Ear Op Sidelines Libertines Guitarist

The Sun reports that The Libertines guitarist Carl Barat has been told by doctors that he will need an operation to remove a tumour behind his ear. “Fortunately it’s not too serious health-wise – but Carl’s definitely not had the best luck,” a source said. Barat booked an operation for the end of this month, and, as the source pointed out, “this means he won’t be able to start a new project any time soon.”