Lily to host TV networking-style show - Nov 9 2007
Pop singer Lily Allen has landed her own TV show.

Lily Allen And Friends will be broadcast on BBC Three next spring and will feature a mix of chat and music. Her fans will be at the heart of the programme.

The 22-year-old found fame after building up her fanbase on MySpace, and the new show will be based on a similar social networking format.

Viewers will be invited to become Lily's virtual friends online and will then have a chance to shape the show - suggesting ideas, choosing bands to perform and putting questions to guests.

Each week some will be chosen to make up the studio audience.

Lily said: "I'm so excited that BBC Three are giving me this chance. It's something I intend to have lots of fun with and I have some great ideas for the show. Next year is going to be a brilliant year."

BBC bosses believe the chart-topper has what it takes to be a major TV star.

"Lily is opinionated, funny and charming in equal measure. She's a very natural performer and will be a television star.

"I'm delighted that she's going to be one of the BBC's key entertainment faces," said Elaine Bedell, head of entertainment commissioning.

And BBC Three controller Danny Cohen said: "She's one of the hottest acts around and an important voice of her generation.

"Lily Allen And Friends will have its own unique identity as the audience will be intrinsic to the show's content via social networking.

"Lily launched herself on the web and is the perfect host for this exciting new show."



Lily and Joss set to shine - Oct 18 2007
Lily Allen and Joss Stone will be among the stars performing at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event, a concert mixing music with fashion.

The show at London’s Royal Albert Hall is being held to raise money for The Prince’s Trust.

Some of the world’s top fashion designers have paired up with rock and pop stars to showcase their collections.

They include Lily Allen for Chanel, Joss Stone for Calvin Klein, The Gossip’s Beth Ditto for Christopher Kane, Iggy Pop for Versace and Dame Shirley Bassey for Marchesa.

Other performers include RnB diva Alicia Keys, US super-producer Timbaland, Razorlight and 80s legend Marc Almond.

Confirmed designers at the star-studded charity night include Armani, Burberry and Stella McCartney.

Big screen beauty Uma Thurman and her Pulp Fiction co-star Samuel L Jackson will add some Hollywood glamour as hosts of the event.



Lily to launch record label? - Oct 15 2007
Lily Allen is reportedly set to launch her own record label.

The 22-year-old Smile songstress hopes to provide a launch pad for British talent, reports the Daily Mirror.

A source told the paper: "Lily has a wise head on her shoulders and is really excited about the idea of having her own business empire.

"She loves making music but she’s also brilliant at spotting talent, as she was in the underground scene for a few years before her career took off."

When Lily first heard singer Kate Nash she apparently tried to help her become a star.

"Lily spotted Kate a while ago and was emailing the movers and shakers in the industry to watch out for her," the source said.

"She also encouraged Kate to use MySpace as a tool to get her music out there, and to write blogs to her fans."