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Pete Doherty is "disappointed in himself" for succumbing to his drug addiction.
The rocker - who was arrested in the early hours of Thursday (11.06.09) after police saw him driving erratically following a solo concert in Gloucester - appeared at Stroud Magistrates Court, Gloucestershire, yesterday (12.06.09) to answer charges of dangerous driving, drink driving, possessing Class A drugs, and driving without a licence or insurance.
Pete pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving and did not enter a plea to a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol but admitted the other offences.
The troubled Babyshambles star - who has battled addictions to heroin and crack cocaine - is "disappointed" with his behaviour and concerned at the impact it will have on his fan base.
His lawyer Peter Ratcliffe told the court: "My client would firstly like to express his disappointment in himself and disappointed that he has let his fans down.
"He has been out of trouble for over a year and a break of 14 months represents a real achievement for someone with a drug dependency.
"This offence represents an aberration. There has been a very real and very significant change in his behaviour."
He was released on £50,000 bail but must return to Cheltenham Magistrates Court on 11 August, when officials are expected to set a trial date for the dangerous driving charges.
Under the terms of his bail, he must stick to a 12-hour curfew when not performing and is banned from taking illegal drugs. He could face a jail term for the offences.
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Lily Allen claims her dad caused Blur to split.
The 'Fear' star is a big fan of the reformed Britpop legends but believes her actor father Keith Allen's close friendship with bassist Alex James contributed to the group's rows.
Blur parted ways in 2003 but the rockers - Alex, frontman Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree - reunited earlier this year and announced the would perform a series of shows.
She said: "I love Blur. I was a bit dubious about Damon Albarn because my dad was on the Alex James side when they were falling out.
"I think my dad made it quite hard for the rest of Blur because he was out getting completely f**ked with Alex and I think that probably annoyed them quite a lot."
Lily also admitted she and singer Damon have not always seen eye-to-eye but she believes they have finally put their differences behind them.
She added: "Damon and I have had our ups and downs but we're friends on Facebook and I do really like him."
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Cheryl Cole doesn't think her life will be complete without children.
The Girls Aloud beauty - who is married to soccer star Ashley - is desperate to become a mother as she thinks it will complete them as a couple.
She said: "Having kids is definitely a big part of what I want to do because I don't think it would be the same if we didn't have kids.
"I think you either want to have a family or you don't and I really, really do."
Cheryl - who was left devastated after her spouse reportedly cheated on her last year - has also admitted Ashley was worried she would say no when he asked her to marry him in 2005.
The 25-year-old singer revealed: "The proposal was very romantic. But I suppose if you're going to do it, you may as well do it properly - and he did, in Dubai! He was actually really scared asking me because, at the end of the day, you may know that someone loves you, but there's never a guarantee what the answer is going to be to that question! So yeah, he was really nervous!"
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Emily Blunt is desperate to feature in 'Family Guy'.
The British actress is a big fan of the hit US TV animated series and would love to lend her voice to a new character.
She said: "'Family Guy' is my favourite show. It's absolutely appalling, and I love it. Tell them I would love to do it!"
'Family Guy' focuses on a dysfunctional family in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island.
The programme was cancelled in 2000 and again 2002, but strong DVD sales persuaded TV bosses to broadcast the series again.
This isn't the first satirical cartoon Emily has expressed an interest in.
The 26-year-old beauty - who is currently dating 'The Office' star John Krasinski - recently voiced a part for 'The Simpsons'.
Emily portrayed Juliet in an episode entitled 'Lisa the Drama Queen', in which Juliet and Lisa Simpson created a fantasy world called 'Equalia' where they were queens.
The episode also featured an end credit theme performed by Fall Out Boy.
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Madonna has won her appeal to adopt a Malawian girl.
The 50-year-old singer - who was barred from taking home four-year-old Chifundo 'Mercy' James in April as she had not been a resident in the country for the 18 months required - was told she would be able to give the girl a new home during a 90-minute hearing held at Malawi's Supreme Court of Appeal today (12.06.09).
The southern African state's chief justice Lovemore Munlo said: "In our view, Chifundo James would be better taken care of if she was adopted by foreign parents who will give her love and affection. We therefore grant the adoption."
Madonna is very "excited" with the news.
The pop superstar's lawyer Alan Chinula said: "It's the wee hours of morning in New York but she is excited at the news. As her lawyer I am happy this has settled this contentious issue."
He added he is currently organising Madonna's travel plans for Mercy, and is in the process of getting the tot a passport.
In making his decision the judge took into account Madonna's commitment to giving Malawian orphans an improved standard of life.
The judge also commented on the singer's financial stability - she earned a staggering $110 million last year - made her a good candidate to adopt.
Madonna has already adopted three-year-old David Banda from the country, and set up the Raising Malawi foundation which aims to give orphans food, education and medical care.
In April, Judge Esmie Chondo ruled Madonna could not adopt Mercy due to the residential laws - which were not insisted upon when she took home David in 2006.
However, the appeals court insists the original ruling had been made using an outdated reading of the requirement.
Mercy's 18-year-old mother died soon after giving birth, and the child had been raised in an orphanage ever since.
However, a man claiming to be the toddler's father is opposed to the adoption.
Last month, James Kambewa, 24, said: "I want to take care of her and I'm capable of taking care of my baby. Mercy, she is a Malawian, so I need her to grow as a Malawian, with our culture."
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