10 months ago 06th Dec 07:01
Robbie Williams Pays Damages To Former Manager....
British pop star Robbie Williams has agreed to pay undisclosed damages to former Take That manager Nigel Martin Smith for suggesting he had stolen money from the band in a song.
The 33-year-old, who soared to fame with boyband Take That before launching a successful solo career in 1995, also apologised for the "outrageous allegations".
London's High Court heard how Williams had accused Martin Smith in the lyrics of a song called The 90's - a rewritten version of which appears on his latest album Rudebox.
His lawyer said on Wednesday morning (05Dec07), "Robbie Williams wishes to make it clear to his fans, and the public at large, that he did not intend these lyrics to be taken at face value.
"Specifically, Robbie Williams did not intend to allege that Nigel Martin Smith has ever stolen any funds from Take That or anyone.
"Prior to the release of Rudebox, the lyrics to The 90's were changed by Robbie Williams in order to avoid any further misunderstanding.
"Nonetheless, Robbie Williams wishes now to apologise publicly and unreservedly for the distress that the original publication of those lyrics caused to Nigel".
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Your Comments:
by Mariah - 13:23:02 5th Feb 2008
There wasn't anything damaging in the lyrics because he had to change the words before the CD would be released. Personally, I think it's funny Mr. Wi... READ MORE
by Diane - 08:05:09 26th Jan 2008
I personally didn't find anything at all damageing in this song The 90's on Rudebox. I love this CD and I am still listening to it. So I am sorry for... READ MORE