Jay-Z wants Lily Allen at Wireless

Tickets go on sale from 9am today to see Jay-Z headline the Sunday night at this year's Wireless.

The US rapper, who last played Wireless in 2008, has also said he is planning to work with Lily Allen after seeing her perform at the Brit Awards. Speaking to the BBC (here the New Yorker reveals he is trying to get the her to perform with him at the Wireless festival which takes place in London's Hyde Park on from Friday 2nd until Sunday 4th July with Jay-Z appearing on the last day.

Jay-Z said, "I spoke to Lily Allen. I'm trying to get her for Wireless. Hopefully that goes through. I bum-rushed them in the corner where they can't say no."

He admits he's really keen to be on the same stage as her, adding "I think she's a great artist I respect her. We just haven't [collaborated] yet."

"I've collaborated with so many artists," he said. "It's pressure because on the days when they don't come out I have to over perform. It's like, 'You better make me happy that Beyonce's not here tonight'." One of his collaborators Mr Hudson has already been added to the Sunday line-up.

Tickets for Jay-Z at Wireless are priced at £47.50 and go on sale from 9am today, Friday 19th February.

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So far the line-up for Wireless includes The Temper Trap, Gossip, The Ting Tings, and a headline performance from P!nk all announced for the opening night of the Festival.

In addition to four stages of music, Wireless 2010 will also have attractions including an acoustic band stand, a fairground, chill out areas, street theatre, performance art, markets, food stalls, beer gardens, secure lockers, and fun games.

Tickets for Friday with Pink are also on sale priced at £47.50. To buy tickets click here.

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