ContactMusic — Gary Barlow was determined to land a judge's role on Britain's The X Factor after years of "selfish" performing with Take That - so he could put "time and effort" into guiding an up-and-coming star to success. The singer/songwriter was unveiled as on... more info

Perez Hilton — You can't argue that boy isn't keeping himself hella busy! Despite being only just finished with his Take That tour, Robbie Williams recently took to his blog to reveal that he's back in El Lay, and hard at work on the lyrics for his ninth solo album... more info

Guardian Music — Talent show replaces creator Simon Cowell with the Take That frontman in their new judging line-upStep aside Simon Cowell, there is a new "Mr Nasty" in town. ITV has turned to Take That frontman Gary Barlow to fill the void left by Cowell on its bigg... more info

ContactMusic — Robbie Williams has completed writing his next solo album. The singer - who recently finished a tour with his old boy band Take That - has been working on lyrics for his ninth album at his Los Angeles home, and thinks the results are his best ever. /... more info

Guardian Music — (Atlantic)After heading up the class of 2005 but misfiring with their second album, Hard-Fi are having to renew their once massive fanbase. Thus, few bases are left untouched in an effort to produce a third offering packed with potential singles. Va... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher has revealed he has no regrets about turning down the chance to be a judge on X Factor - but his daughter won't ever forgive him for it. The ex-Oasis star said his daughter Anaïs was upset with him after he said no to X F... more info

Gigwise — As show returns on Saturday... more info

Gigwise — He believes they've earned their position... more info

ContactMusic — British singer Gary Barlow was inspired to take to the mic again after hearing Coldplay star Chris Martin's voice. The Take That star has just wrapped up a tour with his reformed group - the band's first trek with Robbie Williams for 16 years. Barlow... more info

Gigwise — Denies band will split after tour... more info