Libertines' Carl signs major solo deal Libertines' Carl Barat has inked a major solo deal with Universal records, putting an end to lingering speculation over the reformation of the cherished UK indie rockers. With Doherty working on his Babyshambles project, Barat confirmed the band's end late last year at a show in  read the full post here >>

Libertines' Carl Barat reveals tumour scare The Libertines' frontman Carl Barat will undergo an operation to remove a tumour, the star has revealed. Barat revealed the news to The Sun newspaper this week, saying that a growth located behind his ear must be removed. Although the procedure isn't life threatening, Doctors have  read the full post here >>

'Libertines' repackaged and re-released with DVD The Libertines are to re-release their new album with a bonus DVD. Releases November 15th, the "Boys In The Band" DVD will feature over 60 minutes of live footage, promo videos, interviews and more. Directed by Gina Birch, live footage includes the band performing at  read the full post here >>

The Libertines: New Single Includes Live Tracks The Libertines are set to release "What Became Of The Likely Lads" as their next single, soundgenerator can report. Released October 18, the two-CD and 7" formats will include a number of live tracks from their Brixton Academy show earlier in the year. The release follows  read the full post here >>

Ex-Libertine Pete Doherty Escapes Jail Term Pete Doherty the 25-year-old former Libertine's frontman has escaped jail after a judge gave the troubled musician a suspended sentence. Malcolm Read the District Judge at Thames Magistrates Court in East London handed down the sentence after the singer admitted to the possession  read the full post here >>

Libertines Drop Pete Doherty The Libertines have issued a statement revealing they are to continue without troubled singer/guitarist Pete Doherty for the immediate future. Doherty's dependency on hard drugs has spiralled out of control throughout 2004 and a recent visit to a detox clinic in Thailand, proved  read the full post here >>

Libertines Reveal New Album Details The Libertines have confirmed details of their second studio album. Despite the constant media circus surrounding Pete Doherty's drug problems, The Libertines have been quietly recording new music and have revealed that their second self-titled album, the follow-up to  read the full post here >>

Libertines Cancel Festivals, Doherty Enters Thai Rehab The Libertines' Pete Doherty has checked himself into a rehab clinic in Thailand for an intensive recovery programme. The troubled guitarist has battled drug addiction for the last year in the most public of ways, recently walking out of the Priory after spending just  read the full post here >>

Intimate London Date For Wolfman & Libertines' Doherty Libertines' guitarist and singer Peter Doherty has confirmed a show at London's Café De Paris on Tuesday 13th April to celebrate the release of 'For Lovers', a track written by Wolfman and Doherty. Wolfman, who is currently in the middle of a record company bidding  read the full post here >>

Libertines Intimate Xmas Acoustic Set The Libertines have announced they are to play an acoustic set at the tiny Rhythm Factory venue during Christmas week. The show, which is set for December 23rd in the intimate surroundings of the central London venue, follows a storming end to a rollercoaster year for the  read the full post here >>

Libertines: First Official Shows Since Pete's Release The Libertines have confirmed a number of live UK dates for February and March, their first official shows since Pete Doherty's release from prison for Burglary. The band, who play the sold out NME shows on December 16th, 17th and 18th, have confirmed four dates  read the full post here >>

Libertines Add Third Xmas Show The Libertines have announced a third Christmas show at London’s Kentish Town Forum, taking place on Thursday December 18th. The Libertines, who were recently voted the best band in Britain by the Guardian, have released four singles; What A Waster (Top 40), Up The Bracket (Top  read the full post here >>

Libertines Pete Behind Bars Libertines guitarist Pete Doherty has received a six month jail term, with three month of which are suspended, after pleading guilty to burglary. The 24-year old co-founding member of the Libertines has seen things fall apart recently after battling with drug addiction and has  read the full post here >>

Outcast Libertine Playing London This Weekend Troubled Libertines guitarist and co-founder Pete Doherty, who has not played with the group for many months, is set to unveil 'Baby Shambles' this weekend on stage in London. Baby Shambles will play two shows at the Troubadour Club in Earls Court - on Friday (22nd Aug) and  read the full post here >>

Libertines Pete Speaks Out The Libertines guitarist Pete Doherty has revealed the reasons for going A.W.O.L from the group recently, missing a recent UK tour and Glastonbury performance. Speaking on Zoe Ball's XFM show yesterday Pete revealed his reasons: "I organised this little shindig in Whitechapel,"  read the full post here >>

Libertines UK Tour The Libertines have announced a short UK tour next month, prior to their appearance at the Glastonbury festival. The hotly tipped group will play five dates in all, as well as a show with The Coral and The Thrills on June 21st. The full tour is: June 20 Manchester  read the full post here >>