Take That's Gary Barlow has turned property guru, with stylish homes dotted around the globe. Earlier this year, the 52 year old Back for Good singer launched a new venture, GE and GB Property Ltd, alongside specialist Geoff Egan.
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Singer and entertainer Robbie Williams has revealed that watching his new Netflix documentary has been traumatic. And the former Take That star has admitted he wants it to be that way for viewers too.
Speaking to Press Association, the 49-year-old who is known for hits such as Let Me Entertain You and Angels, said: "I’m an entertainer. I’m not a musician. I’m an entertainer that writes some songs.”
"If I had a manifestation board in front of me, I wouldn’t have picked boyband. And I wouldn’t have picked me.
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"But acting’s really boring. So actually I’m glad I was in a boyband. Perfect.”
Williams has sold a whopping 75+ million albums globally, bagging 18 Brit awards and only The Beatles have had more number ones. And despite not releasing a hit song for a decade, he remains one of the most successful British solo artists of all time.
Yet, he is irreverent about his talent. “What I’ve done is the equivalent of stretching an elastic band from Stoke to Mars when it comes to my talent and what I actually have to offer the world. Where I’ve found myself amongst selling the most number ones in the UK ever – The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Elvis and me – that wasn’t supposed to f****** happen.
"I say that in a way, like, I’m as dumbfounded as anybody else. But it is what it is. So I can’t complain. But I will.”
Robbie Williams, a four-part Netflix documentary, charts his stratospheric rise – and multiple crashes. For with the fame and fortune came addiction, mental illnesses, ping-pongs to rehab and back, death threats, public panic
Take That's Gary Barlow has turned property guru, with stylish homes dotted around the globe. Earlier this year, the 52 year old Back for Good singer launched a new venture, GE and GB Property Ltd, alongside specialist Geoff Egan.
Fans of ITV's Good Morning Britain were left puzzled when they spotted host Susanna Reid wearing what seemed to be a wedding ring. Susanna, who has been hosting the show since 2014, was presenting alongside Richard Madeley on Monday (November 20). But while viewers were engrossed in the show's content, some sharp-eyed fans noticed the piece of jewellery on her left hand.
Darren Day has revealed that Robbie Williams saved his life after he was given just six months to live. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Darren, 55, candidly opened up about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction, and how he credits Robbie, 49, with saving his life. Speaking to hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, he revealed that he had relapsed during the first Covid-19 lockdown, after which he broke down to Robbie.The former I'm A Celebrity...
West End star Darren Day, who appeared in the very first series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, has revealed that he went "cold turkey" from alcohol and drugs while in the jungle.
Amy Dowden has been forced to pull out of her planned return to Strictly Come Dancing as she was hit by a fresh health setback. The dancer has been absent from the BBC One dance contest this year due to undergoing treatment for cancer.
Gorka Marquez has told fans he's 'lucky' as he paid tribute to fiancee Gemma Atkinson on her birthday. The Strictly Come Dancing star took to Instagram to publicly wish his future wife a happy birthday as she turned 39 on Thursday (November 16).
Robbie William's long anticipated documentary aired on Netflix this week much to the delight of the British popstar's fans. The four part series documents the ups and downs of the Rock DJ singer's life in the spotlight over the years.
For 33 years, music icon Robbie Williams has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal career, first with band Take That, before taking the creative leap and going solo. But as well as treating the world to some unforgettable tunes, the musician has also earned himself an impressive net worth, with the star reportedly earning a whopping £222 million! Robbie’s journey to megastardom, first began at the age of 16, when the Stoke native joined 90’s boyband Take That as their youngest founding member.
Gary Barlow has said Take That is a 'happy' band and has suggested they always have been just as he received an apology from Robbie Williams. The singer took to social media on Thursday (November 9) to share his excitement at getting his hands on Take That's new album.
K.J. Yossman The past 18 months have produced an abundance of celebrity documentaries, but Netflix’s newly-released “Robbie Williams” sets out to do something different. Charting Williams’ rise from clueless teenager in British mega-boy band Take That to solo superstar, there’s no talking heads and no glossing over the less salubrious moments in Williams’ 35-year-career, including his relationships, drug-taking and depression.
A Strictly Come Dancing couple are said to have 'put on an act' as they returned to the ballroom this weekend, despite having 'chemistry' - and it's not current favourites Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. There are now eight remaining couples in the competition as it surpassed the halfway mark.
Two couples who 'will be in the final' of Strictly Come Dancing have been named after their body language was analysed. The 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest reached the halfway mark over the weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left blown away just minutes into the latest results show as a former professional dancer 'returned'. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) as the nine remaining couples danced again for their place in the competition.
Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.
Strictly Come Dancing fans 'start a petition' as they spotted the latest move in a 'battle' which they joked is 'raging on' on the sidelines. And it means they don't want Krishnan Guru-Murphy to leave. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the nine remaining couples taking it in turns to perform their latest routines.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left furious on Angela Scanlon's behalf as they claimed she had been 'screwed over' during her latest appearance in the ballroom. The Irish TV presenter was back on Saturday night (November 4) after making it through to week seven of the BBC One dance contest with dancer Carlos Gu.
Adam Thomas has told how he wants to 'inspire' others as he takes part in Strictly Come Dancing after being diagnosed with a painful hidden condition. The Waterloo Road actor has been competing in the BBC One dance contest alongside professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk.
Adam Thomas has sparked concern among Strictly Come Dancing fans as he placed joint bottom of the leaderboard following his latest performance. The actor made it through to week seven of the BBC One dance contest after facing the dreaded dance-off last weekend.
Rylan Clark has teased fans as he reunited with his Big Brother pal for a 'surprise'. The BBC Radio 2 presenter took to social media to reveal he'd been surprised with a belated 35th birthday celebration by some of his friends - including fellow presenter Emma Willis.
Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has said she'd be 'sobbing at home' if it wasn't for the show and her dance partner Johannes Radebe. That's because away from the glitz of the BBC One contest and performing in the ballroom every Saturday night, the 57-year-old sports star has been grieving a huge loss.