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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 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".

Gary Barlow has announced details of a new tour, set to head to the UK and Ireland next year.Titled the ‘Songbook’ tour, the run of shows is set to see the soloist and Take That member look back on his four-decade-long career, and perform an array of fan favourites from across his discography.Kicking off in the spring, the tour consists of 41 shows and launches with two back-to-back opening nights at Villa Marina in Isle Of Man on April 17 and 18.

Westlife's Kian Egan opened up in 2021 about the tensions with Brian McFadden following his departure due to a dislike of their music – yet shockingly, he still performs those tracks with his new band. At the peak of Westlife's fame in 2004 and just weeks away from another world tour, Brian's exit was a bombshell - and all of this is set to be revisisted in the Boybands Forever documentary which will continue on Saturday (23 November).

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.

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.

Mark Owen has had a rollercoaster life, from his band's huge success over 32 years, to personal struggles with tax issues, multiple affairs and alcohol addiction.Take That were formed in 1989 and had their first Top 40 hit with Promises in 1991.The band, consisting of Mark, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams, won the hearts of millions of teens and topped the charts with songs like Could It Be Magic and A Million Love Songs. Despite his fame, 51 year old Mark has faced numerous challenges but has always had the unwavering support of his loving wife of 14 years, Emma Ferguson, and family – they share three children together, a son, Elwood Jack, and two daughters, Willow Rose and Fox India.

Robbie Williams has spoken out about the tragic death of Liam Payne, and said that there needs to be a push for something to be “done in his name to make things better”.The soloist and former One Direction member died on October 16 at the age of 31, after falling from a hotel’s third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Argentinian prosecutor’s office later shared that his cause of death was due to multiple traumas and internal and external bleeding.Soon after the news broke, countless fans and figures from the entertainment world took to social media to pay their respects, and the passing sparked a conversation about mental health in the music industry.One of the figures who was most vocal in calling out for more support was Robbie Williams.

None other than Take That icon Gary Barlow has whisked Jane McDonald away to the stunning landscapes of South Africa for his exciting new show, and the songstress has been sharing some fabulous behind-the-scenes snaps with her Instagram fans.The Take That legend is leading a five-part series called Gary Barlow's Wine Tour South Africa, which premieres this Monday, November 11, on ITV. In the show, the 53 year old kicks off his adventure on the Western Cape, delving into the world of winemaking and discovering various grape varieties. Loose Women favourite Jane McDonald is one of the celebs joining him, set to appear in the episode airing this Thursday (November 14).

Robbie Williams has announced details of a huge tour across the UK, Ireland and Europe in 2025. Find ticket details below.The pop icon and former Take That star will be hitting the road next year for a run of live shows, which commence with an opening night in Edinburgh on May 31.From there, the ‘Live 2025’ tour will see the ‘Rock DJ’ singer continue the UK tour dates the following month, with stops at London’s Emirates Stadium, Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena and the Royal Crescent in Bath planned for June 6, 11 and 13 respectively.After the UK shows wrap up, the dates continue throughout June and into July, August and September, with 24 more live performances scheduled for Europe.

Bear Grylls' fans were left stunned by the height of his son, Marmaduke, after the TV adventurer shared a snap of the teen towering over him.The photo, which was originally posted earlier this year to celebrate Marmaduke's 18th birthday, gained renewed attention this week following a viral image of Gary Barlow with his own tall son. In the Instagram post, Bear, 50, and his wife Shara are seen smiling with Marmaduke, who appears to be dressed for graduation. "18 today! We love you so much Marmaduke...

Gary Barlow fans have been going wild over a family snap, after being left in awe at how tall his son Daniel looks. However, despite the 24-year-old towering over his father in the snap, he’s actually not as tall as some would expect.

Gary Barlow recently took to Instagram to share a rare family photo which sees his son Daniel, 24, towering over him, and fans are in awe.The Take That singer has three children, Daniel, and daughters Emily, 22, and Daisy, 15, who he shares with his wife Dawn Andrews. In the snap, Gary can be seen posing with his wife, son and daughter Daisy, and fans couldn’t help but comment on how tall Daniel was.

Gary Barlow, the Take That legend and multi-talented star, has opened up about his family life, revealing that his children are not following in his showbiz footsteps.The 53 year old heartthrob, who shares three kids with his wife Dawn – Daniel, 24, Emily, 22, and Daisy, 15 – got candid while discussing his latest venture, Gary Barlow's Wine Tour: South Africa.The new ITV series takes viewers on a journey with Gary as he explores South Africa's lush vineyards in search of the perfect wine. In 2021, Gary joined the ranks of celebrities with their own wine labels, launching an organic range from Spain.

Robbie Williams might be making a comeback to Take That.The 50 year old singer, who shot to fame as part of the pop group from 1990 to 1995, went solo in 1996 after numerous disagreements with bandmate Gary Barlow. However, Gary has hinted that Robbie could rejoin the group, which reformed as a four-piece in 2005 and then became a trio in 2014 when Jason Orange, 54, decided to step away from the limelight. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Gary revealed that he and fellow bandmates Mark Owen, 52, and Howard Donald, 56, could potentially welcome Robbie back into the fold: "Will there be five again? Could be.

Take That star Mark Owen, 52, looked very different from his cute nineties boy band image as he stepped out in Perth, Western Australia in a black sports kit, dark sunglasses and with his brown hair falling into his face on Thursday 30 October. He’s in Australia for Take That’s sold out, This Life On Tour, string of concerts that mark the band’s first live performances in Australia for seven years.

BTS singer Jin has unveiled the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Happy’, featuring collaborations with Red Velvet member Wendy and Gary Barlow of Take That.Jin released the tracklist to ‘Happy’ today (October 17) at Midnight KST. The six-track record will be led by the single ‘Running Wild’, which was co-written and -produced by Gary Barlow of British boyband Take That.

Robbie Williams‘ forthcoming biopic Better Man.As previously reported, – the singer is reimagined as a CGI monkey, in the movie, which documents his life. You can view him going ape in the new trailer below.According to a synopsis: “Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

Coldplay are set to break records previously set by Taylor Swift and Take That with their huge 10-night run at Wembley Stadium next summer.The British band will descend on the iconic London venue for their ‘Music Of The Spheres‘ tour next summer.The run was originally meant to span six nights at Wembley Stadium on August 22, 23, 26, 27, 30 and 30, before they added September 3 and 4 to the trek. Today (September 26), Coldplay revealed two more dates on September 7 and 8 due to “phenomenal demand”, bringing their total to 10 nights in the English capital.The general sale for all UK shows will begins tomorrow (Friday, September 27) at 9am BST, and you can purchase tickets here.Due to phenomenal demand in the presale, ninth and tenth Wembley Stadium shows have just been announced, for 7 & 8 September, 2025.

Strictly star Shayne Ward is set to make a shock soap comeback – six years after he quit the Corrie cobbles.The 39 year old former X Factor winner left Weatherfield back in 2018 when his character, Aidan Connor, was killed off. But in news that will delight his fans, the BBC has confirmed he is set to take on a new role, this time alongside his stunning real-life fiancée, Sophie Austin.

Five years after his departure from Coronation Street, Shayne Ward, who played Aidan Connor, is taking to the Strictly dancefloor – the first live show begins on Saturday, 21 September on BBC One. It comes after he swapped the cobbles for a cruise liner, solving crimes on Channel 5's The Good Ship Murder. But what has Shayne been up to during his time away from our screens? Let's delve into his life off screen, including his relationship with a fellow soap star.