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Babyshambles star Pete Doherty was jailed for 14 weeks by a British court today for breaching a probation order after a string of brushes with the law for drugs and driving offences. Doherty, 29, best known for his past relationship with former supermodel Kate Moss, said he had turned over a new leaf last year after being handed a suspended jail term. But now he has been jailed by judge Davinder Lachar at West London Magistrates Court, reportedly after missing and turning up late for appointments with his probation officers. His record label Parlophone said he had put off a solo show at the Royal Albert Hall in London later this month. He is due to play the Glastonbury music festival in June but it was not immediately clear whether he would be out of jail in time. Parlophone added in a statement: "Today, Peter Doherty was sentenced to a total of 14 weeks in jail for being in breach of his probation order."Doherty previously went to jail in 2004 for breaking into fellow Liber...

Babyshambles Babyshambles Drug Addict Pete Doherty was replaced by a fan from the audience on Thursday night after failing to turn up to his own gig.The band were due to play at the NME Awards Launch Party at IndigO2, London, but only half the rockers showed up, with members of the band explaining that Doherty was unwell. Bassist Drew McConnell and drummer Adam Ficek decided the show must go on, and appealed for an audience member to join them on stage to sing and play guitar. Jamie Dell, 18, from Newcastle, rose to the occasion and was helped over the barrier to sing the band’s track, Carry On Up The Morning. McConnell described Dell’s performance as "beautiful" before the fan returned to the audience.He later quashed rumors Doherty - a recovering heroin addict - was back on the drugs, telling reporters, "There’s a legitimate reason why he (Doherty) couldn’t make it. It’s not anything to do with drugs being taken, put it like that. He’s our best mate and a recovering a...

Babyshambles Pete Doherty has reportedly been made to check into rehab by his aunt.The troubled Babyshambles rocker was persuaded to seek professional help for his drug addiction after a late-night visit from his aunt Joan Cassidy on Wednesday. Doherty has now agreed to enter Clouds Rehab Centre in Salisbury for a 12-day stay at a cost of £4,000 (U.S. $8 thousand), and has called West London Magistrates' Court for permission to switch his bail address to the centre, whose past patients include Robbie Williams and Boy George. Doherty had agreed to live with cousin Carole Parsons at her home in the village of Tintunhull, Somerset, as part of his bail conditions until September 4, when he is due to be sentenced on drugs charges. But when he was accused of attacking a 22-year-old female photographer outside Parsons' home on Wednesday his aunt decided he would be better off in rehab. Joan's son-in-law Barry Parsons said: "Pete's decided it's best to go into rehab. ...

Pete Doherty has been arrested for suspected drug possession.The troubled Babyshambles rocker was detained in Tower Hamlets, east London, in the early hours of Monday. A Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed: "At 2.30am on Monday morning officers in Tower Hamlets arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of possessing drugs."Pete and two others, an unnamed man and woman, were held at an east London police station after officers stopped the car they were travelling in.The 28-year-old musician, who performed with his band at the V-Festival in Stafford late on Sunday, was ordered to quit drugs or face a prison sentence less than two weeks ago.Pete, who pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine as well as two driving offences in July, was given four weeks to get himself drug-free on August 6. District Judge Davinder Lachlar said at the time: "I will adjourn this matter until September 4 to assess his motivation. What I have in mind is a communit...

Pete Doherty and 'Babyshambles' Pete Doherty saved a man in a motorway car crash.The Babyshambles frontman, who was travelling from Chelmsford to Stafford to perform with his band at the V-Festival this weekend, leaped into action after seeing the vehicle smash into a concrete reservation. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Pete saw the overturned car billowing with smoke in the middle of the carriageway. The band stopped and pulled a guy in his 50s from the vehicle. He had hit a concrete block on the side of the road and the car flipped over."Pete called the police and paramedics, who treated the victim at the scene. The man luckily escaped the crash with minor injuries. Meanwhile, the 28-year-old rocker has allegedly reunited with his ex-girlfriend Irina Lazareanu. Pete, who was recently dumped by supermodel Kate Moss, was seen meeting the Romanian model at London's Claridge's Hotel on Saturday. The pair visited Pete's friends and Irina wa...

Kate Moss has banned her daughter from modelling until she turns 21.The catwalk queen is happy for Lila Grace - her four-year-old daughter with ex-lover Jefferson Hack - to follow in her footsteps but doesn't want her to miss out on being a teenager.Kate, who began modelling at just 14, told Glamour magazine: "Lila can't be a model until she is at least 21. She is already a mini-me, it's scary. She already has her own beauty kit!"The 33-year-old supermodel, who recently split from troubled Babyshambles rocker Pete Doherty, also revealed she would have tried to become a rock star if she hadn't made it in the modelling world. Kate - who recorded vocals on the Primal Scream song 'Some Velvet Morning',which features on the band's greatest hits album 'Dirty Hits' - said: "I would have wanted to a be a rock star, a lead singer, if I wasn't a model."I'd go touring in a bus with my band. In my next life that is the plan."Las...

Babyshambles Pete Doherty and Cocaine Kate Moss Kate Moss has burned former fiancé Pete Doherty's love letters and poems.The supermodel, who kicked the troubled rocker out of her North London home last week after discovering he had cheated on her, made a bonfire and destroyed every sentimental note Pete ever gave her. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Kate gathered quite a collection of Pete's rambling over the two years they were together. She has piles of love letters, poems, songs and paintings. Now Kate has decided to cleanse herself of him by burning the lot."Kate is said to be nursing her broken heart at her hairdresser friend James Brown's house.The pair first began dating after Kate's 31st birthday party, when the Babyshambles rocker gave the supermodel a framed envelope with the lyrics to The Libertines' song 'What Katie Did' written on it. Kate, 33, was reportedly preparing to split from Pete even before learning he spent t...

Babyshambles Pete Doherty Pete Doherty was ordered to enter rehab or face jail yesterday. The troubled Babyshambles singer, who was more than two hours late arriving at West London Magistrates Court, pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine. District Judge Davinder Lachhar - who even issued a warrant for Doherty's arrest because he was so late - adjourned sentencing until August 7 on the condition Doherty entered rehab. Lachhar told Doherty: "If you go to detox I will see what sentence is appropriate. But if you do not, you will be going into custody."Doherty also pleaded guilty to two driving offences and faced a new charge of failing to appear in court without a reasonable excuse - following his arrival at midday instead of 9.30am.The 28-year-old star - who has reportedly split from supermodel Kate Moss following allegations he cheated on her last week - confirmed he had moved out of her North London home. Doherty gave Moss' St John...

Cocaine Kate Moss and Pete Doherty Kate Moss has banned Pete Doherty from talking about their wedding plans on a British TV show. Babyshambles rocker Pete, who is due to be interviewed by chat show host Jonathan Ross next week, has been warned by the supermodel to censor his answers.Pete appeared on the show a year ago and spoke frankly about his drug addiction and feelings for Kate. A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Pete's last interview was a brilliant success. He really opened up. But this time he and Kate are a proper item - and she's worried what he might blurt out. She's given him rules on what not to talk about. The wedding is absolutely off limits."At the time of last year's interview, Pete and Kate were experiencing a rocky patch in their relationship.The supermodel had issued Pete with an ultimatum to quit drugs, or lose her forever.Pete told the interviewer, "I love her bones, I always will", and confessed to taking drugs.Th...

LATEST: Troubled rocker PETE DOHERTY is planning to sue the organisers of a British music festival for repeatedly advertising an appearance by him despite not booking him for the event.The Babyshambles front man was criticised by fans for failing to appear at Gatecrasher’s Summer Sound System event in Leeds, England last Sunday. However, the singer maintains he was never scheduled to perform and is demanding an apology for the incident. A statement from his spokesperson reads, "Pete’s supposed non-show was reported extensively in the media and, despite an admission from Gatecrasher that Pete was never confirmed to appear, they have so far refused to issue a public apology."

Troubled rocker PETE DOHERTY disappointed fans at a British music festival this weekend when he failed to turn up for his scheduled slot as a guest DJ.The Babyshambles frontman had to be replaced at the last minute by fellow rocker Samuel Preston of The Ordinary Boys, who took over the stage at Gatecrasher’s Summer Sound System event in Leeds, England on Sunday.Fans had paid £40 ($80) each to attend the festival, and some were said to feel "conned" out of their money after Doherty skipped the event.

Pete Doherty is set to sell blood paintings for up to $100,000 each.The Babyshambles front man - who used his own blood to create the collection - wants to show supermodel lover Kate Moss he is back on track following his reported arrest on suspicion of drug possession earlier this month. Pete's artwork, which features self-portraits and a bloodstained crucifixion scene, goes on sale at London's trendy Bank robber gallery today.There are 14 main items, including four canvasses that are expected to make $100,000. The smaller pieces could fetch up to $40,000, while the prints are priced at $2,000.The troubled rocker's artwork has angered anti-drug campaigners who have accused him of "glamorising" his heroin addiction. A spokesman for drug rehab service Narconon said: "Families who have lost loved ones to heroin will be upset. It glamorises drug use."Pete's former Libertines band mate Carl Barat has spoken of his concern for the 28-year-old and has b...

Pete Doherty and Babyshambles Pete Doherty says his friends "have had enough" of him being a drug addict. Speaking after a court appearance yesterday the Babyshambles frontman confessed he could lose the people closest to him if he does not kick his habit once and for all. Pete - who is engaged to supermodel Kate Moss - said: "The people I'm closest to have had enough. They've said it's drugs or them. A lot has changed in the past week."The 28-year-old rocker did not divulge whether his comments specifically related to Kate.The supermodel is said to have previously warned Pete that she would never marry him unless he stop using heroin and crack cocaine. Earlier this month, Pete confirmed the couple were engaged by publicly referring to Kate as his fiancée at a concert. Pete - who has had numerous court appearances for drugs-related offences - was praised by the judge for his commitment to stop using drugs.The rocker - who turned up at Thames Magistrate...

Druggies Cocaine Kate Moss and Pete Doherty Kate Moss and Pete Doherty are going on a vitamin-rich diet to maximise their chances of having a baby.The 33-year-old model and her 28-year-old rocker boyfriend - who plan to wed this summer - are so eager to start a family they are doing all they can to improve Kate's chances of conceiving. A source said: "Kate has been told if she wants to get pregnant, she needs foods rich in vitamin D."Kate's new baby-hopeful diet comprises of lots of protein-rich foods, including fish and eggs. According to friends the Babyshambles singer is finding it more difficult to stick to the healthy eating regime than his model love, and has been indulging in lots of junk food while she has been away on a modelling shoot. A pal said: "While Kate was aboard Pete gorged on junk food because he know she will be back eating lentils soon."Kate already has a four-year-old daughter, Lila Grace, from her relationship with publisher Jefferso...

Pete Doherty sold his body to men ! Pete Doherty has admitted he still smokes crack every day.Despite vowing to kick his cocaine habit for supermodel girlfriend Kate Moss, the Babyshambles rocker has blatantly flaunted his substance abuse. In an interview with the New York Daily News newspaper , Pete said: "I always stumble back on it sooner or later, even if it's for half an hour a day."The wild rocker even reportedly pulled out a crack pipe and lit up during the interview. Pete, 28, had impressed a judge during a recent court appearance, who said the star was making huge improvements. Pete's drug problem has been the cause of constant friction between him and catwalk beauty Kate, 32 - who is currently in the Caribbean for a modelling assignment. After Pete was hauled to court yet again for drugs related offences in December, Kate issued her troubled lover with an ultimatum: "It's me or the drugs".The couple have reportedly been engaged for sometime,...

Kate Moss and Pete Doherty are searching for a 10 million love nest.The couple have already looked at exclusive London properties in Primros eHill and Regent's Park, and plan to get a joint mortgage together. Kate's friends are said to be shocked by her decision, but the supermodel is determined to buy a property with the wild Babyshambles front man. A source said: "Everyone is amazed they're looking for a joint mortgage. It's rather romantic. But Kate's more conservative friends have been saying its madness, given Pete's reputation."Pete, 28 - who has been in rehab for drug addiction - has promised Kate he will clean up his lifestyle. He is expected to earn 4 million this year after signing a new record deal with Parlophone and upcoming Babyshambles tour.The source added: "Pete never even used a bank account, but that has all changed. He got a huge advance for his new record deal with Parlophone. Pete has also signed a lucrative endorsement wit...

Pete Doherty And Kate Moss Pete Doherty wants former bandmate Carl Barat (LEFT) to be his best man. Pete, who fell out with Carl after he threw him out of The Libertines , has buried the hatchet and is desperate for Carl to be there when he marries supermodel Kate Moss. Carl, who is the lead singer of new group Dirty Pretty Things, admits he was surprised by Pete's request and has hinted the wedding could take place soon. Carl is quoted by Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper as saying: "We had a heart-to-heart and Pete asked me if I'd be his best man. At first I thought he was joking. But he told me he and Kate were desperate to marry."I was shocked but delighted. I'm touched that after all we've been through we could finally put it behind us and move on."Carl has already started planning his speech for the big day. He said: "Pete suggested I do a reading, something from Chekhov."Pete, 27, was jailed for six months in 2003 after burgling Ca...

Drug Addict Pete Doherty Pete Doherty quoted the Bible as he used a crucifix to mix crack-cocaine, it has been reported.The troubled Babyshambles frontman, who is dating supermodel Kate Moss, used the crucifix as a spoon to mix the drug with ammonia during a wild party in Scotland. A source told Scotland's Daily Record newspaper: "Pete started to mix the drug with a big silver crucifix hanging around his neck. As he was doing it,he quoted a passage from the Bible, saying, 'You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.' "Pete, who was performing at Glasgow's famous Barrowland Ballroom , allegedly wouldn't go on stage until all the drugs in the dressing room had been used. Homeless man David Cook claims the band gave him $2,000 to buy drugs for them last May. Cook said: "A member of the crew gave me money to buy heroin and cocaine. Pete shook my hand and thanked me for what I was doing. I was invited to join them backstage. There were lots...

Cocaine Kate Moss With Druggie Pete Doherty Kate Moss has banned boyfriend Pete Doherty from the BRITs , because she is paranoid about his budding friendship with Lily Allen.The supermodel, who is not attending next week's prestigious awards ceremony, is worried what the Babyshambles rocker will get up to while she is not there. Kate delivered her ultimatum when she discovered a gift Lily, 21, had given him. A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper : "Kate went ballistic and kept shouting about why he had kept the gift from Lily after all these months."Pete insisted that she was just being paranoid, they were just mates."But Kate was having none of it and said that there was no way he was going to the BRITs if Lily was going - especially as she wasn't going herself."Pete and Lily - who has been nominated for four BRITs - became pals after the 'Smile' singer supported Babyshambles at a London music festival last summer. Lily previously bran...