David Archuleta pops with teen tunes in a fine first album Nov 11, 2008
Robbie Williams' Angels, which Archuleta sang on the show, may be a sure-fire hit in waiting, but its big-ballad style sounds old-fashioned, as does To Be With You (co-written, incidentally, by new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi). And Your Eyes Don't Lie's whistling and slide guitar just sound out of place. (USA Today -- Life)
Robbie and Gary reunited at match Nov 9, 2008
Pop star Robbie Williams has reunited with his old Take That colleague Gary Barlow - but only to watch football. The former bandmates were seated near each other at the Emirates Stadium in north London to see Arsenal's clash with rivals Manchester United. (BBC News)
X Factor Minogue is 'not dumped' Nov 6, 2008
Minogue said Hylton "may be X-Factor's Robbie Williams" ... "Rachel is a raw talent. She may be the Robbie Williams of The X Factor, but I back her 100% and want her to be happy.". (BBC News)
Pet Show Boys to be honoured at the Brits Nov 4, 2008
They have also worked as producers with artists who include Robbie Williams, David Bowie and Madonna. Chairman of the Brits committee Ged Doherty said, Since their first Brit Award over 20 years ago, Neil and Chris have produced a fantastic body of work with songs that truly were the soundtrack to a whole generation s lives. (Times Online)
Boys' Hampden Gig Sells Out In 30 Mins Nov 2, 2008
Take That Madness - The Daily Record. 2 November 2008: 5:47am. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Pete Wentz: Ash is my rock Oct 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008. masthead-search-location lect. (The Sun)
Losses at EMI widen to 750m after music division's 'poor performance' Oct 25, 2008
But the private equity takeover has not gone down well with all the company's artists: Robbie Williams threatened to go on strike, Radiohead quit after their album deal elapsed, and in July the Rolling Stones decamped to rival company Universal. . (guardian.co.uk)
New kind of Fame Oct 25, 2008
Take That star Gary Barlow is the chief songwriter of the show's songs, with bandmate Mark Owen and Robbie Williams' former musical partner Guy Chambers also on board. Fame ran from 1982 to 1987 and spawned four UK hit singles. (BBC News -- UK)
Robbie to be a dad? Oct 17, 2008
After being the subject of much speculation when he recently spent day after day cooped up in his house, singer Robbie Williams has reunited with his girlfriend after their split in June and the Daily Star now reports that theyve decided to start a family. The newspaper claims that the couples decision to have a baby is so final that Williams girlfriend, 20-year-old Ayda Field, has told friends that shes stopped drinking in preparation. (iAfrica.com)
Mobile Choice Awards 2008 Oct 16, 2008
Without the label, some important artists, such as Lily Allen, Robbie Williams and Coldplay would be missing from the service. However, Nokia revealed its EMI deal at the launch event two weeks ago. (Mobile Today)
Six Soundtracks that Topped the Charts Oct 8, 2008
"We Are the Champions," Robbie Williams and Queen. Soundtrack sales. (FastCompany)
Is Oasis about to 'Dig Out' another breakthrough? Oct 7, 2008
Liam counters: "Let him do one. He's a big boy. It's not in my blood. I want to be in a band. I don't aspire to be a Robbie Williams.". Nor does he compete with Noel's songwriting output. (USA Today -- Life)
Discord over the phone that comes with free music Oct 5, 2008
Tim Clark of IE Music, which manages Robbie Williams, among others, says: 'There are players in our industry now that weren't there a few years ago ... Its members include Robbie Williams, Billy Bragg, the Verve's Richard Ashcroft, Kaiser Chiefs and many other household names ... Robbie Williams famously remarked that his 2002 deal with EMI had made him 'rich beyond my wildest dreams' - but the era of huge CD sales which underpinned that is over. (guardian.co.uk)
Pop stars seek more power Oct 5, 2008
Radiohead, Robbie Williams and Kaiser Chiefs are among more than 60 founding members of the Featured Artists' Coalition. The group says it wants musicians rather than record labels to retain control over the rights to their music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Music stars unite to seek control Oct 4, 2008
Robbie Williams is currently working on a new album ... Robbie Williams, Radiohead, Kaiser Chiefs and The Verve are among the acts who have signed up to a new pressure group, the Featured Artists' Coalition ... SELECTED FEATURED ARTISTS' COALITION MEMBERS Billy Bragg Bryan Ferry David Gilmour Jools Holland Iron Maiden Kaiser Chiefs Klaxons Kate Nash Radiohead Robbie Williams The Verve. (BBC News -- UK)
Musicians' union Oct 4, 2008
British pop and rock stars including Radiohead, Robbie Williams, David Gilmour and Kate Nash have signed up to a new body to fight for musicians to have more control over their work ... " Instead, the body is proposing that artists should own the rights but lease them back to labels, technology companies, or anyone else for that matter, for up to 35 years, as happens in the US. Then there are the deals done by record labels and music publishers to sell music on a range of new digital services.... (BBC News -- UK)
Minki: Bright young thing Oct 3, 2008
Yet she's also the girl who turned down a personal request to meet with tattooed singer Robbie Williams. No-nonsense woman. (iAfrica.com)
Music, Retail and Tech Leaders to Offer "slotMusic(TM)": High Quality, DRM-Free MP3 Music on microSD(TM) Cards Sep 22, 2008
Artists on EMI labels include Lily Allen, The Beatles, Coldplay, Corinne Bailey Rae, Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Norah Jones, The Kooks, Korn, Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, Pink Floyd, Joss Stone, KT Tunstall, Keith Urban and Robbie Williams. About SanDisk. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock Music Menu: Oasis' guitar player whacked Sep 13, 2008
Feuds with Blur, Starsailor, Robbie Williams and most recently Jay Z have made Oasis notorious when it comes to launching salvos considered fighting words. Rarely does it lead to actual violence though, and what makes this incident in particular so frightening is that the man came up at a completely suspecting and helplessly exposed Gallagher from behind. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Robbie Williams' alien song Sep 11, 2008
Robbie Williams' alien song ... Robbie Williams' alien song ... Angels' singer Robbie Williams says he was visited by an alien just after he'd written a song about extraterrestrial beings. (The List)
Drinking helps 'to remember the good times' Sep 11, 2008
DNA - Evolutions - Drinking helps 'to remember the good times' - Daily News sis. Drinking helps 'to remember the good times' PTI Wednesday, September 10, 2008 15:39 IST. (Daily News & Analysis)
Remember St Elton, you were young once, too Sep 7, 2008
Robbie Williams has told of how 'weird' it felt to be frogmarched to rehab by Elton. Donatella Versace, Pete Doherty and Rufus Wainwright are all alleged recipients of what appears to be the Elton John Rehab Pyramid Scheme. (The Observer)
Morrissey Splits With Management Sep 3, 2008
Other acts managed by ie:music, which is run by Tim Clark and David Enthoven, include Robbie Williams, Craig Armstrong and Sia. It's been a tumultuous past couple of months for Morrissey. (Billboard.com)
George Michael Aug 26, 2008
This confessional earnestness has made him an arena-filling star who can rival Elton John for sentimental chart-toppers but who is a lot less fun than Robbie Williams as a live performer. Tonight's first farewell show of carefully crafted soul workouts and morose ballads certainly has its longueurs. (guardian.co.uk)
The Verve (retna) Aug 22, 2008
When Richard Ashcroft decided to leave guitarist Nick McCabe and his Verve colleagues 10 years ago, he was following the go-it-alone strategy that many singers from Mick Jagger to Robbie Williams have tried before. Now they ve reunited on this album, but the longer the song, the more apparent becomes the strain on Ashcroft and McCabe s partnership. (Mirror.co.uk)
Why the boy band wasn't bad for his elf Aug 21, 2008
ROBBIE WILLIAMS Enjoyed a huge solo career after leaving Take That in 1995, with album sales of more than 55 million and sell-out stadium shows. Disappeared in late 2006, only to pop up this year thanks to an obsession with UFOs and alien abductions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Leslie's review Aug 21, 2008
The younger David A. impressed from the start, playing piano on Robbie Williams' "Angel" and confidently scaling the song's soaring arrangement. It was excellent because he connected to it. (The Palm Beach Post)
Chinese learn to party at Olympics beach volleyball Aug 17, 2008
The Beach Boys and Robbie Williams, however, were struggling unless there was a quorum of international fans. A lot was lost in translation the other way as well, as tourists were bemused by high-pitched Chinese ballads and the rousing nationalistic chorus "Ode to the Motherland" that has all the Chinese on their feet and singing at the top of their voices. (Yahoo News)
Idol Live Tour Aug 15, 2008
Songs he will sing at the concert: Robbie Williams' "Angels," One Republic's "Apologize," Ben E. King's "Stand by Me," Josh Groban's "When You Say You Love Me.". Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Singapore set for Rocky Horror Aug 14, 2008
Others who have played the role include Darren Day, Anthony Head and former champion skater Robin Cousins, as well as Robbie Williams' friend Jonathan Wilkes. SEE ALSO: 10 Jan 03 | England 28 Sep 02 | England 06 Sep 02 | Entertainment 26 Nov 99 | Entertainment. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
How the record rack lost its groove Aug 11, 2008
Late last month the Australian arm of the once giant record company, international home of the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Robbie Williams, lost its managing director and a stable of bands on which it had built its Australian success, within a week ... Robbie Williams did not commit to further recordings under the current regime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mark Ronson set to marry Aug 6, 2008
Mark who has worked with a host of huge music stars, including Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams and Lily Allen recently admitted he was devastated not to be chosen to produce the new James Bond theme. Mark - who was supposed to team up with Amy to record a song for latest 007 adventure Quantum of Solace said: It's really disappointing, of course it is. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
* [PLANET POP] Jul 28, 2008
After Robbie Williams threatened to go on strike and Radiohead quit the record company following his NT$193 billion private equity takeover last year, the financier suffered another blow when the Rolling Stones decamped to Universal on Friday. The veteran rockers, led by Mick Jagger X who qualified for his old-age pension Saturday X have handed on their entire post-1971 catalogue of such classic albums as Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rolling Stones switch recording deal to Universal Jul 27, 2008
Other major artists, including Coldplay and Robbie Williams, have expressed unhappiness with some changes at the company since the buyout. Universal are forward-thinking, creative and hands-on music people, the Stones said in a statement. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Rolling Stones leave EMI after more than two decades for Universal Music Jul 26, 2008
EMI last year failed to re-sign the British band Radiohead, and the artists Robbie Williams and Coldplay this year expressed displeasure with changes Hands was making. "For Universal this is a great additional asset for them," said Mark Mulligan at the London office of JupiterResearch. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Which band have beaten Whitney to top 'best wedding song' chart Jul 25, 2008
Third-placed Angels, by Robbie Williams, is also popular at funerals. The song Amazed by US band Lonestar has beaten Bryan Adams and Robbie Williams to top a list of the UK's most popular first wedding dance tunes in 2007 ... Number two was Everything I Do, by Bryan Adams, followed by Robbie Williams hit Angels. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'American Idol' top 10 hit the road Jul 25, 2008
The structural integrity of the arena is in doubt as Archuleta rises from the floor, seated at a piano, to perform Robbie Williams' Angels. "All we're missing is people on stretchers," says Jeff Archuleta, mouthing every lyric. (USA Today)
Bravado and The Killers Partner for Merchandising Jul 24, 2008
Bravado artists include Kanye West, Robbie Williams, Beyonce, Elton John, Guns 'N Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden, Alicia Keys and Nine Inch Nails. Contact: Maria Ho-Burge, +1-212-331-2569. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the Scene Jul 23, 2008
"BLACK AND WHITE" OPENS AT CLUB MONACO: Manager Robbie Williams, left, welcomed actor Twan Matthews to the opening of "See the World in Black and White," an exhibit by three Hawaii photographers, Wednesday at Club Monaco Ala Moana. Williams moved here from Canada to oversee operations at Hawaii's first Club Monaco store. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sick as a parrot - which star has been ruled out of Soccer Aid? Jul 22, 2008
Robbie Williams says he is "gutted" that a knee injury will stop him from playing in the rematch of a Unicef charity football event he organised. The first Soccer Aid match, at Old Trafford in 2006, pitched the singer as captain of an England XI against Gordon Ramsay's Rest of the World side. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Who should sing the new Bond theme? Jul 18, 2008
The list of artists tipped to sing the theme tune for the new Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, reads like a Who's Who of modern pop. Amy Winehouse, Beyonc, Jack White, Duffy, Leona Lewis, The Killers and, as is the case with every 007 film, Robbie Williams have all been linked to the job. Results in the past have, to put it politely, been mixed. (Digital Spy)
Sightings . . . Sightings Jul 18, 2008
SEAN Penn giv ing Robbie Williams a weird look as Williams, in full makeup and with an entourage, tried to get into the Tower Bar for dinner in LA. BRUCE Willis, in a white linen suit, making out with his girlfriend all through "August: Osage County" Saturday night. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Pleasure dome Jul 18, 2008
Frank Sinatra, Pavarotti, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Robbie Williams have all performed at the hall. Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein and, more recently, the Dalai Lama are among those who have spoken there. (BBC News -- Business)
Queen crowned in online poll Jul 16, 2008
In a survey of 10,000 people, the song which twice made number one in the UK singles chart beat tracks from Bryan Adams, Robbie Williams and John Lennon to take the prestigious top spot ... Angels Robbie Williams. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rolling Stones' $7.2 million gig Jul 13, 2008
Sir Elton John, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart and Amy Winehouse can all command up to 1 million ($2. 06 million) for a private concert, while Janet Jackson and the Pussycat Dolls charge 500,000 ($1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stones for your party? Jul 8, 2008
Sir Elton John, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart and Amy Winehouse can all command up to 1-million for a private concert, while Janet Jackson and the Pussycat Dolls charge 500 000 per show. The list is rounded off by Sting, the Sugababes and All Saints who all charge 250,000 and Girls Aloud who expect to pocket 200 000 to play at parties. (iAfrica.com)
Hitler is back in Berlin — this time in wax Jul 5, 2008
Visitors can cuddle with singer Robbie Williams on a sofa during a glamorous party with other wax guests like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman. Even in wax, the presence of Hitler in the capital's museum created a fuss in the German media, with critics expressing concern that including him violated the country's strict laws against reproducing Nazi symbols. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Even in wax, Hitler causes a stir Jul 4, 2008
Visitors can cuddle with singer Robbie Williams on a sofa during a glamorous party with other wax guests like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman. Visitors are allowed to touch and photograph the wax figures, except for Hitler. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Idol' tour hits the right notes Jul 3, 2008
He opened at the piano with Robbie Williams Angels and the purity and range of his voice was breathtaking. Then he took the dark angst of OneRepublic's Apologize to illustrate how versatile his voice is and how it can be placed in different settings. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Idol' Chatter: Live from Idols Live tour Jul 2, 2008
The crowd is just done mouthing the words to Robbie Williams' Angels when Archie ascends the stairs. As far as theyre concerned, he has no need to apologize for his smooth rendition of OneRepublic's Apologize. (USA Today -- Life)
The beat goes on Jun 27, 2008
Robbie Williams went wild with Oasis in 1995 ... That summer, Robbie Williams was on the verge of quitting Take That when he turned up at Glastonbury with bleached hair, intent on partying with Liam and Noel Gallagher. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Robbie Williams may turn down $3m gig Jun 25, 2008
Robbie Williams performing at Sydney Football Stadium in 2006 ... Robbie Williams has been offered 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Will Robbie reject $3m gig? Jun 24, 2008
Robbie Williams may turn down $3m gig - Music - Entertainment - smh ... Robbie Williams may turn down $3m gig ... Robbie Williams performing at Sydney Football Stadium in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Here comes the billionaire jet set Jun 18, 2008
What that means is that Robinson's relationship with the likes of international music superstars such as Robbie Williams and Christina Aguilera is very, very good. So who knows who might turn up to perform at the "soft'' opening on September 16 or at the grand opening in October. Shares went on sale two weeks ago and are expected to be all sold by next month. Under M1NT's unique structure, there will be just 500 shareholders, many of whom will come from Shanghai's powerbrokers and social elite.... (Xinhuanet, China)
A chaotic 10 months for EMI Jun 16, 2008
One evening last autumn, a group of about 10 artist managers, including representatives for the pop stars Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams, as well as an executive who oversees the Beatles catalog, clustered around a table in an executive dining room at the London headquarters of EMI. The occasion: to size up the new boss, Guy Hands, and chit-chat about the future of the record business. Hands, the private equity financier who had made a fortune sprucing up pubs in England and gasoline stations... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
50 essential cds from around the world Jun 15, 2008
Robbie Williams covered one of these songs, but don't hold that against Manu. 35 La Revencha del TangoGotan ProjectYa Basta. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Austrian dungeon captive reunites with family Jun 12, 2008
Reiter added that she also wanted to go to a Robbie Williams concert and even attempted to dance to his music in bed before her tubing was removed. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
Cellar incest girl 'will recover' Jun 12, 2008
She told doctors that she would like to travel on a ship and listen to a Robbie Williams concert. Elisabeth was held captive for 24 years and raped repeatedly by her father. (BBC News -- Europe)
Dungeon daughter dreams of pop concerts and boat rides Jun 12, 2008
After greeting her doctors with a quiet "hello" when she awoke, Kerstin confided that what she wanted most in the world was to go on a boat ride and let her hair down at a concert with her idol, British pop star Robbie Williams ... One of the specialists treating Kerstin, Dr Albert Reiter, added: "She also wanted to go and see a Robbie Williams concert, which is something that even three days before her breathing apparatus was removed she was somewhat lying there almost dancing in her bed... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Austrian incest victim's daughter reunited with family Jun 12, 2008
After coming out of the medically induced coma, Kerstin said she wanted most of all to go on a cruise and attend a concert by the British pop star Robbie Williams, the doctors said. "When she was still in bed attached to tubes, she listened to Robbie Williams until 3 a.m. until I had to put a bit of a dampener on it," Reiter said. (International Herald Tribune)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Jun 11, 2008
Doctors say Kerstin hopes to see Robbie Williams live. Football star set to marry Coleen at plush hilltop venue. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Woman raised in cellar is reunited with family Jun 11, 2008
ZEILLERN, Austria - A woman born and raised in the cellar where her mother allegedly was kept captive as a sex slave for 24 years has emerged from an induced coma with two requests: to go on a boat ride and to see pop singer Robbie Williams in concert, doctors and a lawyer said Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
For Coldplay, it's another album, but for EMI, is it a leap too far? Jun 11, 2008
All the rhetoric from Hands about behaving less like a "plantation owner", as he was dubbed by the managers of EMI act Robbie Williams, will be tested by the Coldplay campaign. While not quite copying Radiohead's gambit, the free download was a move that gave the group a direct relationship with 2 million fans. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Sarah Harding records nu-rave track Jun 10, 2008
Other acts on the album include Rihanna, Robbie Williams and Nelly Furtado. A source told The Mirror: "It is a really exciting project for Sarah to be involved with. She was chuffed to be approached and recognised as a singer in her own right."It's a pretty cool album with some big names. (Digital Spy)
Sir Elton John has offered a helping hand to Lily Allen Jun 7, 2008
2008, aktuelle Nachrichten von 09:34 Uhr. de/english-news/article2074065/Sir_Elton_John_has_offered_a_helping_hand_to_Lily_Allen. (WELT ONLINE)
