Robbie Williams news from month: July, 2007

Robbie Williams is reportedly in discussions to make his film debut as Captain James T Kirk in Star Trek XI. The Stoke-born popstar voiced the part of Dougal in The Magic Roundabout remake in 2005, but has since turned down a number of starring roles.

Now Robbie, 33, is talking to director JJ Abrams about taking on the role of Captain Kirk in the upcoming Star Trek film, reports the Daily Star. The character was originally made famous by William Shatner in the sci-fi television series, which first aired in 1966. Abrams, who co-created hit series Lost, said: “I think he would be a good Captain Kirk. The Kirk in my movie is quite young – it’s like the early years.

“But I can’t comment on who we are casting just yet. You’ll have to wait and see.” Leonard Nimoy will be playing Spock in the movie, while Heroes actor Zachary Quinto will play the role of the young Spock. The 30-year-old said: “It is pretty incredible to be part of something so iconic.” Abrams is also hoping to find a way to bring William Shatner into the film. “We are desperately trying to find a way to put him in this movie,” he explained.

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Soccer ace David Beckham has challenged pop superstar Robbie Williams to a charity showdown. The former England captain, who has just moved from Real Madrid to L.A Galaxy, has asked his new bosses if they would let the team play LA Vale – a celebrity squad headed up by Williams.

Beckham hopes the match will be broadcast worldwide and raise millions for charity. He says, “I’m not sure if we are allowed but we will see.”

starpulse.com

SINGER NATASHA BEDINGFIELD has revealed she almost went on a date with ROBBIE WILLIAMS — but he blew his chance. Nat told me the pair met in Los Angeles and Robbie took her number. But the Rudebox singer didn’t call and now it’s too late — as she has found herself a nice man.

Nat said: “Rob once said he would call me. “I bumped into him in an LA record shop and he asked me what hotel I was staying in. He said he’d call, but never did.” Natasha is now dating US businessman Matt Robinson. But she would still like to make sweet music with Rob. She added: “I still think Robbie is attractive. I’d love to duet with him.” Robbie should have taken tips from JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE if he wanted to win Natasha’s heart.

She toured with the snake-hipped singer last month and revealed: “My dressing room was next to Justin’s so we hung out before shows. “He has a great sense of humour. He’s very warm. “After the first show he left me champagne and a note saying, ‘Welcome. We love to have you here.’ “I’ve never done that for a support act so I felt bad. I’m going to do it in the future.”

thesun.co.uk

American comedian ROBIN WILLIAMS regularly receives phone calls from woman mistaking him for British pop singer ROBBIE WILLIAMS. The Mrs Doubtfire star admits the similar spelling of their names has led to some puzzled, and disappointed, young ladies. Williams, 55 says, “We do tend to get phone calls from women looking for him. ”

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Robbie Williams’ football team LA Vale FC have started out in an over 30s league in Los Angeles. We went along to see if the footballing gods are smiling on them in the City of Angels.

The football team that Robbie built – LA Vale FC – are starting to cause a stir in Los Angeles…
visit : www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2007/06/26/robbie_williams_la_vale_feature.shtml to read all.

LA Vale joined Super Metro League. Robbie’s team will be state affiliated in the summer – autumn later 2007. Which means that they will be able to participate in state wide and maybe national competitions. Super Metro League plays games in a number of locations across the city. Over 100 teams participate in the program, each of which are allowed to play with a team of 22 players.

Robbie Williams has donated another £1.5m to Give it Sum, a charity which helps vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in his home town. Set up by Robbie Williams and Comic Relief in June 2000, Give it Sum helps people with problems in their lives in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. While currently living in LA, Robbie has never wholly forgotten his roots and this latest donation means he has donated £3m to his hometown charity in total. He managed to raise funds for the charity by selling career memorabilia, such as platinum discs and hand-written lyrics. The lyrics he penned for his number one hit, Angels, brought in £27,000 alone.

The 33-year-old pop star said: “I’m glad the little help I give can raise the profile of things like this. I want to be more active in and around Stoke-on-Trent – the place I love and where I’ll eventually return to. “Community groups who have an income of less than £150,000 a year can apply for grants to help fund projects for up to two years. In the past, grants have helped to fund self-help groups working to improve their local communities, including those providing support to young people with drug and alcohol problems, the homeless and people from ethnic minorities.

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