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Famous as :

Pop singer

Birth Name :

Lily Rose Beatrice Allen

Birth Date :

May 02, 1985

Birth Place :

Hammersmith, London, UK

Claim to fame :

Single "Smile" (2006)

Winners List of 2009 Q Awards, Lady GaGa Wins Best Video

October 27, 2009 01:10:26

2009 Q Awards has just been wrapped and added a trophy to her collection. She won Best Video, pushing aside , , and . She, however, was not present at the show, much to host Al Murray's dismay. "Remember Lady GaGa it's show business not show friends!" Al said.

Though grabbing Best Video, Lady GaGa was beaten in Breakthrough Artist category. She lost the title to Mr. Hudson. "Wow, thanks. sort of stole my speech," he said making a reference to the previously-announced winner. "I've never won anything before, thanks alot. I'm going to take this straight round to my mum's house and put it on the mantelpiece, thanks a lot."

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Lily Allen Reportedly Quits Twitter for Good

October 22, 2009 03:10:32

is the next celebrity who quits popular networking site Twitter after and should Perez Hilton is to be believed. The gossip blogger has announced in a short post on his Twitter, "RIP Lily Allen. It seems like she's left Twitter for good!"

And while Perez provides no further explanation on the not-yet-confirmed story, The Daily Mirror reports the British songstress has quit not only Twitter, but also MySpace and email. Greater than that, she is said to have given away her computer, Macbook and BlackBerry to avoid temptation. She, in the meantime, only keeps home phone and an old mobile as a mean of communication.

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Lily Allen Obsessed With Elton John in 'Who'd Have Known' Video

October 19, 2009 03:10:50

portrays a huge fan of in a music video for her single "Who'd Have Known". She sends a letter declaring her love for him but is ignored by the singer. He is then kidnapped by the "Smile" hitmaker but manages to escape from her place.

"Who'd Have Known" is taken from Lily Allen's sophomore set '". The track samples 's song "Shine" and almost didn't make it to the album due to "paperwork." She said, "I ripped off the chorus from Take That and can't be bothered with the paperwork."

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Lily Allen Uncovers Music Video for Single '22'

July 13, 2009 02:07:32

's music video in support of her single called "22" off second album "" has just been premiered. In the newly-arrived video, she is featured fixing her make-up in a restroom with several women. While the other women looked stunning, Lily is seen having messy hair and smudged make-up.

"22" music video aside, Lily Allen is currently on the road to promote the new effort. After performing at T in the Park Festival in Scotland on July 12, she will fly to Spain as a musical act at Benicassim Festival. After that, she will next be seen singing in Japan, Paris, Cardiff, Glasgow and many other big cities.

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Lily Allen's 'F**k You' Music Video Debuted

June 20, 2009 11:06:39

has just premiered a music video to support her single entitled "F**k You". She is captured making her way out to local venues and altering things around her. At the end, she ends up in the dressing room with her three stylists.

"F**k You" appears in Lily Allen's latest installment "". Commenting on the song, she said, "This song is not a direct attack at anyone, it was originally written about the BNP [British Political Party] in the UK but then I felt this issue has become relevant pretty much everywhere, we are the youth, we can make coolness for our future, its up to us. Go green and hate hate."

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Lily Allen to Guest Star on Soap Opera 'Neighbours'

May 28, 2009 04:05:14

Being a fan of "Neighbours" has benefited in getting a guest stint on the Australian TV soap. The singer will play as herself and share a frame with Matt Werkmeister who plays Zeke Kinski on the show. "I'm freaking out," Matt, who is a fan of Lily, revealed. "I'll be starstruck for sure but will try my hardest to stay professional." In his excitement, Matt added, "I definitely want her autograph but will probably be too scared, so I'll ask someone to get it for me."

Lily, who reportedly is a self-confess fan of the long-running series, will begin shooting her scene during the Australian leg of "It's Not Me, It's You Tour". She is scheduled to perform at Melbourne's Forum Theatre on June 12 and 13. While the episode is expected to air in Australia immediately after that, fans of the show in Britain will have to wait about 9 weeks (in September) to watch it. "Neighbours" was initially broadcast on BBC1 until 2008 before moving to Channel 5.

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Lily Allen Brands Susan Boyle as 'So Overrated'

May 27, 2009 12:05:23

British songstress is no fan of newly-found singing sensation , branding her as "so overrated." Lily took it to her Twitter account after watching the 47-year-old vocalist's second appearance on the reality show "" over the weekend.

"I thought her timing was off on 'Britain's Got Talent' on Sunday - no control, and I don't think she has an amazing voice," Lily wrote when criticizing Susan's performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Memory". Lily went on writing, "She can sing, but it's not about talent with her, is it?"

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Lily Allen Allegedly Dating Australian Singer

May 25, 2009 12:05:38

It seems that has found a new boyfriend. The 24-year-old songstress reportedly embarks on a love relationship with Australian singer . Both of them are said becoming inseparable for weeks after being introduced by producer .

"She and Daniel get along brilliantly," a pal tells Britain's newspaper, People. "She's had a hard time with men and everyone hopes this will work out."

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Lily Allen to Quit Music, Will Run 'Brand New Business'

April 02, 2009 03:04:14

may not sing anymore after finishing her on-going tour to promote her latest installment "". Elaborating on her next moves if she really quits singing, the singer claims to have "a brand new business" to look after.

"After this album and tour I have a brand new business I am setting up, but I can't say what it is yet," the "Smile" hitmaker says as quoted by London Lite. "I am definitely considering quitting music."

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Lily Allen's 'Not Fair' Music Video Debuted

March 23, 2009 08:03:34

A music video supporting 's single "Not Fair" has just been released. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, it is mainly about Lily's live performance at a TV show called "The Porter Wagoner Show".

In the video, Lily takes the stage, singing to "Not Fair" alongside a country and western band, which includes mullet-wearing guitarists and backing singers/dancers. Haystacks, fences and farm animals, such as a cow and chickens, are also brought onto the stage to emphasize the country vibes.

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Lily Allen Kicks and Punches Paparazzo

March 13, 2009 12:03:03

British pop singer , who is no stranger to controversy, has been photographed kicking and punching a paparazzo during an outing in London on Thursday, March 12. Lily apparently got mad at the male paparazzo after he accidentally drove into the back of her ride while he was chasing her down a London road in a bid to get her snaps.

Repeatedly kicking, punching, and screaming at the photographer, Lily soon thereafter was pulled away by her bodyguard. Eventually getting back to her car, Lily and her entourage then headed to a recording studio. Upon arriving at the scene, the songstress got mad at several other photographers and managed to throw a water bottle at one of them.

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Lily Allen's Photo During Filming of 'Not Fair' Music Video

March 02, 2009 03:03:06

A picture from the shooting location of 's music video for single "Not Fair" has arrived, carrying a country theme. The photo gives a look at the English singer/songwriter singing the track with a cow standing on the left and chickens scraping the floor for foods.

Shot in Los Angeles in mid February, "Not Fair" music video is expected to be released sometime in March. Up to date, there is no report on who has been signed to direct the video.

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Lily Allen Announcing North American Tour Dates

February 04, 2009 04:02:04

A day after her new album "" was streamed for free on her MySpace, unveils tour dates for her North American leg. Planning to kick off the gig in April in San Diego, California, she has to complete her U.K. tour dates first before heading up to America.

15 tour dates so far have been announced. Indie rock/electronica band from Seattle, Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, will be serving as her special guest during the tour. Her next stops include California, Colorado, Michigan, Georgia and many other major cities.

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Lily Allen Angry for Not Earning Enough Money From Album Sales

January 22, 2009 01:01:29

is unhappy when finding out that she has earned only 50,000 pounds from her debut album "" despite its impressive selling point, which reached almost two million copies worldwide. "I don't make any money out of record sales at all. I make money out of touring and syncs, publishing," she says during an interview in Q Radio.

"My songs being put on '' things like that," Lily reveals further. "I don't make any money at all from selling an album, which is probably why I feel so angry about doing all this promotion because I am not earning any money out of it, someone else (is) and they don't have to live with the lasting effects."

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Second Wave of Lily Allen Versus Katy Perry Begins

January 06, 2009 03:01:22

The war between and is not over, at least on the former's side. Several weeks after Perry releases an apology for calling Allen "fat", Allen wrote on her Facebook page that she has Perry's number and is ready to leak it for public consumption anytime.

According to The Sun, Allen wrote in a post of her account, "I have Katy Perry's number, someone did me a favour. I'm just waiting for her to open her mouth one more time then it hits Facebook." Furthermore, Allen is reportedly registered to two hate groups,"I hate Katy Perry and her dumb-ass song I Kissed A Girl" and "Katy Perry? Who in the hell does she think she is?".

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Spotted, Lily Allen Kissing Much Older Guy

January 03, 2009 02:01:14

During the holiday on the Caribbean isle of St Barts, British singer , 23, was caught passionately kissing a millionaire art dealer Joy Jopling, 45. Of their relationship, a source told The Sun, "It's early days in their relationship, but Lily has been telling pals how happy she is."

The source shared further that though Lily is happy with what she goes through, some of her friends are said to be very concerned with their age difference. "She is thrilled with her new man, but some of her friends have urged caution because of the huge age difference. They don't want to see her get hurt," the source said.

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Lily Allen 'In Serious Trouble' After Covering Britney Spears' 'Womanizer'

December 18, 2008 10:12:00

gets a "serious trouble" with her recording company EMI following her cover version of ' single "Womanizer". She posts a message on her MySpace page thanking , who played the song for the first time during his weekly show on December 12, and at the same time admitting that EMI are not happy with the situation.

Starting with a statement saying the reason behind her action to do the cover is because she loves Britney, Lily continues writing, "It wasn't my intention for it to have whizzed round the world like it has, Mark Ronson asked me for something no one had heard to play on his radio show and womanizer was the only song I had as an attachment on my blackberry and I couldn't get home to send him anything else in time."

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Audio: Lily Allen Covering Britney Spears' 'Womanizer'

December 15, 2008 08:12:12

has covered "Womanizer", a single which is performed by and taken from the sixth major studio album "Circus". With a favor from DJ and music producer , she re-cycles the mid-tempo jam to a ballad song.

"As promised, Lily has a habit of making some great bootlegs, remember her '(Nan, You're A) Window Shopper' send up?" Mark says as quoted by The Sun when premiering the covered track in his weekly show on New York's East Village Radio on December 12. "Check me out, I have a Lily Allen song you've never heard."

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Rihanna Eying Collaboration With Lily Allen

December 13, 2008 11:12:43

has revealed to the media that she would love to duet with . Beside that, she also names and as other British female singers she looks forward to team up with.

"Lily Allen is bad ass - I love her. I also really like Duffy and Leona Lewis, who is so beautiful, with an amazing voice," the 20-year-old Barbadian singer said in a statement. "I would love to do a collaboration with those girls."

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Video Premiere: Lily Allen's 'The Fear'

December 05, 2008 08:12:07

A music video in the accompaniment of 's brand new song "The Fear" has made its way out. Shot in Bedfordshire, it presents the British singer singing the song surrounded by hunks dancing around her. Near the end, it shows her walking out of her balloons-decorated house, away from the crowd.

"The Fear" is a mid-tempo jam coming off Lily's sophomore major studio effort "". Starting with a melodic guitar sounds, the song mainly talks about the superficiality in the entertainment industry. "I wanna be rich and I want lots of money/I don't care about clever..." she sings before blasting off the celebrities who think taking their clothes off will make them more famous. "It will be shameless/Cuz everyone knows this is how you get famous."

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Lily Allen's U.K. and Ireland Tour Dates Announced

December 02, 2008 04:12:19

embarks on a roadshow to support her sophomore major studio album "", which will be dropped in the U.K. on February 9, 2009. Ten confirmed dates have been announced to follow one-off gig taking place at London's Koko on January 28, 2009.

After Koko's performance, Lily will be playing at Glasgow Academy on March 14, 2009. The next day, she will then head up to Manchester for another live show. Completing the U.K. and Ireland leg, Lily will make stops in Dublin, Bristol, Norwich, Leeds, and many more. She will wrap up the gig on March 26 at London Shepherd's Bush Empire.

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Lily Allen Sets Release Date for 'It's Not Me, It's You'

October 30, 2008 11:10:52

's sophomore studio album "" has finally gotten its release date. Scheduled to come out on February 9, 2009 in the U.K., the effort will be produced by Greg Kurstin and list a new country song titled "Not Fair".

"We decided to try and make bigger-sounding, more ethereal songs, real songs," Allen says, noting that the album will have jazz, country, and dance music sounds. "I wanted to work with one person from start to finish to make it one body of work. I wanted it to feel like it had some sort of integrity. I think I've grown up a bit as a person, and I hope it reflects that."

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Lily Allen's Upcoming Album's Title Changed

October 10, 2008 11:10:42

British singer and songwriter decides to change her upcoming sophomore album's title. Produced by and Greg Kurstin, her forthcoming record was originally titled "Stuck on the Naughty Step" but it is now confirmed to be called "".

The album is expected to hit the market on February 9 and it will reportedly mark her move from ska to electro/pop sounds. Speaking of her next-year release, Lily says, "I've worked so hard. My next album is nearly finished. I'm on a two-week break and then I'm starting a massive promotional tour."

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Lily Allen Confirms 'Stuck on the Naughty Step' Release Date

September 17, 2008 04:09:34

recently announces that she will launch her sophomore major studio effort next year on February 9. "My new album will be released on the 9th of Feb 2009. I know it's a while away, but there will be bits and bobs flying around before then," the singer wrote on her MySpace page.

Speaking of the materials from her next installment "Stuck on the Naughty Step", the "Smile" singer explains that she struggles to get all the things in the right place as she doesn't want to make a sub-standard record. "I am trying really hard to do this album with integrity," the singer added. "I just don't want to put out sub standard stuff . I always thought an album was a body of work in itself. you take it or leave it."

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Elton John Calls Off Possible Duet With Lily Allen

September 10, 2008 03:09:17

speaks to the media that he has canceled a schedule to do a duet with . "I was thinking about asking her to tour with me and maybe even do a duet," he says. "Obviously that won't be happening now."

Asked about the trigger of the cancellation, Elton admits that he is still furious with Lily's terrible words which told him to "F*** off" because what she did had nothing to do with him. Such incident happened at the GQ Awards ceremony in London on September 4 and it started with Elton, commenting on Lily's tipsy behavior. Offended by Elton's words, Lily then fired back by spitting the rude words.

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Lily Allen Blogs About On-Stage Row with Elton John at GQ Awards

September 06, 2008 10:09:32

Breaking her silence about her recent row with at the annual GQ Men of the Year Awards, claims that despite exchanging insults with the star she's still good friends with him. Reaching out to her MySpace Blog to talk about their on-stage row, the songbird wrote in a new entry that despite rumors to the contrary, everything is well between her and Elton.

Blaming the media for exaggerating the war of words, the troubled singer wrote in the post "Trying to create a feud on the other hand, and trying to make me out as being some rude little girl with a drink problem is just unfair." She confirmed further, "Elton and I exchanged jokes and there were no hard feelings at all, in fact neither of us gave it a second thought."

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Lily Allen and Elton John Exchanging Barbs at GQ Awards, the Video

September 04, 2008 02:09:43

Being billed to host the 2008 annual GQ Men of the Year Awards, Tuesday, September 2, and turned the stage into battle of words as they began quarreling in front of shocked celebrity audience. The two famous singers wouldn't stop exchanging barbs, mocking one another as they were performing their duties and handing out awards to winners.

Taking the stage at the awards shows, held at the Royal Opera House in London, Lily didn't bother to stop sipping champagne even Elton looked less than impressed with that. The chart-topper songbird was telling the audience "now we reach a very special point in the evening" when Elton suddenly interrupted her, asking her sarcastically "What, you are going to have another drink?"

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Singer Lily Allen Punches a Brunette Partygoer

August 20, 2008 11:08:10

Troubles won't stop approaching . The British troubled singer was involved in a fight following a night partying at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London early Tuesday morning, August 19.

Chronicling on the brawl, The Sun reported that Lily and her companion were on their way out of the party scene when an unidentified female partygoer started mocking her, calling her a "f*cking asshole." She immediately responded, shouting to the woman "Yeah, come and say that to my face you f*cking c*nt!"

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EMI Responds to Lily Allen's Album Delay Attack

August 19, 2008 02:08:30

is facing a limbo in the release of her second album, mainly because her label is not very supportive of it. On contrary to rumors that said the delay was caused by her fear of battling with , the actual reason lays in EMI that have gone through many changes resulting in the stalling.

Writing on her MySpace blog, Lily explained the album is actually ready for the market but the people who used to work with her have mostly either been fired or left the company. "The album has been finished for a while now, I don't really know what's going on with it," Lily said. "The record industry is a very political place at the moment and I am on EMI Records. Lots of people have been fired or have taken redundancy recently as the company was taken over by a private equity firm called Terra Firma. Many of these people were people assigned to my projects and now I don't quite know what's going on."

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Lily Allen Holds Back Upcoming LP, Avoiding Chart Battle With Katy Perry

August 11, 2008 03:08:13

has been reported to reschedule release date for her upcoming album "Stuck On The Naughty Step". The rumor says that Lily is afraid of being in the chart battle with 's massive hit "I Kissed a Girl".

However, Katy shuts down the competition rumor with Lily. Katy has been quoted as saying, "I think I sound different to her. She's in a league of her own."

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British Singer Lily Allen's Nip Slip Moment

August 08, 2008 10:08:46

Adding to the many celebrities that have experienced wardrobe malfunction, is the latest. The British singer and TV presenter had the embarrassing moment of herself when her low-neck top slipped over and accidentally exposed her breasts during an outing in London on Thursday, August 7.

Lily was making her way out of her BMW, reportedly to meet ex-boyfriend Ed Simons of , when her white sheer top unexpectedly exposed one of her breasts, much to her surprise. Her other boob popped out in separate occasion on the same day that was when she had just returned home.

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Lily Allen Axed Take That's Rip Off Track From New LP

July 15, 2008 03:07:07

British pop singer, has revealed a surprising confession to her fans by stating that she almost put in a rip-off song of 's "Shine" on her new LP. The pop singer's new track which is being titled "Who'd of Known" finally didn't make the cut but she has posted it on her official MySpace page on July 14.

On her MySpace page Lily confirmed that song's chorus part was taken from Take That's. "I have put up a song that wont make it on the album. i ripped off the chorus from take that and i can't be bothered with the paperwork , so here ya go," Lily wrote.

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Lily Allen's New Album to Feature Lindsay Lohan?

July 04, 2008 03:07:49

New rumors spark in the press regarding 's upcoming album, claiming that one of the songs on the LP will feature a collaboration between her and . It was said that the pair will team up in a song titled "Wherever You Go".

The news sparks after Lily and Lindsay were spotted having dinner together sometime along with the Hollywood babe's rumored girlfriend Samantha Ronson. Unfortunately there are no confirmations yet from both singers stating whether the news is true or not.

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Lily Allen Finished Her Second Studio Album

July 01, 2008 01:07:29

Good news comes for fans as the singer has just confirmed that her second studio album has already been finished. Lily announced the news in an interview with BBC Newsbeat saying, "I'm pretty much sure it's finished and I've got a meeting on Tuesday with the label, I'm really happy."

Moreover Lily also claims that she's not afraid of what her label would think about her new album regarding the pressure they might give her following the success of her debut album "". "As much as I love them they're just people who give you a loan. I'm not scared of my label," she said.

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'Awful' Lily Allen Addressed Her Drunk Incident

June 05, 2008 01:06:04

turned heads not only when she arrived at the annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday, June 3 but also on her departure. The London event witnessed the pop singer coming in bright pink hair and elegant soft pink dress but going out too drunk to even walk on her own. Allen has since addressed the incident and apologized for the behavior.

The "Smile" singer insisted that she felt "awful" about the embarrassing situation and suggested that other kids should not do the same. In her MySpace blog Allen wrote, "Last time I wrote here, I was defending my honor and dignity, explaining my innocence and also outrage at the press for insinuating my behavior (sunbathing topless while on holiday) was embarrassing." She then added, "This time I'm putting my hands up, I got very drunk last night, too drunk. It's not cool getting that drunk, I feel awful..."

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Singer Lily Allen Up for 'Lesbian Vampire' Role

June 05, 2008 09:06:56

British singing sensation apparently won't settle with recognitions from the music industry only. The 23-year-old singer is said to be branching out to the movie biz with a minor but bold movie role in an upcoming horror comedy tidbit "Lesbian Vampire Killers".

According to The Sun, the "Smile" songstress has been signed to make a cameo appearance in Phil Claydon-directed movie. In her feature film debut, the singer who has her own fashion line and hosts her own television talk show "Lily Allen and Friends" is reportedly going to portray one of the lesbian vampires.

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Lily Allen Almost Completes Her New Album

May 19, 2008 01:05:24

British pop singer revealed a great news to her fans, stating that her new album is almost done. The singer revealed the good news on an interview with the press recently, saying, "Ive worked so hard. My next album is nearly finished. I'm on a two-week break and then I'm starting a massive promotional tour."

On the interview the singer also said the reason she wanted to finish the new record as soon as possible, stating "I'm not sure when I'll have time for another holiday, so I'm making the most of it now." The upcoming LP itself will be the second studio album from her after her debut set, "", which was released in 2006. Unfortunately, Lily hasn't confirmed the release date and the title of her upcoming record.

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Two Brand New Lily Allen's Songs Leaked

April 19, 2008 11:04:46

While most artists prefer to be tight-lipped and keep the surprise until the end, would like to alert her fans at the early hours. The British singer deliberately leaked two new songs that will give her fans rough idea of what direction she's heading in the new effort which would be her second.

In a post on her official site, Allen wrote that she has been working hard at the studio and has decided to let fans have a preview of the result. Two demos titled "I Don't Know" and I Could Say" are posted for listening. "They are just at a demo stage so don't be too hard on them," Allen warned. "I'll probably swap some others around and play you stuff as I do it in the studio, like I did last time round. And there'll also be a new mixtape soon, I hope you enjoy this shizzle."

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Lily Allen Exposed Her Naked Breast During TV Interview for About Three Minutes

April 08, 2008 09:04:13

Has been the subject of media scrutiny due to her wild-partying habit, sent another shock to public when she exposed her breast during a chat show. The troubled pop star apparently exposed one of her breasts during a recording of her BBC Three chat show "Lily Allen and Friends," it has been claimed.

Allen was interviewing English stand-up comedian and comedy actor Patrick McGuinness, famous for starring in the BAFTA-nominated British sitcom "Phoenix Nights", when she is said to have exposed her right nipple and started to "play with it." "Lily and Paddy were both quite lively. They were sitting on the sofa and she pulled out her right boob. Everyone in the audience was doing a double take as Lily sat there with her breast hanging out," Rob Difrancesco who witnessed the moment told Digital Spy.

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Kate Moss Planning Huge Gypsy-Themed Engagement Party

March 31, 2008 11:03:17

A wedding date has been set and another big party is coming for . Hot on the heels of her being reported to wed rocker boyfriend Jamie Hince this coming September at her Cotswolds home, the supermodel is said to have been planning to host a huge gypsy-themed engagement bash this summer.

Moss reportedly has confirmed to friends at a private party at Davinia Taylor's house on Wednesday, March 26 that she has accepted Hince's proposal and wants to hold a big pre-wedding bash. The mother of one told her pals, including Davinia, and , that the party has to be the biggest she has ever thrown.

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Singer Lily Allen Moving in with New Boyfriend

March 19, 2008 09:03:34

It appears that report on finding a new boyfriend is true. The British singing sensation even is said to have been moving in with her new beau, who's identified as Robertson Furze, also known as Robbie.

Allen reportedly has been living with Furze for a month. She, said a source, "moved in with him a few weeks ago and they have been sharing a bed. It started off innocently but they are doing more than just cuddling now."

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Lily Allen Back on the Dating Scene with New Man

March 17, 2008 10:03:29

is single no more. She apparently has been mending her broken heart when she was spotted out with her new man on Saturday, March 15.

Allen and her not-yet-identified new man wore almost identical grey tracksuit bottoms and black hooded tops. The pair were seen heading for the Little Georgia Cafe in Shoreditch to eat with friends.

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Lily Allen Angers Organizers for Isle of Wight Cancelation

March 06, 2008 10:03:30

is behind the schedule to release her second album and therefore is canceling a scheduled slot at Isle of Wight Festival. Organizers of the music and art event are pretty disappointed towards her decision to pull back but refuse to replace her with another act.

Organizer John Giddings reckons that Allen and her camp may face some troubles that they snub people's chance to see her perform. "I think the poor girl has got a few problems," he said. "I didn't book a record, I booked an artist. I read in the tabloids a load of different reasons (for the cancellation). Unfortunately this country has developed some great new girl singer-songwriters, but they seem to be having a few problems don't they?"

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Lily Allen's BMW Smashed by Shutterbug, the Pics

March 05, 2008 12:03:27

The window of her new BMW was smashed and put the blame on the paparazzi. The British songbird was on her way out of the Groucho Club in London, England on Monday night, March 3 after partying there when the paparazzi came on her way, surrounded her in an attempt to get her pics.

It was during the out-of-control scenario that a shutterbug accidentally broke the window of her car. Allen thus was forced to head home in a cab.

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Lily Allen and Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint Spotted on a Date

February 26, 2008 10:02:15

Is getting through difficult time since splitting from boyfriend ' Ed Simons, apparently has found solace in the arms of "Harry Potter" star . The two met last year at the premiere of "" and have since then become very friendly.

Lily and Rupert, best known for his starring role as Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films, were seen leaving a restaurant together, the Daily Star reported. Their being spotted together quickly sparked dating rumors.

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Lily Allen Snapped Sporting Engagement Ring

February 19, 2008 11:02:25

was seen leaving ex-boyfriend Ed Simons' house in London on Sunday morning, February 17 thus prompted rumors that she has rekindled her romance with musician. And while the report has not yet been confirmed, there comes a new report that the British singer has been snapped wearing a ring on her engagement finger only to fuel engagement speculation.

Allen and Simons began dating September last year. She was once pregnant with their first child together but suffered a miscarriage back on January 16, caused them to lose the not yet born baby.

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British Pop Singer Lily Allen to Be Turned Into a Cartoon

February 04, 2008 10:02:22

Dropped out of school at age fifteen in order to pursue a career in music, who's a nowadays famous singer is set to star in a new cartoon aimed at encouraging people to return to education.

The cartoon, a 10-minutes film, is a promotional short for Unionlearn, the Trades Union Congress (TUC)'s learning and skills organization which aim is to tackle the U.K.'s young skills crisis and inspire people to take more training courses.

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Lily Allen Dumped by Ed Simons Two Weeks After She Suffered Miscarriage

February 04, 2008 09:02:54

has split from boyfriend Ed Simons.

The British singer reportedly has been dumped by musician, leaving her very heart broken. While there has yet any confirmation from Lily's people, a friend of her was quoted as saying "Lily is really upset things haven't worked out for her and Ed."

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Lily Allen Has Suffered a Miscarriage, Asked for Privacy

January 18, 2008 09:01:40

has lost her baby. The British pop star suffered a miscarriage Wednesday night, January 16.

Allen and her boyfriend ' Ed Simons had just returned home from a holiday in Maldives when she unfortunately lost the baby. The pair reportedly were being comforted by family and friends after the unfortunate.

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Lily Allen Is Pregnant with Her First Child

December 19, 2007 10:12:30

is pregnant.

It appears that everyone in the industry is competing to get into the pregnancy phase. Hot on the heels of and ' shocking revelations on their impending motherhood, there comes a new claim that Allen is expecting her first child.

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Lily Allen: "Of Course I'm Not Going to Retire!"

November 29, 2007 04:11:41

admitted that she talked crap when she said she will retire early. The British singer blames the press for not getting her jokes while saying the nonsense which she claimed happen all the time.

"Of course I'm not going to retire," Allen denied. "I talk this crap all the time and they (the press) all know it, so how come this time they didn't get it? Silly people. I am having the best time of my life."

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Lily Allen Mentions Early Retirement, Again

November 27, 2007 04:11:19

It's no big secret that British singer wants to retire young. However, it become unexpected that the 22-year-old singer wish to quit in three years time when she reaches the 25 milestone.

"I don't get it. I just want to make some money," she told London Times. "Maybe I could retire at 25. I'm only going to do one more album. It's a great job, but it doesn't leave time for what's important. Like having a family."

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Lily Allen Not Fronting Agent Provocateur, Lands BBC3 Show

November 09, 2007 02:11:59

That has landed her own TV show, it's true and has been confirmed. But don't trust the say on the block that mentioned her as the new model to front the next Agent Provocateur ad campaign.

A singer-songwriter that has become talk of the town, more often because of her controversial behavior and not for her music work, Allen has been given her own TV show by BBC3 who reportedly plans on making her one of the corporation's key personalities.

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British Pop Star Lily Allen Signed Up to Front Agent Provocateur Lingerie Campaign

November 07, 2007 01:11:24

lands a new job besides that of singing. The British pop star, who recently publicly credited hypnosis to help her lose wight, has been signed by well known lingerie house Agent Provocateur, recruited to be their new face.

Allen, who's following in the footstep of fellow famous females , , and to front the lingerie line, is said to have signed a 6-figure deal to front a steamy picture campaign, which already shot by the weekend.

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Lily Allen Finds New Love in Chemical Brothers' Ed Simons

September 25, 2007 10:09:27

Newly single is single no more. The British pop singer apparently has found a new love soon after breaking up with former boyfriend Seb Chew. Rumors are mounting that she's dating Ed Simons of music duo .

According to The Sun, Lily and Ed have been spotted out together several times in recent weeks. Lily, who's 15 years younger than Ed, was also seen watching him perform at a concert in London's Trafalgar Square from the VIP area earlier this month.

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Lily Allen Single Again, Desperate for a New Man

September 07, 2007 02:09:59

is hopping on the single market again. The British singer-songwriter has broken up with boyfriend Seb Chew.

Speaking on her relationship with the record label executive Tuesday September 4th at the GQ Awards in London, the songbird said "Seb and I aren't together any more. I split with him a month ago so I'm single now." Then she went on adding "I always think that no one is ever going to fancy me. Part of the reason I came out tonight is because I'm back on the market and I need to get in practice. I don't know if I can pull anymore."

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Kanye West Named GQ's International Man of the Year

September 06, 2007 03:09:32

was one lucky winner at the 10th annual GQ Awards held Tuesday night September 4th at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House in London. The rap star was named International Man of the Year, had his award being handed by actress .

The GQ Awards, said to "have always been about honoring the most talented British men (and one Woman!) from politics to the press, sport to entertainment," was hosted by renowned music legend Sir .

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Common's New Music Video With Lily Allen

August 28, 2007 09:08:59

's video for his new single 'Drivin' Me Wild' has been completed. The clip was shot in Las Vegas earlier this month and features British import .

'Drivin' Me Wild' is the third official single off the rapper's seventh album ''. It was produced by and contains the samples from Rotary Connection's 'Love Has Fallen on Me'.

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Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse Bumped U.S. Appearances

August 18, 2007 11:08:40

U.S. won't be able to enjoy a British wave at least this month after and both canceled their appearances in the States. While Allen's working permit is reported revoked, Winehouse is catching a break for the sake of her health.

Allen, who was held for five hours in a Los Angeles airport having trouble with her visa, will not appear in 2007 MTV Video Music Awards as scheduled. She was initially set to perform on the September 9 event with and but now her renewed visa won't arrive in time.

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Lily Allen Promises to Settle U.S. Visa and Perform Next Month

August 08, 2007 02:08:29

was reported denied entry to U.S. for her recent London arrest and was being held at a Los Angeles airport for a few hours due to problematic working visa. Allen's Manager Neale Easterby confirmed that there was a halt but denied that the singer is banned from entering U.S.

"It's rubbish. There's no story, it's all good," Easterby told Billboard.com. "She's in Las Vegas right now, and she will be there until Thursday shooting a video with Common and for 's track "Drivin' Me Wild."

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2007 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Here!

August 08, 2007 10:08:11

2007 MTV Video Music Awards nominees are in. On the terms of most count, the list has and who both own seven nods each while on the terms of today's big buzz, and came quite unsurprising.

Although having a great chance to bring home a statuette this year, Timberlake and Knowles are facing tough competition this year mainly on the highest nomination in the award. Video of the Year put Timberlake's 'What Goes Around..." and Knowles' 'Irreplaceable' on the same level to 's 'Stronger', Rihanna's 'Umbrella', Winehouse's 'Rehab' and unexpectedly, French electronic duo Justice's 'D.A.N.C.E.'

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Lily Allen Named New Song and Album Title

August 06, 2007 11:08:03

hinted a new progress of her sophomore album on a blog writing. The British import said that she has the name for a song and the title of the album.

Posted on her blog is: "I've been recording in NY, I got a new song called 'Steve from Accounts' that is amazing and a few others that might make it onto the next album titled 'Three Singles And Other Songs, Plus iTunes Exclusive'. I played my new material to Mayor Bloomberg, he thought it was so amazing he named a street after me and bought me a slurpee to celebrate," she wrote on reference to NYC's current mayor.

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Lily Allen Spends Fall Touring in U.S.

July 17, 2007 03:07:16

After canceling some U.S shows in April, will be back in the country for a short fall tour in compensation. The "Smile" singer will swing to the States starting from September 6 at the prestigious San Diego's House of Blues.

Her U.S. jaunt is preceded by a worldwide tour that will include stops in Australia, Japan, Chile, Argentina and some European countries. R&B singer Kevin Michael will be tapped as the opening act of her U.S. dates.

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British Pop Star Lily Allen Arrested Over Paparazzi Attack

June 30, 2007 10:06:33

Breaking news. arrested. The songbird was arrested Thursday June 28th over an alleged assault on a photographer outside a London nightclub back in March early this year.

Attended a police station in central London by appointment, Allen was questioned about an alleged assault on photographer Kevin Rush, 43, near the Wardour Club in London's Soho on March 13th.

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Lily Allen Kicking Off with 2nd Set Work

June 28, 2007 03:06:39

Successful with her debut album, spares no time to wait her charm rubs off. The open-minded singer is gearing second album with “” producer duo Future Cut again.

"I actually have an apartment in New York, and I've been there trying to record,” Allen said. “I've been working with Future Cut again, and we've come up with some ideas, it's just not really there yet.”

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Fergie's "Hump" Offended Lily Allen

June 12, 2007 04:06:38

British singer has apparently took some time observing the music of aka Fergie. After some thought Allen said that Fergie's lyric is inappropriate.

The singer who uses animation in video for "Alfie" said, "It's not good for seven-year-olds to be going 'My humps, my humps, my lovely lady lumps'. It's not about music, it's about sex."

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2007 Glastonbury Fest Full Line-up Here!

June 02, 2007 03:06:34

2007 Glastonbury Festival completes its announcement of line-up with three confirmed names to headline the event. , and are the obvious choice for the headliners for the three-day-course starting from June 22.

The bands will take the Pyramyd Stage in Somerset farm and be supported by equally famous artists such as , The Gossip, , , The Magic Numbers, Chemical Brothers, and even Shirley Bassey.

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Lily Allen Dueting with Blondie, Lend Voice to Dizzee

May 25, 2007 06:05:44

chooses to do a number of collaboration for her next project. Done with the 'free' clothing line, the British import is set to do a duet with 's vocalist, Deborah Harry and chip in voice in 's new album.

In her duet with Harry, Allen will do Blondie's classic "Heart of Glass" on The Today Show's edition of May 25. The show will also boast Blondie doing their own songs which include the hit "Call Me".

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Lily Allen to Pen Her Own Non-Fiction Book

May 14, 2007 09:05:00

She has had a successful singing career and has just launched her own fashion line. And now is about to pen a book.

The songstress is said to have been offered half-a-million dollars deal to write her own non-fiction book. Rumor has it that she could earn an estimated £250,000 for the book project.

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British Singer Lily Allen Unveils Fashion Line

May 09, 2007 01:05:08

is jumping into fashion bandwagon. The British singer is set to launch her own brand of clothing through New Look fashion chain.

The collection, features dresses in sizes 6 to 18, high-heel shoes, patterned sneakers, and flowered jewelry, are set to be priced from $10 to $100, and will be available in stores by May 9th.

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Amy Winehouse, Kasabian Shaping Sommerset House Fest

April 18, 2007 03:04:51

London's Somerset House Festival is rounding up with the announcement of its early lineups.

The festival that starts July 12 will be opened by Scottish band Mogwai. The band is followed by , Bert Jansch, Beth Orton, Bernard Butler, Guillemots, , , , , in the respective dates. On July 21, electro-pop band Hot Chip will conclude the festival that takes place in the historic landmark.

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Lily Allen Chopped Down US Tour Dates

April 17, 2007 12:04:29

has caused confusion over her on and off performances across US. After calling off the show in New York City on April 12 and appearing the next day in The Today Show, the British singer now cancels most of her US tour.

She will still appear at Coachella festival on April 29 but leaves the tightly scheduled dates partly hollow in the next. In her May schedule, Allen has only confirmed the gigs on May 13 in Seattle and on May 15 in Los Angeles. She does not keep the May 24 night at First Avenue, Minneapolis according to the club's manager who also announced that tickets are subject to refund. Meanwhile the next month, Allen will be back for June 1 and 12 shows before finally make it to Bonarroo Festival on June 15.

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Common, from "Be" to "Finding Forever"

April 10, 2007 02:04:04

Rapper has set a release date for new album "". The album will be released July 10 via Geffen Records. He has tapped several noted artists to contribute both in front and behind this piece.

People in the back stage of this seventh album include , , the late hip hop producer J Dilla and Grammy award winning producer Devo Springsteen. West produced the first single "The People" that features singer Dwele and other 7 tracks.

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Now Vol. 24 Is Coming Out Soon!

March 23, 2007 03:03:29

Now 24 is back with a string of popular hits. The release date is set for March 27 and be sure to grab a copy in the nearest store.

In its 24th edition, the US series compilation will feature songs by new artists such as , and until the chart-topping musicians such as , , and . There will also be scores from bands like , and .

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Lily Allen's Spring Tour Is On

March 12, 2007 02:03:23

British singer is feeding her agenda with performances in support of her debut album "" (2006). She plans to visit US and Canada in a spring tour dated March 14 until June 15.

Recently completing MTV's special concert series "Discover and Download", Allen will then perform in a bigger range namely her solo tour. She will start her performance in Stubb's BBQ, Austin and end it in Bonaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester. Within that, she will also visit Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Mexico City, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Washington, New York, Los Angeles and Indio at the Coachella Festival.

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Lily Allen Finds 'The Sims 2 Seasons' a Fun Experience

March 12, 2007 09:03:29

is having her figure recreated as a character in role playing computer game The Sims. Concerning her new project, the British singer also has reworked her hit song "Smile" for the "Sims 2 Seasons".

The computer game by Electronic Arts Inc., released earlier this month, depicts Allen as a pixilated game character singing the track in Simlish, the language spoken by characters in all Sims games.

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Lily Allen Is in Close Talks To Be the Frontwoman to Nike's New Ad

January 09, 2007 03:01:11

British pop star reportedly is in close talks to be the new frontwoman to Nike's new advertising campaign.

Rumors on the street say, the singer has received dozens of free gifts from Nike while the sportswear giant is considering on the possibility of using the outspoken star as a face of their future projects.

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