Robbie Williams Is Excited About ARIA Awards

The UK pop sensation, known for his smirking, 'cheeky chappie' appeal, was the epitome of charm and confidence at his first media appearance since he arrived in the country. The singer, who is also here on a brief promotional tour for his eighth studio album, Reality Killed The Video Star, is set to perform the first single off at the album, Bodies, at the show tomorrow night.

The singer admitted that poor sales of his last album, Rudebox, were a catalyst in his decision to relocate to Los Angeles for some serious career soul-searching. He also confessed that he even considered giving up performing completely due to the physical demands of his last tour.

Three years span Rudebox and the latest album, a period during which the unconventional singer seemed to undergo a scruffy makeover and eschew the hedonistic excesses of his former rock 'n' roll life.

Musically, things appear to be looking up for the former boy band member, with Bodies peaking at #4 on the Australian music charts and joining Rock DJ as the most successful singles he has released in the country.