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2011-10-08T08:09:00.000-07:00

Take That with Robbie Willaims had ended "perfectly"

2011-10-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

Take That are a four-piece again, nad saying the the band's with Robbie Willaims had ended "perfectly", Gary Barlow has admitted.

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A spokesman said the band's current line-up only "on a break" was.

Gary said, "It was beautiful. We got on well. We finished the tour. The fans have come along and been happy. Now Rob's doing a solo record and from this point it's back to where it was."

The spokesman said: "I can confirm that the band are not splitting."

"The band are on a break, Gary is doing X Factor and Robbie is working on his new solo album."

Gary Barlow band line-up earlier this year about comments made in the same way.

Take That have raked in £7.6million since the return of Robbie Williams

2011-09-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

Take That have raked in £7.6million since the return of Robbie Williams, it has been reported.

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According to the Mirror, the man band set up company TT5 three months after being reunited as a five-piece in July, 2010 and have more than £ 2.5million in the bank deposit and is owed a further £ 5.1million.

The money which their album Progress was released last November as a result are considered and their record-breaking sell-out tour which saw 1.34 million tickets sold in less than 24 hours.

A source said, “Touring has seen the band’s finances rocket. It was very, very lucrative and it’s little wonder they have so much in the bank between them.”

Take That has decided to move out

2011-09-03T09:12:00.000-07:00

Take That reported that the next two years, has decided to move out.

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The man band recently sold out of their reunion tour with Robbie Williams and according to The Mirror, tempers flared backstage as the pressure got to the lads.

Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald are believed to have threatened to quit but peacekeeper Gary Barlow is planning to hold a summit once he finishes his stint as a judge on the X-Factor at Christmas.

A source said: “At first it was a fairytale, having Robbie back and being a five-piece again, but a few arguments and their touring schedule made it hard going. Howard, Jason and Mark all said they were shattered at the end of their tour, and are not sure they’ll be able to go through it all again at their age. This could now mean the end of the band. They will be meeting up to discuss things after Christmas. They all love touring and recording music, and have been totally dedicated to Take That but nothing has been decided about what happens next.”

However, a Take That spokesman denied there are any problems, declaring: “The band are all on great terms. They are on a well deserved break at the moment, taking a post-tour holiday.”

Take That has broken the record of the highest grossing concert

2011-07-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

Pop band 'Take That’ highest grossing concert, the last eight years has been held by the preferences of the record is broken.

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According to tge Daily Star report, The group reunited with former member Robbie Williams in 2010 and tour together this summer, which included gigs at London's Wembley Stadium as eight.

The concerts, which ran from June 9 until July 30 with attendance of 623,737 pounds, earning a massive 38 million, as The Boss’ Springsteen's famous break the previous record.

Take That - Progress Tour

2011-07-13T11:44:00.000-07:00

Take That's tour plane was struck by lightening ahead of the start of the European leg

2011-07-13T11:34:00.001-07:00

Take That's tour plane by the power of the Progress tour by lightenting ahead of the start of the European stage.

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The opening show in Milan when the band plans to travel 35,000 feet instability adversely affected.

A source told the Daily Mirror: “The plane took off fairly normally, though we knew there was bad weather ahead, but mid way during the flight the turbulence was really quite frightening.

“Then suddenly, there was a bright flash, and the plane had obviously been struck by lightening.”

By the incident the source added that Take That's Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams were left “quite shaken up”.

Take That star Mark Owen has shown his Progress last year's stint in rehab

2011-07-01T09:22:00.000-07:00

Take That star Mark Owen in rehab last year after the period has shown that growth, after revealing that he goes home to his family after each show, rather than drinking with his band-mates.

The Progress in Britain Live tour to the highest and fastest selling tour that broke records as, with 30 times more demand for Take That tickets than Michael Jackson's This Is It - It was reported that more than 1.75million people will attend the shows.

The successfulness of the boys out for a good reason to drink it, but it seems Owen's only concern now seems to be spending as much time with his family as possible.

Talking to Time Out London, Owen said: "I always thought that the mentality was ‘When you go on tour, you go on tour’.

"I’ve realised it doesn’t have to be like that. Life needn’t be that one way or another. I don’t feel as disconnected from my family now."

Support avid singer, he has especially appreciated the band recently went to Take That fan.

"It’s a chance to say thank you to 1.8 million people - thank you for sticking by us through the last 20 years."

Take That thousands of fans expected in Glasgow

2011-06-22T06:38:00.000-07:00

Take That thousands of fans expected in Glasgow as the band takes the stage in the National Stadium.

The band sold out three nights at Hampden for the Progress tour as part of performing.

In concert with a fan and have been asked to act responsibly on the road.

The warning comes after the Manchester Royal Infirmary on more than 100 women were admitted to accident and emergency department in the City concerts this month because they get so drunk I got.

Kings Park and Mount Florida to Glasgow Central train to be very busy people to plan their trip and their last train home is going to know what time will be suggested.

British Transport Police said a queuing system in operation for the city's concerts will be at Union Station.

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2011-06-06T10:16:00.000-07:00

Take That a problem during performances at Manchester Stadium

2011-06-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Take That a problem of Manchester Stadium on Saturday City (4 June) during their performance of the robot because of the phase error is resolved.

The incident occurred during the song 'Love Love' and left singers Mark Owen and Howard Donald stranded in the palms of the robot, called Om.

They were forced to perform more in this era of his colleagues from the rest of the band before crew members arrived with a ladder 'Never Forget' song.

Om finally solved the problem and to work for the show is over.

In a statement, the group said: "There is no guarantee that with a mechanical structure the size of Om, there will be no recurrence at some point but all seems fine now."

Take That fever band to tour with three day Sunderland

2011-05-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

Take That fever band to tour with three day Sunderland is sweeping the city close kicks.

Fans excited are counting down the hours to the first show of Progress Live 2011, at the Stadium of Light on Friday.

The tour bandmate Robbie Williams who recently rejoined in 1995 after leaving with Take That will be the first.

Nicola Marsden, 34, a bank worker, from Seaham said: “I’m really excited. I saw them last time and they were amazing. The atmosphere was just great and it should be just as good this time.

“I’m excited to see Robbie as well. It’ll be different with him back.”

Her mum, Susan Hudspith, 55, from Seaham, said: “I never saw them last time but my daughter told me it was amazing so I’m really looking forward to it.”

Nurse Debbie Quinn, 38, from Grangetown, said: “I came last time and I thought it was absolutely brilliant, and it’s going to be even better now that Robbie’s back.”

Val Payne, from Roker, who works for Ramsdens, said: “I’m very excited. I could hear them practising the other night.

“My mam is 74 and even she’s coming. She wanted to last time but she said she couldn’t stand for as long but she’s coming this time.”

Sarah Calvert, 24, from Barnes, said: “I never went to see them last time, but a lot of my friends did and I felt a bit left out. Robbie was always my favourite as well so I can’t wait to see him.

“I think they’ll be trying their best to outdo the last show so it should be amazing. I’m going on the last night so hopefully it will go off with a bang.”

The 36 stadium shows in this tour with tickets selling out in 24 hours 1.34million is being snapped.

Take That band will provide a song for the X-Men

2011-05-01T09:44:00.000-07:00

According to UK reporter that Take That band will provide a song for the X-Men: First Class soundtrack.

According to The Sum that the decision was made after Gary Barlow performed the song Love Love to director Matthew Vaughn after dinner one night.

A source said: "Matthew invited Gary over to his house and asked him to bring some tracks he thought were suitable for the film. He instantly took a liking to Love Love and felt it summed up the tone of the movie."

The source continued: "Gary was chuffed as it means a global audience will hear the record."

Alex Turner has apologised to Take That

2011-04-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner insult them five years ago for the apologized to Take That, admitted he deliberately was trying issue.

The British rock band caused a stir in 2006 when Turner branded the Back for Good hitmakers "f**king b**llocks" at the Q Awards in London.

The singer/guitarist now bid to end a dispute and four of his fellow singers Gary Barlow is reached outside, they accept criticism and pop stars after their music was appreciated was wrong.

Turner tells Nme magazine, "We love Gary Barlow. I think I really offended him a few years ago, though, which I'm, er, sorry about. I didn't understand it then! Didn't know what were (sic) going on! Trying to ruffle some feathers."

Take That boys want Robbie Willaims

2011-03-29T09:36:00.000-07:00

Take That boys want that Robbie Williams to stay alongside the band after his tour

According to the reported that Robbie Williams was sign a new solo record deal earlier this month to eight months after rejoining That That.

Take That band had planned to rejoin the group for just one album and one tour but his fellow man band members have dropped hints that Robbie Williams could be back (in Take That) for good.

Now five-strong group are back together again the magic of writing seems to be back and lyricist Gary suggested looking at all the members are further.

Gary, 40, said: ‘We really want that and this is our dream come true. At the beginning we all said it was going to last for one album, but we're starting to write again, so we don't know now, ’ the singer songwriter told The Sun.

Mark, 39, echoed his comments and in a U.S. interview he said: ‘We are a team - at the moment Take That is five people, but it feels more than that. There's a lot of people who have a relationship with us.

‘At the beginning there was a fragility to the whole thing, but that has gone now.’

Wave is tough coalition against Gary comments where he said this month that he saw as a four piece band is Here.

He said during an interview on Radio 2: 'I think even moving forward, I know we’re back with Rob right now, but we still see our future as a four-piece band.’

'We see Take That as a four-piece band in general.’

A source told the News of the World: 'Robbie has been very committed to this Take That project and can't wait to tour with the guys but he never said he wouldn't record his own music again.

'It's important for him to have his own solo deal because he is one of the most successful British recording artists.'

'Kidz' Video of Take That Unleashed

2011-03-12T05:50:00.000-08:00

New single video of 'Kidz' Take That band has been unveiled.

The videos are available online which features the band's members Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald.

'Kidz' is the latest single to be taken from the band's recent album 'Progress'. Both are out now.

Take That bands are read to kick off a huge UK stadium tour this summer.

Take That - «Kidz» - Brit Awards 2011

2011-03-03T08:48:00.000-08:00

Take That - Kidz - Lyrics

Kings and Queens and Presidents
Ministers of Governments
Welcome to the future of your world

Through talking heads that took liberties
The monkeys learnt to build machines
They think they'll get to heaven through the universe

They say nothing
Deny everything
And make counter accusations
My friends, my dear, my love, my God

There'll be trouble when the kidz come out (come out)
There will be lots for them to talk about (about)
There'll be trouble when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out, when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
What you looking at
Hey, hey, hey, hey
You want a bit of that
Hey, hey, hey, hey
There will be trouble when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out
Hey

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the fairest of them all?
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly or the Beautiful

Because it's up hill and against the wind
With no-one there to let us in
Leave your thoughts and save yourself you fool

The daggers of science
Evolving into violence
We're not sure where the fallout blows
But we all know ·

There'll be trouble when the kidz come out (come out)
There will be lots for them to talk about (about)
There'll be trouble when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out, when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
What you looking at
Hey, hey, hey, hey
You want a bit of that
Hey, hey, hey, hey
There will be trouble when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out
Hey

Out on the streets tonight
They're making peace tonight
They're making peace

La, la, la, la...

There'll be trouble when the kidz come out
There will be lots for them to talk about
There'll be trouble when the kidz come out
When the kidz come out, when the kidz come out

There'll be trouble when the kidz come out

Take That Song Lyrics Changed By Robbie On Live TV

2011-02-24T17:17:00.000-08:00

Robbie Williams hanged the lyrics to one of the band's songs on live TV and surprised the Take That fans.

A new introduction to 'The Flood' had been sang by Robbie,who recently joined the group Take That,he sang the song during an appearance at the Sanremo Festival.

Williams should have opened the song with the line: “Standing on the edge of forever, at the start of whatever, shouting love at the world.”

But instead he sang: “Standing on the feet of our Trevor, but our Trevor was clever, shouting love at the world.”

Take That are due to kick off a UK stadium tour in May.

£400,000 spend by Take That on their BRIT Awards afterparty

2011-02-20T10:18:00.000-08:00

After triumphing in Best Group category,£400,000 has been spend by the Take That band on their BRIT Awards afterparty.

Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Robbie Williams ' each member put £80,000 each towards the cost of the bash.

The party of the success took place at London's Savoy hotel, on their credit cards after winning the Best Group honour on the fourth time they had been nominated.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Take That were adamant they wanted to celebrate in style. This was the biggest night in their entire career ' the first time in four attempts that they have won in this category.

't was Mark's idea originally and the boys' way of saying 'thank you' to the label and all their mates.

'They agreed on a set figure and just went for it. Their wives and partners won't be too impressed with next month's bank statements but it was an incredible night.'

At the Universal-sponsored party,group were joined by guests including Rihanna and Justin Bieber.

To open the BRIT Awards at London's O2,Take That performed their new single 'Kidz'.

Take That Named Best British Group

2011-02-16T05:50:00.000-08:00

Best British group for the first time at the Brit Awards has been went to Take That band.

Take that band embark this year's event at the O2 in London with a show-stopping performance of their new single Kidz.

It was the eight time the band has been nominated and finally they have won as a five-piece since 1994.

It has been revealed that after receiving the award the band has celebrated there success in a very great way spending £400,000 on an after party at the Savoy Hotel.

"Take That were adamant they wanted to celebrate in style. This was the biggest night in their entire career – the first time in four attempts that they have won in this category," a source told the news provider.

The band begin a huge UK tour later this year at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on May 27th.

Robbie Williams to replace Simon Cowell on The X Factor

2011-02-06T13:31:00.000-08:00

Take That star Robbie Williams who has come on the show a number of times as a performer,could be the judging panel's new 'top dog' if Cowell decides to take a back seat to focus on the US version of the show.

Because of the star cheeky sense of humour and outspokenness,Robbie seems to be perfect replacement for the music mogul.

An insider told The Daily Star: 'Robbie is a huge name so would naturally be a massive ratings hit. Not only that, he is also straight-talking and comical.

'We all understand that right now America is where Simon's focus has to be. There aren't many people that can fill his shoes, but Robbie just might be able to do it.'

Gary Barlow for a role on the judging panel is another name considering by TV bosses, which could bring up some old rivalries between the two singers.

Speaking to The Sun after the National Television Awards last week, Cowell said that none of last year's judging panel have been given new contracts yet.

'I think there are going to be a few surprises. I genuinely do. I don't think there's one set way of doing it. I am currently in conversations with ITV and Fox,' he added.

Take That Tour Is Still On Says Robbie Williams

2011-01-31T01:45:00.000-08:00

Despite recent speculation Robbie Williams has confirmed that Take That's tour is still on.

Because of Gary Barlow's 40th birthday celebrations in London,singer was absent from his bandmates.

''I'm really looking forward to seeing you, I miss you,'' Williams said in a video message to Barlow.

He added: ''And just want to put your mind at ease about the tour - I know you're worried about my mental health. Well, I'm on meds, everything is fine, everything will be really cool. Love you loads.''

Take That singer Gary Barlow said he sees the band being a four-piece again in the future after this comment the speculation raised about Robbie Williams.

Take That's dates are due to begin in Stoke at the end of May

Gary Barlow plans romantic break

2011-01-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

Take That band frontman Gary Barlow is thinking for a romantic holidays along with his wife Dawn,they had 3 children though he claims he is worried about how well they will get along without the rest of their family.

He said: "The kids keep us pretty busy, although in about a week's time, we're going off on holiday, me and the wife with no kids, for the first time in about 11 years. I'm making a list of things we can talk about!

"I'm really looking forward to it, I'm taking my keyboard with me, and my laptop. No I'm not really."

He told BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans: "I get really insulted when people bring their phones to the dinner table and send texts, am I not important enough for you? It really annoys me. "

Take That revealed his big music in academic debate

2011-01-16T13:59:00.000-08:00

Take That band revealed his big music again along Robbie Williams by scholars in a new academic debate.

A new two-day conference will be run by Tim Wise at the University of Salford and it will be called 'Making Things Whole Again: The Take That Reunion'.

A notice for staff and students speech: 'The long-anticipated reunion of Take That and Robbie Williams, and the unprecedented sales figures for their summer tour 2011, offer an excellent opportunity for scholars from a range of academic disciplines to discuss key issues arising from this contemporary popular music phenomenon. The break-up of a favoured band has had profound implications for fans, followers, and the music industry.

Also read, 'The convenors invite papers from any discipline which address the themes of break-up and reunion of popular music acts. We are particularly interested in papers addressing these issues in relation to Take That and boy bands generally.'

Take That's reunion at an academic conference

2011-01-12T07:14:00.000-08:00

At an academic conference pop star Take That's

reunion is to be debated, after begins tour the group's stadium the two day event will play at Salford University on one week in June.

It is billed as "an interdisciplinary conference examining the theme of break-up and reunion in popular music acts, focusing on Take That".

It promises to examine "the narrative structures [that] characterise Take That's journey" and the psychological and social roles that reunions fulfil.

Take That's latest album, Progress, saw the comeback of former member Robbie Williams to the fold. This album sale at least 1.8 million copies and it was the UK's best selling album 2010.

Take That's summer tour starts in Sunderland on 27 May. According to the conference website, it offers "an excellent opportunity for scholars from a range of academic disciplines to discuss key issues arising from this contemporary popular music phenomenon. From at least the time of the Beatles, the break-up of a favoured band has had profound implications for fans, followers, and the music industry".

Take That band become top Amazon

2011-01-08T10:39:00.000-08:00

Take That band have gone in the Amazon's top selling music artists with their album Progress.

When they arrive in Susan Boyle's launch album I Dreamed a Dream then the top of the internet giant's sales list.

Robbie Williams and his bandmates also sold out The Beatles and Michael Jackson.

Take That's take position in the 2010 sixth best seller overall for amazon.co.uk.

TAKE THAT have been warming their cockles in the Caribbean.

2011-01-04T15:16:00.000-08:00

Take That band GARY BARLOW, MARK OWEN, JASON ORANGE and HOWARD DONALD are pictured playing at a party in Barbados thrown for family and friends of the man band's label bosses at Universal.

Due to "family commitments" newly returned member ROBBIE WILLIAMS was not availble but the rest of the band played on, at a swish resort on the island.

Caribbean Take That concert planned for New Year's

2010-12-30T15:29:00.000-08:00

For this New Year's Eve Take That band have decided to perform in Caribbean.It has been announced that Take That band will play at a concert for friends and family of record company execs.

Record label Universal is organizing the event and can see the band will play a show at a secret venue in Barbados.

Citing "family commitments",recently rejoined member Robbie William will not in action with band members for Caribbean tour.

Take That: At night Mark and Emma have reveal in restaurant

2010-12-22T10:48:00.001-08:00

Take That's member Mark Owen and his wife Emma the marriage couples which was rocked by matter looks to be Securely return on track. Mark and Emma married previous October and their a have a son Elwood and a daughter Willow Rose.

Mark Owen 38 years old has spent a many time with alcohol to their 10 matters. Now at a time we seem star Mark with his wife left a restaurant in South West London.

Emma 33 years old, he has promised to his wife a fresh start and pals say they’re working through their troubles.

A source said: “Things are looking up for them, which is great as they make a super team.”

Take That: Release new tour dates

2010-12-10T06:57:00.000-08:00

Take That live concerts schedle 2011 sell out, last records to the band had broke, the ‘Progress Tour 2011’ in Sunderland, Manchester and London they will perform extra show, ticket sale from Friday 10th December.

In Wembley Stadium the Take That band has also been want to reschedule on July 3rd. This show now take place on June 30th.

The band said, "We are really sorry to have to move the dates in London but we'd heard that there was a lot of disappointment from those not being able get tickets and this was the only way that we could fit in another show."

Take That Win Battle Of The Boybands In U.K. Chart

2010-11-30T02:58:00.000-08:00

Take That after competition from fellow boybands JLS and WESTLIFE finally able to reach the top in UK charts.

Take That have spent their second week at the top of the Official UK Top 40 Albums Chart with The Flood.

The latest album, featuring the return of Robbie Williams, sold an additional 208,000 copies this week, adding to last week's record sales of 520,000.

This achievement, record sales within one week, had not been seen in the UK charts for thirteen years.

Take That perform during the Children in Need broadcast

2010-11-20T23:50:00.000-08:00

Recently re-formed band Take That has grab the show at this year's children in Need telethon, as the annual appeal raised more than £18 million for charity.

For the first time together at this year's Children in Need TV appeal the band performed Never Forget.

The seven hour telethon show was hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Fearne Cotton.

It is the first time Robbie Williams has performed the song with the rest of the band.

"It's an old song but we've never performed it together before," Mark Owen said.

Will Shayne Ward Accept The Offer To Join

2010-11-12T02:08:00.000-08:00

Shayne Ward, former X-Factor winner, was invited and offered in the Take That Band was considered as a replacement for Jason Orange,who threatened to quit the band in 2006.

The 25-year-old told OK! magazine: "That was a massive compliment. I'm a huge Take That fan.
"If I'd gone into the band, I'd have loved it, but at the same time I'm my own artist and I've only known Take That as the five original members," reports RTE.

Shayne Ward for his first release single album promotion appeared on X-factor and he admitted that it was a scary one

"Go away for too long and you do run the risk of being forgotten.

"If I met someone who was happy about being away for so long I'd be amazed. Sometimes I was sad and needed to get back. It is a scary thing," he told OK! magazine.

More than a million tickets were sold within hours last month when tickets for Take That's Progress Tour went on sale.

Take That one million Tickets sold out

2010-11-01T17:43:00.000-07:00

Take That tickets has apparently sold out the largest tour in U.K. history.

According to The Mirror, the Progress Live 2011 tour sold more than one million tickets in 24 hours

The devastating demand stopped ticket-selling websites seconds after tickets became available on Friday morning.

Ticketmaster did a confession to frustrated fans.

According to Ticket Master
"We are extremely disappointed that we were unable to maintain a satisfactory level of service on our website throughout the day, and whilst hundreds and thousands of tickets have been sold, we know that many of our consumers have experienced very frustrating delays in securing their tickets," .

Take That band could break up again

2010-10-31T17:47:00.001-07:00

According to some news,

After announcing record breaking ticket sales for their forthcoming tour, Take That have shocked their fans by deciding to break up their band.

Take That fans shocked after hear that news from Take That came to a decision to break up the bank.

'We couldn't go on anymore' said Gary Barlow at a press conference today, 'we thought it would be like the old days. You know, all the boys together singing, dancing, drinking, chasing girls or chasing boys for the gay members of the band. '

'For instance, only a couple of days ago Robbie said he was going to take some drugs.'

'But Robbie says 'No sorry boys, I don't do charlie anymore. The drugs I'm taking are for the arthritis in my knee and for my OCD... and my depression and the ones that stop me thinking that everyone is really a lizard like alien disguised as a human being. Then there's the little blue pills I take to stop me going bald and help me get an erection so I can keep the missus happy. The green ones that stop me binge eating. The red ones to stop me pissing in the bed. The orange ones...' so I say 'Alright Robbie lad I think we've got the message now.'

'So we all sit in silence for an hour as Robbie's going through some silence therapy shit to help cleanse his soul or something.'

'Then Howard breaks wind and I joke 'I don't know about soul cleansing but you definitely need your arsehole cleansing Howard lad.'

'Then Robbie starts crying and rocking backwards and forwards with his head in his hands.'

'So his wife or care assistant as I like to call her starts having a go at us for upsetting him and then little Mark gets scared and wets himself and Jason starts barking like a dog.'

'Or maybe he was singing - I never could tell the difference.'

'So I thought to myself that it just wasn't worth the hassle anymore. I know the fans will be gutted and so will my bank manager but if I spend the next 6 months with this bunch I'll be going bloody crazy too.'

Take That fans are devastated that they won't be able to see their heroes perform together again. However, the most disappointed fan is singer Lulu who sang with the boys on their hit Relight My Fire.

'Have they split?' said the 90 year old Scottish singer. 'Have who split? Take That? Who are they? Relight my what? Who am I? Think I need to lie down for a bit now.'

We don’t know whether it is a humour or not because if this is a humour then things would be fine for the fans but if its true then -----------------------------. Please put your comments or suggestions.

Take That Fans are counting hours of the sale day

2010-10-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

The gruup are going to perform fourteen stadium shows, kicks off at Sunderland’s Stadium Of Light on May 30.

The UK and Ireland tour also contain four dates at the City of Manchester Stadium on June 3,4,5 and 7 and at London's Wembley Stadium on July 1,2,3 and 5.

Take That is going to launch their new album 'Progress' on November 22. It is the band's first in fifteen years with Williams.

Take That Ticket prices start at £55 and range up to £85 (£90 Wembley Stadium) and secondary ticket market generally start from £75 to £100.

Tickets go on sale at 9am.

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Take That’s UK and Ireland dates are:

Sunderland, Stadium Of Light – May 30
Manchester, City Of Manchester Stadium – June 3/4/5/7
Cardiff, Millennium Stadium – 14
Dublin, Croke Park – 18
Glasgow, Hampden Park – 22/23
Birmingham, Villa Park – 27
London, Wembley Stadium – July 1/2/3/5
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Police warns Take That fans beware of scam websites

2010-10-28T16:50:00.000-07:00

Take That fans are being warned not to become victims of online fraud in the rush to snap up tickets for the group's forthcoming tour.

This is the warning from the Speicalist Crime Command that not to buy from bogus websites because they are offering fake tickets. Their intention is just to rip off the music fans. So, Please beware of those ticket websites. Their intention just to take money from the fans or can be used in identity theft. The official website is
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The band, newly reunited after 25 years with fifth member Robbie Williams, only announced details of the long-awaited tour on
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Take That denied to play in Glastonbury 2011

2010-10-27T16:59:00.000-07:00

Take That have refused report that they are going to perform in Glastonbury Festival 2011. After Take That have announced their stadium tour yesterday rumours have been revolve everywhere that they goanna perform on 24th to 27th June, the exact dates of next years Glastonbury Festival. But in one television the group denied that story.

He was answered about the one question of Glastonbury Festival like that “I love going as a spectator, I’ve been a few times. We have a big production, we have a big show, I don’t think we could put our stage in there, I don’t think it’s possible.

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Take That will play 3rd Time at Millenium Stadium

2010-10-27T12:26:00.000-07:00

TAKE That will show their actions for the third time in 2011 summer at the Millenium Stadium but they are still deciding whether they will with or without roof open.

Robbie Williams rejoined Take That again after 25 years and Progress Live Tour 2011 will be the first time

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Samsung will be the sponsor of Take That 2011 Tour

2010-10-26T16:09:00.000-07:00

Samsung the big technology is going to sponsor Take That 2011 Tour. SThe contract allows Samsung to push in its brand into various feature of the tour. Marketing exposure will cover: stadium branding rights; live-streaming of concert footage, tickets and many more.

Samsung Managing director of mobile Mobile UK, said: "We intend this partnership to take Samsung's position in mobile entertainment to new heights and allow us to market our leading mobile technology and brand to millions of Take That fans.

The sponsorship came in public at a press conference in London, when the band out details of the tour. It will debut at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 30 May 2011.

The band will play 14 dates in the UK and a further six in mainland Europe.

ITV1 will announced one Take That documentary

2010-10-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

ITV1 is going to broadcast on 1st of November the one documentary that will be called Take That: Look Back, Don't Stare.
This document will be announced just after the announcement of the of their big UK tour.

John Kaye Cooper, ITV controller of entertainment, said: "We're thrilled that our great relationship with Take That continues and they feel ITV will be able to give viewers and fans the first opportunity to see this amazingly frank and honest film about the last 12 months of Britain's best loved band."

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breaking news : take that and robbie williams Reveal uk tour dates

2010-10-26T03:08:00.000-07:00

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Take That have have just announced they are set to tour as a five-piece for the first time in 15 years.

With Robbie Williams back in the fold, the group are set to set to hit the road next spring, opening in Sunderland on May 30 next year. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday.

Speaking at a press conference in London this morning, Gary Barlow said: ’This is going to be a big production show, we’re not going to release the theme just yet.’

The announcement comes after the chart-topping band received the Q Hall of Fame award yesterday.

Their new single, called The Flood, is set for release next month ahead of their new album Progress.

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Take That will announced 58 dates for their 2011 tour

2010-10-25T17:17:00.001-07:00

Take That have decided for 58-date tour dates which could be more than 2009's record-breaking 'Circus' break in terms of the amount of total tickets available.

The group, who have reunited with Robbie Williams for new album 'Progress', are scheduled to seize a press conference at The Savoy in London tomorrow (October 26), where they are likely to publicize particulars of the tour.

According to some news there would be over two million tickets could go on sale.

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Take That win a Q Awards in 'Hall of Fame"

2010-10-25T12:20:00.000-07:00

Today Take That made their first appearance in the public place since Robbie Williams rejoined as their band and collected a prize at the Q Awards. They collected a prize to the "Hall Of Fame" at the annual magazine bash.

Other winners included singer Florence Welch, of Florence And The Machine, who collected two prizes - best female, and best track for 'You've Got The Love'.

Take That's comeback with a single 'The Flood' and new album 'Progress' both they due next month.
Today's bash also featured a number of other honorary titles. These include recognition for Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry, who was named the Q icon. Reunited indie guitar band Suede collected the Q inspiration award, while Crowded House frontman and solo star Neil Finn took the classic songwriter prize.

Take That: Collect a prize at Q Awards

2010-10-25T11:42:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Robbie williams and Take That companions were collected a Q awards, it was a good day to Robbie Willams to return.

Williams said he was "very happy to be back, its my first day and I'll won an award", I'd like to thank my boys. Extremely glad here. Looking forward to the next few years."

Take That's prize marks the start of a whirl of activity as they make their comeback with a single The Flood and new album Progress both due release next month. The band are due to hold a press conference at the Savoy hotel in London tomorrow.

Florence and the Machine who collected two prizes are the best female and best track for You've Got the Love.

Kasabian were best named act in the world, beating Muse, Arcade Fire and Kings of Leon, who are recently No 1 in the album chart.

Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow reunite for charity

2010-09-16T04:12:00.000-07:00

It was the emotional reunion Take That fans had waited 15 years to see.

Last night Robbie Williams finally took to the stage with his ex-bandmate Gary Barlow in a moving performance of their new single, Shame.

The pair famously fell out, causing Robbie, 36, to quit the band, but the feud seemed a distant memory when Gary, 39, stepped out three songs into Robbie's set.

Robbie introduced him saying: "This is one of the most amazing moments of my career, it's been 15 years in the making. "My wife calls him my boyfriend, I call him my captain, to you he's Mr Gary Barlow."

Taking a bow before his old chum, Robbie greeted him with a hug. Robbie opened his set with Let Me Entertain You, and performed Come Undone, Feel and Angels as well as his new duet in front of 60,000 fans - Prince Harry among them - at Twickenham Stadium in London for the concert in aid of Help for Heroes.

The line-up also included Tom Jones, Alexandra Burke and Pixie Lott. Robbie told the BBC: "As soon as we apologised to each other we were on the floor laughing about something else. Personally right now it's a brilliant story for me. I'm in love with everything again. The missus, got me band back, got me life back.

Take That In X Factor

2010-08-15T06:49:00.000-07:00

In X Factor Take That will seems on this year, it has been reported.

Robbie Williams boys back in the fold, have been persuaded to appear on the ITV show by X Factor boss Simon Cowell, pipping rival talent contest Strictly Come Dancing to the post.

On X Factor the band last appeared in 2008 as a four piece. Robbie re-launched his solo career on the show last year and also performed his hit Angels with Olly Murs in the final.

Now reunited as a five-piece, For Good singers will back mentor contestants in the new series, and are also expected to perform their comeback single, The Flood, on a Sunday night results show.

A source from the show told the Daily Star: "X Factor has landed the ultimate trophy by getting Take That. We know the BBC wanted them for Strictly but we have beaten them to it.

“If the boys had gone for Strictly, they'd have been singing while a bunch of dancers pranced around them on the concert,” the source added. “At least with X Factor they can use their musical expertise to help the acts.”

Take That's Robbie Official Wedding Picture

2010-08-11T03:06:00.000-07:00

The wedding took place at the Take That star's Beverly Hills home in front of 60 guests who were told they were attending a James Bond-themed party until moments before the ceremony started.

There was no best man, no hen party and no stag night. The guests tucked in to a traditional English breakfast of bacon, eggs and baked beans.

"The only thing that's traditional about the wedding is the cows," Williams toldHello!magazine, which features the nuptials over 35 pages.

Field, 31, said: "Our doggies are taking the bridesmaids' roles. I was originally thinking little bow ties for them, but instead they're going to each have flower collars."

According to the magazine, Williams "brought the house down with a spontaneous performance of his hit songs Angels, which brought guests to their feet for a mass singalong".

The singer has been dating Field, an American actress who appeared in Days Of Our Lives, since 2006.

She wore a snow white Monique Lhuillier gown for the wedding and Williams said: "Ayda looked like the most beautiful girl in the world. The setting was so magical, and to be surrounded by family and close friends and then see Ayda appear looking so radiant was almost too much for me to take.

"I'm the happiest man alive."

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2010-08-04T02:02:00.002-07:00

Take That are a BRIT award-winning English pop band consisting of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Barlow acts as the group’s main singer songwriter. “Greatest Day”, the first single from the album The Circus, made its radio premiere on 13 October 2008 and it was released on 24 November. It debuted at Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart on 30 November 2008.

The rumours are true. Robbie Williams, the man who famously walked out on Take That 15 years ago, has reunited with his former bandmates Gary, Mark, Howard and Jason and have recorded a brand new album together. The five piece are set to tour the UK in the summer of 2011.

Walking out on the group in 1995, Robbie Williams entered a dark chapter of his life battling alcohol and drug abuse. Having rebuilt his career whilst slowly settling differences between himself and his former band, Robbie today confirmed the rumours, stating that his return to Take That was like “coming home”.

An official statement made by Take That earlier today read: “The rumours are true…Take That: the original line-up, have written and recorded a new album for release later this year.”

Now questions will be begin to surface with regards to what’s next for Take That. A new album will be released from the group this November, in addition to that a new Take That tour is expected to feature in Robbie’s year-long reunion too. Reports are circulating that the group are to play a five-night stint at Wembley Stadium in July 2011.

Take That has announced 2010 and 2011 tour

2010-08-03T05:58:00.000-07:00

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TAKE That have just confirmed brand new dates for their 2010 summer stadium tour, The Circus Live, at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Gary, Howard, Jason and Mark will tour the UK 2010 and 2011.

Take That Presented: The Circus Live, broke all UK box office records when tickets for the 14-date stadium tour went on sale last month. Toppling Michael Jackson's 1987 Bad Tour as the fasting selling tour in UK history, an incredible 750,000 tickets were snapped up by fans across the country.

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Take That star Mark Owen sorry for affairs

2010-05-28T01:38:00.000-07:00

Take That star Mark Owen has said he is "deeply sorry" after admitting he cheated on his partner of five years, before they married in 2009.

Owen, 38, told the Sun newspaper he had been unfaithful with several women during his relationship with Emma Ferguson, the mother of his children.

But he insisted he had been faithful since marrying Ms Ferguson.

In a statement he said: "I'm so deeply sorry for the pain my actions have caused my family and friends."

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The singer, who has two children with Ferguson, added: "I'd like to ask the media to please respect the privacy of my wife and children during this difficult time."

Owen, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2002, admitted the affairs to his wife on Wednesday and his confession was published in Thursday's edition of the paper.

"I have been living with the guilt. It has always been there - you carry it around with you," he said.

"It held me back in my relationship with Emma. I wouldn't have done any of this if I had my time again."

The star, who has enjoyed phenomenal success with Take That since they reunited in 2005, said he was "proud" of the fact he had not cheated since tying the knot.

The couple married at Cawdor Parish Church, near Inverness in Scotland, followed by a reception at Cawdor Castle.

The Take That star has confessed that one of the affairs, with accounts manager Neva Hanley, went on for more than four years, but it ended just before he got married.

Owen has also admitted his heavy drinking had caused problems with his relationship with Ferguson.

Take That Star-Mark Owen to leave Rehab.

2010-03-24T10:05:00.000-07:00

Mark Owen is reportedly ''responding well'' to treatment for alcohol addiction and hopes to leave rehab next month.

The Take That singer - who admitted earlier this month he had cheated on wife Emma Ferguson several times throughout their relationship - is said to be "responding well" to treatment for alcoholism and plans to check out of the unnamed British clinic much earlier than expected.

A friend said: "Initially, everyone thought he might be in the clinic for months but Mark has been responding really well to treatment.As a result, it has been decided he will leave the clinic next month."

Friends of the couple believe Emma, 33, will take back the 38-year-old pop star for the sake of their children - son Elwood, three, and 15-month-old daughter Willow Rose.

Mark's bandmates - Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Jason Orange - are lending him their full support, as well as former Take That star Robbie Williams

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Robbie Williams reuniting with Take That for Simon Cowell's Haiti single

2010-02-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

Robbie Williams is set to reunite with Take That to sing on Simon Cowell's forthcoming Haiti appeal single. Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis, JLS, James Blunt, Cheryl Cole and Joe McElderry will also feature on the track – a cover of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', reports The Sun.Although Williams recently reunited with his old bandmates for recording sessions, the single will be the first release by the original line-up of the band since he left in 1995.Alexandra Burke, Susan Boyle, Michael Buble, James Morrison and Mika are also set to contribute to the single. Release details are yet to be confirmed

Take That: Doubt their own talents

2009-10-30T12:34:00.000-07:00

Take That - who have earned millions since they reformed in 2005 - say they often get disheartened by their writing and are constantly questioning their own abilities. Jason Orange said: “I’m the most negative in the band, asking, ‘Can we do it better?’ all the time. If what we are doing is good enough I always question.”His bandmate Mark Owen added: “Sometimes one of us has to go down a certain path with an idea before we all decide it’s s**t.”However, Howard Donald says the group perform better as a unit now as Gary Barlow is no longer the sole songwriter. He explained in the ‘Take That Presents: The Circus Live’ DVD: “We’ve got a much bigger friendship now that we ever did. “Gary used to write everything at such a rate we were always catching up.”Mark - who had two top 10 singles in the UK chart after the band split in 1996 – admits his own input in the band would be better if he could remember his dreams.He explained: “I write great songs in my sleep. I sing lyrics into my phone. “When I wake up in the morning it’s just me mumbling and falling asleep - but when I’m dreaming I hear all the string arrangements.”

Tattoo and backs X Factor twins John and Edward to win the show, Robbie Williams gets Take That tribute

2009-10-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

Robbie Williams sent a particular message out to his former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow during his first full concert for three years.
The singer also shocked fans by backing cocky X Factor contestants the Grimes twins to win the gig as he performed to a sell out crowd in London, setting a world record in the process.
Williams took to the stage to open this year's BBC Electric Proms and paid tribute to Barlow, who is mourning the death of his father.
"About 14 months ago we all got together one night and I got a new best mate... Gary," he said. "I'm sending my love to you - I know it's been a tough week."
The star told the audience he got a Take That tattoo as a tribute to the boy band which launched his career.
He explained that he was inspired to have the artwork put on his arm after enjoying a get-together with Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen.
Williams added: "But when I showed it to them, they all said in unison: 'you d**k!"'
He opened the show at north London's trendy Roundhouse venue last night with new single Bodies.
Appearing emotional, he said: "You nearly made me cry then, but then I realised it's not The X Factor."
Williams, who appeared on the ITV1 show earlier this month, revealed he was a fan of twins John and Edward Grimes.
"Go for the twins," he told the crowd, who responded with deafening boos.
But he insisted: "John and Edward all the way."
Williams meanwhile dedicated new track Won't Do That to actress girlfriend Ayda Field.
The gig was watched by celebrities including radio DJ Fearne Cotton and singer Will Young.
Later the cheeky singer appeared to hold back tears as he revealed his hit Feel was his auntie's favourite song, saying: "I'm sure she's looking down now."
But he then deadpanned: "She's not dead she's just condescending!"
Last night's performance set a world record for the most simultaneous cinematic screenings of a live concert.
The show was screened in more than 250 cinemas across 23 countries, meaning tens of thousands of the singer's fans across Europe watched the show as it happened.
Williams, who is at number two in the singles charts and was accompanied by a string section, horn section and a full band, is no stranger to setting records. He last did so in 2006 when his epic Close Encounters tour sold 1.6 million tickets in a day.
Guinness World Records editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said: "It's been a few years since we've seen Robbie in the record books so it's great to see him back on stage and breaking records."

Go live Take That

2009-10-12T00:33:00.000-07:00

Take That have confirmed the full details of him live album and DVD their forthcoming.
Entitled "The Greatest Day" and "The Circus Live At Wembley Stadium" respectively, both packages feature a bonus disk.
This will include recordings in session at world famous London studio Abbey Road, collecting material from their last two albums.
Interviews with Mark Owen, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Gary Barlow will also feature.
"The Greatest Day", out on November 30, and "The Circus Live…", due a week earlier, bring together material from across the pop act's career.

'won't take Calais migrants' in UK

2009-09-22T06:08:00.000-07:00

Home Secretary Alan Johnson has denied that Britain will be forced to take migrants from the "Calais Jungle" camp which has been shut by French police.
"Reports that the UK will be forced to take illegal immigrants from the 'Jungle' are wrong," he said.
Mr Johnson said refugees should apply for security in the first EU country that they reach.
Migrant pairs say the camp closure will only shift the problem elsewhere in Europe.
The makeshift camp has replaced official centres like Sangatte as a gathering point for migrants hoping to cross to Britain.
Mr Johnson said Britain was working closely with France to prevent illegal immigration and people trafficking.
"We are working with the French not only to strengthen our shared border but that of Europe as a whole," he added.
'Part of the problem'
However, Sir Andrew Green, chairman of the Migrationwatch think tank, suggested that Britain's immigration policy was part of the problem.
"This is a welcome decision but it will not tackle the root cause of the problem, namely that Britain is regarded as a 'soft touch'.
"Why else would people be queuing up in Calais?" he added.
Sir Andrew said the government should be more serious about removing failed asylum seekers, and rule out absolutely any talk of an amnesty.
Richard Ashworth, Conservative MEP for South East England, said the decision to close the camp was long overdue, but the French government wanted to do more if the movement--- is to be resolved.
"It is now incumbent on the French government to deal with illegal immigration at the point of entry into France, and not simply funnel them through creating this sorry bottleneck along the Pas de Calais and Normandy coasts," he says.
'Repeat' warning
Refugee campaigners have welcomed the closure of the camp, but warned that the problem will shift elsewhere.
"It is quite right take it should be shut down," said Dan Hodges from the charity Refugee Action.
"But while it is possible to sweep away the camp, you can't simply sweep away the problem."
Makeshift camps sprang up in Calais following the closure of the Red Cross camp in Sangatte in 2002. Some observers fear that things will be no different this time.
"I remember seven years ago when former home secretary, David Blunkett, and the then French minister of the interior, Nicolas Sarkozy, congratulated themselves on the closure," said Keith Best of the Immigration Advisory Service.
"But the hundreds of asylum seekers merely moved to the dockside of Calais. The liquidation of the jungle will have the same transitory effect," he suggested.
Mr Best said it was very difficult to claim asylum in France, and the French were not playing their part despite obligations under the Geneva Normal.
Donna Covey, chief executive of the Refugee Council, said the closure was dealing with symptoms rather than the cause, and the big question was what happened to the migrants now.
"We hope that all the people, including the very vulnerable, like women and children on their own who are trying to get to a place of safety, are given access to an asylum system.
"This is a European wide problem which needs a solution at European level," she said.

Take Doubles Title Without a Fuss to Williams Sisters

2009-09-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. Serena Williams made a exultant return to Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday afternoon, teaming with sister Venus to win the U.S. Open's women's doubles title two days after her campaign to defend her 2008 singles title ended in controversy.
The Williams sisters routed the world's top doubles team, Cara Black and Liezel Huber, 6-2, 6-2, before a sparse crowd to claim three of the season's four Grand Slam event crowds.
Venus and Serena opened 2009 by winning the Australian Open doubles title, and they crushed Black Huber in the semifinals en route to the Wimbledon crowd, as well.
But both sisters fell short of their goal in singles play. Venus lost in the fourth round to eventual champion Kim Clijsters.
Serena's ouster came two rounds later when she was assessed a point penalty on match point for her profanity laced tirade against a lineswoman who cited her for a foot fault with Clijsters two points from victory.
The foot fault handed Clijsters, who had outplayed Serena throughout, a match point.
But after getting a new ball to serve, Serena walked instead toward the lineswoman. Shaking a ball in her face, she spewed a stream of profanities and told the woman that, if she could, she would shove the ball down her throat.
Monday, before she and Venus were due to return to Ashe to compete in the women's doubles final, Serena issued an amended statement that unlike the earlier statement she issued Sunday included an apology to the lineswoman and reflected remorse for her behavior. It read:
"I need to better my press statement of yesterday, and need to make it clear as possible I need to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lines woman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA and mostly tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst. I'm a woman of great pride, faith and unity, and I admit when I'm wrong. I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself unsuitably and it's not the way to act win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner.
"I like to lead by example. We all learn from experiences both good and bad, I will learn and grow from this, and be a better person as a result."
With no more than 1,000 in the stands when Serena walked on court for the doubles match, it was difficult to read much meaning into the reaction, which consisted of scattered applause and no audible disparaging remarks.

After Java quake to Hundreds take refuge in tents

2009-09-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

Hundreds of people in Cianjur, West Java, have taken refuge at emergency tents following a powerful earthquake that rocked western Java on Wednesday, Antara news agency has reported. The Muslims, who are fasting during the recently Islamic month of Ramadan, also had their pre-dawn meal and prayers at the tents on Thursday. “We are afraid to stay inside our houses and to go to the mosque,” Ipah, 58, a occupier from Cicepuk Village in Pamoyanan. Her house was badly damaged during the quake. The 7.3 magnitude quake occurred on Wednesday afternoon, sending panic crosswise the most populous island in the country. At least 35 people were killed in the disaster. The death toll is expected to rise.

Study finds women to take financial risks

2009-08-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON (AP) Women with more testosterone tend to behave more like men when taking financial risks, according to a new study. "Women with higher levels of testosterone turn out to be less risk antogonistic, more willing to take risks," Luigi Zingales of the University of Chicago said in a telephone interview. Known as the male sex hormone, testosterone occurs in both men and women, but at higher levels in men. It has big been associated with fight and dominance, reduction of fear, and with risky behaviors like gambling and alcohol use.Co-author Paola Sapienza of Northwestern University noted that women in general are less likely than men to take financial risks."For example, in our sample set, 36 percent of female MBA students chose high-risk financial careers such as investment banking or trading, equivalence to 57 percent of male students. We needed to explore whether these gender changes are related to testosterone, which men have, on medium, in higher attention than women."Previous research in England showed that higher levels of testosterone seem to boost short term success at finance. Researchers there tested male traders morning and evening, and found that those with higher levels of testosterone in the morning were more likely to make an unusually big profit that day. Zingales and his team tested the testosterone levels of more than 500 MBA students males and females and asked them to choose between a guaranteed financial award or a risky lottery with a higher potential payout. Students had to choose recurrent between the lottery and a fixed payment at increasing values.In general, men had higher levels of testosterone and were more likely to choose the risky lottery than women.But it also turned out that women with higher levels of testosterone were almost seven times more likely to take risks that women with lower hormone levels.On the other hand, there was no change in risk tasking between those with comparatively low levels of testosterone 90 percent of women and 31 percent of men.In addition, the researchers found that married men and women had lower levels of testosterone than single individuals."Married people are also known to be more risk opposed than unmarried people," they noted.The research was funded by the Templeton Foundation, the Zell Center for Risk Research and the Center for Research in Security Prices and the first on Global Markets at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Take on the mantle of the next Flintoff to Broad shoulders

2009-08-23T05:47:00.000-07:00

There was something absolutely poignant about the timing. All summer long and for a few summers before that there had been the scolding question about life after Flintoff. It cased not that for half the time during Flintoff, the man himself was never there.
His gig at Lord's in the Second Test hardly aggravated the issue. Five wickets, bowling about on one leg, and victory against Australia at Lord's for the first time in three quarters of a century. Here was the combatant being a combatant and winning the match in a theatrical advertisement whose memory will allow.
And when he was left out at Leeds dropped would not be too greatest considering the embarrassing reaction from Flintoff's factor commenting on his charge's distress and England played like patsies, the topic had fresh rapport.

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2009-08-13T02:23:00.000-07:00

China has desired the world to respect Myanmar's judicialsovereignty, suggesting Beijing would not back any U.N. actionagainst the junta for returning opposition leader Aung San SuuKyi into detention. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said it was
time for dialogue with Myanmar, not criticism, as affronted
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Ashes 2009: Players just don’t seem to learn from mistakes, says frustrated Flower

2009-08-11T01:59:00.000-07:00

England had drop to Australia and, an hour later, head charabance Andy Flower was perked in the Headingley stands lamenting his batsmen's failure to learn the lessons of a year ago. As he spoke, his players were leaving the As he spoke, his players were leaving the dressing rooms, their bags being carried by tortoise to the car park and their compeering sponsored 4x4 vehicles lined up in a neat row.
It was like a aspect from the Raj, porters ushering the privileged class to their affectation, gleaming in the sun.
As they did so, Flower expressed his frustration at the rerunof mistakes made in the 10-wicket defeat against South Africa in 2008. 'Probably the most displeaceing thing about the first innings was the fact that 12 months ago at this ground, we played South Africa and this was a carbon copy,' he said.
'The whole feel - the types of dismissal, the types of shot that were played - were similar. Twelve months on you would like to see a little learning taking place.'
Bygone in the day, Justin Langer had laid bare how Australians regard our cricket culture.
A leaked mini-dossier on England for his former team-mates, based on his long experience of playing with and against our cricketers, announced a degree of contempt for their perceived softness.
'English cricketers are great front runners,' wrote the current Somerset captain, who also blames the disperate amount of cricket played in England.
'Because of the way they are programmed they will be up when things are going well but they will taper off very quickly if you wear them down ... it is just who they are built

2009-07-25T12:50:00.000-07:00

As Take That prepared for their first Wembley date on the Circus Tour, they had a special backstage guest to catch all the action for you!.Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has had exclusive access to all that’s going on behind the scenes! And the footage is now live on Take That’s very own BBC Radio 1 microsite! Watch the guys take Chris on a backstage tour of Wembley – dressing room, rider, the lot at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/takethat.

You can also listen to a full hour of highlights from tonight’s performance on the Chris Moyles Show from 9-10am on Monday. And don’t worry if you miss that, you can also listen to it on the BBC

A Message From Take That To Their Fans

2009-07-15T07:10:00.000-07:00

To everyone who saw us on tour…

Well, what can we say? We’ve just come to the end of some of the most incredible weeks of our lives. The tour was an even more amazing event for us than we could have possibly hoped, and a very big part of that is down to the wonderful audiences we had each night.

Thank you so, so much for all your continued support. We feel hugely privileged to have such brilliant fans and we hope you enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed performing for you.

With all our very best wishes

Mark, Gary, Jason & Howard

Take That In London - Wembley Arena

2009-07-02T04:45:00.000-07:00

Take That have reached the final leg of their massive UK tour and are now in London. You’ve been busy suggesting activities in the forum for when they have some spare time: here’s a selection of our favorites…

Take That reunite with Robbie Williams

2009-04-11T00:04:00.000-07:00

Take That have reunited with former member Robbie Williams .

The boyband have "buried the hatchet" with Williams, according to the Daily Mirror.

"Rob's looking really well at the moment. We went for dinner and he was telling us he's been chilling out," Jason Orange told the newspaper.

Orange stopped short of announcing a musical reunion with his former bandmate, however.

"[He's been] writing a lot, but nothing with us," he confirmed

Orange also joked about Robbie Williams' recent obsession with aliens and UFOs.

He said: "I don’t know if it's all [Williams' new material] about UFOs, but he'll be bringing out something soon."

Robbie Williams quit Take That in 1995, before the band split for the first time in 1996. They reunited without Williams in 2005.

Take That mainman injures back

2009-03-14T03:51:00.000-07:00

Gary Barlow training spasm ahead of mountain peak attempt
Feb 21, 2009

NME.com

Take That's Gary Barlow has injured his back during preparations to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, for charity.
The star, who this week joined Coldplay onstage in London, issued a statement through his website saying that due to a "hectic training schedule... the muscles in Gary Barlow's back have gone into spasm".

It added that the singer has been "treated appropriately" and should be able to complete the charity climb.

Barlow will attempt to join a number of stars including Girls Aloud pair Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh and BBC Radio 1's tubby breakfast show host Chris Moyles in scaling the peak.

Gary Go Confirmed To Support Take That

2009-02-08T23:37:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, 4 February
From http://www.takethat.com/news/

Take That have given little-known singer songwriter Gary Go his big break by confirming him as a support act on their UK tour.

Gary Go will be joining the band in playing to over a million people, including performances at Wembley Stadium – the venue at the end of the road where he grew up!

Take That are still yet to play a full show at Wembley Stadium, so it will be an exciting first for both. The band have been big fans of Gary Go since the middle of last year and the choice to bring him with them in June was a very personal one. They said: ‘Gary Go is a rare and talented artist with an amazing voice and inspirational songs. We all just love his passion and enthusiasm’.

Mark added: ‘I’m absolutely made up that Gary Go is touring with us and delighted to hear that things seem to be going so well for him. Go Gary, Gary Go he really is quite… wonderful’, making reference to Gary Go’s new single ‘Wonderful’, which will be released on Feb 16th.
Gary Go will open for Take That on every night over their 2009 summer tour.

Details of Take That summer tour and Take That Tickets are available at The Online Ticket Shop.

Take That Tickets - The Circus Live - Summer 2009 are on Sale now

2008-10-28T03:40:00.000-07:00

After the successful Beautiful World tour, Take That has announced with their biggest ever series of UK concerts in 2009. Take That named this tour ‘The Circus Live – Summer 2009.
The Circus Live - Summer 2009 - so named after their upcoming album - will see the renowned boy band take to the stage for eight stadium shows in June and July, including a three-night spot at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. We can also call this tour with the name Take That Stadium UK Tour 2009.
The tour will begin at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland and end with two dates at Wembley Stadium in July 2009.
While their last album Beautiful World sold more than two and half million copies in the UK, making it their most successful record to date, the subsequent 2007 Beautiful World tour was an even enormous success, selling over 370,000 tickets in less than two hours.
A spokesman for the band said"All of us are really looking forward to getting back on the road again next summer. We can think of no better way to thank everyone for their support and loyalty over the past three years."
The Full Circus Live tour dates are as under:-Sat, 6 Jun 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Stadium of Light - Sunderland, United KingdomTue, 16 Jun 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Millennium Stadium Cardiff, United Kingdom Sat, 20 Jun 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Hampden Park Glasgow, United KingdomFri, 26 Jun 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Old Trafford Cricket Ground Manchester, UK, United Kingdom Sat, 27 Jun 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Old Trafford Cricket Ground Manchester, UK, United Kingdom Sun, 28 Jun 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Old Trafford Cricket Ground Manchester, UK, United KingdomFri, 3 Jul 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Wembley Stadium London, United KingdomSat, 4 Jul 09 (19:30) Take That Tickets Wembley Stadium London, United Kingdom All Take That - The Full Circus Live Tickets are availalable on The Online Ticket Shop.Buy Take That Tickets Now!

Take That Record DVE Sales In UK

2008-08-08T07:24:00.000-07:00

Take That's 'Beautiful World' has become the fastest selling music DVD in UK history. The footage of the band filmed on their European tour has reportedly sold 64,000 copies in its first week of release ,accordingly to their record label Polydor. This is the first time a music DVD has managed to outsell the top album ( ‘Back To Black’) reports BBC News.

Take That - Latest Album (2008)

2008-08-08T04:56:00.000-07:00

Accounted in today's Sun Online; Take That are going back into the studio to record their second album since the comeback! We understand that Gary has been in the studio for a few weeks' already but now it seems all 4 will be getting together to begin recording.This is tremendous news, following the sparkling success of their comeback, two tours, multi-platinum album "Beautiful World" and breaking all UK records with the sales of the Beautiful World Live DVD, which sold 64,000 in its first week alone. The Beautiful World Live DVD was No 1 in the DVD Music Charts for an amazing 9 weeks and is still at No 2! Rumours abound that this could be their final album, followed by a farewell tour, but we hope not. We expect Take That will be around for a very long time yet. We don't need annual Tours or albums each year, just so long as Take That stay where they belong.To read the article in The Sun, please click here.

Take That will perform in Vodafone Live Music Award!

2008-08-08T04:37:00.000-07:00

This is good news for the fans of Take That they are going to perform their live show at Carling Academy Brixton.

Take That have been particular as one of just for finalists in the tour of the year category for the Vodafone Live Music Awards!

The Take That Arena Tour is combating it out against the Sugababaes, Girls Aloud and NME tour, so make sure you get selection for the guys.

Not only will you be following the band, everyone who votes in the awards will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a five-star VIP prize pacakge, including tickets to the ceremony.

The awards take place on Thursday 18th September at Carling Academy Brixton

Beautiful World - Chart

2008-08-08T04:20:00.000-07:00

Country	Date	Peak position	Certification	Sales
Austria	1 December 2006	4	--	--
United Kingdom	3 December 2006	1	8x Platinum	2,400,000
Germany	1 December 2006	2	1x Platinum	200,000
Italy	24 November 2006	27
Australia	24 November 2006	32	--	--
Mexico	5 February 2007	10	--	--
Switzerland	1 December 2006	6	Gold	15,000
Sweden	1 December 2006	40	--	--
World (Total Sales)	16 December 2006	4	Platinum	3,000,000+

Take That - Beautiful World -Songs

2008-08-08T04:17:00.000-07:00

"Reach Out" (Take That, John Shanks) – 4:16
"Patience" (Take That, John Shanks) – 3:22
"Beautiful World" (Take That, Steve Robson) – 4:25
"Hold On" (Take That, John Shanks) – 3:56
"Like I Never Loved You At All" (Take That, John Shanks) – 3:44
"Shine" (Take That, Steve Robson) – 3:31
"I'd Wait For Life"(Take That, John Shanks) – 4:33
"Ain't No Sense In Love" (Take That, Billy Mann) – 3:51
"What You Believe In" (Take That, Anders Bagge) – 4:32
"Mancunian Way" (Take That, Eg White) – 3:48
"Wooden Boat"/"Butterfly(Hidden track)" (Take That, Eg White, John Shanks) - 7:45

Bonus tracks
12. "Butterfly" (Take That, John Shanks) (appears as a separate track on the Japanese edition) – 3:4213. "6 In The Morning Fool" (Take That) (bonus track on the Japanese edition) - 3:37]

Take That Albums

2008-08-08T04:08:00.000-07:00

Name	Year	Discs	Tracks	LSI Rank
Beautiful World	2006	1	13	1,785
Everything Changes	1993	1	12
Greatest Hits	1996	1	17	2,449
Never Forget - The Ultimate Collection	2005	1	19	8,345
Nobody Else	1995	1	11
Take That and Party	1992	1	13

Take That - Rule The World

Take That Discography

2008-08-08T03:52:00.000-07:00

Name	Notes	Sales and certifications	Charts
Name	Notes	Sales and certifications	UK	GER	NL	SE	SWI	AUS
Take That and Party	Released on August 17, 1992 Label: BMG, RCA Formats: CD, Cassette, Vinyl, Digital download	BPI certification: 2× platinum	2	28	21	38	—	—
Everything Changes	Released on October 23, 1993 Label: Arista, RCA Formats: CD, Cassette, Vinyl, Digital download	BPI certification: 3× platinum	1	4	3	27	9	—
Nobody Else	Released on May 8, 1995 Label: Arista, RCA Formats: CD, Cassette, Digital download	BPI certification: 2× platinum IFPI certification: 2× platinum	1	1	1	7	1	2
Beautiful World	Released on November 27, 2006 Label: Polydor Formats: CD, Digital download	UK sales: 2.2 million BPI certification: 8× platinum IFPI certification: 3× platinum	1	2	33	40	6	32

Take that Current and future events (2008–present)

2008-08-08T03:35:00.000-07:00

After having an outstanding year of success in 2007, Take That received four nominations for the 2008 BRIT Awards. Nominated for Best British Group, Best British Single (Shine), Best British Album (Beautiful World) and Best Live Act, taking home the Best Live Act and the Best British Single awards.

On 22nd May 2008 two of the Take Take That members, Gary Barlow and Howard Donald, attended the 2008 Ivor Novello awards and Take That won the award for most executed work with their single Shine.

Take That are currently busy in recording a new album.

Take That 2008 Tour

2008-08-08T03:29:00.000-07:00

Take that after a phenomenal successful tour of 2006 and 2007 will be taking the experience of next level, playing a string of UK tour dates in 2008. In short Take That have announced their next tour toward UK. Take That has already done a lot of successful tours and got a great supports from their fans. Last year, all take that tickets have been sold out before the event take place, but this year should not miss a chance to buy take that tickets. So, in 2008 this is a great chance for the fans of 'Take That' to buy Take That ticket . The event dates of 2008 tour has not been announced yet, but when it will be announced we will update the information. So keep on checking the blog to find take that event dates information.

Take That History

2008-08-08T03:25:00.000-07:00

Here you can easily find out more about the great genius band i.e Take That!
We will bring to you the history, biography, lifetime of Take That as completely and accurately as we can. The information we have brought together has come from a number of sources, including tv and magazine interview, the official fan club, forums, blogs, websites and other publications!

Early Days
When Take That shaped, they were forging a new type of musical pathway as much as a musical career, as they were largely the pioneers of the new boyband genre outside of the US. They going ahead with more dance oriented melodies to cater to the British dance and disco scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s, and were known for a more older, adult feel and image than the squeaky-clean New Kids. The band sported body piercings, tattoos, facial hair and dreadlocks (in Donald's case).
For the first two years, the band performed at school dances, public events and even bars.

Success (1992)
The band's burst through single was a cover of the 1970s Tavares hit It Only Takes A Minute, which sharp at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. This success was followed by the track I Found Heaven, then by the first Barlow ballad A Million Love Songs - both top 20 hits. Their cover of the Barry Manilow disco hit Could It Be Magic gave them their biggest hit to date, peaking at number 3 in the UK. Their first album, Take That & Party, was released in 1992, and included all the hit singles to date. The band was still however, not widely known outside of the dance circuit, and had not made it into the mainstream music charts.

1993
1993 saw the release of Take That's most successful original album Everything Changes, based on Barlow's original material. It spawned four UK number one singles - their first number one Pray, Relight My Fire, Babe (beaten to Christmas number one by Mr Blobby), and the title track Everything Changes. The fifth single Love Ain't Here Anymore reached number three on the UK charts. Everything Changes saw the band gain international success, but it failed to crack the US market where an exclusive remix Love Ain't Here Anymore (U.S. Version) gained little success. However, by 1994, the band had become radio and television hits across Europe and Asia, where along many other 90s acts like Michael Jackson and Duran Duran, the rise of MTV videos streamed direct to via what was a new form of television called cable TV saw the rise of global touring opportunities because of worldwide audiences as it meant the band reached audiences far and wide. However, it was not till 1995 that the band would do their first World Tour.

1996
On 13 February 1996, Take That declared that they were disbanding. This was followed by the Greatest Hits compilation in 1996, which contained a new recording, a cover of The Bee Gees How Deep Is Your Love. The single went on to become what was to be the band's final U.K. number one until their 2005 comeback a decade later. At the time in 1996, such was the level of Take That's popularity, that upon their announcement of their break up, millions of teenage fans were seen crying all over the country and across Europe. The situation got so dire that counselling hotlines had to be specially set up by local authorities to cater to suicidal tendencies in many young women

Take That Tickets

2008-08-08T02:56:00.000-07:00

Their fans have had to be very patient, buy the most popular boy band of the early 1990s has finally got back together; and Gary, Jason, Mark and Howard have picked up things exactly where they left off! Having released a great number of #1 hit singles, they are continuing in the same trend, both their new album and its first single immediately entered the British charts at #1, and they are also as popular in the rest of Europe as they were before their break up. Take That are hopefully back for good this time. Last year, all take that tickets have been sold out before the event take place, but this year should not miss a chance to buy take that tickets. So, in 2008 this is a great chance for the fans of 'Take That' to buy Take That ticket. Buy cheap, safe, and secure and 100% guaranteed Take That tickets on The Online Ticket Shop. It could be possible that all Take That tickets have been sold out before you want to think to buy. There are lot of tickets that are selling Take That ticket. Given below a list of famous tickets Agent.

Take That Come Back With More

2008-08-08T02:40:00.001-07:00

There's good news for Take That fans - the fab four have apparently already got plans for a follow-up to their 2006 comeback album Beautiful World.And the boys, who digged honour for British Single and British Live Act at the Brits last week, think their best work may be still to come, reports the Daily Star.Frontman Gary Barlow, 37, was quoted as saying: "We're starting to talk about another album. We'll take a little break first, then probably take another break and then see where we go from there. But we think we can get even better."The group, whose recent hits include Shine and Rule The World, were ecstatic about their live act award - even though they in fact declared that their recent tour had taken it out of them.Mark Owen, 36, reportedly said: "The older we get the more painful it is to perform."

Take That Biography

2008-08-08T02:34:00.001-07:00

Take That was shaped in 1990 as Britain’s respond to the American boy band ’New Kids on the Block’. The band members were Gary Barlow (lead vocalist and song-writer), Robbie Williams (second lead and cheeky chappie), Jason Orange (choreographer and dancer), Marc Owen (the ’cute’ one)and Howard Donald (dancer).

Although they had a somewhat shaky start, and were close to being dropped from their record label - they then released ’It Only Takes a Minute’ which went to the number one chart spot. Teenage girls loved them everywhere, and they had eight number one hits altogether - including ’Relight My Fire’ with Lulu (also reinvigorating Lulu’s career as well!)

News that Robbie was leave-taking the band was taken badly by the fans, and although the four that were left did carry on (and have two more hit records) they finally announced it was all over in 1996. Teenage girls worldwide needed counselling... Until the next boy band of course.

Post Take That, youngest band member Robbie Williams has gone on to acheive the dizzying heights of A List stardom, while Gary (the one who was expected to shine) has not been heard of so much, although he did have two number one singles.

Take That Gallery

2008-08-08T02:19:00.000-07:00