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The 1975 covered Take That‘s 1992 single ‘A Million Love Songs’ in the Live Lounge today (October 11) – check out the video below.Matty Healy and co. recorded a special session for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month ahead of releasing their fifth album, ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, this Friday (October 14).To begin, The 1975 played their recent single ‘I’m In Love With You’.

Gary Barlow had a close encounter with a tiger shark while filming for the second series of his show, Gary Barlow's Wine Tour in Australia. "Just as we were about to dive in, the guide at the back of the boat said, 'There's a tiger shark,'" Gary recalls. "I looked and I caught the back end of this shark heading off.

Mark Wright has opened up about the challenges of fatherhood with his Heart FM listeners.The former TOWIE star recently embraced fatherhood when he and his wife Michelle Keegan were blessed with a baby girl named Palma earlier this month. Discussing the new chapter this morning, Mark gave co-host Olly Murs and listeners an update on how parenting life is treating him.

Heart FM's Mark Wright couldn't help but get teary on air as he opened up about his rollercoaster of emotions since becoming a father to baby Palma, with wife Michelle Keegan by his side. Speaking to close friend and co-host Olly Murs, Mark, who ventured into fatherhood just last week, shared the realities of juggling his new daddy duties with their Saturday Breakfast show.

Ayda Field was visibly moved as she honoured her mother during a special Oscars edition of Loose Women.The 45 year old, who was a regular on the ITV lunchtime chat show from 2016 to 2019 and has made sporadic appearances since 2024, returned for Monday's episode, which revelled in the aftermath of Sunday night's 2025 Oscars in Los Angeles. Ayda, whose husband Robbie Williams missed out on an Oscar nomination for a song from his film Better Man, became emotional when the conversation shifted to family.Tears welled up as she paid homage to her mother, American film producer Gwen Field, who was present in the live studio audience.The poignant moment was triggered when host Ruth Langsford, 64, asked the panelists to nominate their own Best Supporting Star if they were to host their own awards.

Gary Barlow has confessed that his wife, Dawn Andrews, gave him a 'yellow card' for spending too much time away from home.The Take That star revealed the news on Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 show when asked where he would go if he could travel anywhere with anyone. Gary, who tied the knot with Dawn in 2000, said he'd choose to be with his wife, who recently criticised him for being away so much. He shared: "I'd be with my wife because she said she gave me a yellow card last year.

Machine Gun Kelly, Take That and Kane Brown are set to perform at F1 75 Live at The O2. Find the details below.The show, which takes place at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow (February 18), is in celebration of Formula 1’s 75th anniversary.It will see each F1 team reveal their new car livery at one event, with all 20 drivers in attendance.

BAFTAs (British Academy Film Awards) took place tonight (February 16) – check out all the winners below.The ceremony was hosted by former Doctor Who star David Tennant for the second year running and went down at London’s Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre.The nominations were announced on January 15, with religious thriller Conclave leading the way with 12 nods in total, followed by musical Emilia Pérez on 11, period epic The Brutalist on nine, and seven each for Anora, Dune: Part Two and Wicked.In the end, the biggest winners were Edward Berger’s Conclave and Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, which both won a total of four awards, the former taking Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Editing and Outstanding British Film and the latter winning Best Director, Actor for Adrien Brody, Score and Cinematography.Elsewhere, the awards were spread throughout the candidates, with Emilia Perez, Wicked, Anora, A Real Pain, Dune: Part Two and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl all picking up two.Take That also performed their 2008 hit ‘Greatest Day’ at the ceremony, following its prominent and unlikely appearance in Sean Baker’s sex worker drama Anora, while Wicked star Jeff Goldblum delivered an emotional piano performance during the show’s ‘In Memoriam’ segment.Warwick Davis, known for his roles in the Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises, was awarded the BAFTA Fellowship Award, while the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award went to MediCinema, a charity that installs cinemas in hospitals and health facilities.See the full list of BAFTA winners below.Best FilmDirectorLeading ActressLeading ActorSupporting ActressSupporting ActorOriginal ScreenplayAdapted ScreenplayOutstanding British FilmOutstanding Debut By

Take That will perform at this year’s BAFTAs ceremony, it’s been confirmed.READ MORE: BAFTAs 2025 nominations – see full listThe boyband will sing their 2008 hit ‘Greatest Day’, in honour of it prominently featuring in the opening sequence of Sean Baker’s sex worker drama Anora.Take That currently comprises three of its original members – Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen. There will likely be another former member present at the ceremony though, with Robbie Williams’ CGI chimp biopic Better Man nominated for the Best Special Visual Effects award.Jeff Goldblum will also be performing on stage, playing the piano during the In Memoriam section, which honours those from the movie industry who have passed away in the last 12 months.Goldblum stars in the Broadway adaptation Wicked, which is in the running for seven BAFTAs including Leading Actress for Cynthia Erivo and Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande.

Robbie Williams has hinted at a sequel to his film Better Man, suggesting he could be transformed into a chimp once more.The Take That star, 50, revealed there's so much content that didn't make it into the first film, another could be in the works. Robbie shared: "There is so much that didn't make the movie. Only because we couldn't fit it in – not because I was too embarrassed or ashamed to put it in...

Robbie Williams has shared his love for Taylor Swift and recalled the time he was a “dick” to Madonna.The British singer-songwriter made the comments during a new interview with​​ SiriusXM Hits 1, where he was promoting the release of his new biopic Better Man.During the discussion, the soloist and former Take That star reflected on the time he performed his classic track ‘Angels’ with Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium back in 2018, and explained why he admires the singer.“I love Taylor Swift. Who doesn’t and who can’t?” he said.

Robbie Williams has admitted that he hates his hit single ‘Millennium’.The song features on his 1998 album ‘I’ve Been Expecting You’ and interpolates the theme from the 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.It was also the pop star’s first single to top the UK singles chart. But in an interview with Colin Paterson on BBC Breakfast earlier this week, he heavily criticised the song.Paterson shared: “I interviewed Robbie Williams for @bbcbreakfast about his Golden Globe nominated chimpanzee biopic Better Man, which is spending its second week in the UK Box Office Top 10.

Robbie Williams has reflected on his time making new biopic Better Man and said that he compared himself to Eminem in 8 Mile.The semi-autobiographical film arrived in cinemas over Christmas. Directed and co-written by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), it sees the singer depicted as a CGI monkey and tells the story of his life and career, from the early days of childhood to his first taste of success with boyband Take That.In a new interview following the release, Williams has reflecting on the process of creating the film – particularly his struggle to get the soundtrack right.According to the singer, he felt like Eminem while working on the project, referring to the rapper’s famous battle to get ‘Lose Yourself’ on the soundtrack for the 2002 film 8 Mile.“I was sending these songs over that I’m like, ‘That’s a banger.

Robbie Williams has teased news of a new album, which will include collaborations with Glenn Hughes and Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi.Williams shared his plans for new material during a recent interview with NME, in which he promoted his new biopic, Better Man.The semi-autobiographical film, which is directed and co-written by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), arrived in cinemas over Christmas and tells the story of Williams’ life and career. In the film, the singer is depicted as a CGI monkey, and the plot takes viewers from the early days in childhood to his first taste of success with boyband Take That and beyond.In a recent interview with NME, both Williams and Gracey shared insight into how the idea of a movie came to life, and why they decided to have the singer depicted as a CGI monkey.

The new biopic about Robbie Williams, Better Man, has caused quite a stir on social media, particularly among American audiences who claim they have "no idea who he is".The 50 year old former Take That star's film, which sees him portrayed as a CGI chimpanzee and narrated by the singer himself, has been well-received by critics. However, it has left some viewers puzzled as to why it was made in the first place.The film depicts Robbie's rise to fame with Take That and his subsequent struggles with personal demons.

Robbie Williams is looking to head back to school and hit the books, he has revealed.Williams, who joined Take That at the age of 16 while preparing for the GCSEs, has shared in a new chat with The Sun that he’s been weighing his options in re-sitting for his exams, having left school without any qualifications.He told the publication: “I’ve been wanting to set up a university but, actually, I wouldn’t be able to attend if and when I do, because I didn’t get any GCSEs. I got nothing higher than a grade D, and everything else I failed or I didn’t turn up for.

Singing sensation Robbie Williams has revealed his intentions to retake his GCSEs after feeling 'stupid' for the majority of his life.The Take That star is currently preparing for the launch of his biopic, Better Man, set to hit cinemas on Boxing Day. The film delves into Robbie's life from his childhood in Stoke until 2003 – a year marked by his record-breaking three massive gigs at Knebworth, a move aimed to outdo Oasis who only performed two. Director Michael Gracey, also known for The Greatest Show­man, explained that a CGI chimp represents Robbie in the movie as he always "felt like a performing monkey".

Robbie Williams' dream of bagging an Oscar has been dashed after his song was disqualified for sounding too similar to another tune. Forbidden Road, from his biopic Better Man, was shortlisted earlier this week for Best Original Song. However, Academy Award bosses have since ruled it out of contention, stating it sounds too similar to I Got a Name from the 1973 film, The Last American Hero.

Robbie Williams has come to the defense of Oasis following the controversy around the dynamic pricing tickets of their 2025 reunion tour.Upon announcement of Oasis’ huge comeback tour earlier this year, fans were left scrambling to get tickets. During the tumultuous sale for UK and Ireland shows, some fans were disappointed to find huge price increases due to Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing policy upon accessing ticket pages.The ticketing platform’s “surge pricing” scheme, introduced in 2022, increases ticket prices based on demand.

Take That star Howard Donald shared glimpses into his family life over the years, occasionally posting snaps of his rarely-seen children in their lavish London home. While the 56-year-old singer keeps a relatively low-profile away from the spotlight and isn't usually seen with his brood, he has sometimes pictured them on Instagram. Howard lives in a sprawling pad in Kensington with wife Katie Halil and their two sons Bowie, eight, and Dougie, seven.

Robbie Williams has revealed the response that Gary Barlow had to 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). In it, the singer is depicted as a CGI monkey, and the film tells the story of his life and career – from his early days in childhood to his first taste of success with boyband Take That.Now, Williams has opened up about his past feud with former bandmate Gary Barlow, and shared his blunt response to how he is depicted in Better Man.After the Take That frontman got an early look at the biopic, Williams recalled how he got a phone call from Barlow, saying that the project made him look like a Hollywood supervillain.“We had a fractious relationship.

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.