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Patrick Stump’s debut solo album Soul Punk drops today, and its fusion of pop, R&B, soul, and dance is a far cry from anything he released during his ten years in Fall Out Boy. It will be interesting to see how FOB followers react to the singer’s new experimental sound, but going solo is never without its risks. Stump isn’t the first artist to either permanently or temporarily step away from the group that made them famous in order to pursue their own project. Check out our retrospective of 10 other music acts courageous enough to brave it alone. More »
Posts Tagged ‘Robbie Williams’
Take That Are Full Of “Love Love” With Their New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Single
Thu Jun 2 2011 by Robbie Daw
BRIT Award-winning UK quintet Take That kicked off their summer Progress Live tour with Pet Shop Boys in their home country last week, and they also served up the video for new single "Love Love," which appears in upcoming film X-Men: First Class. The Stuart Price-produced dance-pop jam marks the second time new X Factor UK judge Gary Barlow & Co. have recorded a song for a movie directed by Matthew Vaughn. (Previously, Take That's "Rule The World" appeared in Stardust.) Watch the video for "Love Love" below.
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‘The X-Factor’ Finale Performances: Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, will.i.am Live
Sat Dec 11 2010 by Idolator Staff
While America waits for the U.S. debut of Simon Cowell's talent show The X Factor, the original U.K. version continues to prove its power as a franchise. The series wrapped up its seventh season with a blockbuster finale tonight: Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, will.i.am and Robbie Williams provided the firepower. (A pre-show special also featured the lovely Kylie Minogue). The smart money this season is on singing group One Direction, but it's still anyone's game. Watch the stars duet with the contestants below:
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Take That Return As A Quintet On ‘The X Factor’
Mon Nov 15 2010 by Robbie Daw
Viewers of last night's X Factor results show in the UK were treated to a trio of performances by three generations of boy bands—early '90s pop-kings-turned-comeback-kids Take That, immensely popular Irish balladeers Westlife and the series' own alums, JLS. Of course, Take That's appearance took on the most significance, as it marked the first live performance from the band in 15 years with Robbie Williams as a member. Watch below.
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Take That Cover ‘Q’ Magazine, Reveal ‘Progress’ Tracklist
Wed Oct 20 2010 by Robbie Daw
One of Canada's most respected pop stars has photographed one of the UK's biggest bands for the December cover of Q magazine. And, no—we're not referring to Justin Bieber and the Spice Girls. Rather, Bryan Adams—who over the past two decades has built up a respectable second career as celebrity photographer—snapped glossy pics of Take That for the publication. Peek at the mag's cover and the tracklist for the That's upcoming album Progress after the jump!
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Take That Go Through Evolution Of A Man Band On Their ‘Progress’ Album Cover
Tue Oct 19 2010 by Robbie Daw
Take that have come a long way since their falling out with Robbie Williams in 1995, disbandment in 1996, reunion (sans Williams) in 2005 and welcoming of Robbie back into the fold this year. And they give a knowing wink to this with their newly-unveiled Evolution Of Man-esque Progress album cover. They're also kind of eyeing up each others rear ends, but, well—that's another story entirely. Progress is out in the UK on November 22. More »
Take That’s New Single “The Flood” Overflows With Robbie Williams
Fri Oct 8 2010 by Robbie Daw
"The Flood," the first Take That single in 15 years to feature Robbie Williams on vocals, premiered today on BBC Radio 1. Produced by Stuart Price (The Killers, Madonna, Kylie Minogue), the track finds Gary Barlow and Williams taking turns singing lead on the shimmery, uplifting tune. And, yes—it's even got a beat! Listen below.
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Enrique Iglesias, Robbie Williams And Gary Barlow Highlight Help For Heroes Gig
Mon Sep 13 2010 by Robbie Daw
While music fans and insiders here in the U.S. were being dazzled by the MTV Video Music Awards last night, a different kind of event was happening across the pond. The London suburb of Twickenham hosted the Help For Heroes charity concert to benefit troops involved in war efforts. The audience of 60,000 took in short sets by "Heartbeat" heartthrob Enrique Iglesias, The Saturdays, Alexandra Burke, James Blunt and headliner Robbie Williams, who brought out fellow Take That member Gary Barlow for the first live performance of their duet "Shame." Watch Enrique, Robbie and Gary after the jump.
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Robbie Williams And Gary Barlow Have A Bromance In Their “Shame” Video
Thu Aug 26 2010 by Robbie Daw
Take That studs Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams are all grown up now. And years after a very public sparring session that played out in the British press—which kicked off when Williams departed the boy band in 1995—they've recorded the new duet "Shame" for Robbie's upcoming greatest hits. Watch the English gents sing their regrets and get touchy-feely (and shirtless!) below.
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The Morning Mix: Robbie Williams Is A Taken Man
Mon Aug 9 2010 by Becky Bain
:: Robbie Williams married his longtime girlfriend Ayda Field over the weekend in Beverly Hills. Congrats! No word on if Robbie was the rock DJ at his wedding reception. [E! Online]
:: Is Lady Gaga planning to star in her own movie? Rumors are swirling that it would be a combination of Dreamgirls and Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. We're skeptical of these reports, but if she ever does make a movie musical, no doubt people will inevitably accuse her of ripping off Burlesque. [MTV]
:: As if being publicly blasted by Sean Penn and your own bandmate was bad enough for his Presidential campaign, Wyclef Jean reportedly owes $2.1 million in back taxes. Jean responded in the third person, saying "There is no situation of Wyclef Jean that we will ignore... we respect the IRS very much." [Celebuzz]
:: Lea Michele is singing Britney Spears' "Baby... One More Time" during Glee's Britney episode if this on-set photo in any indication. [Just Jared]
:: New York mag has its own indie-minded suggestions for the Song of the Summer. The list is lacking in much Enrique Iglesias, but there's some Robyn, so we approve. [Vulture]
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