Two bits

From MTV.co.uk:

Pete Doherty has arrived in Germany ready for his performance at the Europe Music Awards. Babyshambles are playing live in the Olympiahalle and the group flew into Munich today (Tuesday) in preparation. MTV News has spotted the newly plump singer looking around the huge arena before the group soundcheck.

From Uncut:

Babyshambles and The Kooks are the latest additions to be confirmed for Mencap's Little Noise Sessions taking place in November.The intimate for-charity shows are at the Union Chapel in Islington, London and will see special accoustic shows take place.Babyshambles headline night will take place on November 20, supported by Jack Panate, Laura Marling and Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong.The Kooks will perform on November 24, supported by The Pigeon Detectives and The Metros.The Little Noise Sessions run from November 20 - 28 and also feature appearances by Snow Patrol, Keane and Kate Nash.

More information is available from: www.Mencapmusic.org.uk

The full line-up announced so far is:

Babyshambles, Jack Penate, Laura Marling, Joe Lean And The Jing Jang Jong (November 20)

Athlete, The Hoosiers (November 21)

Will Young, Newton Faulkner, Adele (22)

Biffy Clyro, We Are Scientists, Young Knives (23)

The Kooks, The Pigeon Detectives, The Metros (24)

Snow Patrol, Cajun Dance Party (25)

Kate Nash, Robyn, The Ting Tings (26)

The Enemy (27)

Keane, Rilo Kiley (28)