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Pete Doherty has reunited with his Babyshambles bandmates on stage for versions of ‘Albion’ and ‘Fuck Forever’ – see footage below.The band have been largely inactive since the 2014 reformation of The Libertines, but at a Doherty solo show in Watford’s Palace Theatre on Friday night (March 21), he was joined by bassist Drew McConnell and drummer Adam Ficek for a seven-song encore.The trio played ‘Albion’ and ‘Fuck Forever’ from their 2005 debut album ‘Down In Albion’, as well as The Libertines’ ‘What Katie Did’, ‘Time For Heroes’ and ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’. They also played Doherty’s 2009 single ‘The Last Of The English Roses’ and rounded out the set with a cover of The Stone Roses classic ‘I Wanna Be Adored’.Watch fan-captured footage here:A post shared by Luisa Piccin (@lupi_gram)‘Suicide In The Trenches’ ‘Music When The Lights Go Out’ ‘Horrorshow’ ‘Night Of The Hunter’ ‘Pot Of Gold’ ‘Calvados’ ‘What A Waster’ ‘Felt Better Alive’ ‘Death On The Stairs’ ‘Sheepskin Tearaway’ ‘Ed Belly’ ‘Can’t Stand Me Now’ ‘The Boy Looked At Johnny’ ‘Run Run Run’ ‘Albion’ ‘The Last Of The English Roses’ ‘What Katie Did’ ‘Time For Heroes’ ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’ ‘Fuck Forever’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ Doherty, McConnell and Ficek played a similar show together in Northampton last August, which was their first time playing together in a decade.

Pete Doherty has shared a new health update and reflected on the “hurtful” comments people have made about him.The Libertines frontman and soloist made the comments during a new appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, where he shared a new update on his health and said that he is now wearing orthopaedic shoes.It comes after the artist revealed last month that he is at risk of having his toes amputated due to his ongoing health conditions. This is because of his type 2 diabetes, which he was diagnosed with last year, and led to him claiming that he “was healthier when he was on heroin”.Last month he told fans in Munich that doctors advised him to stay off his feet “as much as he can” to avoid having any amputations.

Pete Doherty has dropped a new song called ‘Calvados’ and announced a run of initiate in-store shows across the UK. Find out more below.Shared today (February 26), the new single marks the latest preview of the singer-songwriter’s upcoming solo album ‘Felt Better Alive’.

Pete Doherty has been married to his wife for nearly four years, but their connection dates back to the early 2000s.The Libertines frontman, 45, will lean on his wife Katia de Vidas as he navigates a prolonged health struggle. In early 2024, Pete disclosed his diagnosis with type 2 diabetes, and in a recent update, he shared that doctors warned him about the possibility of toe amputation due to complications from the condition.This isn't Katia's first time supporting her husband through life's challenges.

Pete Doherty has shared a health update, saying that he is at risk of having his toes amputated.The Libertines frontman and soloist revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and claimed he “was healthier when he was on heroin”. In late 2023, Doherty described himself as “a very sick man” and said “death’s lurking”.The singer-songwriter is currently out on a European tour with The Libertines in support of their fourth and latest studio album, 2024’s ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’.

Queens Of The Stone Age are headlining Sheffield’s Rock N Roll Circus 2025 – find all the details below.Last week, the Josh Homme-fronted band began teasing an upcoming huge gig in Sheffield after they shared a photograph of Ecclesall Road in the Steel City showing a poster for the city’s edition of the Rock N Roll Circus festival.Now, it’s been revealed that they’re set to headline the festival on August 27, which takes place at Don Valley Bowl, as one of only two shows they’ll play in the UK in 2025.Also announced today (February 17), they’ll be joined on the line-up by Viagra Boys, Fat Dog, The Bug Club and So Good.Of Queens Of The Stone Age’s addition to the festival’s line-up, organiser Ali O’Reilly said: “We’re taking Rock N Roll Circus to the next level in 2025. Bringing a band such as Queens of the Stone Age to Sheffield is a huge moment for us and we can’t wait to welcome them to the Big Top in August.“They are the perfect act to open our celebrations and fit everything that our brand is trying to achieve,” she continued.

The Great Escape Festival has added 120 names to its 2025 line-up and announced a spotlight show with Pete Doherty and Warmduscher.Taking place in Brighton from May 14-17, the festival welcomes Doherty and Warmduscher for a special Spotlight Show curated by Doherty’s record label, Strap Originals. It takes place at the Deep End venue on Brighton’s beachfront.Further additions to the festival’s weekend bill include: Jordan Adetunji, Lynks, The K’s, Donny Benét, The Moonlandingz, Black Fondu, Real Farmer, Shortstraw, Bold Love, and Namesbliss.The festival has also shared that The Road To Great Escape, its annual showcase of events, will take place in the preceding week at Glasgow’s King Tut’s (May 9-10) and Dublin’s Whelan’s (May 12-13).

The Libertines have recorded a performance as holograms for the new Live Odyssey music experience in Camden. Watch an exclusive preview on NME above.Live Odyssey is described as “a celebration of the rich tapestry of British music, offering a unique experience for music lovers of all ages” through “a groundbreaking tribute to the sounds that shaped Britain”.The immersive and interactive experience will be opening in Camden in May 2025, promising state-of-the-art technology with the raw spirit of live performance through “a two-and-a-half-hour musical adventure that captures the evolution of British music, from the early anthems of the ’60s and ’70s to the Britpop glory of the ’90s and the defining sounds of today”.

Fontaines D.C.‘s Grian Chatten has sent a message to the children who went viral for their cover of the band’s song ‘Starburster‘.A video clip went viral of two kids in a house singing along to the lead single of the Dublin rocker’s latest album ‘Romance’. Equipped with white microphones and flashing lights, the kids sing: “I’m gon’ hit your business if it’s momentary blissness” along with the song’s iconic gasp. One of the two kids takes the time to show off his dance moves while jumping and spinning on the floor.Now, the Fontaines frontman has shared a lovely message to the boys in the video.

Pete Doherty has offered to support Oasis for free in a bid to try and secure some tickets for his in-laws.The Libertines and Babyshambles frontman discussed the upcoming reunion shows of the iconic Britpop band during a new interview with i Paper, and said that he is willing to put their long-running feud to one side if it means he can bag some tickets for family members.While discussing his upcoming solo album with the outlet, Doherty also shared his experience of the ticketing debacle that came when Liam and Noel Gallagher announced their reunion last summer.According to the singer-songwriter, his in-laws are fans of the group but, like countless others, found themselves unable to secure tickets due to the extensive demand. Now, in a last-minute plea to get admission for them, Doherty has said he wants to take part in the shows.“If Noel or Liam are reading this: maybe a 10-minute acoustic slot?” he quipped.

Pete Doherty has announced details of his new solo album ‘Felt Better Alive’ along with details of an intimate UK tour. Check out the title track below along with our interview with The Libertines star.Due for release in May via Doherty’s own Strap Originals label and supported a run of shows in towns namechecked in Babyshambles‘ classic ‘Down In Albion’, his latest solo effort comes with a taster in the form of the country-tinged road song of the lead single and title track.“My ultimate fantasy moment is like in that film Yesterday where he’s the only person to know The Beatles songs,” Doherty told NME. “Before that film was written and made, I used to have that fantasy when I was a kid.

Pete Doherty has spoken about his love for the “really good acts coming out of Ireland” including Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap.The Libertines and Babyshambles frontman recently sat down with NME as part of the In Conversation series, and opened up about new material, his time as a father and the plans he has for 2025.During the interview he also opened up about the acts he has been inspired by in recent times, naming both Kneecap and Fontaines D.C. as two that have particularly caught his eye.Recalling the pro-Palestine gig done by Paul Weller, Primal Scream and Kneecap last year, he explained that it was the appearance of the latter that caught his eye.“That probably would have piqued my curiosity [25 years ago] to know that there was a mob of Irish rappers who wear tricolour balaclavas on stage.

Pete Doherty has opened up about the time he lied about supporting Supergrass on tour and his bandmate pretending to be in Radiohead.The Libertines frontman recently sat down with NME as the most recent guest of our In Conversation series and took a moment to discuss the band’s massive Gunnersbury Park show that is happening on Saturday August 9 (visit here for tickets and more information).The likes of Lambrini Girls, Hak Baker and Supergrass will be joining the ‘Time For Heroes’ group as special guests. After being asked if having Gaz Coombes and co as an opening act feels surreal and heavy, Doherty said: “Yes.

Pete Doherty has shared his New Year’s Resolutions for 2025 and reflected on how far he’s come over the past 24 years.The Libertines frontman recently sat down with NME as part of our In Conversation series and opened up about the changes he plans to implement in his life during 2025. “I don’t know what you mean really, by that. I do make resolutions, but really just to keep on this path that I’m on.

Pete Doherty has teased a Babyshambles reunion for next year to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Down In Albion’.The band has been largely inactive since 2014 thanks to The Libertines re-forming. However, during a Pete Doherty solo gig in Northampton in August, bassist Drew McConnell and drummer Adam Ficek joined him on-stage for the first time in a decade. Sources told NME that guitarist Mik Whitnall was at the venue before the show too, but was unable to stay for the gig.The band played a version of The Libertines’ ‘Don’t Look Back Into The Sun’ before performing hits including ‘Baddie’s Boogie’, ‘Back From The Dead’ and ‘Albion’ before finishing off with ‘Time For Heroes’ and ‘Killamangiro’.Following the show, Ficek hinted the band could reunite properly.

Singer Pete Doherty, 45, has wowed his followers with a new Instagram post showing his dramatic weight loss.The Libertines frontman uploaded a photo on Thursday where he's seen sitting on some steps with a cute dog by his side. In the picture, Pete is smoking a cigarette and gazing off into the distance, looking dapper in a pinstriped suit. He jazzed up his outfit with bright red socks and loafers, and added a quirky twist with a floral lapel pin.

Leon Jackson, who won The X Factor in 2007, quickly faded from the limelight and was dropped by Simon Cowell's Syco record label just two years later. However, in 2015, it was revealed that the Scottish singer had been hitting the gym hard, undergoing a remarkable physical transformation as he continued to chase his pop career dreams. Now 35, Leon has swapped his iconic spiky mullet for a more laid-back look and sports a flattering facial stubble.

Benefits have responded to fan suggestions and implemented both a price cap and a curfew for their upcoming tour of the UK.The Teesside duo shared details of a new tour across the UK yesterday (November 13) – alongside the announcement that they had teamed up with Pete Doherty for single ‘Relentless’ and are planning to release new album ‘Constant Noise’.Commencing on April 22, the tour is comprised of 11 shows across the country, and launches with a gig at the Hebden Bridge Trades Club, before making stops in Hull, Nottingham, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and more. A slot at the Lexington venue in London is also scheduled for April 25.Tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow (November 15), and will be available here.Now, the band have taken to X/Twitter to confirm that they will be making the shows more accessible for fans by implementing both a price cap at £12 per ticket and enforcing a 10pm curfew.You might remember us asking what could be made to improve gigs in this age of spiralling costs + venues closing.

Benefits have enlisted Pete Doherty for their new single ‘Relentless’ as they announce new album ‘Constant Noise’ alongside a UK headline tour.The Teeside duo’s second album will arrive on March 21 via Invada Records and serves as the follow-up to 2023’s ‘NAILS’. Its tracklist includes their recent single ‘Land Of The Tyrants’ and new track ‘Relentless, which features Pete Doherty of The Libertines.“The song is about craving for a past you had that exists perhaps solely in your memory.

The Libertines covered The Stone Roses‘ classic hit ‘Waterfall’ during their show in Manchester over the weekend.The band wrapped up their performance at the Albert Hall in the city with the cover on Saturday (November 9).As they kicked off the track, fans could be heard singing the intro before Pete Doherty took up the vocal duties and Carl Barât took up the lead guitar. You can view the performance below.The show was part of their ongoing UK ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ tour, which is set to wrap up later this month.

The Libertines have announced a huge London show for 2025 alongside special guests Supergrass and more. Find all the details below.Announced today (November 4), the homecoming show is set to take place at London’s Gunnersbury Park on Saturday, 9 August 2025.The concert will see The Libertines joined by Supergrass, as well as Soft Play, Hak Baker and Lambrini Girls.