ROBBIE WILLIAMS could be getting back in the studio — this time with boyband Blue.
It comes after Rob wrote the lads’ new single Flowers, which is on the setlist for the UK leg of their 25th Anniversary world tour.
Biz on Sunday’s Emily caught up with Blue members
Antony Costa, Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, and Duncan James at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, West London, this week.
The band are on their milestone tour following the release of seventh studio album Reflections.
Antony said: “We would love to work with Robbie’s people and that is the conversation that is happening.
“Karl Brazil (Robbie’s music director) is very much on our side.
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“He is championing Blue and us and the lads have spoken to Karl separately and together.
“You never know, watch this space.”
Antony revealed that Robbie reached out to the band after watching their story on the BBC documentary Boybands Forever.
He said: “It resonated with him because we were all young and he was a young lad in Take That.
“Take That went on a different journey than us, but we still wanted that same goal.
“Robbie has always been there and he’s been a big supporter of me and the boys.”
Duncan said: “We’re so lucky that after 25 years we’re still getting to sell out gigs, still touring around the world and we’ve got the adoration from the fans.
“We’ve had the nod from Robbie to write that song for us, so it’s almost like the industry is opening the door again and we’re feeling the love.”
Of their new hit Flowers, Duncan added: “A lot of people have said it sounds like a Robbie song as well.”
Blue are one of the few bands still touring with an original line-up.
Simon said: “One of the reasons we have stood the test of time is all four of us wanted to be in a boyband.
“Most are full of members who want to be solo artists but weren’t good enough.
“So all of a sudden you’ve got egos.
“We don’t understand why bands argue or why they don’t get on because when you’re a team, you’re a team player.”
The boys are playing at London’s Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 11.
I will get my prosecco and picnic blanket ready.
Tickets are on sale at myticket.co.uk.
Meanwhile, the band revealed Ellie Goulding got them to perform at her 70s-themed baby shower in January, ahead of the birth of her daughter Iris.
The boys sang their 2002 track One Love with Ellie.
Duncan added: “We didn’t realise she was a big fan of our music.”
SAM THOMPSON is stepping down from his role on Love Island: Aftersun.
The 2023 I’m A Celeb winner has been a panel regular on the spin-off since his stint in the jungle.
But an insider revealed: “Sam’s schedule is jam-packed and producers are going in a different direction so there’ll be a bit of a shake-up on Aftersun.
“ITV is really keen on harnessing new talent, especially plucking from its pool of influencers and TikTokkers to boost ratings.
“Sam may well return as a guest, but he won’t be a regular.”
A spokeswoman for Sam said: “He absolutely loved his time as part of the Love Island team and the show will always have a special place in his heart.”
NOEL SHOWS HIS SCENTS OF STYLE
NOEL GALLAGHER might have a thing for cigarettes and alcohol – but he also likes more refined smells, too.
The Oasis great shares the same taste in scent as suave Thirties and Forties playwright and composer Noel Coward.
He visited bespoke perfumer Azzi Glasser at her London studio.
Azzi, who has created scents for Kylie Minogue, Tom Hardy And Jude Law, charges £1,500 for a “fragrance workshop” to create a one-off scent to match your personality.
Noel spent £400 on candles and chose Vetiver scent by Floris London – favoured by Noel Coward.
Azzi revealed that Noel is also a fan of her £259 Mystere Vetivert.
She said: “It smells like you’re wearing a million dollars.”
IS THAT MADGE? CORSET IS
MADONNA returned to Coachella in the same jacket and corset she performed in 20 years ago as she joined Sabrina Carpenter for her headline set on Friday.
The sparkling duo performed the Queen of Pop’s hits Vogue and Like A Prayer before launching into a new song, I Feel So Free, from Madonna’s long-rumoured new album, Confessions II, set for release on July 3.
Madonna was delighted to stand four inches taller than Sabrina, who is just under 5ft.
She told the crowd: “The other thrilling thing I need to point out to everybody right now is this is probably the first time I’ve ever performed with someone who’s shorter than me.
“So, thank you for giving me that experience.”
In response, Sabrina shouted, “Amen!”.
Cute as a button.
’ROACHES ROLLING OUT AGAIN?
ROLLING STONES fans reckon there could be live dates on the horizon under their alias, The Cockroaches.
Rumours started after the rockers updated their website to include a poster of a 1977 surprise gig at El Mocambo Club in Toronto, attended by Princess Margaret , which was billed as a gig by The Cockroaches.
Keith Richards also posted a cryptic comment saying: “Great fun though huh?
A good rhythm section, a couple of mates, where else can you go.”
A source said: “There is a lot of buzz about this as next year it will be 50 years since the Stones last played live as The Cockroaches.”
TALIA MAR is hoping to work with DJ Sigala again.
The pair collaborated on 2022 dance track Stay The Night.
Asked if she would like to work with him this year, Talia told me: “Oh my God, yes. I was talking to him the other day. He is summer. I was like, ‘Can we get some new music please, because it is summer?’.”
Talia who has released new track Lady, will play at London’s Courtyard Theatre on May 16.
She said: “I want it to be really casual, I don’t want it to be glitz and glamour.
“Stripping it down is a really lovely moment.”
TIM’S CHILL TIME DOWN TO A TEE
TIMOTHEE CHALAMET has been enjoying some chill-out time on the beach.
After watching Justin Bieber at Coachella with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner last weekend, he headed for Miami to relax.
The Marty Supreme actor paid homage to his movie with a “Supreme” Wu-Tang Clan tee.
Tim was later seen catching some rays shirtless and sipping on a Coke.
Lovely.