Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Robbie Williams joins take that in the studio


ROBBIE WILLIAMS has fuelled speculation he is set to reunite with his former TAKE THAT bandmates after joining them at a recording studio in New York over the weekend (26-27Sep09).

The Angels singer quit the band in 1995 to bag a solo career and the four other members Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald - disbanded the pair a year later. They reunited for a hugely successful tour in 2006 and have released a string of hits in the U.K. since then.The Shine hitmakers have been dogged with rumours their former bandmate would rejoin them at some stage, after Barlow and Williams himself both admitted they would love to reunite. And now it looks that four will become five once more, after Williams attented Take That to the Electric Lady Studios in the Big Apple on Saturday (26Sep09) reportedly to work on new music. A source tells Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper, 'He is back with Take That in the studio and they're all writing together again. Robbie wouldn't be glad performing old Take That songs that he has had no part in.'But if they can pen new tracks that they're all glad with, they'll record them and he'll be back with them on stage.'They thought it (New York) was the best place to hook up and start writing again without attracting too much attention. They are nowhere near recording anything. This was a writing session to look how they go.'

Robbie Williams new album details revealed he finally confirms Take That reunion, sort of


Robbie Williams comeback continues apace today with more details emerging about his new album, video for new single Bodies and his reunion with Take That.
As revealed by Mirror yesterday, Robbie has been back in the studio with Take That for secret recording sessions.
We also revealed today that the sessions had gone so well, they extended them into a next day.
However, Robbie is trying to keep a lid on revealing too much detail about what's been going with his former bandmates Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange.
He was doorstepped by a reporter from GMTV last night as he left the studio - and was asked what his plans were.
Robbie joked: “I’ll tell you exactly what we’re doing here the winter Olympics are coming up and we’re thinking of entering the first 5 man bobsleigh team for the UK.”
Meanwhile, Robbie’s new album has been getting rave reviews by celebrity fans including ex bandmate Gary, actor James Corden and er, darts player Phil Taylor.
Promo copies of his eighth studio album Reality Killed The Video Star have been set out to a select few music industry insiders under the pseudonym Luke Moody in an attempt to defy internet pirates.
And it looks like the 35 year old is back on form, with early anticipation that the album will go straight to Number One following its release on November 9.
The tracklisting goes: Morning Sun, Bodies, You Know Me, Blasphemy, Do You Mid, Last Days Of Disco, Somewhere, Deceptacon, Starstruck, Difficult For Weirdos, Superblind, Won't Do That and Morning Sun Reprise.

Take that extend Robbie Williams' studio time


TAKE THAT have boosted fans' hopes of a reunion with ROBBIE WILLIAMS after reportedly booking more time in the studio with their former bandmate.
The Angels singer quit the band in 1995 to pursue a solo career and the four other members Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald disbanded the pair a year later.The foursome reunited in 2006, releasing a number of hits in the U.K., and have been repeatedly subjected to rumours Williams would rejoin them after Barlow admitted he'd love the original line up to reform.Williams accompanied Take That to the Electric Lady Studios in New York on Saturday (26Sep09), sparking speculation the band will soon release new music together.And it appears the boys have hit it off they have reportedly agreed to meet up again for an extended writing session, according to Britain's the Daily Mirror.A source tells the publication, 'It's been 14 years since all five have been together for an extended time and they were having a blast. It went so well they all agreed to meet for a second session. It's a bit of a boys' adventure.'

Take That shine in New York to Robbie Williams


Take That were determined to shine even without Robbie Williams as the band hit town in the Big Apple last night.
In their smartest outfits, Mark Owen, and Jason Orange led the pack, with bleary eyed Gary Barlow also in tow as the band dined out and then headed to a club.
Earlier in the day, the pair had been seen arriving at a New York studio together with Robbie, but he opted out of the night time frolics.

He had flown from his home in Los Angeles for Owen's stag party in New York the previous night.
The pair partied in Soho House private members' club and were up the next day to go to a recording studio.
Robbie walked out of Take That 14 years ago, to the dismay of millions of fans.
But rumours of a reunion between Robbie and the boys increased as they were seen heading to the Electric Lady Studio together.
Williams was seen arriving at 2.15pm, after Jason Orange at 1.20pm and Gary Barlow and Howard Donald at noon. It was not clear if Owen also attended the studio session.
A Take That spokesman was quick to dampen speculation that they were recording new material, saying they were only there to approve the final mixes for a live album.

Take That, Robbie Williams and the latest reunion rumour


Take That fans be warned: you may be about to have your nostalgic hearts broken again.
Yes, the latest Robbie Williams Take That reunion rumour already looks to be coming undone.
The solo chart topper, who sent a batch of teenagers into prolonged mourning after leaving Take That in 1995, sparked wide gap celebration and a tabloid frenzy after being photographed meeting his former bandmates at a New York recording studio at the weekend.
The Mirror quoted “a source” as saying: “He is back with Take That in the studio and they’re all writing together again. Robbie wouldn’t be glad performing old Take That songs that he has had no part in.
“But if they can pen new tracks that they’re all glad with, they’ll record them and he’ll be back with them on stage.”
But this afternoon, the band’s spokesperson, Richard Dawes, cast doubt on the latest in a long line of reunion results.
All five were in New York for band member Mark Owen’s stag night, he said, and the studio was not booked for a recording session.
“They were there approving mixes for a live album that’s due out at the end of November.”
Williams, he said, had likely popped in to have a listen.
Reunion rumours have surfaced and receded repeatedly since 2007 when Williams and frontman Gary Barlow put more than a decennary of acrimony aside and revived their friendship.
Williams, who is about to release his first album in three years, has done little to discourage the endless speculation by reguarly flirting with the idea of a reunion in interviews.
Earlier this month, he said he would “really like” to work with the band now that old rifts, which saw the pair dissolve before reforming without him, had been healed.
In a radio interview with Chris Moyles, he said: “I was with (Take That frontman) Gary Barlow a couple of weeks ago and we watched the whole (Take That tour) gig together at mine and I just thought it's one of the best gigs I have ever seen,” he said.
"It was an amazing gig and I loved it."
Asked if it felt weird to look his former bandmates performing, he replied "Not actually.”
"It made me want to be with them in the band."
Williams saw his career stall while Take That enjoyed a second round of success without him. After leaving the band, he built an enviable career, racking up eight No 1 albums and six chart topping singles, while the pair dissolved. However when Take That regrouped without Williams in 2005, they found widespread success just as their former bandmate’s album, Rudebox, garnered poor reviews and failed to produced any chart conquering singles.
After three years away from the music industry, Williams will release Reality Killed the Video Star on November 9.

Sunday, 27 September 2009

Robbie Williams to Marry Girlfriend?


Robbie Williams is reportedly set to marry girlfriend Ayda Field.
The Feel hitmaker has been dating the budding American actress for just over two years and he’s already told pals he’s keen to settle down and make Ayda his wife.
Robbie is so loved up with Ayda, they are inseparable at the moment,” a source told British newspaper The People.
“He talks a lot about them getting married and has even suggested that they are engaged and deciding where to hold their wedding.
Robbie hasn’t had much luck with women over the years so he is delighted he has finally met someone who really gets him. They are very happy together.
“But Robbie likes to try and have some kind of private life after so many years in the spotlight, so he is doing all he can to keep the details private.”
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Thursday, 24 September 2009

Robbie Williams' perfume promo


Robbie Williams' new music video was divined by aftershave adverts.
The pop star needed the promo for 'Bodies' to examine different conspiracy theories, but caved in to his record label's demand to make it like a TV commercial for a fragrance.

The 35 year old singer said: "The song itself is a big conspiracy laden song. Its where my head's been for the last three years, on the internet watching films like 'Zeitgeist', 'The God That Wasn't There' and '9/11 Was An Inside Job'.
"But if I'd put that in the video, the public would have said, 'He's definitely gone mental'. So I said, 'What do you think we should do?' And my record company said, 'Let's do an aftershave advert', and I'm like, 'Cool!' "
Robbie's eighth studio album 'Reality Killed The Video Star' is due for release in November, but the star is upset people won't like his brand of pop this time around.
He told MTV News: "I don't know if people have got their ears on for me but I'm knocking at the door going, 'Do you want some of this again or not?'
"I'm alright if you don't like it or if you do. I think the next couple of months will define the rest of my life."