Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty anxious about performing

Music Gossip

28 May 2012

Pete Doherty gets "enormous anxiety" before appearing on stage. The former Libertines singer suffers from crippling stage fright, which he says affects his abilities to perform, but also admits his current band, Babyshambles, have a far from…

Paul Weller too embarrassed for talent shows

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10 Apr 2012

Paul Weller would be "too embarrassed" to appear on a TV talent show. The 'That Dangerous Age' hitmaker is not a fan of reality TV singing shows such as 'The X Factor' and 'The Voice' and feels the people who audition for them are all style over…

The Libertines writing new material

Music Gossip

6 Apr 2012

Pete Doherty and Carl Barat are writing new Libertines songs together. The pair - who both fronted the band playing guitar and singing - have had a turbulent relationship since reuniting to play two festival shows in 2010, but have recently started…

Pete Doherty inspired by Amy's death

Music Gossip

4 Apr 2012

Pete Doherty found the wake of Amy Winehouse's death an "inspiring time". The singer and songwriter was living in squalor in London when his friend died of accidental alcohol poisoning last year, and found her death spurred him to write a number of…

Carl Barat: Libertines will perform again

Music Gossip

2 Mar 2012

Carl Barat is "sure" The Libertines will perform together again. The 'Time For Heroes' hitmakers - Carl, Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall - have not shared a stage since their one-off comeback shows at the Reading and Leeds festivals in…

The Libertines frontmen reunite

Music Gossip

12 Aug 2011

The Libertines Carl Barat and Pete Doherty have been hanging out together. The co-frontmen of the band posted a picture of them together on twitter, sparking excitement relations between have got better and they could get their band back together…

Pete Doherty released from jail

Music Gossip

6 Jul 2011

Pete Doherty has been released from prison. The troubled Babyshambles rocker was sentenced to six months jail on May 20 for possession of cocaine, and though he was not expected to serve his full sentence, his release still comes a month earlier than…

Pete Doherty says Carl doesn't trust him

Music Gossip

14 May 2011

Pete Doherty claims his Libertines bandmate Carl Barat doesn't trust him anymore. The future of the 'Time for Heroes' band - who came together for a handful of reunion shows last year - looks bleak as the volatile relationship between the two…

Carl Barat wants to 'start again' with Pete Doherty

Music Gossip

12 May 2011

Carl Barat thinks he and Pete Doherty have to "start again" for The Libertines to work. The singer and guitarist said he feels currently there is "no future" for the group - who originally split in 2004, but reunited to play two huge shows last year…

The Libertines to play Glastonbury

Music Gossip

11 Feb 2011

The Libertines are to reunite at the Glastonbury Festival this summer. The British indie band - fronted by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty - reformed to play the 2010 Reading and Leeds Festivals for their first live shows since 2004, and after the…

Pete Doherty planning to ask Carl to help write tracks

Music Gossip

1 Dec 2010

Pete Doherty may ask his former Libertines bandmate Carl Barat to help him finish writing new songs. The 'Last Of the English Roses' singer admitted he is having trouble finishing tracks for his latest album with his present band, Babyshambles, and…

Libertines ponder permanent reunion

Music Gossip

25 Aug 2010

The Libertines will decide after Reading and Leeds whether they will reunite full time. Carl Barat - who fronts the indie rockers alongside Pete Doherty - said everything rests on how the UK band's first two shows as a full group since 2004 go, as…

Pete Doherty to sing for Carl

Music Gossip

20 Aug 2010

Pete Doherty is set to sing on Carl Barat's debut solo album. The pair recently reunited their band, The Libertines - putting their differences, which originally caused the group's end - behind them, and Carl is keen for Pete to provide vocals on the…

Pete Doherty 'broke'

Music Gossip

18 May 2010

Pete Doherty is "completely broke". The Babyshambles rocker - who has a history of drug addiction - has reportedly been forced to rent a flat in Camden, north London, to save money, while performing low-key acoustic shows nearby in a bid to generate…

Pete Doherty unveils new Babyshambles?

Music Gossip

23 Apr 2010

Pete Doherty unveiled a new Babyshambles line-up this week confusing fans as to the group's current status. 'Last Of The English Roses' singer Pete was due to play a solo show in London on Tuesday (20.04.10), but instead appeared to play with a…

Pete Doherty charged

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22 Dec 2009

Pete Doherty has been charged with heroin possession. The 30-year-old Babyshambles rocker was arrested yesterday (21.12.09), shortly after appearing in Gloucester Crown Court on other charges, and must now appear in court in January over the new…

Pete Doherty arrested again

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21 Dec 2009

Pete Doherty has been arrested - moments after leaving a court hearing today (21.12.09). The 30-year-old Babyshambles singer was escorted from Gloucester Crown Court to a local police station by officers on suspicion of possession of a controlled…

Pete Doherty arrested in Germany

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7 Dec 2009

Pete Doherty has been arrested in Germany for smashing the back window of a car. The Babyshambles frontman was taken into custody for throwing a pint glass at a car - believed to be parked at the time - outside of the bar Trinkteufel (Drink Devil…

Pete Doherty sparks Nazi row

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1 Dec 2009

Pete Doherty infuriated fans at German music festival by singing the banned Nazi verse of the national anthem. The rocker took to the stage at the Munich event, organised by radio station Bayerischer Rundfunk, on Saturday (28.11.09) and launched into…

Pete Doherty hospitalised

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13 Oct 2009

Pete Doherty has been hospitalised, forcing him to cancel his Irish tour. The Babyshambles frontman was taken to hospital in Wiltshire, England, last night (12.10.09) after suffering breathing difficulties. It is not yet known what caused his…

Hear this! - Upcoming gigs and albums Autumn 2009

10 Sep 2009

SEPTEMBER 14 Sep Jay-Z The Blueprint 3 After ‘retirement’, Glastonbury and gigs converting Coldplay fans to the joys of rap music, his masterful album trilogy is now complete. 14 Sep Muse The Resistance The band’s fifth album, it’s tinged…

Circle of friends: Dot Allison

The muse-for-hire finds her own voice

3 Sep 2009

There can be few better kept secrets in music than Dot Allison. The Edinburgh-born singer songwriter has been involved in exciting new music for over fifteen years, collaborating with all kinds of different artists as well as producing four acclaimed…

T in the Park: Peter Doherty - Who's the man

25 Jun 2009

‘I first saw The Libertines at Camden Monarch in 2002,’ says Anthony Thornton, NME writer and author of the group’s autobiography Bound Together. ‘I was there to see The Vines, who were supposed to be the next big thing, but The Libertines were…

Pete Doherty in drug arrest

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11 Jun 2009

Pete Doherty has been arrested. The Babyshambles frontman was taken into custody on suspicion of drug possession and driving under the influence in Gloucester, South West England, in the early hours of this morning (11.06.09). The evening before…

Carlos Barat - Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Tue 9 Jun

10 Jun 2009

Carlos Barat was given a warm reception at Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall on Tuesday 9th June as he played a rapturous set to thrilled fans. Although the all-seated venue was not sold out, Barat’s energetic performance drew hundreds of fans from their…