Lily Allen Cancels U.S. Concert Dates, VMA Appearance Over Visa Issues

Lily Allen Cancels U.S. Concert Dates, VMA Appearance Over Visa Issues

British singer Lily Allen has been forced to postpone her September U.S. concert dates because she can't get her work visa reinstated in time.

The 22-year-old "Smile" singer had her American visa unexpectedly revoked Aug. 5 in Los Angeles, after she was searched and detained for five hours.

"The [visa] reinstatement process has proven lengthier than anticipated, thus preventing her tour from launching September 6th in San Diego, Calif.," Allen's rep said in a statement.

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