Harry Styles is back in the headlines, but not for the reasons fans might expect. Anyone hoping for new music or an explosive Met Gala appearance will have to keep waiting. This summer, Styles has famously kept a low profile, hardly appearing at public events and steering clear of the spotlight that followed him so intensely after the unprecedented success of his "Love On Tour" and his Grammy-winning album, Harry's House. Instead, recent news about the singer revolves around business ventures, personal pursuits, and speculation about what could be next for one of pop’s most elusive icons.
First, let’s tackle what Harry has not been doing. Despite hopeful rumors, Styles skipped the 2025 Met Gala, just as he has skipped much of this year’s major award season. Fans scoured the guest lists and red carpet photos to no avail. Days before the event, Styles was reportedly seen in Berlin, a world away from the glitz of New York City. His absence set social media abuzz with questions, but his discreet lifestyle is hardly surprising for longtime followers. Styles has addressed his preference for privacy in the past, telling Rolling Stone that he deliberately keeps his personal life under wraps, reportedly saying, “I've never talked about my life away from work publicly and found that it's benefited me positively”[1].
If there’s been one concrete piece of Styles news lately, it’s through his business rather than his music. Pleasing, the singer's lifestyle and beauty brand, has just released a new fragrance called “Happy Accident.” In typical Styles fashion, the launch was playful, vibrant, and full of the kind of unexpected flair fans have come to expect from the star. The scent is described as a blend of juicy blood orange, fresh tangerine, and a notable kick of ginger, rounded out to be lively and unique—much like the man himself. Available online for $135, “Happy Accident” is vegan and cruelty-free, maintaining the brand’s ethical ethos and adding to its cult following[2]. Recent posts on social media, including Instagram, suggest growing excitement as fans share images of the product and speculate on future launches[4].
Meanwhile, speculation about Harry’s musical future continues to swirl. Even though there has been no official word from Styles or his management, multiple industry insiders suggest his highly anticipated fourth album is on its way, possibly eyeing a release in the latter half of 2025. As with most details in Harry’s world, everything remains under tight wraps, leaving superfans combing for clues across social feeds and leaks from those allegedly in-the-know[5]. The excitement is palpable—one only needs to glance at fan accounts or Instagram updates to see the fervor every rare public appearance or product announcement generates[3].
Between his distant appearances in European cities, stunning participation in the Tokyo marathon (where he impressed with a brisk pace earlier this year), and carefully curated lifestyle launches, Harry Styles is shaping 2025 on his terms—a mix of creative business, physical endeavors, and a tantalizing air of mystery[1]. His next moves, be it music or otherwise, remain the subject of endless fascination. If recent patterns hold, whatever Harry does next isn’t likely to be predictable, but it’s almost certain to be worth the wait.