Well, we knew this was coming...label execs at Rough Trade Records have simply had enough of Pete Doherty's unstable and unpredictable behavior. The label has dropped his Babyshambles band.

Doherty is only 27 and now faces a critical point if he wants to continue a recording career. He'll have to stay clean and prove to someone that he's worthy of their efforts. The lesson here for the kids is that you've got to have your act together, both on and off the stage, if you expect someone to invest their time and money in your career.

Of course, Doherty may not be interested in cleaning up. It's quite possible he'll continue to play live, release independent songs and binge himself to death to avoid the hard work of recovery and rebirth. Let's hope that's not the case.