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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Olivia Dean reveals new boyfriend as they make first appearance as a couple after being linked to Harry Styles
SINGER Olivia Dean has gone public with her drummer boyfriend after being linked to popstar Harry Styles. Olivia had been heavily linked to the Watermelon Sugar hitmaker last year but she now seems firmly settled with her brand new man. Advertisement 6 Olivia Dean has stepped out with her new boyfriend, Eddie Burns Credit: Getty 6 The couple were spotted hand-in-hand at Wimbledon Credit: Getty 6 Olivia was previously linked to Harry Styles Credit: Getty The 26-year-old performer went public with her new partner, Eddie Burns, at Wimbledon last week. Eddie, 27, is a drummer for fellow singer, Clairo. Both Olivia and Clairo performed as opening acts for Sabrina Carpenter for her two sold out BST Hyde Park gigs this past weekend. On Friday of last week, Olivia and Eddie put on a cosy display as they watched all the action at Centre Court . Advertisement Read More on Olivia Dean Nice To Each Other singer Olivia looked chic in a flowing yellow dress with Eddie looking dapper in a matching shirt paired with some brown trousers. Olivia has seen her star power rising over the past few years and is tipped to be Britain's next big star. She released her first album Messy in 2023 after being awarded the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award. Her new man has also always been a performer having grown up in a musical family in Chicago . Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Breaking Exclusive With Clairo, he has performed across the globe, including stints opening for Olivia and Eddie are thought to have been together since April, as per the Mail Online. Olivia dean's Time music video Previously, The Sun told how Rumours that Olivia and Harry were an item came after they were spotted enjoying a burger at fast-food joint, Five Guys, in London. Advertisement They were then spotted at the Kalorama festival in Madrid together just a few weeks later. The As It Was singer and rising neo-soul star were spotted watching showcase . And in a sweet moment, Harry was seen resting his head on Olivia's shoulder during Sam's emotional track I'm Not The Only One. An insider said in September last year: 'Harry loves festivals and enjoyed his time with Olivia in Madrid. Advertisement "It was the perfect weekend after Olivia put on a stunning performance, and they both loved watching their favourite artists together.' She is due to release her next album, The Art of Loving, this September. 6 The star has seen her celebrity rising over the past two years Credit: Getty 6 Drummer Eddie appears to have captured her heart Credit: Instagram / @eddieburns Advertisement 6 It is her first romance since the Harry Styles rumours Credit: Instagram / @eddieburns
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Olivia Dean reveals new boyfriend as they make first appearance as a couple after being linked to Harry Styles
The star performed on the same stage as her boyfriend over the weekend art of loving Olivia Dean reveals new boyfriend as they make first appearance as a couple after being linked to Harry Styles SINGER Olivia Dean has gone public with her drummer boyfriend after being linked to popstar Harry Styles. Olivia had been heavily linked to the Watermelon Sugar hitmaker last year but she now seems firmly settled with her brand new man. Advertisement 6 Olivia Dean has stepped out with her new boyfriend, Eddie Burns Credit: Getty 6 The couple were spotted hand-in-hand at Wimbledon Credit: Getty 6 Olivia was previously linked to Harry Styles Credit: Getty The 26-year-old performer went public with her new partner, Eddie Burns, at Wimbledon last week. Eddie, 27, is a drummer for fellow singer, Clairo. Both Olivia and Clairo performed as opening acts for Sabrina Carpenter for her two sold out BST Hyde Park gigs this past weekend. On Friday of last week, Olivia and Eddie put on a cosy display as they watched all the action at Centre Court. Advertisement Nice To Each Other singer Olivia looked chic in a flowing yellow dress with Eddie looking dapper in a matching shirt paired with some brown trousers. Olivia has seen her star power rising over the past few years and is tipped to be Britain's next big star. She released her first album Messy in 2023 after being awarded the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award. Her new man has also always been a performer having grown up in a musical family in Chicago. Advertisement With Clairo, he has performed across the globe, including stints opening for Dua Lipa and Khalid. Olivia and Eddie are thought to have been together since April, as per the Mail Online. Olivia dean's Time music video Previously, The Sun told how Olivia had caught the eye of former One Direction star Harry Styles last year. Rumours that Olivia and Harry were an item came after they were spotted enjoying a burger at fast-food joint, Five Guys, in London. Advertisement They were then spotted at the Kalorama festival in Madrid together just a few weeks later. The As It Was singer and rising neo-soul star were spotted watching Sam Smith at the Spanish showcase. And in a sweet moment, Harry was seen resting his head on Olivia's shoulder during Sam's emotional track I'm Not The Only One. An insider said in September last year: 'Harry loves festivals and enjoyed his time with Olivia in Madrid. Advertisement "It was the perfect weekend after Olivia put on a stunning performance, and they both loved watching their favourite artists together.' She is due to release her next album, The Art of Loving, this September. 6 The star has seen her celebrity rising over the past two years Credit: Getty 6 Drummer Eddie appears to have captured her heart Credit: Instagram / @eddieburns Advertisement
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shropshire singer to support Olly Murs at Ludlow castle
An up-and-coming artist said being picked to support Olly Murs at a concert in her home county is "all a bit unreal".Cally Rhodes, from Shrewsbury, is a former BBC Introducing Artist of the Year for Shropshire who describes herself as a writer of "catchy, relatable and storytelling pop music".She was chosen to perform at Ludlow Castle on 26 July and said Murs was "a wicked person to be supporting".Thinking back to her time at college when she listened to his music, she added: "If I had known back then I was going to support someone like him, I would never have believed it." Ms Rhodes, who now lives in Cardiff, said when news of her slot came through she was "having a bit of a bad day".But the booking changed her mood quickly and she said she was now writing a song which she would debut at the has already chosen her outfit for the occasion and said: "I am excited to get out on stage and wear that outfit, its going to be amazing."This summer's Live at Ludlow Castle concerts will also feature The Script, Texas and Supergrass. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
South Wales Argus
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
More acts announced for Depot Live at Cardiff Castle 2025
The new additions include Stone Foundation, The Florentinas, The Lilacs, and Sophie Grey. The Florentinas will kick off the summer season at the castle, sharing the stage with Snow Patrol on Thursday, June 12. Later, The Lilacs and Sophie Grey will perform alongside Sting on Saturday, June 28. Stone Foundation will open for Tom Jones on his sold-out show on Wednesday, August 20, and will be back for his second show on Thursday, August 21. Tickets are available at and Stone Foundation, an eight-piece band known for their blend of soul and funk, has been active for 25 years with four consecutive UK Top 40 albums. The Florentinas, an indie rock band formed in 2019, have gained recognition for their catchy sound. They won BBC Introducing Artist of the Year in 2023 and have supported artists like Nothing But Thieves, The Amazons, and Stereophonics. The Lilacs, an indie-pop band, have accumulated millions of Spotify streams and have been featured on BBC Radio 1 and Radio X. Sophie Grey, a classically trained musician, is known for her blend of live instrumentation and electronic sounds. Headlining the sessions this year are Will Smith, Tom Jones, The Huma League, James, Fontaines DC, Elbow, Sting, The Script, Jess Glynne and UB40. Depot Live at Cardiff Castle is presented by promoters DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor, with TK Maxx as the presenting partner. This partnership is part of a three-year agreement covering shows across the UK.
