Latest Pete Doherty News
The Libertines Announce Massive Gunnersbury Park Show Next Summer
The Libertines have announced a huge show at London's Gunnersbury Park next summer.The 'Don't Look Back into the Sun' rockers will perform a homecoming show on August 9, 2025, where they will be joined by...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 November 2024
Pete Doherty Reveals He Has Ditched His Mobile Phone Since Getting Off Drugs: 'I've Got A Landline!'
Pete Doherty has got rid of his mobile phone.The 45-year-old rock star - who is best known for being co-frontman of The Libertines -has endured a string of problems with addiction throughout his career but...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 April 2024
'And Lo And Behold, We Got A Record...' The Libertines Studio Rule That Helped Them Record All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade
Carl Barat banned drugs and alcohol from the studio when The Libertines recorded their new album 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade'.The British indie rock band have just released their fourth studio album and to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2024
The Libertines Want To Crack America
The Libertines still want to crack America.The 'Run Run Run' hitmakers have been successful in their native UK for over 20 years but co-frontman Pete Doherty's well-documented addiction struggles and legal issues have prevented them...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2024
The Libertines: 'We're Not Doing This For The Money!'
The Libertines haven't reunited "for the money".The rock band - which consists of Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall and Gary Powell - were initially active from 1997 until 2004 and again from 2014 but...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2024
Pete Doherty Reveals Diabetes Diagnosis
Pete Doherty has revealed he has type 2 diabetes.The Libertines rocker - who has been open about his struggle with drug addiction in the past - revealed that he has been diagnosed with the disease...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 February 2024
Rick Witter Wants To Sing For Other Bands
Rick Witter wants to be invited to record with another band following the success of Shed 7's new album.The 'Chasing Rainbows' hitmakers have achieved their first number one with their 30th anniversary LP 'A Matter...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 January 2024
Libertines Cover ‘Fairytale Of New York’ In Tribute To Pete Doherty’S Late Wildman Pal Shane Macgowan
The Libertines have covered The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’. Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall and Gary Powell shared a video on their official Instagram page of Carl playing the festive classic tune on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 December 2023
Pete Doherty Reveals Shane Macgowan Stole His Crack Pipe And Told Him His Drugs Were Rubbish!
Pete Doherty has revealed Shane MacGowan stole his crack pipe and told him his drugs were rubbish.The recovering heroin addict, 44, told the tale while recounting his first meeting with the late Pogues wildman, who...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 December 2023
Pete Doherty Listens To Late Friend Amy Winehouse's Music 'Most Days'
Pete Doherty listens to his late friend Amy Winehouse’s music “most days”. The Libertines singer – who has had his own well-documented struggle with drug addiction – finds it hard to talk about the untimely...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2023
I'm A Very Sick Man, Says Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty believes he's a "very sick man".The 44-year-old musician previously entered rehab for a drug addiction, and Pete admits that his general health remains an ongoing concern.During an appearance on 'Louis Theroux Interviews', Pete...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 November 2023
Pete Doherty Smuggled Drugs Into Japan
Pete Doherty smuggled drugs into Japan at the height of his heroin addiction.The 44-year-old musician took heroin for the first time in 2002, and it wasn't long before drugs took "control" of his life.In the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 November 2023
The Libertines Don't Care If They Are 'Fat' And 'Not Cool'
The Libertines just want to write "beautiful songs" and don't care if they are "fat" and "not cool".Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band returned last week with the new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 October 2023
The Libertines' Album Drama
The Libertines had a failed writing trip to Jamaica before finishing their new album.Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band have dropped new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed their new record 'All Quiet On The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2023
The Libertines Return With New Album
The Libertines have returned with their first new album in eight years.Pete Doherty and Carl Barat's band have dropped new single 'Run Run Run' and confirmed their new record 'All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 October 2023
Pete Doherty Sought Revenge On Paparazzi
Pete Doherty used to get his drug dealer to "tie up" paparazzi in an act of revenge.The 'Can't Stand Me Now' singer's addiction struggles regularly overshadowed his music and he admitted he used look for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 October 2023
Pete Doherty Found 'Feeling Of Belonging' With Other Addicts
Pete Doherty found a "feeling of belonging" in crack dens.The Libertines frontman battled drug addiction for years but has been clean since 2020 and he admitted he was always "fascinated" by the sense of community...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 October 2023
Shed Seven's First Album In 6 Years Features Pete Doherty And Happy Mondays Star Rowetta
Britpop rockers Shed Seven's first studio album in six years, ‘A Matter of Time’, features Pete Doherty and Rowetta from Happy Mondays.Ahead of the album's release on January 12, the band have shared the lead...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 July 2023
Pete Doherty ‘Tells Fans He Will Be Dad For Third Time’
Pete Doherty is said to have told fans he is to become a dad for the third time.The former Libertines singer, 43, was reported by The Sun on Wednesday (07.12.22) to have announced the news...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 December 2022
Pete Doherty Recalls Having 'Vocabulary Battles' At 4am
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat used to have drunken "vocabulary battles" at 4am.The 43-year-old singer and Carl, 44, founded The Libertines in 1997, and Pete has recalled the early years of their successful partnership.He shared:...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2022
Carl Barat And Pete Doherty 'Hit It Off In A Bickering Way'
Carl Barat and Pete Doherty "hit it off in a bickering way" when they first met each other.The 44-year-old musician and Pete, 43, met when Carl was studying at Brunel University, and their relationship has...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2022
The Libertines Have Been Working On New Music In Jamaica
The Libertines have been working on new music in Jamaica.Pete Doherty has confirmed that he and fellow frontman Carl Barat have been in the Caribbean to work on some tracks for an upcoming album.Talking to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 September 2022
The Libertines In 'Shock' As Former Drummer Dies
The Libertines are in "shock" after their original drummer, Paul Dufour, died on Tuesday (06.09.22).The late sticksman - who was also known by the nickname “Mr Razzcocks" - has sadly passed away with a cause...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 September 2022
The Libertines To Perform 2 'Last Minute' UK Shows 'Very Soon'
The Libertines are to play "two last-minute shows" in the UK. The 'Can't Stand Me Now' hitmakers - made up of Pete Doherty, Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell - will hit the road...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2022
The Libertines Open Glastonbury 2022
The Libertines have kicked off Glastonbury 2022 with a performance on The Other Stage.Co-frontman Pete Doherty - who famously "married" supermodel Kate Moss, 48, at a joke wedding at the famous music festival in 2005...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2022
The Libertines Will Play Up The Bracket In Full For One Off London Show
The Libertines will perform 'Up the Bracket' in full for a special 20th anniversary show.The 'Time For Heroes' indie rockers will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album at London's Wembley Arena...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 June 2022
The Libertines To Play Up The Bracket In Full At Special One-off London Show
The Libertines will play 'Up The Bracket' in full at a special London arena show this summer.The 'Time For Heroes' indie legends have announced plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut studio album...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2022
Pete Doherty Reveals Whether We Will Get New Libertines Music In 2022
Pete Doherty hopes The Libertines will release new music in 2022.The frontman has revealed he and his bandmates - Carl Barat, John Hassall and Gary Powell - decided to "hold off" their first studio effort...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 February 2022
Pete Doherty Shares New Song With FréDéRic Lo Inspired By Getting Clean
Pete Doherty's new single with Frédéric Lo was penned while he was "white-knuckling it with drugs".The Libertines and Babyshambles rocker has shared the new track, 'You Can't Keep It From Me Forever', with the French...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 January 2022
Alan Mcgee: Drugs Got In The Way Of Libertines Being Global Megastars
Alan McGee says the "completely out of control" Libertines could have been global megastars if it wasn't for drugs.The 60-year-old music mogul and Creation Records co-founder is known for managing some of the most notorious...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 August 2021
Former member of The Libertines, Pete Doherty, makes the new headlines an awful lot, although not usually for the best of reasons. While he is still often mentioned in stories about The Libertines, he is often remembered for being asked to leave the band on multiple occasions for his continued drug abuse. Some stories focus on his music career, while most headlines are devoted to his additions and rehab visits.
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