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Take That keen to headline Glastonbury

7 Mar 2013

Music gossip

Take That want to headline Glastonbury. The 'Patience' hitmakers - who are made up of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and on/off band member Robbie Williams - are keen to take to the main Pyramid Stage at the iconic music…

Jason Orange to star in Shameless

11 Jan 2013

TV gossip

Jason Orange is to guest star in 'Shameless'. The Take That singer will be appearing in the popular Channel 4 show as DJ Scouse Mouse, who will front a mini music festival on the programme's fictional Chatsworth estate. Jason, 42, will be in…

Take That to record more material

29 Nov 2012

Music gossip

Take That are "far from over". The 'Greatest Day' hitmakers - made up of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Robbie Williams, Jason Orange and Howard Donald - are currently on a break after a hugely successful album and tour last year, but frontman Gary says…

Robbie Williams announces 2013 UK tour dates

26 Nov 2012

Singer set for summer 2013 solo shows in Glasgow, London, Manchester and Europe

Robbie Williams is set to play a series of concerts through the UK during the summer of 2013. The singer has lined up huge dates in Glasgow, Manchester and London. The 2013 tour follows on from 3 dates at London's O2 Arena and marks a return to…

Blue want Take That style comeback

8 Nov 2012

Music gossip

Blue are hoping for a Take That style reunion. The 'All Rise' hitmakers have been inspired by Gary Barlow's band to make their big comeback in 2013 and hope their first new album in ten years, 'Roulette', will surprise people with its more mature…

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Gary Barlow to play Edinburgh Playhouse on November 21 2012

16 Oct 2012

The X-Factor judge and Take That star announces a solo UK tour

X-Factor mentor and award-winning singer Gary Barlow will be coming to Edinburgh in November as part of his 2012 UK and Ireland tour. After two sold-out shows in London's Royal Albert Hall, Barlow was eager to get touring again: ‘I’m really excited…

Gary Barlow to quit X Factor

11 Oct 2012

TV Gossip

Gary Barlow is reportedly planning to quit 'The X Factor' after the current series. The Take That singer - who claimed he was "embarrassed" to be a judge last weekend after his act Carolynne Poole was booted off the show in favour of controversial…

Coldplay, Pink Floyd and Kylie Minogue to be dropped

24 Sep 2012

Music Gossip

Coldplay, Pink Floyd and Kylie Minogue are to be dropped by their label. Troubled British record company EMI is undergoing a £1.2  billion takeover by Universal Music Group, and the European Commission ruled today (24.09.12) it can go ahead on…

Robbie Williams: Take That was a holiday

20 Sep 2012

Music Gossip

Robbie Williams felt reuniting with Take That gave him a "holiday". The singer recorded an album and toured with the boy band with which he found fame in the 90s between 2010 and 2011 and feels it gave him the break from his solo career he…

Robbie Williams reveals album release date

3 Sep 2012

Music Gossip

Robbie Williams' new album will be released on November 5. The 'Angels' singer has announced his latest LP, 'Take The Crown', will be available for fans to buy from the beginning of November, although they can already pre-order it now. Robbie…

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Robbie Williams announces intimate live return

28 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Robbie Williams has announced his live comeback. The 'Bodies' singer will play three intimate shows in the UK and one in Ireland this September as he prepares to make his return as a solo performer. Robbie will be playing small venues which he…

Jessie J 'blown away' by Closing Ceremony

13 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Jessie J admits she was "blown away" by the London 2012 Closing Ceremony last night (12.08.12). The 24-year-old singer performed three songs at the prestigious event at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London, and was proud to have represented…

Coldplay can't compete with 'handsome' Take That

14 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

Coldplay aren't handsome enough to compete with Take That. The 'Princess of China' group - who are famous for the flashing wristbands they hand out a their concerts to create a lightshow - have decided to scale down their live performances following…

Gary Barlow promises another Take That album

12 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow has vowed to make another album with Take That. The singer says he's desperate to reunite with the group - also made up of Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald - in 2013 for new LP as well as doing another…

Gary Barlow: Take That will always be friends

5 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow thinks Take That will be friends forever. The 41-year-old singer has seen the band - made up of himself, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange and occasional member Robbie Williams - break up in 1996 before a well-received reunion in…

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Take That influenced by Australia

23 May 2012

Music Gossip

Take That's new album will be influenced by Australia. The 'Beautiful World' group's main songwriter, Gary Barlow, has recently been on travels across the Commonwealth of Nations recording singers for the track 'Sing', in celebration of Queen…

Adele wins two Ivor Novello Awards

17 May 2012

Music Gossip

Adele picked up two prizes at the 57th Ivor Novello Awards today (17.05.12). The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker - who was nominated in four categories - was honoured with the accolades for PRS for Music Most Performed Work and Songwriter of the Year…

Gary Barlow wants Take That to downsize

7 Dec 2011

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow wants Take That to play smaller venues. The 40-year-old singer has performed two solo shows at London's Royal Albert Hall over the last two nights, and would love for his main band - who have only played stadiums and large arenas since…

Gary Barlow auctioning charity seats

1 Nov 2011

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow's first solo shows in over 11 years sold out within minutes of going on sale on Friday (28.10.11). The Take That star is playing two concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall on December 5 and 6 - which will raise funds for youth charity The…

Biffy Clyro want advice from Barlow

31 Oct 2011

Music Gossip

Biffy Clyro want to take style tips from Gary Barlow. The Scottish rockers were desperate to meet the Take That frontman at last week's Q Awards, and while they admire his music, they think they could learn more from him about their…

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Jason Orange's feelings fizzed for Catherine

20 Oct 2011

TV Gossip

Jason Orange and Catherine Tate had "real sparks" between them from the moment they met. The Take That singer has been on a string of dates with the British actress after first meeting her on the set of a comedy sketch for charity telethon Comic…

Gary Barlow doesn't enjoy his hits

9 Oct 2011

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow doesn't enjoy his number one records. The Take That singer - who has written most of the band's biggest hits, including UK number one singles 'Pray', 'Babe', 'Back For Good', 'Never Forget', 'Greatest Day' and 'Shine' - says he's so…

Chris Martin likes getting 'dressed for work'

5 Oct 2011

Music Gossip

Coldplay singer Chris Martin likes "getting dressed for work". The 'Paradise' rockers have emerged to promote their new album, 'Mylo Xyloto' wearing a new "band outfit" and Chris likes having a specific set of clothes for the band. He told…

Gary Barlow's one in 25 pop hit rate

5 Oct 2011

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow claims only one out of every 25 songs he writes is good. The Take That leader has written the majority of the band's hits, including eight of their UK number one singles - including 'Back for Good', 'Never Forget' and 'Greatest Day'…

Take That earn £7 million in six months

27 Sep 2011

Music Gossip

Take That have reportedly earned more than £7 million in the last six months. Accounts filed by the 'Never Forget' group's newly formed TT5 company - set up three months after Robbie Williams returned to the boy band in July 2010 - disclose a…