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Robbie Williams kicks off new year celebrations with performance in Australia

Williams performed outside the Sydney Opera House as part of ABC’s New Year’s Eve Party.

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams’ New Biopic ‘Better Man’ Has Started A Patriotic Feud Between The UK & USA

Robbie Williams new biopic "Better Man" has resulted in various outspoken Americans claiming they don't know who he is.

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Better Man review – Robbie Williams monkeys around in a raw and emotional biopic

Replacing Williams with a CGI ape in an otherwise human cast pays off enormously in Michael Gracey’s warts-and-all tale of the pop phenomenon

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Better Man: What the reviews are saying about the new Robbie Williams film

The film has received astounding reviews

Evening Standard

Better Man review – Robbie Williams becomes CGI chimp in surreal biopic

A candid look at the toxic force of envy that drove his musical career but turned a talented musician into a deeply unhappy man. But why the CGI?

The Guardian - UK

The biggest celebrity property stories of 2024 — from newts and planning wars to supercars in living rooms

Whether they’re buying up in the Cotswolds or selling their lavish homes, London’s celebs kept us entertained this year

Evening Standard

Michael Gracey had no doubts about having Robbie Williams portrayed by a chimp in Better Man

'Better Man' director Michael Gracey claims it was a simple decision to have Robbie Williams portrayed by a chimp in the new film as the singer considers himself to be a "performing monkey".

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Better Man director Michael Gracey on making a monkey out of Robbie Williams for his new biopic

The Australian filmmaker on telling Williams’ lifestory with a CGI chimp, the toxic nature of fame and how the former Take That star saved his debut feature film The Greatest Showman

Evening Standard

Robbie Williams wants mental health safeguarding in music

Pop star Robbie Williams is leading calls for more mental health safeguarding in the music industry following the death of One Direction star Liam Payne.

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Robbie Williams wants to retake school exams

Pop star Robbie Williams wants to go back to school to retake his exams to prove he's "not thick" because he spent years thinking he was a "dumb-dumb".

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Anora, Better Man and Sonic 3: the biggest Boxing Day films out in Australia

Desperate for two hours of silence in a cinema, or a movie to entertain the family? We’ve got you covered with our comprehensive guide

The Guardian - AU

Inside the wild Robbie Williams biopic: ‘It’s sad seeing the monkey do cocaine’

IN FOCUS: The unexpectedly brilliant ‘Better Man’ dives into the rise, fall and rise again of one of Britain’s greatest pop stars… who is depicted as an anthropomorphic chimpanzee. Adam White speaks to its director Michael Gracey about monkeys, mayhem and why Robbie was nervous about Gary Barlow seeing the…

The Independent UK

Actor Mathew Horne looks back: ‘Gavin and Stacey was a big turning point in my life. People would confuse me with Gavin in real life’

The comedian and actor on his Cure obsession, surviving a press storm, and being heckled by Robbie Williams

The Guardian - UK

Twixmas in London: The best things to do, from theatre shows and exhibitions to nights out

Looking for something cultural to avoid the Twixmas slump? We’ve got you covered

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Robbie Williams Reflects On Fame, Redemption, And Personal Growth

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Total Film

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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

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Robbie Williams wanted to be portrayed as lion in CGI biopic

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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