• Lily Allen Thinks Jay Z's Tidal Streaming Service Will Increase Traffic to Pirating Sites, Hurt Indie Artists

    Jay Z's new streaming service Tidal is getting support from some of the biggest names in music, with everyone from Kanye West to Arcade Fire to Rihanna and Jack White holding a stake in the relaunched company. But there's one pop star who isn't buying these 16 musicians' claims that Tidal is the start of a musical revolution: Lily Allen. The high price point for the new service has the Sheezus singer wondering if music fans will be driven back to pirating websites.
  • Sinead O'Connor Backs 'Do They Know It's Christmas?," Tells Critics to 'Shut the F--k Up'

    Last week, on Nov. 17, the latest version of Band Aid's classic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was released online to raise money for the Ebola crisis in West Africa, and though it went straight to the top of the U.K. charts and is supporting an undoubtedly good cause, the song has been the subject of plenty of criticism, particularly for its lyrics. According to two British newspapers, Emeli Sandé, who actually appears on the latest version, said the lyrics need "changing," while Lily Allen called the song "a bit smug" and said she would prefer "donating actual money." One artist who is vigorously defending the song, however, is the famously outspoken Sinead O'Connor, who also appears on the song. "I think everyone should shut the f--k up," O'Connor told "Broadsheet," via "Billboard." "If you didn't like the lyrics you shouldn't have agreed to sing the song. I think it's smug of Lily Allen to say it's smug."
  • Lily Allen: 'As Long As I Got You' Video [WATCH]

    Today Lily Allen shared the video for "As Long As I Got You," which you can watch below. The bouncy, super catchy track will be the fifth single off of her latest album Sheezus. The video was filmed at last month's Glastonbury Music Festival in England, at which Allen performed, and serves as a loving tribute to the legendary festival.
  • Beyoncé, Lily Allen Producer: Guitar Music Is At 'All Time Low'

    In a recent interview with NME, pop producer Greg Kurstin lamented the current state of guitar music. Kurstin, who is best known for his work with Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, and Lily Allen, said that rock music is at an "all time low," particularly in the United States.
  • Amy Winehouse Anniversary Of Death: Adele, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Nas, And More Talk About The Late Singer's Legacy

    Three years ago today, the world lost the legendary singer Amy Winehouse. She was found dead on July 23, 2011 in her London home from accidental alcohol poisoning -- a "death by misadventure" as the coroner ruled. In the years since her untimely passing at age 27, artists and industry leaders have examined the influence she had on music and her legacy as an artist. Below are quotes from artists who were either influenced by Winehouse or touched by her work.
  • 9 Album Titles That Reference Other Albums

    If you want your album title to catch someone's attention, one surefire technique you can try is referencing the title of a classic album, which might trick people into thinking your album is just as good. Here are nine album titles that are references to other albums.
  • Gary Barlow and Take That Members Convicted of Tax Avoidance

    Take That is not an act well known to American audiences, but some big headlines might result in some more headlines. Albeit these headlines are more likely to occur in The Economist than Rolling Stone: Vocalist Gary Barlow and fellow Take That members Howard Donald and Mark Owen have been convicted of tax avoidance.
  • Junk Mail: Emailing About Lily Allen's New Album 'Sheezus'

    Music Times writers share an office area of roughly 45 sq. ft, which makes having face-to-face conversations totally impossible. Junk Mail is these millenials attempt to discuss and review the week's hottest album releases... without needing to look at each other. This week: Ryan Book, Caitlin Carter and Carolyn Menyes email back and forth about Lily Allen's "Sheezus."
  • Lily Allen Admits Singles Have Been Pop Tripe

    Lily Allen isn't one to shy away from controversy. Her next album, Sheezus, is to be released in May and rubbed some people the wrong way due to its obvious borrowing from Kanye West (although Allen's recently called it a tribute). She's made a litany of nasty comments aimed at everyone from pop stars Lady Gaga and Cheryl Cole to activist Bob Geldof. One fan made a nasty comment about Allen via Twitter on Monday, and in a rather surprising move, the performer agreed with all of his comments.
  • Women We Love Wednesday: Lily Allen

    It's hard not to love Lily Allen. The 28-year-old singer/songwriter is a pistol for the ages and is not afraid to speak her mind. Allen's music has always been highlighted with an acerbic wit, blatant honesty and a politcal awareness that isn't typically heard in popular music. The best part about Allen's music is that it's set to music so adorably poppy and bubblegummy that it oftentimes takes a second listen to realize the socially aware lyrics that she's written, making for music that is truly layered and original.
  • Lily Allen Makes Return to Music with 'Hard Out Here' [WATCH]

    It's been quite some time since Lily Allen released a new solo single. Her last effort, "It's Not Me, It's You" was released in 2009, with its final single "Back to the Start" getting a release in April 2010. Today (Nov. 12), after over three years away from the music scene -- wherein she took time off to start a family -- Allen is back with a hot new single "Hard Out Here."
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