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British pop star LILY ALLEN has thrown her future music career into doubt - by refusing to confirm plans for a third album.
The Smile hitmaker insists she doesn’t know if she will ever record a follow-up to this year’s (09) It’s Not Me, It’s You - because she is not sure whether her future lies in the music industry.
And the singer admits she might want to concentrate on settling down and starting a family instead.
She tells MTV, "I couldn’t tell you if I’m going to make another record, because I don’t know if I’m going to enjoy this in six months’ time. I’m a ‘live the day’ person. I have no idea what I’m doing tomorrow. I certainly don’t think about a week from now or a month from now.
"As far as the future goes, there’s only a vague plan of getting married and having kid. I am not actively hunting for a husband. Much." Allen recently split from art dealer Jay Jopling. She previously dated Chemical Brothers DJ Ed Simons and fell pregnant with his baby in late 2007, but suffered a miscarriage in January 2008.

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Oscar winner KATE WINSLET has brushed off criticism of her recent Academy Award acceptance speech after failing to pay tribute to movie producer HARVEY WEINSTEIN.
The British beauty, who was previously nominated five times, finally won the Best Actress honour at the prestigious Hollywood ceremony last Sunday (22Feb09), claiming gold for her role in The Reader.
But Winslet has been singled out for forgetting to thank Weinstein, who pushed to have the drama, about an illiterate Nazi prison guard, released in time for consideration at the Oscars.
He clashed with producer pal Scott Rudin over the film’s December (08) release date - because Winslet’s other Rudin production, Revolutionary Road, was also set to hit cinemas at around the same time.
Weinstein won the battle and Rudin subsequently withdrew his name from the movie’s credits.
And Winslet has come under fire for failing to acknowledge Weinstein’s efforts to get the film released early - but her publicist insists it was simply a mistake.
The actress’ representative, Heidi Slan, tells the Los Angeles Times’ GoldDerby.com website, "I am sure this was an oversight considering she thanked him at SAG and BAFTA." Winslet received critical acclaim at the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAGs) and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTAs) earlier this year (09), taking home the Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress prizes at the respective events for The Reader.

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JIM CARREY and JAKE GYLLENHAAL will star in their first movie musical in a big screen adaptation of Broadway’s DAMN YANKEES.
The show tells the story of baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, a man who sells his soul to the devil to save the team.
The production won seven Tony Awards during its time on the New York theatre circuit and took its final Broadway bow in 1955.
Carrey will play the devil while Gyllenhaal plays Boyd, reports Daily Variety.
New Line Cinema bosses have signed Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the duo behind hit movie musical Hairspray, to produce the project.

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LINDSAY LOHAN and her girlfriend SAMANTHA RONSON have fuelled rumours they are set to wed - by visiting a London synagogue famous for its liberal views on marriage.
The Mean Girls star, who was raised a Catholic, and Ronson, who is from a Jewish family, have been dating since 2008.
They were rumoured to have become engaged last year (08), after Ronson reportedly told a crowd in a Los Angeles nightclub about their wedding plans.
And now the couple, currently visiting London, has been photographed entering a Jewish church in the British capital together.
The pair visited the Westminster Synagogue, in the city’s exclusive Knightsbridge area, on Friday (27Feb09) afternoon.
Faith officials at the religious building is known for providing marriage blessings to couples of mixed faiths, providing the couple has already enjoyed a civil wedding ceremony.
Although the synagogue’s stance on same-sex unions is not known, gay marriages have been legal in the U.K. since the introduction of civil partnerships in 2004.

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OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER has slammed the current music charts - insisting some of today’s most popular artists are too "painful" to watch.
The guitarist recently spent time watching Europe’s top 10 music videos and claims he found the experience so nauseating, he won’t be tuning in to the show again.
He writes on his official internet blog, "Spent the day in bed yesterday nursing a bad head. For some reason I watched MTV�s European Top Ten. It was painful. Leona Lewis doing Snow Patrol. Ouch! Kings Of Leon doing U2. Ouch! The Killers doing fancy dress. Ouch!� And Gallagher goes on to name his least new favourite act of 2009 - dance sensation Lady Gaga.
He adds, "Lady Gaga (I may be showing my age here but who�s Lady GaGa?). It made my teeth hurt.�

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Irish rockers U2 have long feared the band’s music career would end in a row over frontman BONO’s tireless political campaigning.
The singer has been involved in charity campaigns and philanthropic activities for years, setting up numerous projects for Africa, organising benefit concerts and meeting world leaders.
And Bono’s never-ending campaigning has been a big worry for his bandmates, with the other musicians fearing the singer’s sidelines would eventually overshadow the band and end their music career.
U2’s drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., recently admitted some of his friend’s political meddling makes him "cringe", while guitarist The Edge admitted it was "uncool" for the singer to meet with former U.S. president George W. Bush.
But Bono is glad his colleagues have chosen to stand by him, even though life in the band has been stressful at times.
He says, "It’s dangerous. And it worries Larry, and it worries the whole band, if truth be told. But, you know, here’s the thing - they thought, all of them, Larry, Edge, Adam, that my campaigning would sink the ship.
"Edge pleaded with me right at the start not to meet Bush. (But) when I’m with U2 doing U2 work, they have me 100 per cent or we would not be here now. I give my time to my family, my band and my interest in the wide world. It all seems to be fuel for me."

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British rocker MORRISSEY has cancelled the opening dates of his world tour due to illness.
The former Smiths frontman was due to begin a string of live shows across the globe with a concert in Boca Raton, Florida on Saturday (28Feb09) night.
But the singer has scrapped the gig, along with four other shows in the state, in Orlando, Jacksonville and St. Petersburg, after reportedly falling ill.
No details on Morrissey’s condition were available as WENN went to press.
The tour is now due to kick off in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on 6 March (09), ending with a show in Russia on 1 July (09).

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AXL ROSE has slammed his former GUNS N’ ROSES bandmate SLASH, branding him a "cancer better removed".
The rocker, the only remaining member of the band’s original line-up, has dashed fans’ hopes of a reunion with Slash and bassist Duff McKagan after lashing out at the iconic guitarist.
In an interview with AOL Music’s website Spinner.com, Rose says, "I suppose Duff could play guitar on something somewhere, but there’s zero possibility of me having anything to do with Slash…
"In a nutshell, personally I consider him a cancer and better removed, avoided - and the less anyone heard of him or his supporters the better." Rose also attacked Slash’s musical skills, claiming he has failed to make the most of his talent and turned into a media "whore".
He adds, "I prefer listening to others in general, especially those who both push their talents and infuse them with a level of energy that I’ve seldom heard in his efforts over the years.
"I’m not taking anything away from the man that are his to claim for his past efforts; it’s just that for whatever reason for me, whether the approach, style or basic hands-on technique is there, the passion and true dedication to the art of guitar in his chosen area other than being, in my opinion, a whore for the limelight has generally seemed absent or lacking with most efforts for a long time." Slash quit the band in 1998 and later formed Velvet Revolver with McKagan.

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Award-winning science fiction writer PHILIP JOSE FARMER has died, aged 91.
Farmer passed away on Wednesday (25Feb09) "peacefully in his sleep," according to a posting on his official website.
His first success initially shocked audiences in 1952, when the American author depicted humans having sex with aliens in his tale The Lovers.
The book became more widely accepted in the years after its release and won Farmer the title of "most promising new writer" at the 1953 Hugo Awards, which celebrates authors for outstanding contributions in the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
He won another Hugo for his 1967 novella Riders of the Purple Wage and again for his 1971 release To Your Scattered Bodies Go.
Farmer wrote over 75 books during his career, which have been translated into 22 languages and published in more than 40 countries.
He is survived by his wife, Bette, a son, Philip, his daughter, Kristen, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Model and one-time reality TV contestant SARAH WELCH is suing the producers of a 2007 Hollywood fashion show after falling through a hole in the runway.
Welch fell straight through the gap, created by a martial arts star who performed before her, during a show at the Mondrian Hotel on 18 October 2007.
In a lawsuit filed in a Santa Monica, California court in early February (09), the model, who once appeared on dating series The Bachelor, claims she suffered "great injuries to her body, shock and injuries to her nervous system." She is seeking unspecified damages for negligence.

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Actress KIRSTEN VANGSNESS is to wed her longtime girlfriend MELANIE GOLDSTEIN.
The star, known for her role on U.S. TV drama Criminal Minds, is planning a Texas wedding this spring (09) for her nuptials to Goldstein, an assistant editor on TV show 24.
Same-sex unions are only recognised in two U.S. states - Massachusetts and Connecticut - but Vangsness is hopeful the new government under President Barack Obama’s leadership will work to change the law.
And Vangsness admits even she is surprised by her own marriage news.
She tells People.com, "I never thought I would want to do it. Then when you meet the person, you’re like, ‘I want to marry you. I don’t care if there’s a law against it!’ "We’re going to get married in Texas because her parents have this great place there. And since it’s not official anywhere until things change - which I have total confidence that they will - we’re going to do it there just to completely thumb our nose (show scorn) at the government."

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Beloved U.S. TV personality ED MCMAHON is fighting for his life in hospital after he was admitted to the facility almost a month ago suffering from pneumonia.
The 85 year old has been suffering from various other ailments, but his condition is "serious" and he is currently in an intensive care unit, according to his representative, Howard Bragman.
Bragman confirmed McMahon is being treated in an unnamed medical centre, but poked fun at the star’s legal issues with a Los Angeles hospital, which he is suing for malpractice, by adding, "He’s not in Cedars-Sinai." He did not confirm the hospital where McMahon is being treated.
The former Tonight Show sidekick’s lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center officials relates to his treatment for a broken neck in 2007, reports TMZ.com.
He has also been battling a number of financial problems and faces lawsuits from a pharmacy and a New York law firm.

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Actress SALMA HAYEK skipped her honeymoon with new husband FRANCOIS-HENRI PINAULT - flying straight back from her Paris, France nuptials to shoot TV show 30 ROCK.
The Frida star married her businessman partner on St. Valentine’s Day (14Feb09) in a romantic ceremony in the French capital.
But the couple was forced to postpone plans for a relaxing post-wedding break, as Hayek was due to film her guest spot on Tina Fey’s hit comedy series immediately afterwards.
The news was confirmed by Alec Baldwin, who plays Hayek’s love interest in the show: "She flew right from her wedding to come shoot with us again. Her husband is a doll." Series creator Fey adds, "(Hayek) spent her honeymoon working with us! She told me, ‘You must go the parties with me and elope! You must party with me!’" Hayek originally announced her engagement to Pinault in March 2007, but they called off the wedding in July 2008.
They are parents to 16-month-old daughter, Valentina.

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U2 frontman BONO has been forced to apologise after insulting CHRIS MARTIN during a live radio broadcast.
The Irish rocker called the Coldplay singer a "w**ker" during an interview on British station Radio One on Friday (27Feb09).
The show’s host, Jo Whiley, stopped the session and forced the star to apologise to listeners for the outburst.
Bono retracted his previous comment, saying "Oops! Sorry, sorry, I’m a reformed character - I don’t do that (swear) any more," before going on to label Martin "a completely dysfunctional character and a cretin" instead.
Bono insists that no matter what his opinion of Martin as a person, he is a big fan of Coldplay’s music - calling the singer a "genius melodist up there with Ray Davies and Paul McCartney".
The two singers recently teamed up for a performance in London for the charity War Child, performing together alongside The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and Take That’s Gary Barlow.

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LINDSAY LOHAN is reportedly keen to collaborate with her rocker pal BRYAN ADAMS after spending time with the musician at his London home.
The Mean Girls star and her girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, are currently visiting the British capital and are staying with Adams at his luxurious Chelsea property.
And Lohan, who is set to release her third record later this year (09), is hoping to team up with Adams for a new track.
A source tells British newspaper The London Paper, "She�s really keen on making another album. Last time she was in town, she spoke to Bryan about working together. She loves his music and wants to write some songs with him.�

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Hollywood actress JULIA ROBERTS turned down an invitation to the Oscars - so she could spend the night at home with her children.
The former Best Actress Academy Award winner was offered a place at the glitzy Los Angeles event on 22 February (09), but decided not to attend.
Roberts admits she is no longer a fan of star-studded awards ceremonies, and is much happier spending a cosy evening in with her husband, Danny Moder, and their three kids: four year old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, and Henry, 20 months.
She says, "My husband had been away and just returned home so I felt it best to stay home and be with my family. That was my priority so we watched the show on television. My life at home gives me absolute joy."

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Singer JEWEL has brushed off reports she’s pulled out of U.S. reality TV competition DANCING WITH THE STARS to nurse her recent knee injury.
The newlywed, who will compete with husband Ty Murray on the show, revealed earlier this week (begs23Feb09) she’s been suffering from tendinitis.
The star admitted the injury jeopardised her rehearsal schedule, writing in a blog to her fans, "Now I’m just worried I won’t even be able to dance! Hopefully these steroids will really do the trick and I can keep bad flare ups at a bay in the future." But Jewel now insists she plans on making a full recovery, and will be back on the dance floor before the show kicks off on 9 March (09).
She tells Usmagazine.com, "Yes, it is true I have had a minor setback in my training… but I am dedicated to getting better and showing the judges and America that I can cha-cha with the best of them. Don’t count me out."

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Rockers U2 have defended their decision to keep the majority of their wealth out of their native Ireland’s tax system - insisting they are "hurt" by accusations they have robbed the country’s economy of millions of dollars.
The One hitmakers were targeted by protesters this week (25Feb09), with activists from campaign group the Debt and Development Coalition Ireland (DDCI) voicing their concerns about the band’s finances.
U2, who are all based in Ireland, moved their publishing company to the Netherlands in 2006 after the Irish government changed the rules over the country’s tax-free status for artist royalties. The ruling capped tax-free earnings for artists at 250,000 Euros ($320,000/£281,000).
The protesters claim the group have deprived their native country of millions of dollars in tax revenue by storing their wealth in bank accounts abroad. Many have also accused frontman and human rights activist, Bono, of hypocrisy over the decision, claiming U2 have been denying the Irish government the chance to help impoverished nations.
The band have now hit back at the accusations, calling the claims unfair and hurtful.
Bono says, "We pay millions and millions of dollars in tax. The thing that stung us was the accusation of hypocrisy for my work as an activist. There was no hypocrisy for me. We�re just part of a system that has benefited the nation greatly and that�s a system that will be closed down in time. It hurts when the criticism comes internationally.
"But I canâ��t speak up without betraying my relationship with the band. So you take the s**t. People who donâ��t know our music - it’s very easy for them to take a position on us, they run with the stereotypes and caricature of us.â�� Bono’s bandmate The Edge adds, "Itâ��s our own private thing. We do business all over the world, we pay taxes all over the world and we are totally tax compliant."

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