Gary Barlow used to play "terrible" tricks on his former bandmate Robbie Williams.

The Take That star's rivalry with Robbie became so intense they resorted to dirty tactics to annoy each other after Robbie left the band.

Robbie Williams is using his tattoos to make contact with aliens.

The singer has the ancient Egyptian symbol the Eye of Horus - also known as the Udjat which represents the Cosmos and is a symbol protection from evil forces - etched onto the back of his neck.

Jason Orange thinks fame is "s**t." The Take That star claims the only positive thing about being a celebrity is that it helps you "jump the queue" at clubs, but most aspects of stardom are a drag.

He said: "To be honest, I think fame is s**t. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I know it's a huge aspiration for a lot of young people these days, but really I can't think of one redeeming feature it has other than that of a quick ego caress or being able to jump the queue at a club."

Robbie Williams made a secret visit to the U.K. to watch his favorite soccer team. The reclusive "Angels" singer - who lives in Los Angeles - jetted home earlier this week to see his parents and Port Vale FC.

After visiting his mother Jan Williams, 57, and dad Pete Conway, 61, at their homes in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, the 34-year-old star arrived at the team's ground in a limousine where he was mobbed by fans before meeting club chairman Bill Bratt.

Robbie Williams' new album has been approved by Take That. The reclusive singer is working on the follow-up to flop record "Rudebox" and treated his former bandmates to a sneak preview of the tracks when they visited him in Los Angeles.

Lead singer Gary Barlow - Robbie's former bitter rival - told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "We had some great hanging out time with Robbie in Los Angeles and he played us some of his new stuff. It was really good."

Robbie Williams is preparing to start a family. The "Angels" singer, who recently reunited with girlfriend Ayda Field following a brief split, is hoping to cement their relationship by having a baby.

The 29-year-old actress has even giving up drinking in preparation.