Take That to front M&S campaign - Sept 19 2007
Take That are to be the new faces of Marks & Spencer menswear, it's been confirmed.

A new campaign, shot by photographer Rankin, features the reunited group wearing a variety of looks from the Autograph autumn range.

The photographs show Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Mark Owen both individually and as a group.

The group said: "It's brilliant to be working with such a strong British brand as M&S and to be the faces for the new autumn Autograph campaign.

"We were really impressed with the Plan A eco-initiative that M&S launched in January and the commitments the company has made towards greener retailing.

"It's really important to us to work with people who share our values as well as make great clothes."

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.