Allen In Music Piracy U-turn

November 16th, 2009 Music Review: Allen's debut is cool, but averageKris Allen, "Kris Allen" (Jive Records) On Kris Allen's self-titled debut album, the "American Idol" presents a collection of pop-rock tunes that are cool and simple — a reflection of what we saw from the married 24-year-old on the eighth season of "Idol." Allen, known for his boy-next-door charm, co-wrote nine of the 13 tracks and collaborated with Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Carrie Underwood), Toby Gad (Milli Vanilli, Jordin Sparks) and Irish rockers The Script, among others. While the CD is a somewhat enjoyable one, it is also average — much like Allen himself.

October 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Lily Allen has mocked Sir Elton John in her new music video by featuring his look alike. The track 'Who'd Have Known', shows her gazing at pics of the Candle in the Wind' hitmaker, before he is kidnapped and forced to declare his love for her.

October 20th, 2009 LILY ALLEN has poked fun at SIR ELTON JOHN - by featuring a look-a-like of the Rocket Man in her new music video. The pair co-hosted the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London last year (08) but John appeared to grow impatient with Allen, who reportedly drank champagne throughout the ceremony and was intoxicated while on stage.

September 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lily Allen has dismissed reports that she is retiring from the music industry. The singer had earlier posted a blog entry on her anti-music piracy site, 'It's Not Alright,' which went: "Just so you know, I have not renegotiated my record contract and have no plans to make another record.

September 25th, 2009 LONDON - Lily Allen has decided to step back from the ongoing debate over illegal downloads following angry response from her fans. The singer has decided to close down her blog, which aimed at stopping illicit file sharing, as followers have been hurling abuses at the singer.

September 25th, 2009 LILY ALLEN has backed out of the debate over illegal downloads - after she was hit by a torrent of abuse from angry music lovers. The Smile hitmaker sparked controversy in the U.K.

September 24th, 2009 LILY ALLEN has confirmed she has no intention to ever record another album. The British pop star is currently leading a campaign to stamp-out illegal online file-sharing in the U.K., encouraging music lovers to buy albums in order to save the struggling record industry.

September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Sir Elton John has expressed his displeasure on music piracy and asserted that it should be dealt with by cutting off the internet connections of persistent illegal filesharers. "I am of the view that the unchecked proliferation of illegal downloading (even on a "non-commercial" basis) will have a seriously detrimental effect on musicians, and particularly young musicians and those composers who are not performing artists," the Guardian quoted him as stating in a letter written to the business secretary, Lord Mandelson.

September 17th, 2009 MUSE star MATT BELLAMY has asked to meet LILY ALLEN to discuss internet piracy after she urged musicians to fight illegal downloads. The Smile hitmaker has called on fellow artists to help her launch an industry-wide plan of action to stamp out illicit file-sharing before it destroys music.

September 16th, 2009 Outlandish British singer PATRICK WOLF has backed LILY ALLEN's campaign against internet piracy - insisting he struggles to even pay his rent with his meagre tour earnings. The quirky musician is an acclaimed independent artist, and relies on touring revenues to make a living as the sales of CDs have dramatically plummeted in recent years due to illegal file-sharing online.

September 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brit singer Lily Allen has taken a stand against Internet piracy, and she has also urged fellow pop and rock stars to follow suit before song stealing destroys the music industry. Allen, 24, fears record company bosses will drastically cut their budgets for new acts if the income from CD buyers dries up, and has called on other musicians to help her spearhead an industry-wide plan of action to stamp out illegal file-sharing.

September 14th, 2009 LILY ALLEN is urging fellow pop and rock stars to take a stand against internet piracy - before song stealing destroys the music industry. The Smile hitmaker fears record company bosses will drastically cut their budgets for new acts if the income from CD buyers dries up.

September 9th, 2009 Supermodel KATE MOSS became friends with LILY ALLEN when she rescued the pop star from a gang of bullies at Britain's Glastonbury music festival. The unlikely pair has developed a close relationship over the years, with the Smile singer recently spotted on holiday with the catwalk beauty in the south of France.

September 2nd, 2009 Recording industry bosses in Nigeria have united in their fight against music piracy, asking radio broadcasters to observe a No-Music Day. Executives at the Nigerian Music Industry Coalition claim their artists are not being paid royalties when their songs are played on the radio - and are demanding stations go silent on Tuesday (1Sep09).

July 15th, 2009 Man arrested after refusing to lower his musicDERIDDER, La. — A 27-year-old man was arrested and booked with disturbing the peace and resisting an officer after he refused to turn down his music.