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Any film buff will tell you that a Boxing Day release is a big deal, signalling a cinematic gem and promising massive box office returns. It's the slot saved for the crème de la crème of movies, right before the dreaded "dump months" of January and February when ticket sales typically dip.This year, the UK is buzzing with an unexpected entry: Robbie Williams' semi-autobiographical flick, Better Man.The pop legend is depicted by a CGI chimp but features his own voice, diving into the gritty details of his journey from childhood to chart-topping fame.

Holly Willoughby delighted fans as she reunited with one of her former co-stars. The former This Morning host was out at the premiere for Robbie Williams' new biopic, Better Man.

Robbie Williams has opened up about his past relationship with Nicole Appleton, admitting he feels a “sense of shame” for being an “idiot boyfriend”.The former Take That singer spoke to The One Show on November 26 about his new semi-autobiographical film Better Man, where Williams is depicted as a CGI chimpanzee.He went on to say that the scenes portraying his former relationship with All Saints‘ Nicole Appleton were “the most difficult bits” to watch. Appleton and Williams met in 1997 on Top Of The Pops; they dated shortly after with Williams proposing but ended their relationship in 1999.Speaking on The One Show, Williams said: “I think the bits with Nicky Appleton are the most difficult bits because everybody else in the movie was villainous in my life in some way or another, and she’s the only person that didn’t do me any harm.“So when I watched that, I feel a sense of shame that I was her idiot boyfriend at the time.

Robbie Williams and his former flame Nicole Appleton had a nostalgic reunion at the premiere of Robbie's new biopic, Better Man.The film includes a dramatization of their rocky romance.The couple's on-and-off relationship spanned from 1997 to 1999, and even Robbie's wife, Ayda Field, has openly called him a "crappy boyfriend" during that time. Nicole was reportedly moved to tears by the movie when she first watched it.The unique musical biopic tells the story of Robbie's rise to fame, his fall, and his eventual comeback, with an unexpected twist: Robbie is depicted by a CGI chimpanzee. Robbie shared why the choice resonated with him: "I love eccentricity and I love unusual and I love surreal, and it made complete sense to me as soon as director Michael Gracey pitched it to me." The film doesn't shy away from the more sensitive aspects of his life, such as when Nicole became pregnant and chose to have an abortion — a decision that deeply affected both of them.

Holly Willoughby dazzled fans as she graced the red carpet at the much-anticipated Robbie Williams' biopic premiere.The TV darling and former This Morning star, 43, turned heads in a stunning plunging black dress that hugged her figure perfectly, paired with a chic black clutch. Holly chose to forego jewellery, allowing her sleek ensemble to steal the spotlight.

Robbie Williams has explained why he is played by a CGI monkey in his new biopic Better Man.The semi-autobiographical film, directed and co-writtten by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), is due for release in the UK on Boxing Day (December 26) and in select US cinemas on Christmas Day (December 25).When the first teaser for the movie arrived in October, many fans reacted to the unique decision to have a CGI monkey portraying Williams instead of an actor in a live-action role. Some called the move “bonkers”, “completely bananas” and “totally incredible”.During an interview on The One Show last night (November 26), Williams explained that it was an idea of Gracey’s.

The One Show turned emotional tonight (November 26) as Robbie Williams discussed his eagerly anticipated semi-autobiographical film, Better Man. Robbie and director Michael Gracey, known for the blockbuster hit The Greatest Showman, delved into the real-life drama that inspired the upcoming film, in which Robbie is depicted as a CGI chimp alongside human actors. While the interview remained upbeat, things took an emotional turn after a question from a viewer named Jenny was read out.

Robbie Williams has opened up about his family's health struggles, revealing that not only does his father, Pete, suffer from Parkinson's disease, but his mother, Janet, is now facing a battle with dementia.This heart-wrenching news was shared amidst discussions of Robbie's upcoming film Better Man, which poignantly portrays his deep bond with his late grandmother who herself lived with dementia. During a chat with Hello! Magazine, Robbie confided: "My mum's currently got dementia - like my nan in the film - and my dad's got Parkinson's and can't get out of bed.

Michael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic musical Better Man will open The 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) on Thursday, January 2, and will close Sunday January 12 with The Penguin Lessons directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring Steve Coogan in the heartwarming story of a teacher who rescues and adopts an adorable penguin. Both films had premieres at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this year, and Better Man first had its World Premiere at Telluride.

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new mix of the charity Christmas song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ is produced by Trevor Horn and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original 1984 version. In the 2024 edition, all of the voices from three versions of the track –recorded in 1984, 2004 and 2014 – are intertwined.Some huge names are featured on the new version, Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more.

Robbie Williams has opened up about his complex relationship with former bandmate Gary Barlow. Despite their past differences, the 50 year old pop icon admitted that while they've made peace, things will never be quite the same between them. Reflecting on their shared history and turbulent times since their Take That days in the '90s, Robbie confessed: "there'll always be a scar".

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 and sought to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. Since then, two other versions of the track have been released in 2004 and 2014.A new, 40th anniversary mix of the original song was unveiled today, bringing together all of the voices from all three versions, including Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more.However, the leadup to the release of the ‘Ultimate Mix’ of the charity single has been mired with controversy, after Ed Sheeran – who featured in the 2014 version – said that he had not been asked for his permission for the 2024 edition, and if he had been, he would have respectfully declined.In a statement shared on Instagram, Sheeran referenced Ghanaian-English artist Fuse ODG’s refusal to be part of the track’s 2014 edition.

new mix of the song, produced by Trevor Horn, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original song being shared and brings together all of the voices from three versions of the track, recorded in 1984, 2004 and 2014.Voices included in the anniversary edition include Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more.The idea for the charity single was masterminded by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, and sought to raise money for the Ethiopian famine. It sold a million copies in its first week and, at the time, was the fastest-selling single in UK chart history.

Robbie Williams has opened up about his complex relationship with former bandmate Gary Barlow, admitting that while their feud is a thing of the past, things will never be completely the same again. The 50 year old singer reflected on the ups and downs he's experienced with Barlow, 53, since their rise to stardom in the '90s with Take That.

Robbie Williams has called for the music industry to create a support group for “young stars struggling with fame” following the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne last month.

Robbie Williams has shared the new single ‘Forbidden Road’, taken from upcoming biopic Better Man. Check it out, alongside the full soundtrack tracklist, below.The new single was written specially for the film, which is directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) and tells the life story of Williams – from his early days in childhood to his first taste of success with boyband Take That.It will also dive into his massively successful career as a solo artist, covering the record-breaking achievements he accrued with albums like 2000’s ‘Sing When You’re Winning’ and 2002’s ‘Escapology’.Released today (November 22), the new single comes alongside a brand new lyric video, which includes previously unseen footage from the film.

As awards buzz accumulates for Paramount‘s Robbie Williams eclectic biopic Better Man and ABC Sports Munich Olympics thriller Sept. 5, the studio is tweaking both titles’ theatrical rollout.

Celebrities gathered on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to One Direction star Liam Payne, who tragically passed away last month.The 31 year old singer fell from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16 and was laid to rest in the Home Counties at a service attended by friends and family. Stars including Robbie Williams, and Nicole Scherzinger, who couldn't be there have reportedly privately sent their condolences to the star's family. Liam's loved ones watched as his coffin, transported by a horse-drawn hearse, arrived at the church while fans lined the streets.

Ed Sheeran has spoken out about the new Band Aid single, and said that he would have declined to take part, if he had been asked for permission.News of a new charity single was shared last week, when it was confirmed that a ‘2024 Ultimate Mix’ version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ would be arriving later this month in celebration of the original’s 40th anniversary.The new mix of the song, produced by Trevor Horn, brings together all of the voices from three versions of the track, recorded in 1984, 2004 and 2014.Voices included in the anniversary edition include Sting, Boy George, Sam Smith, George Michael, Harry Styles, Chris Martin, Elbow‘s Guy Garvey, Sugababes, Bananarama, Seal, Sinéad O’Connor, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Kool and the Gang, Underworld and more. It also comes with a house band comprising Paul McCartney, Sting, Duran Duran‘s John Taylor (bass), Phil Collins, Roger Taylor, Danny Goffey (drums), Thom Yorke (piano), Paul Weller, Damon Albarn, Midge Ure, Johnny Greenwood, Gary Kemp and Justin Hawkins (guitar).However, in a new update shared online, Ed Sheeran has spoken out about his feature on the track, and said that if he had been asked for permission to use his vocals, he would have declined.The pop star sang alongside One Direction, Sam Smith, Coldplay and more in the 2014 edition of the charity Christmas single.“My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release.

Robbie Williams has written an open letter to Take That’s ex-manager Nigel Martin-Smith objecting to claims Martin-Smith made about his drug addiction in a new documentary.Both appeared in the first episode of three-part BBC documentary Boybands Forever, which aired yesterday (November 16) and focused on the struggles members of Take That, Westlife and Five dealt with at the height of their popularity.Martin-Smith managed Take That in the 1990s while Williams was still part of the band, before he quit in 1995 and went on to build a successful solo career.He said that when Williams became addicted to drugs, he was “smart and quite clever” to blame his drug taking on being “in this band where he couldn’t have girlfriends or couldn’t go out”. At one point, he said Williams acted like a “wanker” and that he was made out to be “evil”Williams has now hit back at Martin-Smith’s claims in an extended post on Instagram.“Hope all is good in your world and life is being kind to you,” he began.