Lily Allen – reviews of 'vibrant' Sheezus comeback tour

Recent controversy can't ruin Allen's 'sparkling' return to the stage to promote her new album, say critics

Lily Allen

What you need to knowPop singer-songwriter Lily Allen is touring the UK after an opening gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire to promote her new album Sheezus. Allen, best known for her hit albums Alright, Still and It's Not Me, It's You took a break from performing between 2009 and 2013.

Sheezus, due for release 6 May, has been accused of racism after one of its songs Hard Out Here featured a video of black women dancers twerking to illustrate a point about sexism. Allen is currently touring venues in the UK including the Music Hall, Aberdeen, 23 May and Radio 1's Big Weekend, Glasgow, 24 May and will also appear at Glastonbury.

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