Lily Allen defends 'martyr' Lady Gaga for retaining artistic integrity

Lily Allen has spoken out in defense of Lady Gaga and her ideals, reffering to her as nothing less than a "martyr".

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine Allen said that everything Lady Gaga had done with new album ARTPOP was to be commended. While the album has been widely criticized by detractors for less than spectacular sales, Allen believes that Gaga should be praised for standing by what she believes in. 

"If she's not succeeding commercially because she's standing by what she does as art, then that's a fucking great thing," said Allen. "That's to be commended. That's what makes a martyr. There's nothing wrong with that." 

Meanwhile Allen went on to discuss the issue of her comeback and selecting the right tracks for radio play. Recently she admitted that her songs had been slightly lacklustre after being challenged by a fan on Twitter and swiftly blamed her record label. She stated that staying radio friendly had ruined her comeback to an extent.