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Robbie Williams Reflects On Fame, Redemption, And Personal Growth

Explore Robbie Williams' journey through fame, struggles, and personal growth in 'Better Man' biopic.

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Robbie Williams: 'I’ve been a cheeky monkey all my life'

The Robbie Williams heard in “Better Man” is Williams, himself

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Robbie Williams reveals Gary Barlow’s reaction to Better Man that led to script being changed

‘I can understand how it could be hard for Gary,’ said ‘Angels’ singer

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The viral 'Rock DJ' clip from new musical Better Man is one of the year's best scenes – which is not what I was expecting from the Robbie Williams CGI monkey biopic

Big Screen Spotlight | This new biopic may at first seem baffling but it's an electrifying success, with this one scene alone being enough evidence to prove so

Total Film

Robbie Williams says new film script had to be tweaked after Gary Barlow read it

The film is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, fall and return of of British musician Williams.

Evening Standard

Celebrity Faces Show Alarming Effects Of Ozempic Use As Hollywood Grapples With New Beauty Fad

Hollywood is abuzz with the "Ozempic face" phenomenon, as stars like Katy Perry and Lizzo face scrutiny for their gaunt appearance linked to rapid weight loss. The post Celebrity Faces Show Alarming Effects Of Ozempic Use As Hollywood Grapples With New Beauty Fad first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic Better Man works far more than you might think

4/5 It’s not a gimmick to have the former Take That member embodied by a ‘performing monkey’ in his new movie – and this film doesn’t shy away from the star’s trauma, addictions or penchant for self-sabotage

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The 10 best Australian films of 2024: from creepy horror to sublime claymation

Our critic counts down the picks of this year’s bunch – a particularly edgy lot, featuring morbid jokes, profound loss and demonic possessions

The Guardian - AU

Robbie Williams wanted to be portrayed as lion in CGI biopic

Opening up about being played by a monkey in the story of his life, Robbie Williams has admitted he initially wanted to be portrayed as a lion in his new CGI biopic.

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Robbie Williams defends upsetting Gary Barlow in Better Man film: ‘I want to be authentic’

Robbie Williams has defended upsetting former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow in his new Better Man film, as the singer admitted: “I want to be authentic”.

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande channels Marilyn Monroe in vintage Dior at Golden Globes First-Time Nominee lunch

The Wicked star was joined by the likes of Pamela Anderson, Robbie Williams and Zoe Saldaña.

The Independent UK

How I went from the Edinburgh Fringe to the new Robbie Williams biopic

FRAZER Hadfield might have grown up in the north west of England, but he also grew up being told he was Scottish...

The National (Scotland)

Zoe Ball fights back tears as Robbie Williams surprises Radio 2 presenter with sweet message

Zoe Ball fought back tears as Robbie Williams surprised the BBC Radio 2 presenter with a sweet message on the final week of her breakfast show.

The Independent UK

Robbie Williams saved by lack of fame in US

Robbie Williams thinks he is still alive because he never cracked America and was able to seek solace there away from the pressures of fame.

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Barometer! Drew Starkey is Queer's heartthrob, Robbie Williams' CGI-ape biopic looks bizarre

What’s hot... and what’s not — keep up with Joe Bromley’s weekly barometer

The Independent UK

Robbie Williams addresses rumors about his sexuality: ‘I was annoyed’

In 2005, the ‘Angels’ singer won a libel suit against a tabloid that claimed he had engaged in ‘homosexual encounters’

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Robbie Williams 'annoyed and sad' over gay rumours

Pop star Robbie Williams has admitted he felt "annoyed" and "sad" over rumours about his sexuality - declaring "you’ve never met somebody that wants to be gay as much as me".

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quit

The controversial figure is picking up committee support for his confirmation. Plus, Nato chief urges Europe to adopt a ‘wartime mindset’

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Robbie Williams is a 'professional attention seeker'

Pop star Robbie Williams has declared he's a "professional attention seeker" and wanted to bring his life to the big screen in a biopic to make sure everyone knows he's "still here".

The Guardian - UK

‘Fame is a drug like LSD’: Robbie Williams on success, sexuality and his simian movie alter ego

The former Take That star has made a biopic, Better Man, in which he’s played by a CGI chimpanzee. He talks about sex, drugs and the traumatic madness of 90s pop

Evening Standard

Elton John: Legalising cannabis is one of the greatest mistakes of all time

Sir Elton, who has been sober for 34 years, and helped fellow celebrities including Eminem and Robbie Williams to recover from addiction.

The Guardian - UK

Society of Authors calls for celebrity memoir ghostwriters to be credited

Many celebrities’ books are actually written by others, the writers’ union says, and it’s time they were acknowledged

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Robbie Williams defends Oasis in dynamic pricing controversy

Robbie Williams felt sympathy for Oasis after the Britpop legends were criticised for using dynamic pricing on tickets for their reunion shows next year and thinks that it should serve as a lesson to the whole industry.

The Guardian - AU

Robbie Williams biopic Better Man and Boy Swallows Universe lead 2025 Aacta award nominations

Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s novel lands 22 nominations, the most in Aacta history, while Williams’ Melbourne-made biopic sets new record for film with 16 nominations

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Robbie Williams ordered to buy tulip tree as part of planning fight victory

After being given permission to chop down another tree at his mansion in London, Robbie Williams has been ordered to buy a tulip plant as part of the planning application victory.

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