Lily Allen: podcast appearances and interviews

Lily Allen, born on May 2, 1985, is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her musical career in 2005 after signing with Regal Recordings and sharing her vocal recordings on Myspace, which gained popularity and led to airplay on BBC Radio 1. Her debut single, 'Smile,' released in 2006, reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and was certified double Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. Her first studio album, 'Alright, Still,' released in 2006, received positive reviews, peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, and sold over 2.6 million copies worldwide. It also earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album and produced singles such as 'LDN' and 'Alfie.' Her second album, 'It's Not Me, It's You,' debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart and the Australian ARIA Charts in 2009, spawning hits like 'The Fear,' 'Not Fair,' and 'F **k You.' This achievement contributed to her receiving the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist in 2010. Allen's subsequent albums include 'Sheezus' in 2014, which peaked at the top of the UK Albums Chart, 'No Shame' in 2018, and her most recent release, 'West End Girl' in 2025, which also charted highly. Beyond her music career, Allen hosted a television talk show, launched her own record label, published an autobiographical book titled 'My Thoughts Exactly,' and appeared in the 2019 film 'How to Build a Girl.' In 2021, she made her West End debut in '2:22 A Ghost Story,' earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress. She is the daughter of actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen.