Lily Allen pregnant with first baby
Singer Lily Allen is pregnant with her first child, it has been confirmed.
The 22-year-old is "thrilled" to be expecting a baby with Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons, 37.
A spokesman for Allen said: "I am pleased to confirm that Lily Allen and her boyfriend, Ed Simons, are expecting their first child.
"However, as the pregnancy is at a very, very early stage, the couple ask that you respect their privacy, as the health of Lily and their child is their paramount concern.
"As the pregnancy is at such an early stage, the couple will be making no further comment but they are obviously both thrilled by the news.
"Lily's new album will be released as planned next year."
Also BBC3 said the singer's TV show, Lily Allen And Friends, will go ahead as planned. Filming is likely to begin in February.
News of the pregnancy was first revealed in Wednesday's Sun newspaper.
Allen began seeing Simons in September after splitting from long-term boyfriend Seb Chew.
The couple are planning to move into a £700,000 home in Queens Park, north-west London, next month