Take That's Gary Barlow says Robbie Williams' public attacks left him 'battered and shamed'

When singer Tom Ball signed up for Britain's Got Talent last year, he never could have imagined where his life would end up - especially now he's singing a hit song written by the one and only Gary Barlow.The 25 year old was previously a secondary school teacher before his performance of Sam Smith's Writings On The Wall catapulted him to fame in the ITV talent show, but now he's rubbing shoulders with the likes of Take That members and Grammy-winning producers like Elliot Kennedy. "I've looked up to Gary Barlow for years, so this is just insane and a dream come true," Tom exclusively revealed to OK! "It's a complete pinch-me-moment." Tom's brand new Christmas hit Winter's Song is out today (Friday 8 December) and now the star recalls the moment when he realised he'd landed the gig of a lifetime and was offered a song that Gary Barlow had created.

Robbie Williams has been announced as the next headliner for London’s BST Hyde Park concert series.The British pop icon will take to the stage on Saturday, July 6, following previously announced headliner Andrea Bocelli who will top the bill on the Friday (July 5).The British Summer Time performance will be a UK exclusive for the singer, where he’s set to perform hits like ‘Rock DJ’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘Angels’.“It’s an honour to be back here to headline BST Hyde Park.

Geri Horner has shared photos from inside the incredible star-studded bash that she organised for husband Christian Horner's 50th birthday. Spice Girl Geri, 51, arranged a surprise party for her Formula One Team Principal husband at Mount St restaurant in Mayfair, with a guest list that would put most awards ceremonies to shame.

Robbie Williams broke the hearts of the nation when he sensationally left Take That 27 years ago. The youngest of the band, Robbie was only 16 years old when he joined the fivesome alongside Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange reports the Mirror.

Howard Donald may perform to thousands of people as one third of chart-toppers Take That, but he lives a much quieter family life away from the spotlight.The fifty five year old singer is a proud dad to two sons, Bowie Taylan, seven, and Dougie Bear, six, whom he shares with his wife, illustrator Katie Halil.The couple met on the set of a Marks and Spencer Christmas advert and tied the knot in 2015. Howard also has two grown-up daughters, Grace and Lola, from previous relationships.

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.

Robbie Williams has paid tribute to a fan who died after a fall during his concert in Sydney last week.The singer offered his condolences to Robyn Hall during his set at AAMI Park in Melbourne last night (November 22). She died on Monday (November 20) after falling down six rows of seats at the Allianz Stadium on November 16.Before he performed 1997 hit single ‘Angels’ he told the crowd: “I heard the news, the tragic news this week that a fan died in an accident after the show in Sydney and I feel after all the years that I am you and you are me and we are each other when we come together.“So when something happens like this it breaks my heart.

Take That's Howard Donald has spoken out about Jason Orange's 2014 exit from the band, revealing that he felt "hurt" by his decision to leave. The 55-year-old opened up about his music career and the band's highs and lows in BBC Two's Reel Stories alongside remaining Take That members Gary Barlow and Mark Owen. Addressing Jason's departure, Howard said that his bandmate had wanted to "draw a line" under the big 2011 reunion tour with Robbie Williams.

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...

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field have a strict rule for their four children when it comes to travelling. The couple always fly first class, while their kids travel in economy. Ayda explained: "My kids fly economy whenever we fly.

Robbie Williams concert was left fighting for her life after she fell during the performance.A woman in her seventies fell down six rows of seats at the Allianz Stadium in Moore Park, Australia, as Williams was performing. She had apparently been trying to climb over several rows of seats when she slipped and fell.

Take That star Gary Barlow was spotted getting away from it all and enjoying a family vacation out under the Italian sunshine of Venice.The 52 year old singer was seen taking a stroll with his rarely-seen son, Daniel Barlow, 23, who towers above his 5ft 8in father, standing at 6ft 2in tall. Daniel's girlfriend was also with them as they took in the sights of the old historical city with a few selfie snaps along the way.The gang enjoyed their little sightseeing trip before meeting up with Gary's wife Dawn Andrews, 53, to enjoy a spot fine Italian dining.The relaxing meal was no doubt just what the doctor ordered after Dawn was spotted sporting an injury - reportedly a broken wrist - that required a sling.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has publicly apologised to Robbie Williams for being 'cruel and rude' after an old clip resurfaced.The clip in question was shown in 49 year old Robbie's recent Netflix documentary, titled Robbie Williams, and it shows a 19 year old Sophie being asked about Robbie during an interview with Jo Wiley. The Murder on the Dancefloor singer says: "To me he hasn't got any charm about him, why people embrace him, I find it baffling and it makes me a bit sad really," to which Jo replies: "His voice is not fantastic." On Sunday, 12 November, Sophie, now 44, took to Instagram to share a video as she spoke about her words, made back in 1998, as she revealed that she had received messages calling her out for being "unkind" since Robbie's documentary aired. In the caption, she wrote: "In 1998, aged 19, I was very rude about @robbiewilliams and the clip of me being horrid is included in his brilliant Netflix documentary.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has apologised for being “cruel” to Robbie Williams after a clip of Ellis-Bextor resurfaced in Williams’ recent Netflix documentary.Addressing the clip in a new Instagram post today (November 12), Ellis-Bextor apologised to Williams and said she’d reached out to him “a few years back”, writing him a “note” apologising.Since then, Ellis-Bextor said the pair have become friends and she revealed they had even “made some songs together”.She wrote on Instagram: “In 1998, aged 19, I was very rude about @robbiewilliams and the clip of me being horrid is included in his brilliant Netflix documentary. I didn’t need to see it again to feel bad. I genuinely have felt crappy about how I spoke for the 25 years since I said it.“I thought it was clever to be gobby back then but it wasn’t cool then and it’s even worse to see it now.

Robbie Williams’ former songwriting partner Guy Chambers has opened up about his relationship with Williams in a new interview, where he described the pop star as having “a self-destructive side”.In a new interview with The Times, Chambers spoke about struggling with Williams’ addictions in the ’90s saying “he was the first person I worked with long-term who was in full-blown addiction, and I wasn’t prepared for that. It was very difficult.”He claimed: “We’d wait three days for him to turn up at a studio.

Robbie Williams has openly admitted to feeling "vengeful" towards his former Take That bandmate, Gary Barlow. In his self-titled Netflix documentary, Robbie didn't hold back, expressing his dislike for Gary and sparking fears of another fallout between the two.The pair had a well-known feud during their time in Take That, which peaked when Robbie was forced to leave the band in 1996 due to his behaviour and struggles with alcoholism. Robbie, who was just 21 at the time, was quite outspoken about his feelings towards Gary, even calling him a "clueless w****r" and criticising the group's creativity.

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.

Robbie Williams has revealed the reasons why he didn’t consult with Gary Barlow about his new documentary.Williams, whose solo career began after a history as a member of boy-band Take That, has brought out a new documentary on Netflix, offering a commentary on his career, relationships, and struggles with mental health.The four-part documentary, titled Robbie Williams, has been described by NME as “a persuasive account of the gulf that can occur between wealth and happiness, a simple sentiment that can be difficult to really feel,” as it focuses on the ‘Angels’ singer’s experience in the band.In the first episode where Williams speaks about his tricky relationship with Barlow when the pair were in their late teens, he shared he had to deal with “an assurance about Gaz and his ability mixed with a coldness”.He said: “It seemed like there was one person being managed in Take That, and it was Gary Barlow. It was all geared around him and, as young person, I would have been jealous of that.

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.

Robbie Williams briefly ended his and Ayda Field's relationship before he was admitted to rehab in 2007. The pair opened up on the distressing phone call in Robbie's new, self-titled Netflix docu-series which was released on Wednesday (November 8).