• Lily Allen, daughter of British comedian Keith Allen, burst onto the UK music scene in 2006 with her hit single "Smile." It reached number one on the UK singles chart in July 2006.

  In March 2009, TMZ published pictures of Allen in an altercation with photographers, who were waiting to snap her picture outside of her recording studio. The security guard had to pull her away.TMZ.com: ...When the Brit Hits the Man (March 12, 2009)

• 1. Full name: Lily Rose Beatrice Allen
  2. Born: May 2, 1985
  3. Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
  4. Daughter of British comedian Keith Allen
  5. Has a heart murmur
  6. Has 3 nipples
  7. Dated Ed Simons from The Chemical Brothers
  8. Suffered a miscarriage on January 16, 2008
  9. Hosted since-canceled television show Lily Allen and Friends
  10. Allen and Lindsay Lohan have matching tattoosThe Sun: Lily and Li-Lo in new tatt show (February 23, 2009)

• Michael Lohan and Twitter

  In a recent interview, Allen claims to have received an unwelcome message from new pal Lindsay Lohan's dad, Michael Lohan. Allen told her interviewer, "I got a Twitter from her dad saying "Dear Lily, I think you have an alcohol problem that needs addressing. From Michael Lohan."; I was, like, leave me alone."Perez Hilton: Lilly Allen's Latest Sparing Partner... (March 3, 2009)

• Allen vs. The New York Times

  Allen expressed disappointment with The New York Times on her personal blog in February 2009. The singer claims the news publication acted inappropriately by selling photos of the singer while in her home during a 2008 interview, to OK! Magazine without her consent.Perez Hilton: Lily Allen Hates... (February 27, 2009)

• Possible Allen/Lohan Collaboration

  According to reports, Allen and actress Lindsay Lohan are considering collaborating together on an album. Lohan previously released two albums, the most recent being 2005's A Little More Personal (Raw).CHARTattack: Lily Allen, Lindsay Lohan To Collaborate? (February 25, 2009)

• Studio Albums

  • 2006: Alright, Still
  • 2009: It's Not Me, It's You

• Debut Album

  Allen released her debut album, Alright, Still, in December of 2006, after the massive success of her reggae-tinged single "Smile" earlier that summer. The album was nominated for Best British Album at the BRIT Awards, and was also nominated for a "Best Alternative Music Album" Grammy Award in the U.S. Allen's other hit songs from her debut include "LDN," "Littlest Things" and "Shame for You." She was also featured in songs such as Mark Ronson's "Oh My God" and Common's "Drivin' Me Wild."

• Lily Allen and Friends

  Lily Allen and Friends was a variety show hosted by Allen that aired on the BBC Three network. It premiered in February 2008, and was canceled in January 2009.Pitchfork: Lily Allen's Talk Show Canceled (January 15, 2009)

• Personal Life

  Lily Allen was spotted with art dealer Jay Jopling on a yacht in St. Barts over the Christmas 2008 holiday. Allen has previously been romantically linked to the Chemical Brothers' Ed Simons.People: Lily Allen, Boyfriend Split Up (February 2, 2008)

• MySpace

  Allen's popularity has grown due in part to her MySpace page. She has been posting demo songs there since November of 2005; her songs have been downloaded from MySpace over 19 million times. Fans also often visit the page to read her personal blog, which won a 2008 NME Award for "Best Band Blog."

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