Take That
- Profession: Band
- Place/Date of Birth: Manchester, 1990–1996, 2005–present
M&S will also be the official sponsor of the band’s forthcoming Beautiful World tour.
Steven Sharp, marketing executive director, said: "Take That have had a phenomenal 12 months and it’s great to see them doing so well - long may it continue.
"We are very excited to have them on board, especially because of their support for our Plan A work which is at the heart of our business."
The collection will be available in 270 stores around the country.
Advertisements start on October 4 in newspapers and magazines and on billboards.
Last year Take That ended a decade of absence with a sell-out tour and a new album.
Take That to release Rule The World - Sept 12 2007
Take That have named their next single Rule The World, an appropriate title for the band behind one of the biggest comebacks in pop history.
The song, which will be released next month and includes an 18-piece string ensemble, will feature on the soundtrack of forthcoming blockbuster Stardust.
Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the fantasy film boasts an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sienna Miller and Claire Danes.
It tells the story of Tristan (Charlie Cox) who journeys to a magical land to retrieve a fallen star for love interest Victoria (Miller).
Take That, who first found fame in 1990, said they found their first experience of writing for film "hugely exciting".
The single and the video for Rule The World were recorded at the famous Abbey Road studios in London.
Take That rule the world - July 30 2007
Take That stars Gary Barlow and Mark Owen havebeen drinking in the sights of LA after arriving at the premiere for Stardust, for which they contributed a song.
"The song is called Rule The World," confirmed Mark Owen who, along with his bandmate, was enjoying the Los Angeles sunshine.
"We arrived in LA and had a few drinks, saw a few of the sights and ate some nice food," he smiled.
"We’ve been to a couple of bars, you know."
"It’s been nice hasn’t it?" added Gary.
"In the sunshine."
The lads were also looking forward to hobnobbing with some of the big Hollywood stars attending the premiere.
"Michelle Pfeiffer’s here - don’t miss Michelle," said Mark.
The boys had better get used to travelling - there’s plenty more of it to come.
"We’ve done an album back in the UK and we’re about to go on tour in September," said Mark.
’Take That hunting new Lulu’ - July 23 2007
Take That are apparently on the look out for a new voice to sing with them.
Jason, Mark, Gary and Howard need a new lady to perform Relight My Fire with them on their Beautiful World tour, says the Daily Star.
Beverley Knight sang with them on their reunion tour last year - but is unable to join them this winter.
An insider said: "Take That asked Beverley back for Relight My Fire but unfortunately she’s doing her own tour so they’re having to look for somebody else with a big voice."
The group are happy for a backing vocalist to sing the powerful lines - but would really like a famous face to take on the duties.
Among those on their wish list is Natasha Bedingfield. "They really like Natasha and think her voice may suit the song but nobody’s been in contact yet," the source added.
The tour kicks off on October 11 in Belfast.
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Take That was formed in 1990 as Britain’s answer to the American boy band ’New Kids on the Block’. The band members were Gary Barlow (lead vocalist and song-writer), Robbie Williams (second lead and cheeky chappie), Jason Orange (choreographer and dancer), Marc Owen (the ’cute’ one)and Howard Donald (dancer).
Although they had a somewhat shaky start, and were close to being dropped from their record label - they then released ’It Only Takes a Minute’ which went to the number one chart spot. Teenage girls loved them everywhere, and they had eight number one hits altogether - including ’Relight My Fire’ with Lulu (also reinvigorating Lulu’s career as well!)
News that Robbie was leaving the band was taken badly by the fans, and although the four that were left did carry on (and have two more hit records) they finally announced it was all over in 1996. Teenage girls worldwide needed counselling... Until the next boy band of course.
Post Take That, youngest band member Robbie Williams has gone on to acheive the dizzying heights of A List stardom, while Gary (the one who was expected to shine) has not been heard of so much, although he did have two number one singles. Marc Owen also had a stab at solo pop stardom but was not so well recieved (although apparently it’s gone down vey well in Spain...). Jason Orange has been pursuing an acting career and treading the boards, while Howard - what is Howard doing? Answers on a very small postcard please!
November 2007