hours, your ass is mine!” Before busting into a lukewarm version of ‘Rock DJ’. If you wanna be a rock star, Robbie, just do it. He certainly has the attitude for it; his cheekiness combined with a stage persona that can take over the biggest of platforms is the same thing that draws people to rock concerts. He also has a fantastic voice that would no doubt work well on plenty of rock songs. Seems like a no-brainer at this point. https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/five-pop-singers-who-should-have-been-rock-stars/