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Today’s top gossip:

Pete Doherty could be facing a new career as a TV screenwriter. Bosses at the BBC have reportedly asked him to write a pilot episode for a "'Skins'-style drama" about the gritty side of the music industry. "They want a pilot episode written in the next six weeks," said a source. "It will become a series if he can come up with the goods. Beeb bosses think Pete has a creative streak that will produce gritty TV, He’s seen it all as a hellraising rock star so they want his experiences written in" (The Sun).
The BBC has since denied the talboid's claim.

From the papers:

Robbie Williams has said he is ready to join Take That. Speaking to reporters backstage at the launch of the 'We Will Rock You' musical in Manchester, he admitted: "Let's see what happens, but my head's in the right place, so the timing could be right if Gary calls. I think it would be fun. It could be good" (Daily Mirror).

Duffy has ruled out any more ad campaigns after her notorious Diet Coke clip, saying: "I have only got 100 per cent to give and all of that goes towards being creative, so I can’t really open the doors to all the other things" (Daily Star).

Tom Clarke from The Enemy has never heard of Lady GaGa: "I've been living under a Lady GaGa free rock. I've heard 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie, which I’m guessing is a lot better" (Daily Star).

Amy Winehouse travelled into central London – by tube (Daily Mirror).

The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding was spotted drinking with his parents in London's Groucho Club (Daily Mirror).

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Pete Doherty has revealed that the duet he recorded with Amy Winehouse had been destined to appear on his solo album 'Grace/Wastelands' – until producer Stephen Street had other ideas. In this week's issue of NME, the former Libertine guides us through his latest offering and explains how he and Winehouse recorded '1939 Returning' on his mobile ahead of a potential recording session.
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Pete Doherty has revealed that the duet he recorded with Amy Winehouse had been...

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