Lily Allen Celebrates Triumphant Return to triple j's Hottest 100

Lily Allen has made a notable return to triple j's Hottest 100 countdown in 2025, marking her first appearance in 15 years. Her last entries were in 2010 with "22" at #60 and "Not Fair" at #8, both from her album It's Not Me, It's You.

New Album, New Chart Success

In 2025, Allen entered the countdown with two tracks from her new album, West End Girl. The title track, which discusses the breakdown of a high-profile marriage, placed at #88. Her song "Pssy Palace**" secured an impressive #38 spot.

A "Dream" Opportunity at 40

Allen expressed both surprise and gratitude regarding the continued impact of her music career. She highlighted the rarity of such opportunities for women her age in the entertainment industry.

"I'm 40 years old and these opportunities are not really afforded to women my age in pop music [and] pop culture."

She described the experience as a dream, underscoring the unique nature of her sustained presence in pop culture.

West End Girl: Exploring Modern Womanhood

Allen's album West End Girl delves into themes pertinent to middle-aged women, including navigating the dating scene, using apps, and rediscovering sexual identity post-divorce from actor David Harbour.

Largest Australian Headline Tour Announced

Looking ahead, Allen has announced her largest Australian headline shows to date, scheduled for later this year. She will perform her latest album in its entirety. A heartwarming aspect of the tour is that Allen's children, aged 13 and 14, are scheduled to join her, a prospect she stated makes her very happy, especially as they will witness her pop star status firsthand.

The tour begins in New Zealand on October 21, followed by Australian stops in Brisbane on October 23, Sydney, Melbourne, and concluding in Perth on November 1. All shows are accessible to all ages.

Allen conveyed her thanks to Australian fans for their continued support.