The network says the singer will not perform during Thursday's ceremony at a Berlin arena. He remains an award nominee in the Best Male category.
The winners of the awards, which are presented in a different European country each year, are selected by fans across the continent.
Former Take That singer Williams recently completed his first album in three years, "Reality Killed the Video Star." Last week he played a well-received comeback gig at London's Roundhouse.
Confusion surrounds Robbie Williams "proposal"
Nov 27, 2009 10:00 am PST
British singer Robbie Williams "proposed" to his actress girlfriend, Ayda Field, live on Australian radio on Friday, but his spokesman then said it was a joke. Adding to the confusion, Williams' mother Jan later told British radio tha...
Singer Robbie Williams to court investors: report
Nov 21, 2009 9:00 am PST
British singer Robbie Williams may sell the right to half his future album, touring and sponsorship earnings in a 50 million pound ($83 million) deal, one of his managers was reported to say on Saturday. Managers for Williams, whose h...
Robbie Williams says he will rejoin Take That
Nov 4, 2009 9:00 am PST
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Robbie Williams to receive career award at BRITs
Oct 22, 2009 1:00 pm PDT
British singer Robbie Williams will receive a career prize at the 30th BRIT music awards in London next year, organizers said on Thursday. The 35-year-old former member of boy band Take That has already won 11 BRIT awards as a solo artist...
Cops question Brit star about robbery of paparazzi
Jun 25, 2009 1:00 am PDT
Police in the Bahamas are investigating the robbery of two paparazzi a few hours after they snapped shots of British pop idol Robbie Williams lounging on an exclusive beach in Exuma and argued with his entourage. Superintendent Ellsworth ...