Robbie Williams news from month: November, 2007

Podgy Robbie Williams has obviously stopped going to the gym and has now quit shaving.

The singer, 33, has been snapped on a trip to Amsterdam with a bushy beard, hat and sunglasses.

Obviously keen to remain incognito, the former Take That star was taking a break from the recording studio.

Since Robbie moved to LA, things haven’t been going to well for him. He joked recently that he spends his time taking Class A drugs, pleasuring himself and eating at McDonald’s.

Last album Rudebox was a critical flop and in October he was reported to have lost £200,000 after being duped by a couple of aquaintances.

British singer Robbie Williams has earned himself a whopping $64 million in just under 9 months – thanks to his recent world tour. According to reports, Williams’ business, The In Good Company Co Limited – made the payment to him for the period March 31 to December 31 2006.According to Britain’s Mirror Newspaper, during the 9 months, 33-year-old Robbie performed 44 gigs in 14 countries to 2.6million fans – a schedule that seemingly left him hooked on anti-depressants and checking into rehab. He later said: “I’m not built for it.”

Companies House documents prove that the concerts netted the ‘Feel’ singer earned almost as much as he earned over the previous four years.

Robbie has now earned roughly $129,000.000 from his business since it was set up in March 2002 after he signing his lucrative deal with the EMI record label.

One industry insider said: “People often say that Robbie is on the way out, especially after his last album Rudebox was panned by the critics. “But this just proves that he’s still got what it takes to earn big money.” (by: O. Williams, showbizspy.com)

Williams’s Hollywood football team lifted a league trophy last night – but the singer was nowhere to be seen.

As his LA Vale players bagged top spot in the LA Premier League, Robbie snubbed the pitch celebrations and the after-party. Earlier this week, Robbie, the side’s manager, reportedly had a blazing row with his players.

He was also said to have given £200,000 to invest in a New York fashion label to two hangers-on, who blew the lot partying instead. One club insider said: “Robbie hasn’t been too well lately.” (dailyrecord.co.uk)

Robbie Williams has been ripped off by so-called friends for more than £200,000, it was revealed yesterday.

He was persuaded to part with the cash after two mates begged for help in setting up a fashion label in New York.

But the dodgy duo blew the cash on partying instead. They were among dozens of hangers-on surrounding Robbie’s LA Vale football team.

Many use the Stoke-born singer’s Hollywood mansion as a 24-hour crash-pad. It was only when his closest pals intervened and told him he was being taken for a ride that 33-year-old Robbie kicked them out.

A source close to the star said: “At best Rob was being used, at worst, he was being conned. These so-called friends have preyed on his hospitality and good nature.”

The situation came to a head last weekend when Robbie – who battles daily with his drink and drugs demons – finally confronted his house guests.

A huge row row broke out which ended only when he threatened to call cops.

The group, including the two rip-off merchants, left his house. Robbie has now disbanded his soccer team. The source said: “It was as if the penny had finally dropped and Robbie realised he was being taken for a mug. Read the rest…