Lily Allen

Professor Green misses Lily Allen

Music Gossip

13 Jan 2012

Professor Green wants to convince Lily Allen to come out of retirement. 'Smile' hitmaker Lily stopped making music in 2009 to focus on running her vintage clothing business, get married and have a baby but her protege, Professor Green, wants her to…

Lily Allen's Winehouse 'honour'

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Lily Allen would be "honoured" to play at an Amy Winehouse tribute concert. The 'Smile' hitmaker - who has retired from the music business and is concentrating on raising her two-month-old baby Ethel with her husband, Sam, in Gloucestershire - would…

Florence Welch to play Winehouse tribute concert?

Music Gossip

9 Jan 2012

Florence Welch is being lined up perform at an Amy Winehouse tribute concert. The Florence + the Machine singer is one of a host of stars said to be earmarked by the late singer's father, Mitch, to play a show to raise funds for the Amy Winehouse…

T-Pain hoping for Adele duet

Music Gossip

30 Nov 2011

T-Pain is planning to get Adele to duet with him at the Grammy Awards. The rapper collaborated with Lily Allen for his latest single '5 O'Clock', but as she has just had a baby it is unlikely she will be able to make it to perform her part at the…

Lily Allen picked own impersonator

Music Gossip

24 Nov 2011

Lily Allen picked one of her own impersonators to appear in her latest pop video. The singer is heavily pregnant and was unable to attend the shooting of new track '5 O'Clock' - which features a sample of her song 'Who'd Have Known' - by T-Pain, so…

Lily Allen's accent landed her T-Pain track

Music Gossip

2 Nov 2011

Lily Allen's accent British accent landed her a part on T-Pain's new single. The singer - famed for recording in her native London voice - was spotted by the US hitmaker when her song ' Who'd Have Known' was used as hold music, leading to him asking…

Lily Allen hits out at X Factor bosses

TV Gossip

21 Sep 2011

Lily Allen has hit out at 'X Factor' bosses for allowing Ceri Rees to audition for a fourth time. The 'Not Fair' hitmaker suggested the ITV1 show has exploited the vulnerable hopeful - who has previously tried out for the series in 2005, 2006 and…

Lily Allen upset Example

Music Gossip

5 Jun 2011

Lily Allen is "hot and cold" with her tour support. The 'Smile' hitmaker was joined on the road in 2009 by Example - whose real name is Elliot Gleave - and the 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me' singer was bemused by her unpredictable treatment of…

Lily Allen 'will only judge X Factor if forced'

TV Gossip

13 May 2011

Lily Allen will only judge 'The X Factor' if Simon Cowell becomes an "evil dictator". The 'Smile' singer - who was widely rumoured to be joining Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh on the ITV1 show's judging panel - admitted the only way the…

Louis Walsh backs Gary and Lily for X Factor

TV Gossip

6 Apr 2011

Louis Walsh thinks Lily Allen and Gary Barlow would be "really good" 'X Factor' judges. The Irish music mogul - who has been a panellist on the programme for all seven series - is unsure who will be putting hopefuls through their paces this year…

Lily Allen close to X Factor deal

TV Gossip

4 Apr 2011

Lily Allen is "80 per cent" confirmed to be a judge on 'The X Factor'. The 'Not Fair' hitmaker is close to finalising a deal to take over from Cheryl Cole - who is believed to have landed a role on the new US version of the programme - as a panellist…

Simon Cowell jets in for 'urgent' X Factor talks

TV Gossip

15 Mar 2011

Simon Cowell is having "urgent" talks with ITV1 bosses over the future of 'The X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is yet to announce the line-up for the show's judging panel, despite the first round of auditions at London's O2 being just…

Lily Allen for The X Factor?

TV Gossip

4 Mar 2011

Lily Allen is in talks to replace Simon Cowell on the judging panel of 'The X Factor'. The 51-year-old music mogul - who is widely rumoured to be leaving the ITV1 show to launch the Stateside series later this year - has reportedly told his executive…

Lily Allen to judge Strictly?

TV Gossip

18 Feb 2011

Alesha Dixon is keen for Lily Allen to become a judge on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The former winner-turned-judge on the BBC One ballroom dancing show thinks either outspoken pop star Lily or Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh would be great new…

Lady Gaga made duet better says Elton

Music Gossip

9 Feb 2011

Lady Gaga gave "new life" to the song she recorded with Sir Elton John. The legendary British singer wrote 'Hello, Hello' for new movie 'Gnomeo and Juliet'and asked the pop superstar to duet with him and Elton couldn't be happier with how it turned…

Lily Allen's record company now backed by Sony

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2011

Lily Allen's record label has won backing from Sony. The 25-year-old 'Not Fair' singer's 'In The Name Of' company has been signed up by the music giant, who will reportedly pay her a £100,000 salary and give her money to set up an office and hire…

Lily Allen snubs Piers Morgan TV offer

TV Gossip

14 Jan 2011

Lily Allen has turned down the chance to appear on Piers Morgan's 'Life Stories'. The 25-year-old singer - who has suffered two miscarriages - told the chatshow host she would only consider appearing on the series if he donated £1 million to UK…

Lily Allen suffering blood poisoning condition

Celebrity Gossip

6 Nov 2010

Lily Allen is suffering with septicaemia. The 25-year-old singer - who earlier this week lost a six-month-old baby boy - has returned to hospital with the potentially life-threatening blood-poisoning condition, leaving her friends and family…

Lily Allen and Jay Sean given BMI awards

Music Gossip

6 Oct 2010

Lily Allen, Jay Sean and Sting all received songwriting awards last night (05.10.10). The pop stars were all given awards for the amount of radio and TV play they have had in the US at the Broadcast Music International (BMI) awards, which honours…

Design dunce Lily Allen

Celebrity Gossip

26 Sep 2010

Lily Allen launched a boutique because she loves fashion - but can't design clothes. The pop star and her sister Sarah Owen - who recently opened vintage clothing store Lucy in Disguise in London together - were both really keen to get involved in…

Lily Allen hits back at Eliza

Music Gossip

21 Sep 2010

Lily Allen has hit back at Eliza Doolittle, after the singer tried to distance herself from the star. 'Pack Up' singer Eliza said she felt comparisons between her and Lily's songs were redundant, and also how she was determined for her career as a…

Lily Allen's pregnancy news pleases Professor

Celebrity Gossip

14 Aug 2010

Professor Green is thrilled Lily Allen has announced her pregnancy - because he couldn't keep it a secret any longer. The rapper has become firm friends with the pregnant pop star over the past few months, after Lily agreed to feature on his track…

Professor Green thanks Lily for support

Music Gossip

14 Jul 2010

Professor Green has praised Lily Allen for supporting him on his rise to fame. The British rapper has become firm friends with the pop star over the past few months, after Lily agreed to feature on his new track 'Just Be Good to Green', and he admits…

Lily Allen wants to fade away

Music Gossip

12 Jun 2010

Lily Allen hopes to "fade into oblivion". The 25-year-old singer - who recently said she was giving up her music career to focus on a new fashion venture - says she hopes her future will see her being less and less involved in public life. She…

Lily Allen's fury at Mark Ronson

Music Gossip

10 Jun 2010

Mark Ronson has spoken out about his time working with Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse. Lily Allen became annoyed when the press described Mark Ronson as the man behind her rise to fame. The pair worked together on their version of Kaiser Chief's…

Lily Allen wants a baby

Celebrity Gossip

16 May 2010

Lily Allen is desperate to get pregnant. The 'Not Fair' singer - who recently announced she was to take a five-year break from music - is keen to start a family with boyfriend Sam Cooper and wants a baby within the next 12 months. She said: "I'd…

Lily Allen bored of Lily

Music Gossip

13 May 2010

Lily Allen is "fed up" of Lily Allen. The singer has revealed the reason she decided to take a self-imposed break from music is because she doesn't want to play her pop character anymore. Lily - whose first album 'Alright, Still' came out in 2006…

Lily Allen set for amazing return

Music Gossip

25 Apr 2010

Lily Allen can do "amazing things" when she comes out of retirement, according to Divine Comedy singer Neil Hannon. The pop star is currently on a self-imposed hiatus after becoming disillusioned with the music business but the 'National Express…

Lily Allen and Dizzee lead the Ivors

Music Gossip

20 Apr 2010

Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal have been nominated for two Ivor Novello Awards. The London-born singers, who recently toured together, lead the way for this year's coveted songwriting honours, though they will not face each other in any of the…

Lily Allen happy with body

Celebrity Gossip

27 Dec 2009

Lily Allen is finally happy with her body. The 'Not Fair' singer - who often wears outrageous, brightly coloured ensembles during her performances - doesn't care what people think of her figure anymore because she's at a point in her life where she…

Lily Allen sparks engagement rumours

Celebrity Gossip

24 Dec 2009

Lily Allen has been spotted wearing an engagement ring. The 24-year-old 'Not Fair' singer was seen enjoying a meal at London restaurant Quo Vadis with her boyfriend Sam Cooper, wearing a shining band. An onlooker in the restaurant told the Daily…

Lily Allen has therapy

Celebrity Gossip

22 Dec 2009

Lily Allen is still undergoing therapy sessions to deal with her miscarriage. The singer tragically lost the baby in 2007 and admits she is still learning to cope with the grief. Lily - who was in a relationship with Chemical Brothers star Ed…

Lily Allen's environmental action call

Celebrity Gossip

12 Dec 2009

Lily Allen has urged people to take more care of the environment. The 24-year-old singer believes it is essential for people to spend the next decade thinking of the impact their actions will have on the planet. She said: "We all need to take a…

Lily Allen finds trouble in Paradise

Celebrity Gossip

9 Dec 2009

Lily Allen got caught up in a bar fight when celebrating her sister's birthday. The 'Fear' singer was horrified when police were called to Paradise in Kensal Green, north London, after a group of revellers objected to being asked to move to…

Lily Allen to take 2 years out

Celebrity Gossip

3 Dec 2009

Lily Allen is taking a two-year break from music. The 'Smile' singer - who failed to renew her recording contract in September - confirmed she will indeed take a break from pop and plans to start a record label for new artists. Speaking on BBC…

Singles & downloads - November 2009

13 Nov 2009

The List is getting in touch with its feminine side this fortnight; hoping we can get through this latest selection of singles and downloads while pretending that boys don’t even exist. Ewww boys. Much fuss has been made of the fact that lots of female…

Lily Allen gets writer's block

Celebrity Gossip

27 Oct 2009

Lily Allen is quitting music because she has nothing else to write about. The 'Fear' singer - who recently announced she was retiring from singing - says she plans to take an indefinite break from the pop world, but may return in the future. She…

Lily Allen blasted by Reverend

Celebrity Gossip

12 Oct 2009

Lily Allen has been blasted for "getting her nipples out and being political". The Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure - nicknamed The Rev - hit out at the singer for her stance against file sharing, insisting she should campaign for bigger…

Lily Allen to duet with Donovan

Celebrity Gossip

8 Oct 2009

Lily Allen is set to duet with Donovan. The legendary 60s singer/songwriter wants the 'Not Fair' singer to appear alongside him when he tours next year. He told BANG Showbiz: "Lily Allen I like, yeah sure, all the young boys and girls that are…

Lily Allen's Dizzee-ing tour

Celebrity Gossip

28 Sep 2009

Lily Allen is not retiring. Days after the 'Fear' singer announced she was quitting the music industry, the 24-year-old star has revealed plans to tour with 'Bonkers' rapper Dizzee Rascal next March. Tickets for the shows, at Manchester's MEN…

Lily Allen's diarrhoea dilemma

Celebrity Gossip

28 Sep 2009

Lily Allen once performed live despite having chronic diarrhoea. The 'It's Not Fair' singer's worst on-stage experience was when she fell ill with a stomach bug during a show in the US. However, Lily was so desperate not to disappoint fans she…

Lily Allen stops singing

Celebrity Gossip

24 Sep 2009

Lily Allen has quit the music industry. The 'Fear' singer made the announcement on her new blog - called It's Not Alright, which aims to stop people file sharing music on the internet - revealing she has no plans to release new songs or tour…

Lily Allen's lonely tears

Celebrity Gossip

14 Sep 2009

Lily Allen cries if she is left alone. The 24-year-old singer - who miscarried the baby she was expecting with her ex-partner Chemical Brother's Ed Simons last year - finds it hard to cope without her loved ones. She revealed: "I don't like being…

Lily Allen's amputation Fear

Celebrity Gossip

2 Sep 2009

Lily Allen thought she would have to have "her legs cut off" after falling on her coccyx. The 'Fear' singer cried throughout a concert in Helsinki, Finland, last month, because she was in so much pain after tripping over during an evening out. The…

Lily Allen's girlie jealousy

Celebrity Gossip

28 Aug 2009

Lily Allen is jealous of other female singers. The outspoken pop star finds it difficult when she hears people getting excited about other women's music as she worries it means she will be forgotten. She explained: "I get pangs of jealousy when I…

Singles and Downloads

The good and less good of what's out this week

14 Aug 2009

Art Brut - ‘DC Comics & Chocolate Milkshakes’, Eric Hassle - ‘Don’t Bring Flowers’, Jack Penate - ‘Pull My Heart Away’, Lily Allen - ‘22’, Biffy Clyro ‘That Golden Rule’

Lily Allen dating decorator

Celebrity Gossip

23 Jul 2009

Lily Allen is dating a painter-and-decorator. The 'Fear' singer - who has previously dated Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons, record executive Seb Chew and art dealer Jay Jopling - is reportedly romancing house painter Sam Cooper after wanting a…

T in the Park: Goes pop

25 Jun 2009

Nick Cave battered Kylie to death with a rock and in doing so resurrected pop. For when the implausible twain married larynxes – on 1995’s hit murder ballad, ‘Where the Wild Roses Grow’ – it caused a schism in the pop continuum. By 1996, the prince of…

Lily Allen looking for love

Celebrity Gossip

14 Jun 2009

Lily Allen is desperate for a boyfriend. The 'Fear' singer - whose latest relationship with art dealer Jay Jopling ended after a month - hates attending showbiz parties alone and has begged friends to set her up with a new man. A source said…

Lily Allen's spinster fears

Celebrity Gossip

12 Jun 2009

Lily Allen fears she will be "alone forever". The 'It's Not Fair' singer - who has had a string of failed relationships - was sent into a romantic depression after watching 'He's Just Not That Into You', which is about a group of unlucky-in-love…