Pregnant Singer Prepares for Musical Return
Ellie Goulding, the 39-year-old pop sensation, has parted ways with her longtime management company as she gears up for a significant comeback. This move coincides with the impending arrival of her second child, the first with boyfriend Beau Minniear, and the development of her sixth studio album.
The upcoming project draws heavily from her brief marriage to art dealer Caspar Jopling, 34, with whom she shares a four-year-old son, Arthur. Goulding’s last release, Higher Than Heaven, came out in 2023, and fans eagerly await this untitled record.
Management Shift and Career Focus
Goulding joined TaP Management in 2018, aligning with high-profile artists like Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey. Insiders indicate she ended the partnership late last year to prioritize family amid her pregnancy, due in the coming weeks. One source close to the situation noted, ‘She deserves to be treated like the global superstar that she is,’ emphasizing her status as a key voice in UK music.
Insights into the ‘Divorce Album’
In a recent interview, Goulding shared that the album evolved into what she calls a ‘divorce album,’ though that wasn’t the initial plan. She reflected on her 2019 wedding to Jopling, held at the historic York Minster, stating, ‘When I married my ex-husband, I thought it was for life. That will never go away.’
The singer explained the emotional process behind the tracks: ‘There are some songs that are necessary for me to acknowledge that time in my life and to be respectful of it. Then there were some songs that were extremely reactionary and sad that I felt were good to do in the moment but don’t serve me long-term.’
Goulding also recounted a pivotal moment before entering the studio. She met producer Jack on the same day she and Jopling decided to separate, confiding in him immediately: ‘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 personal themes, Jopling supports the project. Goulding mentioned, ‘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 on the red carpet at the Fashion Awards in early December, appearing heavily pregnant. Her relationship with Minniear became public in September 2025. The couple vacationed in Italy, where Minniear posted an intimate photo of Goulding. He also features in her recent music video for ‘Destiny.’
Meanwhile, Jopling, the Harvard-educated grandson of former Conservative MP Michael Jopling, has sparked romance rumors with director Olivia Wilde. Wilde shared Instagram photos from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, showing her embracing a man later identified as Jopling. The post promoted her projects, including the erotic comedy thriller I Want Your Sex, which premiered there on January 23.
Representatives for Goulding and TaP Management have not yet commented on these developments.
