Once more the rumours start that Take That could be performing this year complete with Robbie Williams. This sounds a bit like old news, as last year the rumours were rife that Robbie was going to perform with Take That, only to appear as a hologram. Then there was the story of Take That joining Robbie at Milton Keynes, well what ever came of that?

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According to the Daily Star Robbie Williams is amazing staff, at the exclusive Meadows rehab clinic in Arizona, by laughing his way to recovery.

And if their "family source" is to be believed he could be out of the clinic before the end of the 30 day course - maybe even this week!

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David Beckham has advised Robbie Williams to exercise to beat his depression.

The concerned soccer star has encouraged Robbie, who recently checked into rehab, to use sport as a means to overcome his woes.

A source told Britain's Closer magazine, "David's been in touch with Robbie over the last few weeks. He was aware of how bad he's been feeling."

"He's told Robbie that exercise would cure him of his addictions and his depression."

"David has repeatedly suggested Robbie get into the habit of exhausting daily workouts."

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Badly Drawn Boy star Damon Gough has spoken out in support of Robbie Williams, blaming fame for the pop singer's current stay in rehab.

He says, "I empathise with what Robbie is going through. I've met him a few times and he seemed to be dealing with his level of fame. Everyone looks at someone like him and says, 'He's just a show-off and loves attention.'

"Talking about yourself incessantly in interviews, being onstage where you are the centre of attention, writing songs that are going to be scrutinised, being famous and being spotted in the street - it all makes you feel really strange.

"Fame - it's just a weird thing and it does psychologically affect you."

Source: Yahoo News

Take That's Mark Owen, speaking in Reveal Magazine, said some of the comments made about Robbie Williams at the Brit Awards were over the top. Especially those from controversial host Russell Brand, who although calling for every one to send their love and support to Robbie, went on to joke about his return to rehab and his reported daily intake of cigarettes, antidepressants etc.

Also coming in for criticism were the Gallagher brothers, who (as we reported) don't seem to miss a chance to mock Robbie.

Mark said: "I felt bad at the Brits because there were some jokes said about Robbie that made it look like he was being mocked."

He added: "When I heard about him checking into rehab I felt really sad - I just want him to get happy again. I'll do anything I can to help him. If he wants me to see him, I'll be straight on that plane."

Robbie was always Mark's mate in Take That and although after the band broke up there was a period of silence between the two, they got back on speaking terms, with Mark even making a guest appearance at Knebworth in 2003. Mark closed with how devastated he felt and said that Robbie "should come back to the UK."

Various news agencies reported that, after winning the "has beens" Award at the Brits Liam decided to lay into Robbie Williams.

Speaking backstage after the Brit Awards, Liam Gallagher ranted: "What's his f***ing problem, man? We all know what it is ? he's a f***ing drama f***ing queen. If you've got a problem why do you want the whole world to know about it? He has to be on the front f***ing pages, doesn't he? Just sort your f***ing self out man.

"If you take drugs you end up in rehab unless you're like me."

Liam added: "You make a crap album and then you want everyone to feel f***ing sorry for you. F***ing t***er!"

And for once his brother Noel seems to be in agreement stating: "If you take drugs you end up in rehab unless you’re a f***ing rock like me and then you just give them up! We’ve all been there, but if you can’t stand the heat."

Well who's looking for publicity, seems the only thing the Gallagher brothers are capable of nowadays is to slag of everyone who appears in the news, just to see their name in print.

If for once they had just put their brain into gear before mouthing off they would just maybe realise that they were not only belittling Robbie, but millions of other sufferers of depression.

Bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression, involving rollercoaster mood swings) is a mental illness and for us that are not inflicted it is certainly impossible to even to try to grasp the sheer torture this can cause. Addiction to prescription drugs, which reportedly have prevented tens of thousands of deaths, is not uncommon, as better to take a couple of pills as suffer the mental anguish which can occur at anytime. And it takes immense courage to face up to the fact that one is addicted.

Irresponsible comments such as those above do nothing to help those also addicted to anti depressants and make it harder for them to seek help without the stigma of being just another junkie.

So come on Liam and Noel prove that you are as strong as you say and apologise, not for Robbie sake, but for the sake of all the ordinary men and women out there, who struggle from one day to the next in the knowledge that the next attack is just around the corner.

Rant over.

PS. The above is my personal view on the situation. As someone who doesn't suffer from depression, I hope those who do suffer will forgive me if I've gotten anything wrong and won't hesitate to correct me.

Although failing to win a Brit for best live act (the award going to Muse), Robbie Williams got a "wave of love" from the stars at the Brit Awards. Russell Brand (the comedian and presenter of this years award show) told the audience "Let’s send actual love to Robbie. It’s for you Robbie. Get well England’s Rose."

And Gary Barlow from Take That admitted: "If it wasn’t for Robbie and his huge success, there wouldn’t have still been the interest there for us. So cheers Robbie. Thanks a lot."

On hearing that Robbie had been admitted to rehab, David Beckham's wife Victoria promptly sent him a letter with her support. Other stars offering their support included the ex-Spice Girls Emma Bunton und Geri Halliwell, as well as Kylie Minogue. His pals Jonathan Wilkes, Ant and Dec are of course backing him to the hilt.

Robbie Williams' mum says his decision to go into rehab is the best birthday present he could give himself.

On his 33rd birthday, the former Take That star checked himself into rehab in the US - believed to be the exclusive Meadows clinic in Arizona with its bootcamp-style 12-step programme - in a bid to beat his prescription drug addiction.

Mum Jan said: "I have known about Robbie's problems for some time and it has been very worrying. But from a mother's point of view, going into rehab is the best birthday gift he could have given himself."

Robbie's mum - herself a drug counsellor - added: "I shall be giving him loads and loads of love as always. I shall be going across at some stage."

The star has constantly battled with his demons, entering rehab for addiction to drink and drugs after splitting from boyband Take That.

His career has been a huge success - he's won several Brits and claimed the title of best-selling act of the 21st century as well as racking up an estimated £100 million fortune.

But, since parting with co-songwriter Guy Chambers, the singer's musical reputation has taken a battering and his profile has slipped while Take That have reformed to huge success, securing number ones in both the album and singles chart.

Source: Channel4

February 13, 2007

ROBBIE Williams has been admitted into rehab for treatment for his dependency on prescription drugs, his spokeswoman said today.

The former Take That star, who is 33 today, has entered a clinic in the US.

His spokeswoman Bryony Watts said: “Robbie Williams has today been admitted into a treatment centre in America for his dependency on prescription drugs.

“There will be no further comment on this matter.”

This is not the first time the star, who now lives in LA, has battled with his demons.

After he left Take That, he entered rehab for addiction to drink and drugs.

Model Lisa D'Amato recently revealed Robbie was taking antidepressants and was plagued with worries about his image.

She said: "It was clear he was struggling with his mind. He doesn’t drink, but he needs antidepressants to get him through the day. A lot of the time he seemed on edge."

Robbie received mixed reviews for his latest album Rudebox and only one Brit nomination.

He recently cancelled the Asia leg of his Close Encounters world tour, citing stress and exhaustion as the reason.

Source: The Sun Online

Sony Ericsson are now offering special Robbie Williams Walkmann phones in India and Pakistan with lots of Robbie content, including his collaborations with Asha Bhosle.

India gets the remix of Better Man and Pakistan Rock DJ, you can hear a sample of each below:

Better Man

Rock DJ

Not really my cup of tea, but maybe the full versions are better.

Source: Jacky@Robstuff

Take That haven't given up hope, that Robbie Williams will rejoin them, reports Entertainmentwise.com.

Although Mark Owen (35), Gary Barlow (36), Howard Donald (38) und Jason Orange (36) had a tremendous tour comeback last year minus Robbie Williams and both their single "Patience" and their album "Beautiful World" were number 1 hits in the UK, while Robbie's Rudebox flopped.

But Singer Mark Owen says: "Rob said he'd have done it if he wasn't touring and making a record himself. The timing just never worked out. We all still think that maybe one day it'll happen. For us anyway, that’d be the icing on the cake"

We've received an email from one of our readers with an appeal for help. Could we help her and her friends make Robbie Williams "Star of the Month" by the German magazine "In Touch".

They had managed to vote Robbie up to 1st, but unfortunately somebody decided to change this by managing to vote for the others several times simultaneously and so Robbie was quickly relegated to 20th.

So if you have time to spare and would like to help Gabi and friends, here's the link:

In Touch

Unfortunately you need to register first by clicking on the left hand side by "Neu Registrieren" and you will be sent an email with a link to confirm you've registered. Now you can vote, vote as many times you like and give the candidates a score between 1 and 10 (10 of course for Robbie).Thanks

Robbie Williams will launch his swing album in August with a spectacular showcase gig in Las Vegas.

The singer had vowed to take a year off after his punishing tour schedule in 2005.

But the disastrous performance of his experimental Rudebox album last year has forced him to make an early comeback to appease frustrated label bosses.

It’s not a bad idea for the star to make the most of the huge success of Swing When You’re Winning.

And Robbie in Vegas will be a ticket in massive demand.

Source: The Sun

From the 61 gold and platinum discs awarded in January by the German Record Association (Bundesverband Phono), no less than 10 went to Robbie Williams.

His much criticised album "Rudebox" carried off six, three of them platinum.

And by the DVDs "And Through It All - Live 1997-2006" was awarded a total of four (two platinum).

Source: Musikwoche

Details of Robbie Williams ´"She's Madonna" have now been announced here in Germany. Three versions will be released a CD-Single, a Maxi-CD and a DVD-Single:

CD-Single

1. She's Madonna [Radio Edit]
2. She's Madonna
3. She's Madonna [Instrumental]

CD-Maxi

1. She's Madonna
2. She's Madonna (Chris Lake Remix)
3. She's Madonna (Kris Menace Vocal Re-interpretation)
4. She's Madonna (Kris Menace Dub)

DVD-Single
The tracklist for the DVD hasn't been made public yet, so only a preview of the cover.

The German release is planned for the 23rd of February.

Thanks to Jacky @ Robstuff

Sophie Ellis Bextor has forgiven Robbie Williams after their public row in 2000, in which Robbie reportedly called her "spoon face".

After the pair met they agreed to put their differences behind them.
Sophie says, "Robbie wasn't that bad. I've had worse things said to me than that. We did meet up after he said some things and I said some things and he was rather charming. I've forgiven him - but then I was probably worse so I think he's forgiven me."

Once again, no comeback interview would be complete without the mention of Robbie Williams.

The complete interview can be read here.

Photo:
Sophie Ellis Bextor by erinbowland