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The Libertines Announced As Headliners For 'T In The Park'
The Libertines have been announced as headliners for this year's T in the Park music festival in Perthshire. The reunited indie rockers are the first act to be confirmed for the festival, which takes place...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 30 January 2015
The Libertines Announce Third Album
Quintessential noughties British indie group The Libertines have signed to a major label to release a long-awaited third album. In news reported by the NME, The band have made a deal with Virgin EMI, and...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 06 December 2014
So, Who's Playing ‘Secret Sets’ At Reading And Leeds 2014?
Every year, festival campsites buzz with rumours of ‘favourite bands playing secret slots’ and unlikely artists playing impromptu performances. As an event with a rich history of putting on secret shows, this month’s Reading and...
By Dan Greaves in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2014
Daniel Radcliffe Dodged Pete Doherty On Train Journey
Actor Daniel Radcliffe avoided his hero Pete Doherty on a train bound for France - because he felt sure The Libertines star would not be interested in chatting to him.The Harry Potter star and the...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 August 2014
The Libertines On Prostitutes, Football And ‘How Pete Doherty Kidnapped Us…’
While it may have been one of the most anticipated reunions of the year, The Libertines are still proving to be as chaotic and unpredictable as they were in The Good Old Days. The cult...
By Dan Greaves in Music / Festivals on 06 August 2014
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
Pete Doherty: Kate Moss Burned Childhood Teddy Bear
Pete Doherty lost his childhood teddy bear after Kate Moss set fire to him.The Libertines rocker and the supermodel broke up in 2007 after two years together, and he was devastated when she ''burned'' him...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz 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
Alex Turner To "Dust Off Tunic" For The Libertines Reunion Shows
Alex Turner said he would ‘relish’ the opportunity to see the newly-reformed Libertines perform live - suggesting he might even ‘knock the dust off his old tunic’ in support of the indie icons. Both Turner...
By Dan Greaves in Music / Festivals on 25 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
Head To Europe This Year For The Best Summer Festival Experiences!
We've been seriously pushing US and UK music festivals this year but, it has to be said, there's nowhere quite like Europe.The continent is home to some of the most unique music events in the...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 23 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
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
David Bowie's Producer Gives Away Studio Secrets
David Bowie's producer is hosting The Record Producers Live in London.Tony Visconti - who has produced David Bowie albums including 'Space Oddity', 'Young Americans' and his latest, 'The Next Day' - will be joined by...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 March 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
Gary Powell Slams Morrissey Over Backstage Snub
The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has launched a broadside against controversial rocker Morrissey, branding the outspoken star a "p**ck" and a "k**b".The cult British band played on the same bill as the former The Smiths...
By WENN on 14 August 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 Checks Into Rehab
Pete Doherty has checked into rehab.The Libertines frontman flew to Thailand yesterday (26.06.12) to cure his addiction to heroin and crack cocaine.A statement on the singer's official website read: ''Peter has left the building, well...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 June 2012
Kate Moss Drunk Dials Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty claims his ex-girlfriend Kate Moss still drunk dials him - five years after they spilt.The Libertines frontman says the ''happily married'' supermodel sometimes leaves him voicemail messages when she is intoxicated even though...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 May 2012
Pete Doherty's Gainsbourg Affair
Pete Doherty enjoyed a brief affair with Charlotte Gainsbourg. The former Libertines rocker - who previously romanced Kate Moss - claims he and his 'Confessions of a Young Contemporary' co-star had a romance when they...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 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
Pete Doherty Inspired By Amy's Death
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...
By Bang Showbiz 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
Kate Moss Destroyed Pete Doherty's Possessions
Kate Moss "destroyed" all of Pete Doherty's possessions when they split - apart from several elephant statues they bought together.The former Libertines rocker was in a turbulent relationship with the supermodel from January 2005 to...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 February 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
Pete Doherty Jailed For Six Months
Pete Doherty has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.The Libertines singer - who was arrested last March in connection with the drugs related death of heiress Robin Whitehead...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 May 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
Pete Doherty Charged With Cocaine Possession
Pete Doherty has been charged with cocaine possession today (28.09.10).The Libertines rocker was formally handed the charge of having the Class A drug on his person when answering bail at a London police station.Doherty was...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 September 2010
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