Lily Allen asks friends to play Cupid

Lily Allen is desperate for a boyfriend.

The 'Fear' singer - whose latest relationship with art dealer Jay Jopling ended after a month - hates attending showbiz parties alone and has begged friends to set her up with a new man.

A source said: "Lily hates being single - she needs a man in her life. She feels insecure going to events and hates turning up without a man. She wants someone to hold her hand for all the red carpet events she attends.

"She's even been asking friends to set her up on dates. She can't seem to meet anyone, and it's making her miserable."

The 24-year-old singer - who has previously dated DJ Seb Chew, 32, and Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons, 39 - is also concerned about the effect her upcoming UK tour will have on her if she is still single.

The source added: "Lily's vulnerable after her relationships failed. She is especially concerned about going on her tour without a boyfriend there for her backstage. She needs a man to take care of her, and to give her attention. Without that, she fears she'll go off the rails."