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Lily Allen Changes Professional Name, Pushes Forward With New Album

Posted 8/3/12 11:28 am EST by in Lily-Allen

Lily Rose Cooper

By Zachary Swickey

As big fans of British singer songwriter Lily Allen’s quirky music sensibilities, we're anxiously awaiting the third album from the star. But alas, it appears that we will never have a new Lily Allen record … Because the pop star has now officially changed her name to Lily Rose Cooper.

Lily’s announcement is not a big surprise. The 27-year-old married her long-time boyfriend Sam Cooper last year and has been using her married name as her Twitter handle for some time. The couple welcomed their first child in November.

Cooper's name change comes on the heels of news that she is reportedly pregnant with her second child. Luckily, it doesn't seem her pregnancy is stopping her from making new music.

"It's great to work at my own pace, with no commitments other than to make music," Cooper said in a statement on Thursday (August 2). "I'm excited to be heading back into the studio."

Allen famously semi-retired from the music scene in 2010 to focus on her family and clothing line, Lucy in Disguise. She never really walked away entirely, however: Allen wrote songs for the upcoming “Bridget Jones’ Diary” musical that will premiere in London’s iconic West End later this year.

The Coopers are reportedly expecting baby number two sometime around the holidays and hopefully we will have a new album from Lily to use as stocking stuffers as well.

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Will Lily Allen's Pregnancy Affect Her Return To Music?

Posted 7/9/12 12:28 pm EST by in Lily-Allen, Music

Lily Allen

By Zachary Swickey

Fans of pop singer Lily Allen had plenty to celebrate just a few weeks ago when the English cutie officially revealed she was coming out of “retirement” to work on some new music. However, those plans may be in jeopardy now that the singer – who initially walked away from music, in part, to focus on her young daughter with husband Sam Cooper – is reportedly pregnant with her second child.

Allen and Cooper are reportedly expecting baby number two sometime around the holidays, according to The Mirror. Allen gave birth to their first daughter, Ethel Mary, just last November.

"It was a surprise but Lily and Sam are thrilled," a source revealed to the U.K. newspaper. "The pair of them have loved every minute of parenthood so far and wanted to expand their brood quickly. So it's great timing."

Last weekend, Allen made a surprise onstage appearance in Manchester at the Stone Roses reunion concert during opener Professor Green’s set. Together they performed the Professor’s “Just Be Good to Green” – their joint 2010 single. Allen was noticeably rockin’ a baggy Stone Roses tee, which effectively hid her three-month baby bump and paid tribute to the band.

While we couldn’t be happier for the couple, we can’t help but wonder if this will deter Allen from completing work on her follow-up to her ’09 hit It’s Not Me, It’s You. A source tells The Mirror that Allen plans to complete work on her new album this summer, though its release would have to be delayed until next spring. After weeks of rumors, Allen confirmed rumors that she was finally back in the studio when replying to a pop music website editor’s comment.

"You will be pleased to know that I am currently in the f**king studio with @GregKurstin so SHUT UP PETER!" she playfully wrote on Twitter to PopJustice editor Peter Robinson after he teased Allen about her retirement and no longer making music.

Allen famously retired from the music scene in 2010 when she stated she would be focusing on her family and clothing line, Lucy in Disguise. She never really walked away entirely, however: Allen wrote songs for the upcoming “Bridget Jones’ Diary” musical that will premiere in London’s iconic West End later this year.

Allen has previously worked with Kurstin when he produced and co-wrote her ’08 hit “The Fear.” More recently he co-wrote and produced Kelly Clarkson’s hit “Stronger,” which has gone on to become the biggest hit ever for an "American Idol" alum.

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Lily Allen Confirms Work On New Album

Posted 6/20/12 1:06 pm EST by in Lily-Allen, Music, Tweet Beat

Lily Allen

So shut the f**k up about it, OK?!

It's been rumored for a while, as we previously reported, but today (June 20) Lily Allen confirmed what fans of the British pop doll have been longing to hear – that she's coming out of "retirement" and is in the studio working on a follow-up her 2009 hit It's Not Me, It's You.

As people are wont to do these days, the news was broken via tweet. Responding to a tweet from Popjustice regarding Kate Nash's return to music, which read, "It's better than no music at all isn't it. ISN'T IT LILY," Allen – whose Twitter handle is @lilyrosecooper – hit back, tweeting, "You will be pleased to know that I am currently in the f**king studio with @GregKurstin so SHUT UP PETER!"

(The "Peter" in question is Popjustice editor Peter Robinson.)

Allen "retired" from the music in 2010 to focus on fashion with her store, Lucy in Disguise, and later her family life with husband Sam Cooper and their first child, Ethel, born in November 2011. The "Smile" singer had said she was swearing off recording new material of her own, though she's recently been has penning songs for the upcoming "Bridget Jones' Diary" musical set to premiere in London's famed West End later this year.

In April, she was spotted at RAK Studios in St John's Wood, London, though she didn't comment at that time. Kurstin has worked with Allen before – he co-wrote and produced her 2008 hit "The Fear" – and is on something of a roll right now, having co-written and produced Kelly Clarkson's mega-smash "Stronger."

She followed up the announcement of her studio sessions with Kurstin with a bit of insight into exactly what she's up to, tweeting, "No big deal really, I'm just throwing s**t at the wall and seeing if anything sticks."

As longtime fans anxious for new searing pop ditties from the affable Allen, we certainly hope something does!

Check out Allen's last collaboration with Kurstin, "The Fear," below!

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Lily Allen Coming Out Of Retirement For New Album

Posted 4/9/12 10:35 am EST by in Lily-Allen

Lily Allen

And here we thought she'd retired.

Lily Allen was spotted at RAK Studios in St John's Wood, London, writing new material for a new album that could drop next year, according the Daily Star.

Allen officially retired from the music scene in 2010 to focus on fashion with her store, Lucy in Disguise, and her family life with husband Sam Cooper and their first child, Ethel, born in November 2011. The British pop star has recently been penning songs for the upcoming "Bridget Jones' Diary" musical set to premiere in London's famed West End later this year, but had reportedly sworn off recording any new material of her own.

"Lily has been in the studio trying different sounds and writing new tracks," a source told the Star. "She's not at a stage where she can start recording but the new album is definitely under way and there's a chance it could be released early next year."

Motherhood has apparently changed her perspective. "When Lily retired she honestly thought she'd never record again. But she started writing for the new 'Bridget Jones' musical and that gave her the bug back," the source continued. "Her life has changed so much since her last album and she now has a different perspective. Lily wants a more mature sound."

Allen's last album, It's Not Me, It's You, was released in 2009 and contained the hit "The Fear." But she is best known in the US for her single "Smile" from her 2006 debut, "Alright, Still."

Are you excited for new music from Lily Allen? Let us know in the comments below.

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Lily Allen Thinking Of Ending Her Non-Retirement?

Posted 7/27/11 3:45 pm EST by in Lily-Allen

Lily Allen

By Zachary Swickey

Surprise, surprise! It appears Lily Allen may have spoke too soon about enjoying a life of retirement, as the Brit pop songstress is hinting at an eventual return to the stage.

Talking with BBC’s Test Match Special, Allen casually mentioned, “When I do go to gigs I get a slight pang of envy and think, ‘Oh, I do miss being up on that stage.’ But I have other priorities at the moment.”

Those other priorities currently include a new marriage, pregnancy, designing clothing and writing the songs for the musical adaptation of “Bridget Jones’ Diary,” which is set to debut sometime this year in London’s West End. It’s the phrase “at the moment” that has us hoping for more.

The singer echoed a similar statement to Elle recently, admitting that she misses the fans and stage: “I can’t commit to going on tour for seven months and leaving Sam [Cooper, her new husband]. I really miss singing my songs to people and seeing the reactions on their faces. It’s one of the most special things you can do, or it was for me.”

Allen has been discussing her retirement at length for a very long time, and repeatedly delayed it when she kept adding new dates to her summer tour last year. It all began in September 2009 when she posted an anti-downloading rant on her website and mentioned leaving the music industry altogether. Read More...

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Our Top 5 Paparazzi Beatdowns -- How Does Lily Allen's Rate?

Posted 3/13/09 1:14 pm EST by in bjork, Britney Spears, Coldplay, Kanye West, Lily-Allen

Lily AllenLook, Lily, we like you. I mean, we really like you. But if you're trying to impress us by pounding on British paparazzo, even ones that bump into your car, well, it's not going to work. See, we've been around the block a few times, and we know a good pap punch-out when we see one.

In fact, your latest "incident" doesn't even crack our list of the Best Paparazzi Beatdowns — yes, we keep lists about things like this — if only because, based on the photo we saw, your right cross didn't actually connect with the photographer's face. (Nice form, though.) So, if you're looking to win your way into our hearts — and make our next list — well, then perhaps you should read on, and take notes.

Remember, practice makes make perfect, and since those paparazzi aren't going anywhere, we figure that with a little coaching, you'll make our list in no time. So for future reference, Lily, here's our list of the five greatest celeb-on-pap beatdowns in history. Read More...

Lily Allen, You Should Date Our Producer

Posted 2/12/09 3:02 pm EST by in Lily-Allen

Lily AllenBy Nick Neofitidis

Lily Allen is looking for love. Lucky for her, so am I! OK, more like lucky for me. Truth is, I've always had a little crush on Lily, but it wasn't until she showed up yesterday for an interview did I realize that this girl is freaking awesome. Down to earth, cute as a button and just overall a really cool, honest woman. How refreshing!

Anyway, James did the interview, and I did the boyish giggling in the corner, managing to man up only at the end to ask for a photo. I have to admit we look pretty good next to each other!

But let's not go by looks alone. After all, Valentine's Day is coming up. And though Lily isn't husband-hunting, as so many tabloids claim, she is looking for L-O-V-E, dammit! So, Lily, I'll break it down for yah!

· I'm 6'1. OK, fine, I'm 5'10. Read More...

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Lily Allen's Got Her Eye On Katy Perry — No, Not That Way

Posted 1/7/09 4:32 pm EST by in Lily-Allen

Lily AllenLily, oh Lily. I guess an apology just isn't good enough, is it? You know I love you and all your childish antics. You're like a not mentally ill Pete Doherty, or a slightly less disheveled Courtney Love. And yeah, I get that it stuck in your craw that Katy Perry once referred to herself as the "fatter version of Amy Winehouse and the skinnier version of Lily Allen." Who wouldn't be pissed about that? But c'mon, Katy apologized and said she "didn't mean anything by it."

But since you insist on picking public fights (watch your back, Elton) — not to mention refusing to wear a top at the beach — there you've gone and done it again: You claim on your Facebook page that you "have Katy Perry's number" and that you're just "waiting for her to open her mouth one more time then it hits Facebook," according to England's tabloid of record, The Sun. The paper also claimed you've joined the "I hate Katy Perry and her dumb-ass song 'I Kissed a Girl' " Facebook group, as well as the "Katy Perry? Who in the hell does she think she is" clique.
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Lily Allen's Cover Of Britney Spears' 'Womanizer': Boring Or Brilliant?

Posted 12/15/08 2:59 pm EST by in Britney Spears, Lily-Allen

Lily AllenMy colleague James Montgomery and I have a somewhat friendly difference of opinion about many things musical. James, it appears, favors writing hard-hitting stories about female pop stars "jumping" and "screaming," while I tend to prefer grittier exposés about the perils of the mosh pit and uplifting tales of fallen Idols reaching for redemption.

But there's one thing we always agree on: Neither of us will give an inch when it comes to Lily Allen. James, for instance, thinks the British popwreck is simply brilliant, witty and entertaining as she barrel rolls, seemingly with no shame gene, from one outrageous act to the next, frequently with one of her naughty bits hanging out.

Me? Not so much. Though initially charmed by her devil-may-care attitude, I now find her more tiresome than an Amy Winehouse health scare. So it was no surprise that we disagreed about Allen's recently unwrapped cover of Britney's "Womanizer." Producer-of-the-moment Mark Ronson debuted the song on Friday during his "Authentic Sh--" show on East Village Radio, though it's unclear whether he actually produced it.

Changing up the beat from a relentless electro hammer to the forehead into a kind of 1960s smoky girl-group trifle backed mostly by a two-note repetitive jazzy piano riff and some spare drums, Allen has set the table for her upcoming album, It's Not Me, It's You, by showing her relevance in the pop world. Read More...

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For The Record: Beck, Motley Crue, Michael Jackson & More

Posted 6/12/08 6:29 pm EST by in Beck, For The Record, Lily-Allen, Michael Jackson, motley-crue

Sway· Beck has finally confirmed the release date for his upcoming Danger Mouse-produced album, Modern Guilt. The 10-track LP — featuring the trippy first single, "Chemtrails" — will drop July 8. A release announcing the disc describes it as vacillating between "economy and experimentation, hybrid and pop classicism, while consistently manifesting Beck and Danger Mouse's shared interest in psych-rock, folk, electronic minimalism and orchestration." What, no space-age polkas? No drum-machine-assisted cumbias?

· Mötley Crüe shout at ... their former manager. The band has filed a suit against Burt Stein and his companies, alleging that Stein screwed them out of lots of cash.

· It's the battle of the century! Perez Hilton has been saying mean things about Lily Allen, and she's pissed! Go, Lily go!

· Michael Jackson might be coming out with his own clothing line. Blah, blah, blah, designer surgical mask joke.

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