Categories: 'Dancing With the Stars', Music, Reality TV

Wondering what freshly rehabbed Robbie Williams was doing sitting in the audience for Dancing with the Stars last night? So were we, and because we just happened to be there, taking in all the frilly and fluorescent glory of no fewer than 11 competing couples, we went straight to the source to find out.

EW: What brings you out tonight, Robbie?

Robbie Williams: Well, I've met Joey [Fatone] quite a few times before. He's a really lovely guy. And I love rubbish television. So he and I were out in the same place last week [Hollywood hotspot Les Deux], and I thought I'd combine my liking Joey with my liking crap television by visiting both of the same time.

EW: Any idea what the reaction has been in England to Heather Mills being on the show?

RW: I honestly don't know. I've been living here for the last few years.

EW: But the show is popular in the UK, right?

RW: I know it was massive three years ago, and today, it was exciting as well. I wouldn't mind checking out American Idol myself.

EW: Did you ever have a chance to work with Simon Cowell?

RW: No, but I've met him a few times and I like him. Simon was quoted as saying, "Britney Spears and Robbie Williams just need to get their s--- together and go spend a few weeks with their mothers." He's usually right about things, he's probably right about that.

EW: How are you doing post-rehab?

RW: It's going really good. I got the train back on the track. I've been sober since February 13. Almost two months and look at me, I'm brand spanking new again!

EW: You're not releasing your latest album, Let's Swing Again, in the US. Why?

RW: I decided about four albums ago that I like living here. I get to be Batman by day. I've gotten to the point where I'm famous enough to enjoy my celebrity and do fun stuff without all the crap that goes with it. And it would be insane to invite what I have in the rest of the world into this country, so I'm not gonna bother promoting or releasing records here.

EW: So it was a life decision that didn't really have to do with your career?

RW: Absolutely, and I don't regret it.

It's worth noting that, some three hours later, Robbie was back at Les Deux again for the Tudors premiere party. There, he was spotted in deep conversation with Lindsay Lohan, perhaps offering his own post-rehab tips?

I’VE lost count of the number of times a ROBBIE WILLIAMS reunion with TAKE THAT has been either on or off.

But now a real voice of authority has spoken on Robbie’s behalf and insisted he will work with the boys again — his beloved mum Jan.

Take That’s JASON ORANGE hinted at a Robbie collaboration when he said this week: “Maybe it’s my romanticism, but I think if we do future albums it’s inevitable Rob will sing with us.”

And Jan agrees. She said: “I don’t think Robert has a problem with that. He’s thrilled at how Take That have come back.

“On the question of him doing something with them, that will happen.

“It would be something he wanted to do.

“I’m thrilled that out of all the negative stuff that happened in the past there’s now something great happening.

“Take That were excellent when they were all together and they are excellent now.”

Jan flew to Los Angeles to be there when her boy left rehab early around a month ago.

She said he has completed his course of treatment and is back working hard on his music. She added: “He’s OK, he’s fine, he’s on a good recovery.

“He’s enjoying life and his football and going out with the lads and having a laugh.

“It’s great to see. He’s doing a lot of writing.”

Jan is now back in the UK after jetting home having spent time with her son in LA.

She flew to his side when he checked out of an Arizona rehab clinic following treatment for addiction to prescription drugs.

The singer — pictured above outside trendy Hollywood haunt Hyde on Thursday — has been out clubbing almost every night since he got home, just like fellow Rehab Raver Lindsay Lohan.

I bumped into Rob’s pal MAX BEESLEY in London’s Groucho Club last week and he spoke excitedly about the new songs Rob is working on.

Max said: “Rob’s brilliant at the moment — the best he’s been in years and he’s buzzing with his music. He’s writing songs and enjoying being in the studio.

“He’s going to come back with some great new tracks. He really couldn’t be on better form.”

Source : http://www.thesun.co.uk

молодец, Робби

KIDS ARE ON THE BALL...THANKS TO POP STAR ROBBIE

Youngsters are now able to enjoy five-a-side matches in a purpose built arena thanks to help from Robbie Williams and Lottery funding.
Hard-standing on which old garages stood has been transformed to create the pitch for football-mad children on the Hollowsfarm Estate, Chesterton.
Football-mad Robbie helped the project get off the ground two years ago when he donated Ј15,000 through his Give It Sum charity fund.
Now, the arena is finished with a new playing surface, goals, lines for football and basketball and cricket stumps.
Smart green and red fences surround the pitch and stop the ball heading down the grassy embankment towards busy Loomer Road.
The project was spearheaded by estate residents Carol and Trevor Tunstall from Hollowsfarm Residents Association.

Carol said: "It's already been so well used. The children have really been appreciative. It's been nearly two years in the organising and getting permission.

"The residents have been terrific. The community has been great. Robbie's Give It Sum fund really kicked us off."

Sam Arnold, aged 10, who attends Churchfields Primary School, said: "It's ace. The goals are good and there's side netting so we don't have to run down the field."

Seven-year-old Greg Lunt, of Gainsborough Road, who is a Liverpool supporter, said: "I really enjoy playing here."

His brother Tom, aged 11, a Manchester United fan, said: "It's good because the ball doesn't roll down the hill. The goals make it. I want to be a footballer. I come down here every day nearly."

Their mum Jane, aged 40, added: "I like it for them. It keeps them away from the road and they come down here quite a bit."

Stoke fan Trevor Tunstall added: "The children's eyes lit up when they saw it for the first time.

"I have to thank Robbie. People don't realise what he does for Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle but Ј15,000 is a lot of money and it got us started. Maybe other people or residents groups will see it and think they can do something. This was just old garages before."

Carol added: "The arena compliments the area and the park we have for little ones."

The project was funded by Ј15,000 from Give It Sum, Ј2,000 from the Barracks Trust, run by Newcastle Borough Council, and Ј6,000 from Aspire which owns the land.

A further Ј10,000 came from the Lottery's Awards For All and the final Ј2,000 was from Staffordshire County Council's local members initiative scheme.

Отредактировано Better Man (14.04.2007 16:08)

ооо, молодец Роб = )
веселая история в общем у них приключилась на этой неделе

Robbie Williams has bought Joe Pesci a Ј170,000 Bentley - to make peace after their angry spat.
The 'Angels' singer - who was reportedly left "terrified" by the actor's angry outburst after his friends blocked the actor's drive - has tried to heal the rift with the lavish gift.
A source said: "Robbie moved to Los Angeles for a peaceful life and the thought of having a dispute with the neighbours doesn't appeal to him. He decided to splash his cash to show there are no hard feelings."
'Goodfellas' star Joe was enraged when Robbie's friends, who had gone to his Los Angeles home for a soccer match, parked in front of his drive.

Joe, famous for playing violent and psychotic gangsters, threatened to start smashing windscreens with a golf club unless they were moved immediately.

Robbie parked the brand new Bentley in Joe's driveway as a practical joke.
A source revealed: "When Joe saw that his drive was blocked again, he wasn't happy. He rushed down to confront Robbie - but obviously calmed down when he realised that the car was a gift to him."
In return, the legendary actor reportedly gave Robbie a box of film props.

вот только, что такое "props"?..

Отредактировано Better Man (21.04.2007 19:25)

ну, в общем, Робби на прошлой неделе немного начудил.
на стоянке заблокировал автомобиль Джо Пеши. *хотя тут написано, что друзья, но это не так*
ну и актёр очень был зол на него за это.

в итоге Робби это задело и он купил Пеши новый "Бэнтли" = )
причём, поставил его так на стоянке, что вновь заблокировал выезд машине Пеши. сделал так ради прикола...
ну и когда Джо увидел, что его машине опять не выехать, чуть ли молнии стал метать, побежал к соседу, чтоб поругаться вновь, Робби ему и сообщил, что данная машина - его подарок актёру в знак примирения.
Пеши, конечно сразу обрадовался и они помирились.
а Джо ещё и вручил Робби "a box of film props"...но я не знаю, что это.
может быть коробку дисков со своими фильмами..

ROBBIE REUNION

TAKE That are set to play the Concert for Diana - and TV chiefs are trying to persuade Robbie Williams to join them on stage.

The band, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen, yesterday confirmed they would play at the Wembley show in July.

And BBC bosses are in talks with former member Robbie to make an appearance during their set.
An insider said: "Princes William and Harry have both been involved at every stage of organising the line-up and they know that to get Robbie back with Take That would be a real coup. The BBC are doing everything they can to make it happen.

"Robbie's supposed to be taking a year off, so talks are in quite early stages. But he's been fairly receptive to the idea and Take That would love it if it came together."

The line-up also includes Kanye West, Rod Stewart and Elton John.

Daily Record

да. но пока официального подтверждения нигде не было,
хотя на одном из сайтов и правда Робби значился в списке приглашенных гостей на альбоме

Отредактировано Better Man (07.05.2007 18:36)

ну и хорошо = )

не скажу, что мне это будет интересно, но это дело Робби, поэтому в любом случае любопытно, что из этого выйдет.

p.s. ждём Свинг ))*