Ellie Goulding Prepares for Musical Return and Family Milestone
Ellie Goulding, the 39-year-old pop sensation, has parted ways with her management company as she gears up for a significant career revival alongside the impending birth of her second child with boyfriend Beau Minniear.
The award-winning artist is developing her sixth studio album, drawing deep inspiration from her brief marriage to art dealer Caspar Jopling, 34, with whom she shares a four-year-old son, Arthur. This project follows her 2023 release, Higher Than Heaven, and marks a pivotal shift after signing with TaP in 2018, where she joined a roster featuring stars like Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey.
Insiders indicate that Goulding ended her association with TaP late last year to prioritize family as her second child arrives in the coming weeks. They emphasize her status as a prolific hitmaker and one of the UK’s most distinctive voices, stating she merits treatment as the global superstar she has become.
Insights into the ‘Divorce Album’
Goulding has shared that the untitled album evolved unexpectedly into a personal exploration of her separation. In a recent interview, she explained, “It had always been the goal to start this album; I didn’t know it was going to be a divorce album, but that’s the way it started heading.”
Reflecting on her 2019 wedding to Jopling—the Harvard-educated grandson of former Conservative MP Michael Jopling—at York Minster, Goulding noted, “When I married my ex-husband, I thought it was for life. That will never go away.” She described some tracks as essential for honoring that chapter, while others captured raw, immediate emotions that may not endure.
The marital breakdown influenced her creative process even before recording began. Goulding recounted informing her producer, Jack, of the split on the very day they met: “I knew that my marriage wasn’t working out; it was dark times… the day I met Jack was the day I was like, ‘Jack, I should be candid with you. Today, my husband and I decided we’re going to separate.'”
Despite the intimate themes, Goulding reports strong support from her label, friends, and even Jopling, who has praised the songs he has heard. She added, “My label, my friends—everyone’s behind it. And even my ex-husband loves the songs… well, he hasn’t heard all the songs.”
Personal Life Updates
Goulding announced her pregnancy with a prominent appearance at the Fashion Awards in early December, showcasing her baby bump on the red carpet. Her relationship with Minniear became public in September 2025, highlighted by a romantic getaway in Italy and his featured role in her recent music video, Destiny.
Meanwhile, Jopling has sparked speculation about a new romance with director Olivia Wilde. At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Wilde posted affectionate photos of an embrace with a mystery man, later confirmed as Jopling by sources. The images accompanied promotion for her projects, including the erotic comedy thriller I Want Your Sex, which premiered on January 23. Rumors of their connection surfaced after sightings in London last October, following Wilde’s split from Harry Styles over three years ago.
