Ellie Goulding Parts Ways with Management Ahead of Major Life Milestones
In a surprising turn of events, chart-topping singer Ellie Goulding has reportedly severed ties with her long-term management company, TaP Music. This significant professional shift comes at a particularly pivotal moment in the artist's life, coinciding with both the imminent arrival of her second child and the upcoming release of a deeply personal new album.
Timing Raises Eyebrows Amid Personal and Professional Transitions
The 39-year-old musician, known for hits like Love Me Like You Do, finds herself at a crossroads. With her second baby due in just a matter of weeks and a musical comeback on the horizon, the reported management split adds another layer to an already eventful period. Industry sources indicate that TaP Music formally resigned from representing Goulding on December 9th, marking the end of an eight-year partnership that began in 2018.
An insider close to the situation explained the rationale behind the separation, stating to the Daily Mail: "TaP resigned from working with Ellie on December 9th. They are proud of all they achieved together, but after eight years felt it was in both sides' interests to part company." Another source emphasised Goulding's current priorities, telling The Sun: "As she moves into the new year with a strong sense of clarity, she is focused on family first with her second child due in just a few weeks."
New Album Channels Personal Heartbreak into Art
The forthcoming album, which has been highly anticipated by fans, appears to draw direct inspiration from Goulding's divorce from art dealer Casper Jopling. The couple, who married in 2019 and share a four-year-old son named Arthur, announced their separation in 2023. In a candid interview with NYLON magazine, Goulding revealed the emotional origins of her new work.
"It had always been the goal to start this album," she confessed. "I didn’t know it was going to be a divorce album, but that’s the way it started heading." Reflecting on the creative process, she added: "When I married my ex-husband, I thought it was for life. That will never go away. There are some songs that are necessary for me to acknowledge that time in my life and to be respectful of it."
Remarkably, Goulding disclosed that she began channelling her marital breakdown into music almost immediately, even discussing the separation with her producer 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,'" she recalled.
Support System Remains Strong Despite Professional Changes
Despite the professional upheaval and personal challenges, Goulding appears to have a robust support network. She confirmed that her record label, friends, and even her ex-husband have responded positively to the new material. "My label, my friends - everyone’s behind it. And even my ex-husband loves the songs… well, he hasn’t heard all the songs," she noted with a hint of humour.
On the personal front, Goulding's life is blossoming in new directions. She went public with her relationship with beau Beau Minniear in September 2025 and announced her pregnancy at the Fashion Awards in December. The couple have since enjoyed romantic getaways, including a trip to Italy, and Minniear has even made cameo appearances in her latest music video for the single Destiny.
This management reshuffle occurs within a broader context of change at TaP Music, a firm renowned for managing stars like Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey. For Ellie Goulding, described by sources as "a proven hit machine" and "one of the most important and unique voices that has come out of the UK," this professional parting marks the beginning of a new chapter as she balances motherhood, music, and a fresh start in her career.
