Take That hace otro tema para una película: X-Men

Take That are the X-man band

THE main similarity TAKE THAT share with superheroes is a history of wearing tight pants over shiny leggings.

But now the manband have the chance to display their superpowers in new film X Men: First Class.

Director MATTHEW VAUGHN handpicked the group's new track Love Love as the film's end credits after GARY BARLOW played it to him over dinner.

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.

"Gary was chuffed as it means a global audience will hear the record."

The pals have an impressive record together. For Matthew's 2007 film Stardust, Gary offered up Rule The World.

Take That must also be chuffed about featuring in a comic book movie. It's not quite Roy Of The Rovers or Viz but X-Men isn't a bad one to hook up with.

Gary would make a good Professor X and, with a nod to his body hair, ROBBIE WILLIAMS is perfect for Wolverine.

HOWARD DONALD is often DJ-ing into the early hours so he could be the Nightcrawler. And because ice goes well with Orange, JASON has to be Iceman.

That leaves MARK OWEN as Pyro - he's got loads of old flames.

Take That fans will be able to buy the single once the film has been released this June. It's also bound to feature on their Progress Tour, which kicks off at the end of May.

The lads are locked away in a studio rehearsing for the record-breaking shows.

Gary and Rob are still battling it out to see who can lose the most weight before the first gig in Sunderland.

They must be hitting the gym hard.

Neither will want to look like they've got tree trunks hidden down those leggings.

Fuente: The Sun

Take That! Jason Orange's bargain eBay Merc

Hidden away on eBay is a Mercedes CLK55 AMG, owned for five years by Jason Orange of Take That.

A 2000X with 90,000 miles and full history, this is a hugely fast car and silly value at its classified ad price of – £6,490. At this money you should Take That...

Fuente: Mirror

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Take That's Gary Barlow Solves Madame Tussauds Waxwork Mystery

Take That singer Gary Barlow has revealed that his original Madame Tussauds waxwork was never melted down to be used for another figure as initially thought.

In his 2006 autobiography, My Take, the singer wrote that his waxwork had been used to create a Britney Spears model after the band's demise.

"Why only Britney? They could have made all three of Destiny's Child,” he jokingly wrote in the book.

But Barlow has now revealed that the waxwork was actually put in storage – and has since returned following Take That's successful comeback.

"What annoyed me more was that when Take That came back and were successful again, my waxwork suddenly reappeared out of nowhere, yet slightly aged,” he told The Sun.

“They obviously keep them in storage. I don't know which is worse."

Take That are due to kick off their huge UK Progress tour next month, which will feature Robbie Williams.

Fuente: Gigwise
Foto: Flickr

Howard pinchará en Ibiza este verano

TAKE THAT are busy rehearsing for their record-breaking tour - but at least one member is also looking ahead to after the stadium shows.

HOWARD DONALD has booked in huge gigs DJing in Ibiza this summer after getting the call from dance don JUDGE JULES.

Manning the decks will certainly give Howard's aching limbs a break.

Howard - most famous for his slick dance moves and vocals on Never Forget - will spin house music at superclub Eden just three weeks after the band's last Progress Live date in Munich.

His Judgement Sundays bookings, starting on August 21, put him up there among big-name DJs such as MARCO V, EDDIE HALLIWELL, FERRY CORSTEN and Judge Jules himself.

So far Howard has two nights lined up at Eden's room 2 but is likely to be looking around for other bookings on the White Isle.

A source says: "Howard's been DJing for years now after taking it up when he was in the wilderness after the group's split in 1996.

"At first he wasn't taken very seriously but now he's well respected.

"He's focused on the tour right now but is also excited about these DJ dates.

"To get the call from Judge Jules is a big deal.

"He'll be playing alongside huge names from house and techno but it will certainly be a different story to live shows with his group."

Howard, often known as DJ HD, will switch from playing 80,000-seat stadiums with huge production and screaming fans to a sweaty room with a bassy PA system and bongoed blokes with their tops off.

Bandmates JASON ORANGE, GARY BARLOW, ROBBIE WILLIAMS and MARK OWEN are already fans of Howard's dance production, which he works on alongside the DJing.

On their last Take That tour they played one of his remixes during the show.

With their latest album Progress being more dance-influenced than ever, you can bet Howard will try to slip some TT remixes into his DJ sets too.

Hardcore clubbers will be mortified if they ever work out what they are raving to.

Fuente: The Sun

We’re an old boyband

IT'S hard to imagine TAKE THAT have much to be insecure about.
But GARY BARLOW has found his bandmates' Achilles heel - the signs of old age.

The cheeky singer, who hit 40 three months ago, has been upsetting the elder statesmen, HOWARD DONALD - who is 43 in a fortnight - and JASON ORANGE, 40, by ribbing them about getting on a bit.

Howard said: "I am very sensitive about my age. Gary will make jokes that I'm 46 or 47 and it really p***** me off. I feel like I'm still fit enough to go on, I don't feel my age."

The lads might be fitter than most 30-year-olds but they are showing some signs of wear and tear. Howard ended up in hospital four years ago after his lung collapsed when he tried the splits during a gig in Milan.

These days there must be a lot of Deep Heat knocking around back-stage.



Even young 'un MARK OWEN is getting nervy about the length of the hair in his lughole.

Mark, 39, said: "I'm pleased we have got this far through our lives - almost halfway hopefully, that's quite an achievement."

If KEITH RICHARDS has made it to the ripe old age of 67, there's more than a whisker's chance this lot will one day collect their bus passes.

Troublemaker Gary seems to be the only star happy to be approaching middle age. He said: "People still find it hard to believe I'm 40.

"Actually I'm not bothered about age. I'm really happy and it's lovely to be 40, I'd recommend it to anyone. Music is a young person's industry but you want a few of the older bands like us around.

"We don't have a plan for how long it is going to last."

Work has started on getting match fit for the epic Progress tour, kicking off on May 30.

Perhaps the eye-catching cover of the album should look more like the version on the left.

More than £15million has been spent on the set for the gigs and the lads are competing to see who'll be the fittest.

Gary and 37-year-old ROBBIE WILLIAMS even have money riding on who can lose the most timber.

One thing is for sure - the interest in the manband won't be shrinking any time soon, unlike some other appendages.


Fuente: The Sun

Arctic Monkeys frontman apologises for Take That slurs

With Take That tickets for their upcoming UK tour in high demand, Alex Turner has apologised for disparaging remarks he made about the group several years ago.

The Arctic Monkeys frontman referred to the reformed boyband as “a load of old b*****ks” back in 2006.

But, speaking to NME, he has now admitted his comments were misjudged.

“We love Gary Barlow," said the Sheffield-born rock star.

"I think I really offended him a few years ago though, which I'm sorry about. I didn't understand it then. Didn't know what was going on, trying to ruffle some feathers."

Take That have enjoyed phenomenal success since reforming in 2006.

Last year saw Robbie Williams rejoin the band and Take That subsequently announced their first tour as a five-piece in 16 years.

The tour gets underway at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on May 27th, with support coming from the Pet Shop Boys.

Fuente: Viagogo

Mark Owen Donates Take That Tickets To Charity Auction

Take That star Mark Owen is boosting a drive to raise $2.4 million (£1.5 million) for a special school near his home by donating 10 executive concert tickets to its charity auction.

The British singer is a patron of The Rainbow Charity, which runs an educational establishment for autistic children in south west London.

Organisers are striving to raise funds so they can provide lessons for even more needy children - and the Shine singer was happy to help out by donating five pairs of tickets for Take That's upcoming sold-out show at London's Wembley Stadium in July (11).

A statement on the charity's official website reads, "Our patron, Mark Owen has kindly donated us 5 pairs of executive tickets from the band's personal ticket allocation, for the Sold Out Take That Progress Live 2011 gig at Wembley on Tuesday 5th July 2011.

"The tickets are for executive seats - not widely available to the general public - so snap up this golden opportunity to watch the gig from the comfort of the best seats in the house and place your bids!!"

The tickets will go up for auction on eBay.com on 30 May (11).

Fuente: Contactmusic

Take That hit the creche barrier

THE TAKE THAT tour bus will have a bigger creche than groupie enclosure when the Progress Tour hits the road next month.

Back in the day GARY BARLOW, MARK OWEN, HOWARD DONALD, JASON ORANGE and ROBBIE WILLIAMS made the most of their celebrity status and did serious damage with their female fanbase.

But Rob, who rejoined the band last year, has now joked about how the groupie count is not what it was.

He said: "To make the entourage bigger now, I would have to have sex - but I am married."

In the manband's heyday Robbie probably rattled up the most notches on the bedpost.

But Gary, Mark and Howard are all married with kids now, leaving Jason as the only one working his magic on the ladies with his effeminate Manc charms.

Now that Robbie has also settled down with AYDA FIELD, the tour will be a far more civilised affair.

Speaking about his marriage, Robbie said: "We have a great relationship and never fall out.

"We stay in an awful lot. It helps me drop my shoulders and relax a bit."

They must have more than one remote control in their household then.

Fuente: The Sun

Teloneros de Progress Live 2011: Pet Shop Boys!

Take That's Progress Live 2011 Tour kicks off towards the end of next month and, just when we thought we couldn't take any more excitement, the most successful duo in UK music history have been announced as very special guests for the 37-date extravaganza…

Pet Shop Boys, who Robbie collaborated with on his single She's Madonna and Rudebox album track We're The Pet Shop Boys, will be joining Take That on tour and, needless to say, Robbie is delighted: “I’m a huge Pet Shop Boys fan so for me it will be an absolute joy to be able to watch them every night.”

Speaking of the recent announcement, Pet Shop Boys said: "We are delighted to accept Take That’s invitation to be part of their Progress show and tour which is undoubtedly going to be one of the most exciting events of 2011. We look forward to every night being a huge celebration of pop music.”

They'll be warming up the crowds with a 40-minute set which will include highlights of their recent Pandemonium tour and was designed by Es Devlin, who is also part of the creative team working on the Progress Live 2011 tour.

The duo have sold over 50 million records and scooped seven platinum, two gold and four silver albums in the UK alone. In 2009 they picked up the BRITs' Outstanding Contribution To Music award, an accolade Robbie himself picked up the following year in 2010.

“Pet Shop Boys was the first CD I ever bought” said Gary. “I've followed their whole career and always loved their unique approach to records and live performance. That combined with two lovely people means we’re in for a great tour.” Jason added, “I’m flattered and very happy they’ve agreed to do it. They’re so talented; I thought they’d be above it and us.”

Roll on May 27th, we can't wait!

Fuente: Robbie Williams