This late into the age of confessional songwriting, when even the most bubblegum of artists trouble the Top 40 with Tmi, it’s rare to find an album that can startle you with its cat-out-of-the-bag bluntness. But you get a whole lot of those “Wait, rewind that” moments in Lily Allen’s “No Shame,” a collection whose promising title only hints at the embarrassment and brazenness within. It’s as raw a record as you’ll hear this year, even if the British singer’s calm tone and heavily programmed production are the picture of pop refinement. Her sweet voice has always been Allen’s not-too-secret ammo, weaponized to take down the fools she didn’t suffer gladly. Hearing her now turn that tart, dulcet dagger of a tongue around on herself makes for a bracing listen.
Probably two-thirds of the tracks have to do with the marital split since her last album,...
Probably two-thirds of the tracks have to do with the marital split since her last album,...
- 6/8/2018
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Making the most of her humpday evening, Lily Allen showed up at Locanda Locatelli restaurant for a delicious dinner last night (July 2).
The “Hard Out Here” singer arrived at 6:30pm and didn’t leave until 11:30pm, and rumor has it she was meeting with ex-boyfriend Seb Chew the entire time.
In music news, Lily just released the video for her new anti-blogger song “URL Badman” ahead of her tour with Miley Cyrus.
On the track, Allen sings, "I work at home in my parent's basement," and, "When I'm a big boy, I'm gonna write for Vice."...
The “Hard Out Here” singer arrived at 6:30pm and didn’t leave until 11:30pm, and rumor has it she was meeting with ex-boyfriend Seb Chew the entire time.
In music news, Lily just released the video for her new anti-blogger song “URL Badman” ahead of her tour with Miley Cyrus.
On the track, Allen sings, "I work at home in my parent's basement," and, "When I'm a big boy, I'm gonna write for Vice."...
- 7/3/2014
- GossipCenter
Lovebox festival just got a whole lot more provocative...
Us hip hop queen Lil Kim has joined the line-up for the East London music event.
In the first of her announced UK festival appearances in 2013, the 'Jump Off' rapper will play the Sunday night of Lovebox.
On the same bill as Lil Kim is one of the female rap stars for whom she paved the way, Azealia Banks. It will be the first time she has played a show in London since 2001, on her Notorious K.I.M world tour.
Of course, you may not recognise Lil Kim from the days when she had her big break during the '90s. To get up to speed, join us on a surgical journey as we turn back the hands of time on a voyage across Lil Kim's ever-changing face...
Lovebox runs from 19-21 July Victoria Park, check out the full...
Us hip hop queen Lil Kim has joined the line-up for the East London music event.
In the first of her announced UK festival appearances in 2013, the 'Jump Off' rapper will play the Sunday night of Lovebox.
On the same bill as Lil Kim is one of the female rap stars for whom she paved the way, Azealia Banks. It will be the first time she has played a show in London since 2001, on her Notorious K.I.M world tour.
Of course, you may not recognise Lil Kim from the days when she had her big break during the '90s. To get up to speed, join us on a surgical journey as we turn back the hands of time on a voyage across Lil Kim's ever-changing face...
Lovebox runs from 19-21 July Victoria Park, check out the full...
- 5/9/2013
- by The Huffington Post UK
- Huffington Post
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