Robbie Williams to tour Australia

Quoted from: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/

'Wednesday Nov 30 15:22 AEDT
British pop superstar Robbie Williams will tour Australia next December.
"I'm coming to Australia," the 31-year-old today told Nine Network entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins.
"There's another million tickets going on sale. I'm coming, no need to mount a complaint."
Local fans of the controversial star have often felt snubbed by him, with several world tours skipping Australia for less long-haul destinations.
"It's part of the world tour, funnily enough, [in] December," he said. "That's a long way away, sorry I can't make it any earlier."
The news came at the same time Williams was entered into the famed Guinness Book of World Records by selling more than 1.5 million tickets for this tour, worth $187 million, in just one day, November 19.
He snatched the record from US star Justin Timberlake's former group, 'N Sync, who held it for five years.
Tickets for the Australian arm of the concert go on sale early next year.

© National Nine News 2005

Rolling Stones Beat Robbie Williams To Wembley

Quoted from: http://www.hecklerspray.com

'Filed in in Music

The Rolling Stones touring machine is coming back to Europe next year. And, even better, they've managed to annoy Robbie Williams in the process by getting to play Wembley first.
Robbie had always wanted to be the first British artist to play a concert in the new Wembley Stadium when it opens next summer. But he can't, because The Rolling Stones have beaten him to it. Of course, if Robbie really wants to be the first British artist to play Wembley, he could just ask The Rolling Stones if he can be their support act. But he probably hasn't thought of that.
The Rolling Stones (CDs) today confirmed the European leg of their Bigger Bang world tour. Kicking off on Saturday May 27 2006 at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, the crotchety old men will play across Holland, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, UK, Poland, Austria, The Czech Republic, Russia, Greece, Croatia, Serbia & Montenegro, Portugal, Denmark, Switzerland and Ireland before clambering into their walk-in baths for a lovely rest and some delicious Murray Mints.
Their UK dates start with a show at the newly-rebuilt Wembley Stadium on August 20th, followed by dates in Sheffield, Cardiff and Glasgow. Talking to GMTV, Mick Jagger said:
"If we were bored to death, honestly I don't think we would do it... We do enjoy ourselves doing it. Everyone has been saying 'How come they can enjoy themselves? They should be bored to death doing this'. On this tour, everyone's saying 'Wow, they're even more enthusiastic than they were on the last tour'. We're still having a lot of fun."
And the truckloads of cash they're making probably doesn't hurt, either. Tickets for The Rolling Stones European Bigger Bang Tour - including hundreds of onstage seats for each date - go on sale on Saturday.
Although the Stones will be the first British band to play the new Wembley Stadium, at least Robbie Williams can take pleasure in the fact that he's playing the stadium five nights in a row and the Rolling Stones aren't. But they've both been nobbled by Bon Jovi, who will be the first-ever band to play the new Wembley Stadium with all their identical songs about walking down the one-way road of life and stuff.'

Is Robbie Williams erratic because of anti-depressants?

Quoted from: http://www.entertainmentwise.com/

'His childhood sweetheart says yes...

By: Lowri Williams on

Robbie Williams is a bastard!!! He persuaded his childhood sweetheart to give up her life in Britain to move with him to LA before dumping her a few days later!!!

Williams told Rachel Gilson that she was 'The One' and talked her into leaving her UK based boyfriend to set up home in LA.
Gilson was living at Robbie's Beverley Hill's mansion for just 5 days before Robbie asked her to move out.
Gilson has now been left with the belief that Robbie is simply too famous to have a real relationship.
Gilson told the Sunday Mirror: "I thought it was for real. But he's just too famous for it to work. It's heartbreaking.
"We are two people who should be together, but we just can't work it out. I don't think we'll ever get married. It would be the best story ever, but I don't ever think it's going to happen."
A friend of Rachel's also said: "She loves Rob and he loves her but she knows it's destroying them both. She blames his eccentric behaviour on his use of anti-depressants."

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The things they say 714

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

' "He's never been my cup of tea, I've got to be honest with you." GEORGE MICHAEL remains diplomatic when asked about his opinion of pop rival ROBBIE WILLIAMS.

29/11/2005 03:09 '

Robbie Williams asked sweetheart to live with him

Quoted from: http://www.entertainmentwise.com

'Then sent her packing after five days!...

By: Jeff Ando on
Robbie Williams persuaded his childhood sweetheart to abandon Britain and move to California with him - then dumped her after less than a week.
Rachel Gilson sacrificed everything - including her boyfriend - when Robbie begged her to set up home with him in Los Angeles this summer. However, after four days at the singer's Beverly Hills mansion, Williams told her it wasn't working and sent her packing the next day.
During her stay Gilson was shocked by the star's behaviour, the bizarreness of which she blamed on his anti-depressants.
In his recent autobiography Williams described Gilson as his "one and only true love".
"I thought it was for real," she says sadly. "But he's just too famous for it to work."
Being an absolute twat probably doesn't help either...

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Robbie Williams to destroy 'Saturday Night Fever'

Quoted from: http://www.hecklerspray.com/

'Filed in in Film Gossip

70's flick Saturday Night Fever has got something of an unfair reputation. Far from being the cheesy dance-marathon that the people who organise 'School Disco' nights would have you believe, its actually a dark slice of drama with one of the most unsympathetic leading characters in mainstream cinema.
Not that this means anything to The Bee Gees (CDs), though.
In a move which will surely delight Bacardi-swilling checkout girls, the remaining Gibb brothers are rumoured to be hatching plans of a 'big-budget remake', featuring none other than gurning pantomime simpleton Robbie Williams (CDs).
God only knows what sort of celluloid nightmare these rumours (if true) are going to throw up. Whereas Travolta played his original part with sneering and vicious gusto, chances are that ickle Robbie's legions of PR people will want their dullard employer portrayed in a more sympathetic light.
In short, hecklerspray says: expect awfulness.
Horrifying questions arise. Where is this epic going to be set? Are we to see the inner-city coolness of the original replaced by somewhere thoroughly British - you know, some godforsaken town centre where any visiting aliens would instantly assume the place was acting as some sort of Scum Breeding Program? Like Watford?
Of course, the alternative beckon. If it is set in the States, we may well be treated to Williams attempting an American accent. And - seeing as his idea of performing consists of raising an eyebrow and nodding in time to the music - something tells us that his thespian abilities may not be in the Olivier category.
Still. Maybe hecklerspray has misjudged the cinema-going mood a little. It could be said that we don't always have our finger on the national pulse. Many people, for example, like to refer to young Robbie as a loveable 'cheeky chappie'.
Whereas we just prefer the term 'cunt'.
Read more:Robbie Fever - Megastar
[story by C J Davies]'

Take That reuniting without Robbie Williams

Quoted from: http://abcnews.go.com/

'LONDON Nov 26, 2005 - Take That, minus Robbie Williams, is reuniting for a tour in Britain and Ireland.
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen have scheduled 11 dates beginning April 24 in Newcastle, they announced Friday.
The four bandmates last performed together in London on Aug. 31, 1995, a month after Williams left.
Other dates are Birmingham on April 27-28, Glasgow on April 30, Sheffield on May 2, Manchester on May 5-6, London on May 8-9, Dublin on May 12 and Belfast on May 14.
Take That's hits include "Pray," "Relight My Fire" and "Sure."

Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.'

No gossip untill 29th nov

There will be no gossip/news posted on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th November.

Take That's ageing fears

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'Boy band TAKE THAT fear the ageing process will affect their strenuous dance routines when they hit the stage together next year (06).
The hunky foursome - GARY BARLOW, MARK OWEN, JASON ORANGE and HOWARD DONALD - will relive their glory days in major UK stadiums without ROBBIE WILLIAMS.
But now the pop singers are in their late 30s, their fancy moves may be a thing of the past.
Owen says, "I was exhausted just watching the old shows.
"It's going to be tough. I worry my knees will give way."

26/11/2005 14:19'

Robbie Williams 20/1 for Christmas number 1 single

Quoted from: http://www.readabet.com
You can watch the odds and even place a bet on this site too!

'With just a month to go and counting... and the runners pretty much declared, the race for the Christmas No.1's is starting to warm up.
HMV and William Hill have teamed up to offer their chart predictions, comments and the very latest odds.
HMV's Top 10 Predicted Singles - Christmas Week (w/c 19 Dec - chart announced 25 Dec)
1. X-Factor winner - title tba (21/12) William Hill Odds 2/5
2. Nizlopi 'JCB Song' (12/12) odds 9/2
3. Westlife with Diana Ross 'When You Tell Me That You Love Me' (12/12) odds 9/1
4. Girls Aloud 'See the Day' (19/12) odds 25/1
5. Keedie with the England Cricket Team 'Jerusalem' (12/12) odds 10/1
6. McFly 'Ultraviolet / Ballad of Paul K' (12/12) 0dds 50/1
7. The Choirboys 'Tears in Heaven' (19/12) odds 12/1
8. Robbie Williams ' Advertising Space' (12/12) odds 20/1
9. Mariah Carey / 'Don't Forget About Us' (12/12) odds 50/1
10. Crazy Frog 'Jingle Bells / Can't Touch This' (12/12) odds 20/1

Other contenders
Sugababes 'Ugly' (5/12) odds 50/1, Tony Christie / Merry Xmas Everyone (5/12) odds 33/1, Santa '(Is This the Way To) Amarillo (Santa's Grotto)' (19/12) odds 33/1, Coldplay / Talk (19/12) odds 40/1

Stewart Allan, HMV Singles Buyer

"This is potentially one of the most open races for the Christmas No.1 in years. There's a very strong chance it will be the X-Factor winner, but a lot depends on who actually wins it and, with the single being released midweek, whether it can make up for two days missing sales by the time the chart is announced on Christmas Day.

"Westlife would have been serious contenders, but their single is out the week before, although this should help them to secure their 14th UK No.1, so the main challenge would appear to come from the very touching Nizlopi 'JCB' release, which has a wonderful video and could be this year's 'Gary Jules'. Other contenders include Girls Aloud, the England Cricket Team and The Choirboys."

Rupert Adams,William Hill

"The X Factor winner is definitely the one to beat but as a result there are some fantastic prices available for other contender such as Robbie at 20/1, Girls Aloud 25/1 and there is no such thing as a certainty in the Xmas 1 market."

Article created on 25/11/2005 11:04

Robbie Williams' panto plans

Quoted from: http://www.inthenews.co.uk/

'Friday, 25 Nov 2005 11:42

All the world's a stage apparently, and singing superstar Robbie Williams, is moving from one type to another.

The smug crooner has revealed that he is temporarily hanging up the mic to appear in a Christmas pantomime. And to prove that the LA-based singer has not forgotten his roots, he plans to do the panto in his home-town of Stoke on Trent. Kind of. The catch is that the citizens of the Potteries will not be able to get near their famous export, in person, as he will be appearing in Mother Goose via a video link-up alongside the wacky duo Ant and Dec. Robbie's best pal Jonathan Wilkes - best remembered for being a completely ineffectual presenter on You've Been Framed - is these days a stage veteran and was the driving force behind Robbie's decision to appear. Wilkes said: "As soon as Robbie knew I was doing panto, he didn't like the fact that he wasn't. I was talking about the pantomime at dinner and he said he wanted to be in it, as did Ant and Dec. "This is the first time you'll see Rob in panto. If that's not a reason to see it, I don't know what is. Robbie and I are both very proud of Stoke-on-Trent. We'll try to give a great show this Christmas." Robbie is said to have recorded his part in Bristol last month under the supervision of the panto's director.'

Robbie Williams: Take that, boys

Quoted from: http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au

'26nov05

BRITISH pop star Robbie Williams has entered the Guinness World Records by selling more than 1.6 million tickets for his world tour in one day.
The heart-throb singer takes the five-year-old record from US star Justin Timberlake's former group, NSync.
In 2000, the boy band sold one million tickets in one day for their No Strings Attached US tour, worth $54 million.
Tickets to Williams' 2006 tour, worth $187 million, sold out in hours on November 19.
Guinness editor Craig Glenday called it "a proud day for British pop".
Rumours abound that Williams' former boy band, Take That, will reform without him after a 10-year absence from the charts.'

TAKE THAT Prepare to relight the fire -- Without Robbie WIlliams

Quoted from: http://www.thedailyjournalonline.com

' LONDON - They broke the hearts of legions of teenage girls when they split a decade ago. But now Take That, the biggest boy band of the early 1990s, is to reform for a UK tour - without Robbie Williams.
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen will dust off their old hits for 11 arena concerts next year. Only Williams has remained successful in the music industry since the members of the band went their separate ways, but their record company is confident that fans will rush to buy tickets for the shows out of a sense of nostalgia. A spokesman for the band said: "Take That are excited to be able to get back on stage and thank the fans who have remained loyal since their split in 1996. Many will remember the explosive and creative live shows that Take That put on, with pyrotechnics and perfectly choreographed dance routines." The 2006 tour promises to be no different and will serve as a fitting tribute to their overwhelming success and stature as Britain's ultimate boy band." Take That sold more than nine million albums and ten million singles. A telephone counselling service was set up to help fans to come to terms with their disappointment when the band split up. Although Barlow had two early hits, he failed to make a career as a solo artist and now writes for other singers. Owen's career was briefly back on track when he won Celebrity Big Brother in 2002 and he began a tour playing to small venues last night (Friday). Orange became an actor and Donald a DJ. Interest in the band was revived by a warts-and-all television programme this month which attracted nearly six million viewers. Simon Douglas, an executive director of Virgin Megastores, said: " The comeback tour will be a real money-maker for the boys. Their album went in at No 2 and sold 90,000 in its first week; well beyond expectations." The band members have been offered a reported pounds 1.5million each to go back on the road. At a press conference in a London hotel yesterday (Friday) the four remaining band members, who are now in their 30s, admitted that they would love Robbie Williams to join them. It will not be the first time that Take That has performed without Williams; the band carried on for six months after he left. Tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday, December 2.

By Helen Nugent
The Times of London'

Williams makes pantomime debut

Quoted from: http://www.contactmusic.com

'British superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS is returning to his home town of Stoke-on-Trent to do his first ever pantomime - MOTHER GOOSE.
The 31-year-old TRIPPING hitmaker was so jealous when he found out his best friend, singer/actor JONATHAN WILKES was taking part in the Christmas show, he demanded his own part.
Wilkes says, "As soon as Robbie knew I was doing panto, he didn't like the fact he wasn't.
"This is the first time you'll see Rob in panto. If that's not a reason to see it I don't know what is."
An inside source says, "Robbie's part is absolutely integral to the story and it's very, very funny.
"He might put on a daft dress, he could be a dame or even pop up as a fairy. Whatever he does it will be worth watching."

25/11/2005 02:44'

Live in Berlin on Veronica

TV-Channel Veronica
1 December

19:55 : 'Robbie Williams, the road to Berlin'
20:30: 'Robbie Williams, live in Berlin'

Williams was happy in Take That, say bandmates

Quoted from: http://breakingnews.iol.ie

'22/11/2005 - 14:06:44

Robbie Williams' claims he was miserable while performing in Take That have been rubbished by former members of the British boyband. Gary Barlow and Jason Orange claim Williams, who left Take That in 1995, a year before the group folded, has grossly exaggerated tales of depression to improve his image as a solo artist. Barlow, now a highly-sought after songwriter, says: "When Robbie says he didn't enjoy a day in Take That, it's an absolute lie." I have proof he enjoyed being in Take That because I have tons of on-the-road footage of me and Robbie hugging each other and laughing."I have hundreds of video tapes showing Robbie having a great time. It's all kept in my safe. So he is lying." He turned his back completely on his past in order to move forward." I hated all the things Robbie said about is when we split up. A lot of them were lies and it took me years to forget that." Orange, who gave up his music career when the band split, says: " I'm not saying that he hasn't got emotional issues. But I think Rob is very clever and knows what he should say and how to be a drama queen and exaggerate things." '

Williams buys a luxury yacht

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'Pop superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS is taking to the seas after buying a personalised $14.4 million (GBP8 million) luxury yacht.
The FEEL singer bought a 115 foot-long Athena cruiser from Italian boat company Riva, after taking the craft for a test drive in August (05).
And Williams has engraved the top of the range craft with the name "My RW'.
An insider says, "Robbie is keen to escape the limelight when he can. He felt the boat was the perfect way to disappear without being recognised.
"He is going to keep it in the Mediterranean so he can enjoy sun-soaked holidays a short hop from his flat in London."

22/11/2005 14:09'

Barlow waiting for Williams to call

Quoted from: http://www.contactmusic.com

'Former TAKE THAT frontman GARY BARLOW is waiting patiently for ex-bandmate ROBBIE WILLIAMS to bring their decade-long feud to a close.
After Williams quit the chart-topping British boyband in 1995, he publicly attacked Barlow for the way he was treated when he was a member of the group.
As Williams solo career went stratospheric, Barlow decided not to retaliate - despite his initial instinct - because his popularity was nothing compared to that enjoyed by Williams.
But Barlow is ready to leave the past behind and form a new friendship with the ANGELS hitmaker.
He says, "It's 10 years since I talked to Robbie. I've had messages from friends saying Robbie sends his love and is trying to get in touch.
"But my mobile number hasn't changed in all that time. I'm not hard to get hold of. If he really wanted to reach out to me he could do.
"I know the day will come and I'm here when it does arrive."

21/11/2005 17:39 '

Williams' show sells out in record time

Quoted from: http://breakingnews.iol.ie/

'21/11/2005 - 09:25:25

British pop star Robbie Williams smashed box office records on Saturday - selling one million tickets for his 2006 tour in less than 3 hours.Internet servers crashed and telephone systems were unable to cope when the coveted tickets went on sale.And the Angels hitmaker was so thrilled with his fans' devotion he added a string of extra dates in a bid to delight as many fans as possible.The tour will see Williams play in venues from Europe to South Africa.Williams' tour agent Ian Huffman says: "It is simply astonishing - this is the hottest tour ever." '

Robbie Williams says he's a chaste man

Quoted from: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk

'Monday, November 21 2005, 17:29 GMT -- by Miriam Zendle

Robbie Williams has said that he has not been intimate with anyone for ages, according to Sky Showbiz.Williams apparently told The Sun: "In my house in Los Angeles it has never been important to me. I love my house and my bedroom and don't want anyone back there."However, Williams said that he was not planning to stay celibate forever. "When I travel...I offer myself far and wide to all the known universe." '

Robbie Williams' "no-sex" at home policy

Quoted from: http://www.newindpress.com

'Monday November 21 2005 16:53 IST

ANI

LONDON: British singer, Robbie Williams, may be one of the music industy's biggest heart-throbs, who not only enjoys the limelight, but also the company of beautiful women who throw themselves at him, But, the singer has revealed that sex is not that important to him when he's at home. Robbie said that he preferred not to have women entering his house, as he felt that it would be "contaminated" if he let them invade his private space."In my house in Los Angeles it has never been important to me. I love my house and my bedroom and don t want to have anyone back there," The Sun quoted the singer, as saying.However, it's quite a different story when the singer's on tour. He said that being on the road gave him the opportunity to get intimately acquainted with his adoring fans."When I travel I go to the other extreme. I offer myself far and wide to all the known universe," he added.'

Naomi Campbell's marathon sex-sessions with Robbie Williams

Quoted from: http://newindpress.com

'Monday November 21 2005 16:30 IST

ANI

LONDON: Naomi Campbell's former personal assistant, Rebecca White, has revealed that the supermodel had a year-long affair with singer Robbie Williams at the time of her involvement with Formula 1 team, Renault's boss, Flavio Briatore.White said that though she was aware that the two were acquainted, it became obvious to her that they shared more than just a platonic friendship when she walked into Naomi's bedroom and saw the two in bed."She would talk fondly about Robbie from time to time, so I knew they were acquainted. But the first time I actually met him was that day in February 2001 when I walked into Naomi's bedroom...and found them cuddled up in her bed," News of the World quoted her, as saying. She said that the two spent the entire weekend having sex, and added that they even had her bring food up to the room because they didn't want to leave."The two of them spent that entire weekend cooped up in her bedroom together having sex. I lived in the apartment below and every few hours they would summon me up to bring them food and drink," she said.White said that of the two, it was the supermodel who seemed to be more heavily involved than Williams, adding that when the singer was on tour, Campbell would have her track him down and leave messages for him that were never returned."But in truth the relationship was horribly one-sided and it was Naomi who was doing all the running. Naomi would have me track him down to various hotels and send flowers with the message, 'Thinking of you'. He never called her back to say thank you, and that got Naomi very upset," she was quoted, as saying.The affair eventually fizzled out, and the two went their seperate ways.'

Naomi's jealousy about Williams'guy

Quoted from: http://www.contactmusic.com/

'Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL was enraged when former secret lover ROBBIE WILLIAMS' door was answered by a hunky guy in "very short shorts", during their affair in 2001.
The catwalk queen enjoyed a year-long love-tryst with the British pop star despite being attached to racing mogul FLAVIO BRIATORE.
But according to her former personal assistant REBECCA WHITE, Campbell's intense jealousy "suffocated" the cheeky hitmaker.
White tells British paper News Of The World, "The relationship was horribly one-sided - and it was Naomi who was doing all the running.
"A few days before Robbie's 27th birthday, Naomi sent me round to his house to deliver a framed photograph of the two of them - the day before she had sent him 300 yellow roses.
"But the door was answered by a guy wearing just a pair of very short shorts.
"Naomi quizzed me ferociously about the guy and came to the conclusion it was someone Robbie told her he didn't live with any more, but obviously still did.
"Naomi was starting to become irrationally possessive of Robbie. It must have been suffocating for Robbie."

20/11/2005 14:29'

Take That offered a million to tour

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'Defunct British boy band TAKE THAT have been offered a staggering $1.8 million (GBP1 million) each if they agree to a one-off tour - whether ROBBIE WILLIAMS joins them or not.
Williams has been reluctant to reunite with the group which first rocketed him to fame, but his former bandmates are unconcerned by his elusive behaviour.
Singer GARY BARLOW says, "We've been offered a million pounds each to go back on the road one last time.
"Robbie has been included in the offer but I don't know what he thinks. But we would do it without him."

20/11/2005 21:19'

Anger as Robbie Willliams tickets sell out in hours

Quoted from: http://www.sundaymail.co.uk

'TICKETS for Robbie Williams' Hampden gigs next year sold out in three hours yesterday - leaving many fans furious.
Most tickets had been bought before box offices opened. Advance sales went to Robbie's club members.
Few briefs were available for fans who queued in icy weather at Virgin stores in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The 100,000 tickets for both dates - September 1 and 2 - cost £40 to £45.
Disappointed Chris Walker, 17, who travelled from Fife to Edinburgh, said: "It's appalling. They advertised tickets but there were none left. They knew what the situation was when they put adverts in papers."
A Virgin spokesman in Edinburgh said: "When our allocation ran out, that was it. We served about 50 fans." '

Robbie in Mexico (pictures)

'MEXICO CITY, MEXICO: British pop singer Robbie Williams poses for photographers before a press conference in Mexico City, 18 November 2005. Robbie Williams arrived in Mexico to perform at El Zocalo Square the next Saturday. AFP PHOTO/Alfredo ESTRELLA (Photo credit should read ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)'



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Robbie Williams not interested in U.S. market

Quoted from: http://www.signonsandiego.com

'By Angela Moscarella
ASSOCIATED PRESS
3:22 p.m. November 18, 2005

MEXICO CITY - With a large following in Europe and other parts of the world, British pop star Robbie Williams said Friday he has no interest in making major inroads in the United States.
"America has never really been the end piece of the jigsaw for me," he said at a crowded news conference in Mexico City.
"I live in America. Nobody knows me there. I can pick my nose, scratch my ass, get away with a lot of things that I wouldn't be able to get away with in the rest of the world, and then everywhere else I go I'm a pop star," he added.
"And it's fun - it's like being Batman."
The artist, 31, said he did not intend to release his latest record "Intensive Care" in the United States or do any promotion for it there.
Williams also said "Intensive Care" had changed his life perspective. He explained that for the first time he took part in the full musical composing process, not just writing the lyrics and the melody to songs.
"I do have songwriting ability," he said. "Before I only imagined it. ... That means the world to me."
Williams was set to perform Saturday night in the Zocalo, Mexico City's central plaza, during the Oye! musical awards ceremony.'

Robbie Williams obsessed with the paranormal

Quoted from: http://www.999today.com

'18 Nov 2005
Robbie Williams is so obsessed with the paranormal he begged to be introduced to a ghost-hunter.
The pop heartthrob was in Los Angeles when he spotted Gail Porter and Chris Parker - who are filming a show about spooky happenings - and dashed over to plead for an introduction to their ghost-hunter subject.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Robbie was in there with Ant and Dec and Jonathan Wilkes. He saw Gail Porter and Chris Parker, and rushed over. They're filming a new series of 'Dead Famous' in LA and Robbie told them he's a huge fan of the show.
"Rob was going on about ghosts. He even spoke about visiting the 'Dead Famous' set."
Earlier this year the star confessed he believes Britain will soon be invaded by aliens.
The singer is convinced the planet is about to be overrun by extra-terrestrials invaders and warned his fans to be prepared for a close encounter of the third kind.
He told Britain's Radio 2: "I've been dreaming every night about UFO's, every night. I can't wait to go to sleep at night because those dreams have been so brilliant.
"I think they are definitely on there way, seriously. Mark my words. From now until 2012 - watch out kids." - © BANG Media International'

Two extra concerts Robbie Williams in The Netherlands

Quoted from: http://www.telegraaf.nl/

'AMSTERDAM - Robbie Williams geeft twee extra concerten in Nederland. De eerste twee shows van de Britse zanger op 21 en 22 juni volgend jaar waren zaterdag binnen twintig minuten uitverkocht.

Concertorganisator Mojo kondigde vervolgens na overleg met het management nog twee concerten aan, op 24 en 25 juni. Deze kaarten waren om 11.30 uur zaterdagochtend ook allemaal verkocht. De voorverkoop is enorm snel gegaan, aldus Mojo. 'Ik weet niet of dit het absolute record is, de kaarten voor U2 waren ook binnen anderhalf uur verkocht, maar dat ging om drie concerten in de ArenA.'
Zanger Robbie Williams was onlangs nog in Nederland voor een intiem concert in Paradiso in Amsterdam voor slechts duizend gelukkigen. Hij deed dat als voorproefje voor zijn grote concert in Berlijn, waar hij zijn nieuwe album Intensive Care aankondigde. Die plaat staat momenteel bovenaan de hitlijsten. Ook de hit Tripping daarvan, heeft al op nummer een gestaan.
De Britse zanger gaf in 2003 voor het laatst een groot concert in Nederland. Toen stond hij ook in de ArenA.'

Translation:

AMSTERDAM - Robbie Williams gives two extra concerts in The Netherlands. The first two shows of the brittish singer on 21 and 22 june next year were sold out on saturday within 20 minutes.
Concertorganiser Mojo announced two more concerts after talking with the management, on 24 and 25th june. These cards were also sold out on saturdaymorning at 11:30. Ticket presales went extremely fast, according to Mojo. 'I don't know if this is the absolute record, the cards for U2 were also sold out within 1,5 hour, but that was about three concerts in the Arena.'
Singer Robbie Williams recently was in the Netherlands for an intimate concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam for just a thousand happy souls. He did that as a pre-taste for his big concert in Berlin, where he announced his new album Intensive Care. That record is standing at the moment at the top of the hitlists. Also its hit Tripping has been standing on number one. The brittish singer last gave in 2003 a big concert in the Netherlands. He was also standing in the Arena then.

Reflections..the day before

Friday 18th November.. the day before tickets for the next Robbie Tour will go on general sale.
Webmaster Alexandra was not able to re-register at the Inner Sanctum (they only accept creditcards nowadays) and so, tomorrow morning will be an opportunity to get some tickets. The lady at the ticket office was causing some panic after informing this afternoon 'some may already lay in front of the door this evening!!!'. At the webcam you can follow all night if there's already a line of die-hard veteran ticket buyers that will form, including sleeping bags and survival packages. The ticket office is the brown door at the left.
At some point, it seemed the webcam was positioned behind a window, for a reflection could be seen...is it...Sinterklaas (dutch Santaclaus)..or???
See for yourself!!!

Osbourne: 'Williams is UK's only hope'

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com/

'BLACK SABBATH frontman OZZY OSBOURNE is convinced the British music industry's only hope of longevity lies with pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS.
The PARANOID hitmaker, who was honoured in the second annual UK Music Hall Of Fame earlier this week (16NOV05), is worried about the state of the British music scene, especially since the rise of the internet.
But the 56-year-old hellraiser lavished praise on Williams - who shot to solo fame after leaving boyband TAKE THAT in 1995.
Osbourne says, "Downloading has ruined things. Who are going to be the legends of the future? Robbie Williams is the only good one left.
"I don't think there is enough melody in songs now. I like hip-hop and rap, but where's the melody?"

18/11/2005 13:49'

5FM Robbie Williams ticket vigil

Quoted from: http://www.bizcommunity.com

'5FM, official partner for the Robbie Williams tour in April next year, will be broadcasting live from the early hours of the morning on Saturday 19 November from Computicket outlets in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
After the sell-out of tickets on the official Robbie Williams website, crowds of desperate fans are expected at Computicket nationwide. Join 5FM and bring your blankets, pillows, picnic gear and determination.Tickets go on sale from 9am and business hours have been extended to meet the expected demand.5FM's Station Manager, John Langford, commented, "We'll be there with coffee and other goodies for all our listeners and Robbie Williams fans who have supported us over the years. 5FM - the only station that could do something this BIG!"
[16 Nov 2005 12:30]'

Robbie Williams obsessed with X Factor

Quoted from: http://www.rte.ie/

'16 November 2005

Pop singer Robbie Williams is reportedly so obsessed with 'X Factor' that the producers have to send tapes of the show to him.
'X Factor' presenter Kate Thornton reportedly told Heat magazine: "Rob is as obsessed with the show as the rest of the country."
She also said that tapes of each show are now sent to the singer, who is currently based in LA. "I think Robbie thinks that Shayne has a good chance of winning," Thornton said in the interview.
Seven contestants now remain to battle it out in 'X Factor' over the coming weeks.'

Self-destructive Robbie Williams?

Quoted from: http://people.monstersandcritics.com/

'Nov 16, 2005, 13:28 GMT

Robbie Williams is so troubled he could self-destruct at any moment, his former manager has claimed. Take That boss Nigel Martin is scared the pop heartthrob - who has battled drug and alcohol addiction - will end up dead if can't overcome his demons.
He said: 'He's so bitter and it's hard to know what his problem is, but he's always had a self-destruct button.
'Despite all the nasty things he's said about me, I still worry about Rob. I'm scared that one day I'm going to wake up and be told that he's dead, like Paula Yates.'
Martin also revealed the singer was frequently in a bad state towards the end of his time with the band.
He claimed: 'We were supposed to be doing the MTV Awards in Germany but Robbie was unwell.
'He'd been in bed with an international model the night before - I can't say who - and he was shaking. A complete state. I called a doctor and told Robbie to be honest about what he'd taken so we'd get him the right shot. 'He was a real mess.'
Martin was speaking at a preview of ITV 1 documentary, 'Take That... For The Record', which will air on British TV tonight (16.11.05).

Copyright 2005 BANG Media International

'Robbie Williams live in RTL Boulevard

Quoted from: http://www.telegraaf.nl

'HILVERSUM -

Popster Robbie Williams woont binnenkort in de studio een uitzending van RTL Boulevard bij. Tijdens een speciale editie van het RTL 4-programma wordt de Brit door de vaste Boulevard-gezichten Daphne Bunskoek en Albert Verlinde aan de tand gevoeld. Dat maakte RTL 4 dinsdag bekend.
Williams zingt ook twee nummers van zijn nieuwe cd. Normaal mag er geen publiek bij RTL Boulevard in de studio zijn, maar voor deze uitzending wordt een uitzondering gemaakt. Er worden honderd kaarten verloot via het programma en de radio- en televisiezenders van RTL Nederland. De datum en het tijdstip van de uitzending worden later bekendgemaakt.'

Translation:

Popstar Robbie Williams will soon attend a broadcast in the studio of RTL Boulevard. During a special edition of the RTL 4- program the Brit will be questioned by Boulevard Daphne Bunskoek and Albert Verlinden. RTL 4 announced this on tuesday.
Williams also will sing two songs of his new cd. Normally audience is not allowed with RTL Boulevard, except for this broadcast. A hundred tickets will be distributed by lottery via the program and radio- and televisionchannels of RTL Nederland. The date and time of the broadcast will later be announced.

Former bandmate advises Williams to have a baby

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'ROBBIE WILLIAMS former TAKE THAT bandmate HOWARD DONALD is convinced the ANGELS hellraiser would settle down if he had a child.
Donald maintains the births of his two daughters have helped him discover what he truly wants from life - and he hopes troubled Williams has a similar experience.
He says, "What I think Robbie needs now is to have a child. It really changes you and it would be good for him.
"I don't know what it is he wants from life and I don't think he does either. If he has a child, then he'll know."

16/11/2005 13:55 '

Williams hails Take That

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com/

'British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS has hailed his former group TAKE THAT as the best boyband ever - insisting their live shows were on a par with MADONNA's.
The TRIPPING hitmaker, who launched his solo career after leaving the band in 1995, has branded subsequent all-male groups "lazy" and claims none of them have come close to matching the energetic stage performances of the NEVER FORGET stars.
He says, "I don't think there's been a boyband as good as us for entertainment and for songs ever since - and you would be hard pressed to find one before too.
"I'm not talking about THE BEATLES - they're not a boy band - I'm talking about your archetypal 4/5 lads on stage singing and dancing.
"NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK were great and N*SYNC weren't too bad, but for a live show? Our shows were as good as a Madonna show I think.
"Boy bands are f**gging lazy these days. Ballad, stand, ballad, stand, when I see it, it annoys me because I know how hard we worked.
"We were, and are, the best boy band that's ever been."

16/11/2005 02:38'

Barlow: I couldn't fight Williams

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com/

'GARY BARLOW refused to become embroiled in a war of words with his former TAKE THAT bandmate ROBBIE WILLIAMS, because he knew he couldn't compete with the solo star.
After Williams quit the chart-topping British boyband in 1995, he publicly attacked Barlow for the way he was treated when he was a member of the group.
But, as Williams solo career went stratospheric, Barlow decided not to retaliate - despite his initial instinct - because his popularity was nothing compared to that enjoyed by Williams.
He says, "When he started the war of words at first I wanted to retaliate. But I never called. My deal was I have had the same mobile number for 15 years - if he wanted to get in touch he could have done.
"His career has got so big I'd never want to be him. Especially when he's at Knebworth. I could never do that, I could never compete so I just kept my mouth shut."

15/11/2005 02:39 '

Robbie Williams misses Take That reunion

Quoted from: http://news.softpedia.com/

'Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald have agreed to reunite in Notting Hill, West London, for a preview screening of a documentary about the group. The documentary will be screened on ITV1 on Wednesday. Unfortunately, according to a source quoted by Sunday Mirror, "Robbie announced he wasn't coming. The rest of the band were gutted but felt the show had to go on". Robbie Williams has recently confessed that the band saved him from drugs. Apparently, the Take That members kept him clean, though they still enjoyed smoking cannabis." Before Take That I'd done acid, speed and smoked a lot of weed so I was sort of heading into that direction anyway", Williams told an ITV documentary."In all seriousness I would have been a dealer or a burglar and that's the truth because I would not have had the money to fund my addiction. (…) I'd have probably been in jail now", the singer added." But for the other lads it wasn't really part of their life, other than we used to like to smoke weed and then giggle", Robbie said. '

The things they say 592

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com/

' "I would swap everything I have for what he's got." Pop superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS would trade in his success for former TAKE THAT singer GARY BARLOW's domestic bliss.
14/11/2005 17:34'

Go go Rob!

Quoted from: http://www.bbc.co.uk

'9/11/05

Well, sad news for Australia and America and Japan - no Robbie for you... But if you're French, South African, Irish etc, get ready to rejoice! Rob's on his way to you...Robbie's biggest ever tour has been announced with twenty-three dates all over Europe and South Africa. The tour opens in South Africa on April 10 and culminates at the new Wembley Stadium in England on September 14th/15th, when over 140,000 fans over two nights are expected to check out our man. More than 1.6 million fans worldwide will see Robbie at these concerts.... Tickets go on general sale from November 19th (and from today on RobbieWilliams.com).'

Rob is Best Man

Quoted from: http://www.bbc.co.uk

'3/11/05

As if we didn't know already, Robbie is the Best Male on this continent! At the MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Male category went to Robbie, who beat off competition from 50 Cent and Eminem. Backstage though, Robbie Williams said he was more impressed by Madonna's performance: "She looked amazing. I watched with my mouth open all the way through her performance." Another award went to Gorillaz as Best Group (did you know they also have a Stoke on Trent born member - click here for more!), and Green Day won Best Album and Best Rock categories.'

Home is where the tattoo is

Quoted from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/

'3/11/05

Did you hear Rob in interview? He says he has a new tattoo - a copy of the the coat of arms of the town of Burslem (see right). Rob's family was living in Burslem (on of the towns of Stoke on Trent) when he was born.If you want to know more about the crest, we went out and spoke to an historian about it....>>>>
Hear Robbie's Burslem crest tattoo report
But the big mystery is - where has Robbie got it on his body?'


Ehm.. Not such a big mystery, BBC Stoke! Toons Shack informants have already reported the new tattoo on his left lower arm at the Nordic Awards...

Williams adds concert

Quoted from: http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk

'Joanne Ginley

POP superstar Robbie Williams has added a second date at Roundhay Park, Leeds, next year, one of just three UK venues where he will perform.
Fans have been able to buy tickets via the star's website for his first concert at the park on Saturday, September 9 but tickets have not yet gone on general sale. The former boy band heart-throb who has become one of the world's biggest-selling stars will also play in the park on Friday, September 8. Williams will play to more than 75,000 people on each of his two Leeds dates. His arrival in Leeds will be part of his biggest world tour, announced on Wednesday. It opens in South Africa on April 10, and Williams will perform in 13 countries, including France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland, to more than 1.6m fans. The tour's other UK venues are Hampden Park in Glasgow and the new Wembley Stadium in London. In the 1980s and 1990s Roundhay Park played host to rock legends including Madonna, the Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson, but it is eight years since it staged a major event. Tickets go on general sale on Nov-ember 19 but are already available on the internet at RobbieWilliams.com .
12 November 2005'

Review Intensive Care: entertainment.iafrica.com

Quoted from: http://entertainment.iafrica.com

'Tom Gray
Wed, 09 Nov 2005

Robbie Williams is a man who knows how to sell records. Lots of them. A touch over six million since the turn of the century in fact.
So it's no surprise that he launches into this, his seventh studio album with a self assured "Here I stand, victorious!"
It's no surprise too, that Robbie treads the same path that has served him so well since he famously left Take That in 1995, with a blend of self-assured pop-rock driven by a golden voice that, it seems, is getting better with age.
It's been three years since his last studio release, during which time Robbie parted ways with songwriter Guy Chambers, and speculation was rife that Robbie would be but half the singer without him. Truth be told, it doesn't seem to have made much difference at all. In fact 'Intensive Care' seems to pick up where 2002's 'Escapology' left off.
Skip past the disappointing 'Tripping' (why on earth was this selected as the first single?) and you'll find a crop of belt-it-out-in-the-shower ballads that are as good as any of his earlier work.
Expect the soon-to-be released 'Advertising Space' to dominate the charts and eclipse 'Angels' as concert favourite, despite a somewhat plodding chorus.
There's a hint of Americana here too, with country-edged guitar riffs vying with sweeping gospel choirs on the confessional 'Make Me Pure', and a nod to good old southern soul on 'Spread Your Wings'.
It's not all ballads though, and the catchy pop-rock guitar riffs of 'Gay Friend' herald a second half thick with driving riffs, jangly piano and pseudo-eighties guitar effects, crowned by the simply superb 'Place to Crash' — pure Rolling Stones without the wrinkles. Intensive care? This sounds more like rude health.
In short, 'Intensive Care' is a polished offering from a consummate pop star. It may not win Robbie many new fans but, as the old saying goes, if it ain't broke then don't fix it. And while Robbie Williams may claim to be many things, broke he most certainly isn't. '

Robbie Williams goes down on fans

Quoted from: http://www.inthenews.co.uk/

'Thursday, 10 Nov 2005 14:30

The special, pay-only section of Robbie Williams's website was forced into meltdown after a huge volume of Robbie fanatics stormed on to try and buy advance tickets for his world tour. Thousands of fans who had paid £25 to join the Inner Sanctum section of his site were left seething after they couldn't access the page where they could buy tickets from – simply because there too many of them. The massive influx of hits rocketed Robbie's official site to the top of the music and bands chart of websites, according to Hitwise. The web traffic monitoring firm said traffic to the site increased by 27 per cent on the day the tickets went on sale, and marked a 1,000 per cent increase on its flow since its launch. Robbie Williams's spokesman quelled fears among paying fans however, saying the site is now fully operational again. He said: "The system did get overloaded and crashed, but the problem's been fixed and there are still tickets on sale." This means paid-up members of the Inner Sanctum, where they can also see pictures of Robbie's penis, can still get in on the advance tickets before they go on general sale on Saturday November 19th. He plays the UK in September 2006. '

Robbie Williams announces world tour

Quoted from: http://www.timesonline.co.uk

'By Louisa McLennan

Robbie Williams confirmed the dates of his world tour today, as managers warned fans to avoid rogue ticket sellers.
The singer, whose new album Intensive Care is at no 1 in the charts, will be performing in the UK in September 2006.
However, chances to see him in this country are limited, as just four gigs are scheduled, two at Wembley Stadium (which is due to open next spring) one in Leeds and one at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
The world schedule includes six appearances in Germany, as well as shows in South Africa, Ireland, Belgium, Frace, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands, Hungary, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
No dates are scheduled in America, where Intensive Care is only released in a digital format.
Earlier this week, several online agencies advertised tickets for the tour, listing 'provisional' dates in Manchester and Cardiff in July, where the singer in fact has no plans to perform.
''The public should watch out for unauthorised tickets and ticket agencies claiming to have tickets for these dates. If in doubt, contact the local promoter,' said Ian Huffman, the tour's official agent.
Tickets for the gigs go on sale on November 19, but subscribers to Robbie Williams' website (membership of which costs £25) can buy them online from today.
The strategy of selling advance tickets to website members was piloted when U2 launched their tour earlier this year. Although meant to give an advantage to committed supporters, the technique was criticised after several touts subscribed to the Irish band's website, then sold their tickets online for a profit.
Intensive Care sold 383,000 copies in its first week, making it this year's second fastest-selling album, after Coldplay’s X&Y.'

R527 to see Robbie Williams up close

Quoted from: http://www.mg.co.za/

'Johannesburg, South Africa
09 November 2005 04:05

Details of pop megastar Robbie Williams's tour to South Africa were announced on Wednesday.His tour kicks off in Durban at the Absa Stadium on April 10. He will be at Cape Town's Green Point Stadium on April 13, and the last concert will be at Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld on April 17.Tickets for the shows went on sale on Wednesday exclusively to subscribers of Robbiewilliams.com. They will be available in South Africa through Computicket on November 19. Big Concerts said Computicket has extended its opening hours in anticipation of the massive ticket demand. It will be open from 8am to 8pm both on November 19 and 20.Ticket prices for the Durban show range from R167 to R397, in Cape Town from R192 to R527, and in Pretoria from R192 to R527. Williams's latest album, Intensive Care, shot into the United Kingdom's number-one slot, and it went gold on the day of release last month.The former member of boy band Take That has been performing solo for eight years. He has produced nearly 30 hit singles since recording his debut album in 1997.Often referred to as one of the greatest pop icons of our time, Williams has sold more than 40-million albums worldwide, and received numerous awards.His Live at Knebworth album became the fastest-selling live album in British chart history, and What We Did Last Summer became the fastest- and biggest-selling music DVD to date. -- Sapa'

Tour dates 2006

Source: robbiewilliams.com

The dates for the tour 2006 have been announced:

DATES ANNOUNCED!

South Africa
Mon 10th Apr Durban ABSA Stadium
Thu 13th Apr Cape Town Greenpoint Stadium
Mon 17th Apr Pretoria Loftus Stadium

Belgium
Tue 13th Jun Brussels Koning Boudewijn Stadium

France
Sat 17th Jun Paris Parc des Princes

Netherlands
Wed 21st Jun Amsterdam Arena
Thu 22nd Jun Amsterdam Arena

Sweden
Sat 1st Jul Gothenburg Ullevi

Denmark
Thu 6th Jul Copenhagen Parken

Germany
Mon 10th Jul Dresden Festwiese Ostragehege
Fri 14th Jul Hamburg Trab-Arena Bahrenfeld
Thu 27th Jul Berlin Olympiastadion
Tue 1st Aug Munich Olympiapark
Tue 8th Aug Cologne Jahhwiese am RheinEnergieStadion
Sat 12th Aug Hockenheim Hockenheimring

Hungary
Wed 19th Jul Budapest Nepstadion

Italy
Sat 22nd Jul Milan San Siro Stadium

Austria
Fri 18th Aug Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium

Switzerland
Wed 23rd Aug Berne Stadt de Suisse

Scotland
Fri 1st Sep Glasgow Hampden Park

England
Sat 9th Sep Leeds Roundhay
Thu 14th Sep London Wembley Stadium
Fri 15th Sep London Wembley Stadium

A Dublin date will also be announced shortly.

Williams: 'Take That saved my life'

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com/

'Pop superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS would have ended up dead or in jail if he hadn't joined boyband TAKE THAT when he was 16.
The 31-year-old singer had tried hard drugs before joining the band, and struggled with addiction after they split - but during his five month run in the group, the other members helped him stay clean.
He says, "Perhaps Take That saved my life.
"I'd have had a problem with drugs anyway. I was heading that way.
"In all seriousness I would have been a dealer or a burglar and that's the truth because I would not have had the money to fund my addiction and I'd have probably been in jail now.
"Before Take That I'd done acid, speed and smoked a lot of weed so I was sort of heading into that direction anyway.
"But for the other lads it wasn't really part of their life, other than we used to like to smoke weed and then giggle."

09/11/2005 13:43 '

Floppy Robbie Williams releases a new song

Quoted from: http://news.softpedia.com/

'Robbie Williams has recently confessed he needs to brush up on his bedroom technique - despite lovers selling their stories praising his sex skills." All those newspaper stories about me sleeping with people who say that I was amazing and went for three hours, well, they aren't true', the British heartthrob is quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying. "These people only do that so I won't sue them - and it works. I won't sue if I get a good write up. It's as simple as that. (...) The truth is I'm not very good at it but I'm willing to learn", the 31-year-old singer added. Robbie has recently admitted to losing interest in women once he's slept with them, but still intends to settle down." This girl I went out with this week is really lovely. Like, really, really f***ing lovely. But it must be a scientific fact that the penis rules the brain. Which is such a cruel trick. As much as we can laugh about it and dismiss it, whatever the thing was that had attracted me to her, it is now a scientific fact that I'm not interested. I had got what I wanted', he declared. Robbie Williams is set to release the ballad 'Advertising Space' as a follow-up to the album's first single 'Trippin' '. The best British selling artist used a reference to the Quentin Tarantino-written flick 'True Romance' and described his song: 'The one where, like Christian Slater in the film, I like to believe I have direct access to Elvis Presley every now and again'. 'Advertising Space' was co-written with Stephen Duffy (Barenaked Ladies) and has been heralded by Williams himself as his 'Candle In The Wind'. The pop singer has recently picked up the award for Best Male Artist at the MTV Europe Video Music Awards.

Robbie Williams slams ticket touts

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS is furious after discovering a website is selling tickets to see him perform - before he has even announced tour dates.
Getmetickets.net is advertising seats at Williams' gigs for $360 (GBP200) - but a spokesperson for the singer insists the dates advertised are wrong and won't be revealed until tomorrow (09NOV05).
IAN HUFFAM of X-ray Touring says, "Tickets aren't going on general sale until the 19th (NOV05). Robbie would like to disassociate himself from rogue ticket agencies. The public should watch out for an official announcement detailing the authorised ticket agencies."
Getmetickets boss MICHAEL RANGOS argues, "We are doing nothing wrong. We make it clear that this is a provisional booking."

08/11/2005 21:13'

Robbie Williams releases 'True Romance' song

Quoted from: http://www.undercover.com.au/

'by Eve Jenkin
November 8 2005
Robbie Williams' latest album 'Intensive Care' has captured the number one position in 16 countries since it debuted a week ago. Deciding it was time slow things down a bit, Williams will be releasing the ballad 'Advertising Space' as a follow-up to the album's first single 'Trippin'.
Using a reference to the Quentin Tarantino-written flick 'True Romance', Williams describes the song as 'The one where, like Christian Slater in the film, I like to believe I have direct access to Elvis Presley every now and again'. 'Advertising Space' was co-written with Stephen Duffy (Barenaked Ladies) and has been heralded by Williams himself as his 'Candle In The Wind'.
The former Take That member has also been making headlines recently due to his new subscription-only website. Users pay an annual fee to have access to special features on William's site, including pictures of his nether regions for those who were dying to catch a glimpse. He also picked up the award for Best Male Artist at the MTV Europe Video Music Awards. '

Williams faces identity crisis

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS suffers from such intense mood swings, he's convinced he has multiple personalities.
The TRIPPING hitmaker, who picked up the Best Male award at Thursday night's (3NOV05) MTV Europe Music Awards, is so multi-faceted, he often has trouble recognising himself.
He says, "I'm a great bunch of guys. I don't know who I'm going to wake up with in the morning."

06/11/2005 21:20'

Williams is UK's biggest-selling pop star

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'Pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS has been named the UK's biggest-selling artist of the 21st century.
The 31-year-old singer, who found fame as a solo artist after leaving boy band TAKE THAT in 1995, topped the list after selling more than 6.3 million albums since the millennium.
The poll, commissioned by British TV network Channel 4, found rockers COLDPLAY to came a close second with sales of 6.2 million records, while THANK YOU singer DIDO came third with 5.7 million.

06/11/2005 21:20'

review Intensive Care: The New Zealand Herald

Quoted from: http://www.nzherald.co.nz

'05.11.05
Reviewed by Rebecca Barry
Herald rating: * * *

You have to wonder what will happen to Robbie's career if he ever falls in love - with anyone other than himself. Will the fans who fantasised about rescuing him from his achy-breaky angst keep buying his albums? There's something endearing about this bed-hopping bandit who can't commit because he doesn't seem to know how. Intensive Care continues to revel in his screwiness in all senses of the word, with Williams complaining he's as sexed and flummoxed as ever and that even he can't explain his own rotten behaviour. A convincing argument. This time he's without long-time co-writer Guy Chambers. If his absence proves anything it's that Robbie still sounds like Robbie. In Chambers' place is Stephen Duffy, singer from 80s folk-rock band Lilac Time, a successful collaboration most apparent on the Smiths-influenced The Trouble With Me and Your Gay Friend. Perhaps he's to blame for putting a virtual orchestra behind most tracks, and for the overblown 70s rock arrangements on A Place to Crash. Even a big star like Robbie can get squashed by all the extras, y'know. Elsewhere there are few tweaks to the Robbie formula. Make Me Pure is this album's Better Man, a classic, lighter-waving confessional over twanging country guitars and gospel singers - the track they'll play if he ever kicks the bucket. And we might as well reserve a No 1 spot for the album's big ballad moment, Advertising Space, with its inventive Marlon Brando narrative. If Robbie had taken as many chances musically as he did with like the fantastic first single, Tripping - a cosmic combo of falsetto vocal, ska guitar and Bollywood strings - Intensive Care wouldn't slip into generic, everyman pop-rock so often. But fans will be stoked that even though the album peters out to dramatic ambient synths, our beloved entertainer hasn't really grown up, as the opening line attests: "Here I stand, victorious, the only man who made you come." Let's hope he falls in love soon. '

Williams: Praise my flagging prowess and I won't sue

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS insists he's useless in bed, and anyone who says otherwise is trying to avoid being "sued" for revealing intimate details about him.
The LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU singer admits the kiss-and-tell tactic works, as he likes nothing better than to read a favourable review of his sexual prowess.
He says, "All those newspaper stories about sleeping with people who say that I was amazing and went for three hours... well, they aren't true.
"These people only do that so I won't sue them, and it works. I won't sue if I get a good write-up, it's as simple as that.
"The truth is I'm not very good at it."

05/11/2005 14:24'

XMas number one single betting: Robbie Williams

Bookmakers are ready to take bets from people about which single will be number one at XMas. At the moment, Robbie Williams is at number 11 with odds 16/1, with the Crazy Frog at number 4 and The Choir Boys at number 7. Can you believe it? Click on the odds to place a bet!

Madonna electrifies MTV Europe awards

Quoted from: http://www.hellomagazine.com

'4 NOVEMBER 2005

Madonna saw off pretenders to her throne with a virtuoso live performance in Lisbon last night. The queen of pop thrilled fans by emerging from a giant disco ball to sing Hung Up at the MTV Europe awards.

After her dramatic entrance, the Material Girl stripped down to a purple leotard and cavorted with dancers, proving she's well back on form after her August riding accident. "It was amazing to be able to get up and dance. You don't beat singing live," said the American after opening the ceremony. "Waiting to see the audience, my heart was just pumping out of my chest."
For the Brits there was also ample reason to celebrate. Coldplay were named top UK and Ireland act, while their single Speed Of Sound triumphed in the category for best song. Completing the picture of British success, Robbie Williams, Gorillaz and James Blunt also picked up a handful of gongs between them.

Having left Ali G at home, Sacha Baron Cohen compered the show as his Kazakhstani alter ego Borat, guaranteeing a night of outrageous gags. The comic welcomed the audience to the "Eurovision Song Contest." Then, in a cheeky reference to Madonna's act, he praised MTV for hiring "a genuine transvestite."

But the megastar showed no signs of annoyance when she returned to the stage to present pal Bob Geldof with a Free Your Mind humanitarian award. "You drive me crazy, but tonight you are everyone's hero," Madonna told the Live 8 organiser after hugging him warmly.'

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Duffy hails Williams as a genius

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'ROBBIE WILLIAMS is a misunderstood creative genius, according to his songwriting partner STEPHEN 'TIN TIN' DUFFY.
Duffy, a former member of DURAN DURAN, co-wrote Williams' new album INTENSIVE CARE - but insists the ideas and inspiration all came from the TRIPPING hitmaker.
He says, "Robbie quotes GANDHI on Tripping and he quotes ST AUGUSTUS on MAKE ME PURE which I didn't realise until he told me afterwards.
"He is very intelligent guy and sometimes people don't give him full credit.
"He leads in everything. He is incredibly talented lyrically and melodically.
"The amazing thing about working with him was that he'd pick up the bass never having really played it before.
"The first time he picked up the bass he wrote Tripping. He basically sits down and comes up with hooks."

04/11/2005 17:20'

Fascinating fact 459

Quoted from: http://contactmusic.com

'Stars including MADONNA, ROBBIE WILLIAMS and COLDPLAY were treated to goody bags worth $12,500 (GBP7,000) at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Lisbon last night (3NOV05) - with gifts including a weekend break at the Four Seasons Hotel in Lisbon, Sharm El Sheikh or Bali, Love KYLIE Lingerie and MAC cosmetics.

04/11/2005 17:20'

Robbie's worrysome stagedive (videoclip)

Quoted from: www.robbiewilliams.nu

'"He threw himself into the audience, like a real stagedive, but he went straight down! He drowned among the screaming girls until five security guards got him out and up on the stage. They tried to throw him up, but didn't make it first time, it looked very painful. And it was weird seeing him on the other side of the fence... "
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Robbie at MTV European Music Awards (pictures)

Robbie won the category for Best Male at the MTV European Music Awards.
Pictures from that can be seen at Fans Supreme, Getty Images, and AAP images

Loving Robbie Williams Nov 12/13 on MAX TV

Quoted from: http://www.robbiewilliams-tr.com/

'A weekend dedicated to a man whose marketing and lifestyle has at times challenged his musical prowess, but rarely superceded it. Robbie has proved again and again that he can reinvent himself, evolving his tunes with the times and often setting new standards of performance. See the premiere of an Australian interview with Robbie, plus loads of back-to-back clips from Take That to Trippin' '

Robbie Williams takes care of European charts

Quoted from: http://music.monstersandcritics.com/

'Robbie Williams goes straight to the top of European Top 100 Albums with 'Intensive Care' (Chrysalis), amassing an impressive collection of first-week No. 1 rankings. The album outsells all rivals in the United Kingdom (with a huge opening sale of 373,000 copies), Germany, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark.
Mike Allen, senior vice president of international marketing, EMI Music U.K. and Ireland, says that total initial shipments of 'Care' in continental Europe, not including the United Kingdom, were 1.5 million units. The album also debuts at No. 2 in France, Spain, Portugal and Norway.
In 2005, EMI artists have spent 26 out of 46 possible weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard European Top 100 Albums chart, with Williams (with two different albums), Gorillaz, Coldplay, the Rolling Stones, Moby and Depeche Mode.
'To see so many EMI U.K. artists having success on an international level this year is thanks to the creativity of our artists, the focus of our sister companies worldwide and the skills of our international marketing department,' says Tony Wadsworth, chairman and CEO of EMI Music U.K.
The second-highest debut on the pan-European album chart comes from Destiny's Child, whose farewell, retrospective set 'No. 1s' (Columbia) bows at No. 9. Its best individual showing is at No. 6 in the United Kingdom, where it sells an initial 31,000.
New at No. 10 overall is 'Unausgesprochen' (105 Music) by Annett Louisan, following a No. 3 start in Germany. It`s the German singer`s follow-up to her debut album 'Boheme'; she embarks on a tour of Germany in the first week of 2006.
Supertramp, the erstwhile British album rock act whose heyday came around the turn of the 1980s with the global hit 'Breakfast In America,' returns to the pan-European listing with a new compilation. 'Retrospectacle' (A&M) opens at No. 9 in the United Kingdom on sales of 26,000, after a TV advertising campaign there. It comes in at No. 15 on the European albums chart.
Stevie Wonder's 'A Time 2 Love' (Motown) makes a healthy second-week move of 40 to 21 on Top 100 Albums, as the soul legend confirms a rare and intimate promotional concert in London. He will play the special show for national public AC station BBC Radio 2 Nov.9 at Abbey Road Studios. The audience will be formed of contest winners and media.
Williams' album chart victory compensates for his demotion from No. 1 on Eurochart Hot 100 Singles with 'Tripping.' That's nudged down to No. 3 as Sugababes' 'Push The Button' (Universal Island) moves 2-1. The track is still No. 1 in Austria and makes gains around the top of several other European charts, including 7 to 2 in Norway, 3 to 2 in Germany, 9 to 3 in Denmark and 7 to 3 in Switzerland.
Meanwhile the former Eurochart-topper 'Don't Cha' (A&M/Interscope) by Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes is back on the rise, improving from 3 to 2 after climbs of 6 to 5 in Germany and 11 to 7 in Italy.
Irish boy band Westlife scores its 13th U.K. No. 1 out of 18 releases with 'You Raise Me Up' (S/Sony BMG), prompting a No. 6 debut on the Eurochart. Also opening at No. 1 in Ireland, it's the debut single from the group's new album 'Face To Face,' which was released on Monday (Oct. 31) and is heading for the top of the British chart this Sunday, according to mid-week sales data from the Official U.K. Charts Company.
Kate Bush opens on the Eurochart at No. 12 with 'King of the Mountain' (EMI), the first single from her much-heralded 'Aerial' album, which arrives in stores next Monday, almost exactly 12 years after her last set 'The Red Shoes.' Initial U.K. sales for the single are 21,000, helping 'Mountain' to become her first British top ten single since 'Running Up That Hill' in 1986.

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Robbie Williams Sleazes On Heidi Range

Quoted from: http://www.entertainmentwise.com/

' After Sugababes beat him to Number 1...

By: Davina Earl on 03/11/2005

Since beating him to the number one spot in the charts, Robbie has sent the Sugababes' stunner flowers and a string of cheeky text messages.
Heidi has warbled on to mates that the bouquet that Robbie sent was 'massive' and 'really beautiful,' and that the singer himself is 'sweet' and a 'hunk.'
A pal of Heidi's told the Sun: 'Heidi was so flattered by the flowers and calls – and what girl wouldn’t be?'
But she continued of Dave Berry, Heidi's presenter fiancée: 'I don't think Dave has anything to worry about.'
And neither do we, Robbie's got a face like an arse and a track-record to match.
He pulled a similar stunt on Corr's babe Andrea, sending her roses with a note saying 'What can I do to make you love me?' Oo what a wit.
Andrea replied, in similar style, with 'Entertain me', which Robbie certainly did – as they ended up dating for several months…'

Robbie Williams to perform in SA

Quoted from: http://www.mg.co.za

'Johannesburg, South Africa
03 November 2005 11:10

Chart-topping British singer Robbie Williams will be in South Africa for a three-day national tour next year. He is expected to perform in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, possibly in April.Williams's latest album, Intensive Care, shot into the United Kingdom's number-one slot, and it went gold on the day of release last month.The former member of boy band Take That has been performing solo for eight years. He has produced nearly 30 hit singles since recording his debut album in 1997.Often referred to as one of the greatest pop icons of our time, Williams has sold more than 40-million albums worldwide, and received numerous awards.His Live at Knebworth album became the fastest-selling live album in British chart history, and What We Did Last Summer became the fastest- and biggest-selling music DVD to date.Big Concerts said on Thursday tickets for the tour will go on sale on November 9, exclusively to subscribers of Robbiewilliams.com, and will then be available at Computicket from November 19.Tour details will be announced at a later stage. -- Sapa