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The Libertines' Highly Praised Hyde Park Gig Interrupted By Surging Fans
The Libertines' first reunion gig on English soil got off to a rocky start when overzealous fans surged towards the stage whilst the band performed at the British Summer Time gig in Hyde Park, London....
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2014
The Libertines Bring Back The Good Old Days At London Hyde Park Reunion Show
The Libertines were reunited last night in front of a packed crowd in London’s Hyde Park, delivering a hit filled set in front of thousands of eager fans.Time for heroes? The Libertines are backArriving on...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 06 July 2014
The Libertines Reunite For Hits-laden Hyde Park Warm Up In Glasgow
The Libertines reunited over the weekend for a high energy show in Glasgow, as warm up for their massive reunion show at Hyde Park next weekend. The band, Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, bass player...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2014
The Libertines Hoping For Record Deal
The Libertines are hoping to secure a new record deal after their reunion gig at London's Hyde Park. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' band - made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, Gary Powell and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 May 2014
Car Barat: I Want A Career Like Damon Albarn
Carl Barat wants a career like Damon Albarn.The former Dirty Pretty Things frontman has launched a new band, The Jackals, and is currently preparing for a Libertines reunion show in London's Hyde Park later this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2014
Carl Barat: Libertines Reunion Is Risky
Carl Barat admits there is a ''colossal risk'' involved in reforming The Libertines. The co-frontman, who will be reunited with bandmates Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall for a gig at London's Hyde Park...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2014
The Libertines' Hyde Park Reunion: Can We Expect The Good Old Days?
Today, tickets for The Libertines’ Hyde Park reunion gig this July went on sale. Since the announcement that Peter Doherty and Carl Barat were reuniting for the summer festival it’s been hard to properly assess...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2014
The Libertines' Hyde Park Gig Opposed By Hyde Park Residents
Carl Barat has issued a pragmatic response to those opposing The Libertines’ comeback gig at Hyde Park in early July. “If people are concerned about noise they shouldn't have moved to Hyde Park,” he said....
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2014
Carl Barat And Pete Doherty Reunite The Libertines For British Summer Time Festival
Pete Doherty and Carl Barât will reunite their band The Libertines to perform a one-off show in Hyde Park this summer. The gig will be part of the Barclaycard British Summer Time concerts scheduled to...
By Sophie Miskiw in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2014
The Libertines To Reform For Big Money Hyde Park Show?
The Libertines look set to reunite for a gig at Hyde Park, following a post on the band's official Facebook page. Singer Pete Doherty also gave a recent interview in which he said he planned...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Carl Barat Dumped Session Band Over Songs Criticism
British rocker Carl Barat decided to dump his session musicians and recruit a full-time band after he overheard them criticising his songs after a gig.The former Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things star headed out on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
Indie X-factor? Thousands Apply To Be In Carl Barat's New Band
Carl Barat has received over 1,000 applications to join his new band. The former Libertines man announced on New Year's Eve that he was looking to put a new team together, telling NME.com, "I don't...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2014
Carl Barat Gives Up On Solo Career
British rocker Carl Barat is forming a new band to release his latest songs as he is sick of life as a solo artist.The guitarist shot to fame as co-frontman of cult band The Libertines...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 January 2014
Liam Gallagher Went Into Anaphylactic Shock After Eating Blue M&m
It would have been slightly ironic had a blue M&M nut killed off former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. The Manchester-born singer, who's lived the rock n' roll lifestyle for over 20 years, admitted he thought...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 07 May 2013
Carl Barat Opens Up About Depression Battle
British rocker Carl Barat has spoken out about his battle with depression, revealing he turned to therapy to help him face his problems.The former Libertines star spent years struggling to cope with his emotions before...
By WENN on 28 February 2013
Carl Barat To Be Honoured With Doctorate
The Libertines star Carl Barat is to be awarded an honorary a doctorate from the University Of Winchester in England.The rocker will pick up his latest accolade next month (Nov12), according to Nme.com. Ironically,...
By WENN on 26 October 2012
Damon Albarn's African Party
Damon Albarn is having a ''24 hour party'' touring the UK for his Africa Express shows.The Blur singer - who is travelling with musicians including Carl Barat, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Eliza Doolittle on...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 September 2012
Pete Doherty Kicked Out Of Rehab For 'Disruptive' Behaviour
Pete Doherty - the former frontman of The Libertines and Babyshambles - has been chucked out of rehab. A report from the Daily Mail reveals that the notoriously troublesome rocker has been asked to leave...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Carl Barat And Pete Doherty To Work On New Album
Former The Libertines stars Carl Barat and Pete Doherty are set to team up for a new album.The rockers fell out following the band's ill fated second album in 2004, before reforming for U.K. festivals...
By WENN on 01 July 2012
Pete Doherty And Carl Barat To Rejoin Forces
After readmitting himself into rehab on a Thai retreat, Pete Doherty looks to be willing to reclaim some sense of productivity once he returns. Despite pulling out of his scheduled T in the Park performance...
By Lew Irwin on 01 July 2012
The Things They Say 24826
"Whenever I do things that are, in my mind, slightly laudable, he gets a bit jealous. He assumes that because I've got an exhibition, he should have one." Rocker/artist Pete Doherty insists his The Libertines...
By WENN on 04 April 2012
Carl Barat: Libertines Will Perform Again
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2012
Russell Brand Pens Emotional Amy Winehouse Letter
Russell Brand, the British comedian and close friend of the late Amy Winehouse, has penned an emotional letter detailing the times he spent with the British singer and criticising the lack of help she received...
By WENN on 25 July 2011
Barat To Play Nero In French Opera
Rocker Carl Barat is set to play Roman emperor Nero in a new French opera.The former Libertines star will take the stage in Pop'pea, an opera inspired by Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, at the...
By WENN on 20 July 2011
Pete Doherty Says Carl Doesn't Trust Him
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...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 2011
Barat's Girlfriend Helped Him Kick Drink Problem
British rocker CARL BARAT has credited his girlfriend EDIE LANGLEY with giving him the confidence to overcome his alcohol problems for good.Barat began drinking heavily to combat his crippling stage fright while performing in The...
By WENN on 15 October 2010
Carl Barat To Be A Dad
Carl Barat is to become a father.The Libertines frontman's girlfriend Edie Langley is expecting her first child with the rocker later this year and it is believed the new arrival will be a boy.A friend...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 August 2010
Razorlight's Rave Record
Razorlight are making a rave album.The 'Golden Touch' rockers - whose last LP 'Slipway Fires' was slammed by critics - are planning a change of direction with their next record and want to work with...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2009
Arctic Monkey Turner Voted Coolest Man
Rock newcomer ALEX TURNER of British band ARCTIC MONKEYS has been voted coolest man on the planet, beating out competition from superstars like LIAM GALLAGHER and KANYE WEST. The 19-year-old I BET YOU LOOK...
By WENN on 22 November 2005
Keane's Oxley: 'Libertines Are Middle-class Liars'
KEANE star TIM RICE-OXLEY has accused THE LIBERTINES of lying about their "rough background" to improve their rock and roll image. The BEDSHAPED pianist and his bandmate TOM CHAPLIN went drinking with Libertines stars...
By World Entertainment News Network on 22 December 2004
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