Better Man

Or maybe they just don't want to be private anymore ;)

PERRIE singer is talking about his duet with RW 1 week ago.

Gary Barlow releases final track from EP ‘Meanwhile’ Gary Barlow today releases the final track from his new EP, Meanwhile, which features collaborations with Colbie Callait, Becky Hill and Rosa Linn. Today’s track, Out Here Looking, sees Gary team up with Armenian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Rosa Linn, in a delicate track about the quest for love that seamlessly blends their stunning vocals. Gary said: “What I love about this EP is the way these collaborations have come together. Becky is someone I’ve known for years and we’ve written together many times, so it was nice to be able to do something official. With Rosa, I first came across her music on YouTube and I was so inspired by her voice that I actually wrote ‘Out Here Looking’ specifically around her voice. It was a different way of working for her so when she came to the studio to record her vocals, I think it felt really fresh for her creatively. Our voices blend well together so I’m really happy with how that track sounded in the end. And then Colbie – what a voice! That song started in London with me on my own, reflecting on a friend’s situation and then when I got the chance to work with Colbie and the fantastic Gavin DeGraw on it, I just couldn’t say no.” Rosa said: “I was truly thrilled to hear from Gary, and the very first time I listened to the song, I was struck by how beautiful and relatable it was—I didn’t have to think twice. I instantly knew it would be a great idea to fly to the UK and record my vocals there. Our voices blend so naturally, and I’m so happy with how it all came together.” Gary is one of Britain’s most successful songwriters and record producers. As part of Take That, he has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records. Aside from his achievements with his fellow bandmates, he has released six solo albums and co-written and produced music for other renowned artists, including Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Robbie Williams. Earlier this year, he hit the road for a huge solo tour, The Songbook Tour 2025, which celebrated his illustrious four-decade-spanning career. Barlow delighted sell-out audiences around the UK with an array of songs from his much-celebrated back catalogue of hits with both Take That and as a solo artist. TotalNtertainmentGary Barlow releases final track from EP 'Meanwhile' - To...Gary Barlow releases the final track from his new EP, Meanwhile, which features collaborations with Colbie Callait, Becky Hill and Rosa Linn

The full EP by Gary Barlow called Meanwhile is out today, Aug-29.

On this day in pop: Robbie Willi...Robbie Williams - Sing When You're Winning (2000)Online magazine celebrating pop music from the 80s and 90sRobbie Williams - Sing When You're Winning (2000) Original UK release date: 28th August 2000 UK album chart peak: Number 1 Buy Sing When You're Winning here (Apple Music) Stream Sing When You're Winning here (Spotify) Robbie's finest album came roaring into existence as the new millenium rolled around - dropping in the greatest summer of pop music since 1989. After the colossal success of his debut album and follow up, I've Been Expecting You, all eyes were on Robbie - who'd been busy racking up millions of ticket sales in the two year gap between album two and three. The sound of the album moved Robbie away from the Britpop era of album two and saw him embrace the pop renaissance of the 2000s. He, of course, did it in his own way, extrapolating influences from rap, hip hop, clubs and stadium bound anthems that were becoming his signature sound. He even teamed up with pop royalty, Kylie Minogue (after writing some songs for her Light Years album). The golden boy of pop reigned supreme (amour) once more - spawning six singles, another number one album chart smash and selling 2.5m copies on this side of the pond alone. Sing when you're winning? Belting it from the rafters... Rock DJ (July 2000, #1) ~ the absolute brazen audacity of coming back with such a bonkers song and video was trademark Robbie. Partly all about just enjoying the music, partly a celebration of his role in that, Rock DJ was somewhat cocky spoken word exercise (in the verses), a healthy dollop of addictive beats, and one big f*** off refrain that dominated dancefloors all the live long summer. It encapsulated the carefree sound that Robbie did so well - and joined similar "just let yourself go" anthems that topped the charts that season from Kylie (Spinning Around) and Madonna (Music). It was everywhere - each time I turned on the radio or popped on the television, this song was blaring out (sometimes with that flesh stripping video accompanying it). No wonder it soared to number one, but lingered too - spending five weeks in the top ten, 24 on the overall UK chart countdown and sold over one million copies. Not too shabby. Posted Yesterday by Myfizzypop

Yes, it was a huge period! Very important album for Robbie. Only big hits on it, perfect work by him and Guy and it's very difficult to replicate since then!

I like to see the names of BJ, Bruce and Robbie on the same album's cover 😋

Forgot about this beautiful and great song! We need more Mark around us. Always very talented works...

Well...😇 Robbie Williams – Desire Review By Ewan Gleadow August 24, 2025 Uploading Attachment... Uploading Attachment... 1 of 5 Think about the songs which have defined football tournaments in the past. Vindaloo, Three Lions, and Bittersweet Symphony are a mixed bag to say the least. Two songs overplayed to the point of meaninglessness, and The Lightning Seeds’ finest hour. But take the worst aspects of all three and distil them into Desire, the latest Robbie Williams song. Despite the box office bomb of Better Man, the strength of his cheeky monkey autobiography has been a revolution for his public image. It has done very little for his music, though, which seems stuck between genuine innovation with Black Sabbath-featuring Rocket and the safest music possible, made to connect with everyone, and thus nobody, with Desire. We were once freed from desire, as Wigan fans will tell you, but we are back with that lust. FIFA’s official anthem is, unfortunately, not just Bob Dylan’s Desire in full. They just had to ruin the feel-good fashion of football with Williams’ worst work to date. A withering and pathetic piece of music. Inevitable string sections and half-hearted lyrical selections, which lead to loving the beautiful game. There is a difference between writing a song celebrating football and a track which hails FIFA. Tone deaf work from Williams and featured artist Laura Pausini, to say the least. Nearly every trivial football cliché is hit on. It’s a miracle Williams doesn’t end the song by saying “the game’s gone,” and then blowing into a vuvuzela. Compare this to previous songs associated with football and note that, despite the scrappy sound to Baddiel and Skinner or K’Naan, there is heart and genuine passion. Williams managed to make football a major part of his image during his chart-topping days. Sing When You’re Winning highlights that genuine love. Writing about a true passion is tricky, though Williams has done it before. Is he running on empty with Desire, or does he just not care? Both are more than likely. Not just poor but tone deaf, too. “Dignity for the weak in the arms of the brave” is the opening line to a song dedicated to FIFA, a company with more human rights violation controversies than most sporting bodies. Football unites a community, or it used to. The beautiful game has been ripped from the hands of the working class and given to those who can accept the highest bidder for global sporting events. Williams not noting this is cowardly and it tucks him into the pocket of brands. There is safety in corporations for those who can afford to sacrifice their values. Between this and suggesting generative artificial intelligence has been used on his upcoming album, Britpop, the fall-off of Williams needs to be actively rooted for, rather than passively hoped for. He rebuilt plenty of bridges with Better Man, but Desire is a revolting, tone-deaf piece of work. Irrespective of the guilt which should come after writing a song fawning over FIFA, Williams should be ashamed of just how bad it is. A 4D chess move, perhaps, to bring negativity to the brand? Not so. Manipulating your emotions and dignity with some unimpressive string sections and a scattershot of mundane comments on the game, a bit of “one love” here, a splash of “chase the sun” there, it’s sportswashing in song form. Williams has done as much damage to our ears here as Roy Keane did to Alfie Haaland. We can only hope in his next Soccer Aid appearance that Stylian Petrov two-foots him, an act of protecting the true, beautiful game. Corporations with their claws in sports of working-class origins is no surprise, though it is horrendous to hear Williams, whose unquestionable love for the game is found in his ties to Port Vale, is so keen to shake the grubby FIFA hand. Cult FollowingRobbie Williams – Desire ReviewRobbie Williams' FIFA song is nothing short of a disgrace, with his very real love of the game used to sportswash a dirty company.

15 years ago I would be the happiest person in a room because I liked BJ very much. Have A Nice Day was my fave album in my university life, while solo album by John was my faves after all Robbie's albums talking about solo singers. Many years passed since then but I still admire BJ although almost not follow them. Happy the rumors are true! Waiting for a duet and yes, maybe they will release it as a single or at least as a making off video.

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The full Dublin concert in a very good quality :)

Better Man review: An intriguing tale of an ego driven showman! 27 Aug 2025 10:00 IST Aishwarya Srinivasan Better Man stars a CGI chimpanzee as the lead instead of an actual actor to play Britain’s pop star Robbie Williams, and it actually fits. Better Man review: Directed by Michael Gracey, Better Man is a biopic about Robbie Williams. Just like me, many of you might not know who he is but it turns out he was a big deal to all of Britain at one point. Better Man on the surface, sounds like yet another biopic on a musician but what makes it different and stand out from the plethora of films in this genre is that the lead here is a chimpanzee who stands as a metaphor for his entire life. It sounds like a wild choice in comparison to actually casting an actor to play him but as Robbie Williams himself mentions in an interview, he often feels like a performing monkey and the makers of the film seem to have taken his word quite literally! The story takes us through all the expected beats in a musician’s life. From his breakthrough as a member of ‘Take That’ to his record breaking career as a solo artist, we go through it all! But the CGI ape gimmick not only works for the best but also adds a humorous touch to it. If you’d want to watch the journey of a musician in a quintessential way, there’s a plethora of movies and documentaries for that but if you want to watch a monkey cast as the lead, doing coke in the bathroom or let his ego grow bigger each day then this movie is one hundred percent your vibe! It’s like Planet of The Apes blending into a dazzling musical which somehow just gets you interested about a public figure you absolutely had no idea about! There’s also a lot of life lessons to learn from Robbie Williams. His mistakes, his positive outlook towards life and his charm even in his darkest moments serve as a reminder to keep your inner child alive no matter what! More than a biopic, the movie eventually made me feel like I am watching the life of a fictional showman where there’s romance, drama, extravagant musical numbers and the double edged sword that we call fame! The supporting characters not only elevate William’s story but also have arcs of their own that you either feel deeply for or understand why certain people were important to include to portray his journey. The film is about how Robbie Williams becomes a ‘better man’ as the title suggests. The CGI for the chimp in the lead is so accurate that it almost feels like an actor has put on a mask to bring all the emotions to the table like any other human would! More than a biopic, I’d describe Better Man as the ideal watch for a weekend binge, it sure isn’t something that we’ve seen before! Better Man is currently streaming on LionsgatePlay! https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.socialketchup.in/review/better-man-review-9742546

Robbie Williams on Better Man: "My Grandma Was The Most Important Relationship I Had" Pop icon Robbie Williams opens up about his relationship with his family members. Read the full story here. Exclusive Written by Srijita Sen Published on Aug 27, 2025, 12:24 IST The biographical musical drama Better Man doesn’t just explore Robbie Williams' rise in the music industry, but also the people who shaped him most deeply. The pop icon plays himself in the film, portrayed as an anthropomorphic chimpanzee. Brought to life through motion capture by actor Jonno Davies and co-voiced by Williams, this choice stems from his own perception of himself as a “performing monkey” and director Michael Gracey’s vision of the project as a satirical musical. At the heart of this documentary lies Williams’ relationship with the people who shaped him, beginning with his father, Peter. The singer opened up about his family members who were instrumental in his journey and spoke about how each of them left an indelible mark on him and his musical career. "There were not many people from where I'm from who would even dream of being in the entertainment industry because it was not available to us to have that kind of dream," began Williams. Williams' father, Peter Williams (Pete Conway), a comedian and a singer, was also his first window into the world of entertainment. In Better Man, we see how Conway influences Williams and also get a peek into the dysfunctional relationship between them. He continued, "But yet, my dad was part of that dream. He lived it. He was in it. So I could see that it was possible. The way my father talked about people in his industry that he admired and loved was like he was talking about the gods. My relationship with my father has been one with him as my hero. He's charismatic, engaging, and a wonderful company. Everybody loves Peter, and no one more than me." Speaking about the different influences of his parents, Williams continued, "While my father is incredibly charismatic and naturally talented, he didn't have the drive that my mum has. My mum has the ambition, the steel, and the grit. She doesn't take no for an answer. I'm a mixture of both of them. I've got my mum's drive and my father's ability to entertain people." In Better Man, Kate Mulvany essays the role of Williams’ mother. Praising her performance, he shared, "Kate (Mulvany) plays an incredible version of my mum. There's quite a power within my mum. She's a formidable lady. She started a business in a poorer part of town by getting a loan and then making enough money to move to a more affluent part of town – affluent for Stoke-on-Trent – and made successes out of these things. And Kate has that power within her that's definitely like my mum.” While his parents gave him ambition and charisma, Williams revealed that his grandmother gave him something even more profound. "My relationship with my grandma was the most important relationship I had on the planet before meeting my wife, because there is nothing more important than unconditional love. And whereas my parents had to parent me, my grandma just loved me. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't understand selfless love, where it comes from, and what it means." Robbie Williams on Better Man: "...Robbie Williams on Better Man: "My Grandma Was The Most I...Pop icon Robbie Williams opens up about his relationship with his family members. Read the full story here.

"Sticks and stones may break my bones" is not only first line of Human but also a first line of Toxic :)

Happy for Rob's emotions after Dublin!?

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It's a new festival and an interview with Soft Play and some talk about Robbie. 2024 in a title is a mistake.

Another portion of only good comments about the movie 😋