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5 Mar 2009
T in the Park organisers will be releasing further tickets for the music festival. The tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning, Friday 6th March at 10am and will be on sale via Ticketmaster on 08444 999 990 and also online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk
25 Feb 2009
Lily Allen had a lesbian lap dance when she signed a music publishing deal. The 'Fear' singer enjoyed a steamy performance from a naked beauty in a London strip club to celebrate landing the lucrative contract. She said: "I signed my first…
22 Jan 2009
Lily Allen had a lesbian liaison - with twins. The 23-year-old singer has confessed she kissed the identical sisters during a trip to the US. She told the Gay Times magazine: "I did once kiss identical twins in San Diego. I was on the sofa and I…
11 Jun 2008
Lily Allen has a crush on a photographer. The 'Smile' singer - who split from Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons earlier this year - has a soft spot for one of the paparazzi following her while she is on holiday in Los Angeles. She wrote on her…
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…
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…
19 Feb 2009
Lily Allen wants to pose naked. The 'Fear' singer - who has been sporting a slimmed down physique lately - would not be afraid to flash her flesh, but only if it was done tastefully. She said: "I'm just very comfortable in my body. I wouldn't do…
5 Feb 2009
Lily Allen wants to have sex with Lucian Freud. The 23-year-old singer - who had a brief relationship with art dealer Jay Jopling, 45, over Christmas, and previously dated Chemical Brothers musician Ed Simons, 38 - has a penchant for older men, and…
20 Jan 2009
Lily Allen accidentally sent a topless photo of herself to Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson. 'The Fear' singer confessed she mistakenly sent the saucy text message to the rocker while she was on holiday. During Lily's interview with BBC Radio 1…
12 Jan 2009
Lily Allen has split with her new boyfriend. The 23-year-old singer has ended her brief romance with 45-year-old Jay Jopling because of the huge age gap and work pressures. A source close to Lily - who was recently seen embracing the art dealer…
21 Aug 2008
Lily Allen doesn't know if she will stop taking drugs. The 'Smile' singer, who attempted to punch a passer-by after leaving a London nightspot in the early hours of Tuesday morning (19.08.08), admits she isn't a "good person" when she is under the…
13 Mar 2012
Mark Ronson thinks Katy B is the new Lily Allen. The super producer has teamed with the 'On A Mission' hitmaker for 'Anywhere in the World' - a track which will be used in Coca-Cola's Olympic advertising campaign - and chose her to appear on the song…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’
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…
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…
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…
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…
15 May 2009
Lily Allen cried the last time she took public transport. The 'Fear' singer - who performed an intimate concert this week where she demanded fans wore underground station-themed fancy dress - is still "haunted" by the experience, which saw her…
7 May 2009
Lily Allen has been told she needs bigger breasts to succeed in the US. The 'Fear' singer is reportedly furious after it was suggested she undergo surgery to boost her assets. A source said: "Lily's real hang up is about her boobs. She dropped so…
1 May 2009
Lily Allen was snubbed by Joan Collins. The 'Not Fair' singer met the former 'Dynasty' star at a London party and went to give her a friendly greeting kiss last night (30.04.09). However, Joan - famed for her outspoken remarks - seemingly refused…
11 Apr 2009
Lily Allen wants to get a tattoo saying "shut up" to remind her to be quiet. The 'Fear' singer claims she needs a permanent reminder of the perils of voicing her opinions. She said: "In fact I'm getting a tattoo on my wrist that says, 'Shut up!…
13 Mar 2009
Lily Allen attacked a paparazzo in London last night (12.03.09). The 23-year-old singer punched, kicked and threw a water bottle at the photographer after he drove into her car as she arrived at a recording studio. An onlooker told Britain's Daily…
It’s easy to dismiss Lily Allen. Her online blog, rent-a-quote attitude, the many imitators (Adele, Kate Nash, Laura Marling, etc, etc) and the overexposure of tunes like ‘Smile’ and ‘LDN’ soon turned them from quirky, endearing pop to irritating.
1 Mar 2009
Lily Allen used to strip for cheap hair cuts. The 'Fear' singer has had the same hairdresser since she was 17 and admits she had a cheeky way of getting her locks trimmed for a discount price. She explained to Q magazine: "I used to flash Michael…
The Streets, Florence and The Machine, Ladyhawke and Foals have been announced as further additions to the bill of T In The Park, which takes place on Fri 10, Sat 11 and Sun 12 July 2009 in Balado, with other headliners including Kings of Leon on…
24 Feb 2009
Lily Allen wants to be a Bond girl. The 22-year-old singer - who has unveiled a slimmer physique after embarking on a healthy eating plan recently - is desperate to star alongside Daniel Craig in the next British spy movie. She said: "Any girl…
22 Feb 2009
Lily Allen is drunk "most of the time". The 'Fear' singer claims she is often misrepresented, but not when it comes to her alcohol consumption. She said: "I'm drunk most of the time. I'm normally drunk when I get on stage, but that's changing now.
(EMI) POP Sly satirical lyricist, or still just a fringe with an almighty gob, whatever your hopes for her second album, Lily hasn’t blossomed. Insistently banging on about boys and beans on toast, the candid exposé our nail-painting populace…
13 Feb 2009
Lily Allen has begged fans to buy her new album. The 'Fear' singer is desperate for her new record 'It's Not Me, It's You' to top the US album charts and has pleaded with fans to make sure it moves up from its current number two slot. Under the…
6 Feb 2009
Lily Allen says she is too famous to buy condoms. The 'Fear' singer says fame prevents her from doing "regular daily stuff", like buying contraception, without causing a fuss. She said: "People say you pay the price of fame. There are some things…
30 Jan 2009
Lily Allen has asked Kate Moss to find her a boyfriend. The 23-year-old singer - who has dated a string of older men - pleaded with the 35-year-old supermodel to get her a man after they partied together following Lily's London concert earlier this…
23 Jan 2009
Lily Allen wants to "marry a rich man". The 23-year-old singer - who was recently romantically linked with art dealer Jay Jopling - says her priority is to maintain her success long enough to meet her dream wealthy partner. She said: "I just hope…
21 Jan 2009
Lily Allen is going to Afghanistan. 'The Fear' singer worries her pop star life is "vacuous" and has decided to visit the war-torn country to do some charity work and see how her donations have helped children in the region. She told Q Radio host…
16 Jan 2009
Lily Allen stopped working with Mark Ronson because she didn't want to sound like Amy Winehouse. 'The Fear' singer axed the award-winning producer, who worked on her debut album 'Alright, Still', because she was worried about comparisons between her…
15 Jan 2009
Lily Allen's brother used to "poo" in front of her. 'The Fear' singer was disturbed by actor Alfie - who stripped naked in the London stage production of 'Equus' - exposing himself to her when she lived at home and admitted she would be tempted to…
14 Jan 2009
Lily Allen tried to commit suicide. The 24-year-old singer was left so distraught by the breakdown of her first relationship she attempted to "slit her wrists", her half-sister has claimed. Sarah Owen, 29, said in an interview with UK Grazia…
8 Jan 2009
The start of ‘09 sees a hip hop war brewing, with new records by some of the genre’s heaviest hitters landing on the streets. First we’ve got to survive January, though, and what more uplifting way than with Bruce Springsteen ’s Working on a Dream?
7 Jan 2009
Lily Allen says she took cocaine because she "felt like a lonely child". 'The Fear' singer doesn't use the hard drug anymore, but doesn't frown upon those who chose to, insisting there is too much public furore surrounding the class A…
2 Jan 2009
Lily Allen has been seen kissing an older man on holiday. 'The Fear' singer was pictured canoodling with the unnamed grey-haired male on a yacht off the coast of St. Barts as they enjoyed a day at sea together. Holding hands and kissing, the…
22 Dec 2008
Lily Allen does not think she is a good role model. The 'Smile' singer - who previously revealed she tried ecstasy at the age of 14 - believes young people should look up to family members rather than celebrities they have never met. Lily said: "I…
21 Dec 2008
Lily Allen thinks Take That would be "ruined" if Robbie Williams rejoined the group. 'The Fear' singer - who has revealed she approached the British group to record a track with her - will be furious if the 'Angels' star is reunited with the band he…
16 Nov 2008
Lily Allen wants to become an actress. Lily is presently preparing for the release of her second album 'It's Not Me, It's You' in February, but friends say she's also been asking her father, actor Keith Allen, about pursuing a new career path. A…
24 Oct 2008
Lily Allen thought Mark Ronson was gay when she first met him. The 'Smile' singer - who collaborated with the producer on a cover of the Kaiser Chiefs' hit track 'Oh My God' - admits she was stunned when she found out Mark was heterosexual. She…
15 Oct 2008
Lily Allen has sparked rumours Prince is the star of her new music video. The 'Smile' singer posted a photograph from the shoot on her MySpace page, along with a caption inviting fans to guess the identity of the man in the picture. She wrote…
3 Sep 2008
Lily Allen has revealed her friend was kidnapped and kept in a car boot for six days. The singer was left "terrified" by the ordeal and thanked London's Metropolitan Police for foiling the plot as she co-hosted the GQ Men of the Year awards last…
19 Aug 2008
Lily Allen attempted to punch a woman outside a London nightspot in the early hours of this morning (19.08.08). The incident took place after the unnamed passer-by allegedly hurled abuse at the 'Smile' singer outside Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Lily…
13 Jul 2008
Mark Ronson asks Lily Allen for shopping advice. The super-producer, who is dating British model Daisy Lowe, often quizzes the 'Smile' singer about what to wear and what to buy as presents for people. He said: "I called Lily this morning to ask…
11 Jul 2008
Lily Allen is to stage a 'Knife Aid' concert, to help Britain's battle against knife crime. The 'Smile' singer, 23, is currently recruiting other stars to perform at the concert, and is reportedly planning to approach Amy Winehouse, Razorlight…
8 Jul 2008
Lily Allen wants to hold a concert to raise awareness of knife-related crimes in the UK. The 'Smile' singer has pleaded with other music stars to support her, and has even asked London Mayor Boris Johnson for his support, following 16-year-old Ben…
Lily Allen is dating Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons again. The singer, 23, is believed to have reconciled with the 38-year-old after revealing she is no longer single on Facebook social networking website yesterday (07.07.08). Both Lily and Ed…
1 Jul 2008
Lily Allen is set to record a duet with Lindsay Lohan. The 'Smile' singer reportedly wants to team up with the 'Mean Girls' actress - who has had a pop career as well as acting success - for a track on her eagerly-awaited second album, according to…
25 Jun 2008
Lily Allen is terrified her mother will invite "random fans" into her house. The 'Smile' singer claims her mother Alison Owen is always suggesting her daughter should let her dedicated fans stay with her as a thank-you for their support, but Lily…
20 Jun 2008
Robbie Williams has invited Lily Allen to hunt UFOs with him. The 'Angels' singer has reportedly told friends he "sees a lot of himself" in Lily and wants to spend an evening with her when she is in Los Angeles, where he lives. Robbie hopes to…
12 Jun 2008
Lily Allen's late night partying has landed her in trouble at a Los Angeles hotel. Staff at the exclusive Chateau Marmont hotel told the British singer to end the party at her rented bungalow after other guests complained about the noise. A…
9 Jun 2008
Lily Allen is terrified she is turning into her mother. The 'Smile' singer - who travelled to the US this weekend to finish work on her new album - is so worried she is showing the same traits as her mother Alison it is making her feel sick. She…
6 Jun 2008
Sir Elton John has offered a helping hand to Lily Allen. The 'Smile' singer, who was carried out of the Glamour Women of the Year Awards earlier this week, has been offered a lifeline as Elton's partner David Furnish told her she could stay with the…
5 Jun 2008
Lily Allen has thanked her brother Alfie for helping her get home after she got too drunk at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. The singer - who won the Editor's Award at the star-studded ceremony on Tuesday night (03.06.08) - had to be carried…
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