The Independent — Robbie Williams is to play his first UK show for three years with an intimate BBC gig. more info

NME — Doves, Magazine and Florence & The Machine also appear more info

Clickmusic — Dame Shirley Bassey also for the series of one-off shows at London's Roundhouse in October. more info

BBC News - UK — The singer is to appear at this year's BBC Electric Proms for his first full-length concert in the UK since 2006. more info

TAKE THAT and their ex bandmate Robbie Williams will go head-to-head in Xmas charts more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Robbie Williams considered quitting his career in pop music to pursue charity work. more info

The Daily Mail — Both stars are trying to crack America for the envied top spot – and unlike Boyle, it won’t be a first attempt for Williams. more info

Sky News — Robbie Williams will be performing his new single Bodies as a world exclusive on the first of The X Factor live finals, it has been confirmed. more info

AngryApe — Singer confirms he'll be singing live next month more info

The Daily Mail — Robbie Williams has confirmed he will be appearing on this year's series of the X Factor. The singer is lined up to perform his new single Bodies as a 'world exclusive' when the first of the X Factor live finals begin next month. more info