The boomer pause: the sign that shows you should really get off social media
Many people of a certain age can’t help but hesitate when recording their TikTok clips – we’re looking at you, Gary Barlow
December 2022
Robbie Williams says he sees a lot of himself in Harry Styles
Twenty-five years on from release of first solo album, singer also tells BBC of rivalry with Gary Barlow
September 2022
Gary Barlow: A Different Stage review – Could it be magic? No!
This one-man, one-note show is a blandly sanitised history of Take That. While it won’t thrill you with its drama, its slightly smug star does have one hell of a voice
December 2021
Rockin’ around the Christmas streams: why festive music is bigger than ever
Gary Barlow review – impossible not to love pop’s embarrassing dad
June 2021
TV tonight
TV tonight: show time with Gary Barlow and pals
The Take That frontman brings together a band for a variety show starring Jamie Cullum, Mica Paris and other starry friends. Plus, Unreported World. Here’s what to watch this evening
January 2021
A Bowie Celebration review – a starry tribute concert for a mind-blowing talent
Five years on from David Bowie’s death, bandmate Mike Garson leads an epic lineup, from Billy Corgan to Adam Lambert, in three hours of livestreamed sound and vision
April 2020
Hope in a time of crisis
Coronavirus: looking for good news – Run for Heroes and an opera-singing doctor
Running fundraiser for NHS and frontline workers raises over £1m and the BBC announces a star-studded Big Night In
May 2019
Take That review – pop's unstoppable embarrassing dads
Deploying air-drum solos and Harley Davidsons, Take That rolled out the hits with the energy of men half their age
December 2018
Ranked
The 30 best boyband members – ranked!
Never forget: are Jason Orange and Victoria Beckham the best members of their bands?
October 2018
Gary Barlow opens up about his weight issues and daughter’s death
Singer reveals how he became ‘unrecognisable’ after putting on weight after Take That split
June 2018
Names in the news
How wise of Millie Bobby Brown to spurn Twitter trolls
Rebecca Nicholson
Gary Barlow to stop using confetti after 'littering' Eden Project
April 2018
Gary Barlow review – uncool is the new cool as star channels panto and Alan Partridge
Gary Barlow and Madonna! Pop’s strangest crossovers
October 2017
How about getting multinationals to pay their tax, as well as Gary Barlow?
Stefan Stern
The HMRC scored a win by closing down the ‘Liberty’ tax avoidance scheme favoured by celebrities, but it’s corporations who really need the crackdown, writes tax expert Stefan Stern
June 2017
Ariana Grande among the stars at One Love Manchester – in pictures
The concert for the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack attracts stars including Katy Perry and Take That at the Emirates Old Trafford
March 2017
Gary Barlow confirms Star Wars: The Last Jedi cameo appearance
The singer joins a list of people, including Tom Hardy and princes William and Harry, expected to play cameo roles in Episode VIII of the sci-fi saga
February 2017
The Girls review – Gary Barlow gives Calendar Girls a classy musical makeover
The Take That star and Tim Firth have collaborated seamlessly on a show that is far superior to its predecessors on stage and screen
