Pete Doherty was seen moving out of Kate Moss's London home yesterday. According to a British paper, Moss is furious with the Babyshambles singer over reports that he had an affair with a South African model last week. The pair, who have dated for close to two years, have weathered Doherty's repeated arrests on drug charges and a stint in rehab for Moss. Earlier this week, Doherty pleaded guilty to yet another drug charge and was warned by the judge that he must go to rehab or he will face time in jail. Reps for Moss and Doherty have not issued comments.
Kate Moss's career comeback may have finally passed its peak. After scoring a handful of major campaigns following her exit from rehab for cocaine use, Moss is about to be booted from her post at Agent Provocateur. This week, the lingerie company's creative director announced that she wouldn't be renewing Moss's top-dollar contract, and that she had already chosen a fresh face to represent the high-end brand. Fashion circles are buzzing with the rumor that the falling out less to do with Moss's appeal and more with the affair the lingerie exec had with Moss's friend's husband, Clash bassist Paul Simonon.
Extracts of a diary written by Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty were published a British paper today, giving insight into his issues with drugs and tempestuous relationship with Kate Moss. In The Books of Albion: The Collected Writings of Peter Doherty, the singer writes he hopes to wed Moss this summer, provided he is "smack and needle-free." "We shall marry in the summer and I become 10 times happier than any given smackhead. Huzzah!... I love the girl so dearly and that's why I'm in this clinic isn't it?" Doherty penned from rehab. The diary entries also detail violent fights between the couple, many of which seem to stem from Doherty's drug addiction. "I have been banging up I confess, and yet my use is extremely moderate and controlled. What am I saying? Kate will not tolerate this... I wouldn't blame her, and alongside the fixing neither of us seem to completely trust each other although I love her and no other and the tiffs and tumults come between magical happy times. The most cherished times are spent in her arms." Moss also writes an entry: "You have touched my heart and soul... You make me high, my sweet, my skin shivers and longs to be held by you."
In addition to her clothing line, fragrance, and multiple ad campaigns, Kate Moss now has her very own font. Two graphic designers worked with the model to create a letterhead that will be featured in the branding for Moss's TopShop collection as well as all of her future projects. The designers originally thought they would use Moss's handwriting, but decided they didn't like the way it looked, and turned to old issues of Harper's Bazaar dating back to the '30s, '40s and '50s for inspiration. I'm green with envy - I'd love to have my own font!
A Pete Doherty doll is drawing criticism from anti-drug groups who slam the doll, More Barred than Barbie, for glorifying drug use. The likeness of the British rocker features a tiny crack pipe that lights up when pressed against the doll's lips and also comes with cigarettes, a mini guitar and a syringe. Anti-drug campaigners from the group Just Say No are concerned the doll may encourage young music fans to experiment with drugs, calling the toy "very irresponsible." The makers of the doll have not commented.
Much-publicized couple Kate Moss and fiance Pete Doherty have reportedly been looking to buy a house in London's upscale Regent's Park or Primrose Hill. Even though the couple are set to wed later this year, friends are shocked to hear Moss has agreed to share finances with the bad boy rockstar. "Everyone is amazed that they're looking for a joint mortgage. It's rather romantic," a source told a British paper. "But Kate's more conservative mates have been saying it's madness, given Pete's reputation as a wild man... He is not the first person you think of when it comes to financial stability. But they are both giddy about it and see it as a pledge of their love."