Harry Styles' Enduring Presence: From Emmys Absence to Choreographer's Legacy

Harry Styles, one of pop music’s most closely-watched figures, remains in the spotlight—even when he is not present. In the last few days, Styles has made headlines not for new music or bold public appearances, but for his notable absence from the 2025 Emmy Awards, his deepening romance with actress Zoë Kravitz, and news tied to the legacy of his time in One Direction.

On the night of the 2025 Emmys, many fans and entertainment insiders anticipated a red-carpet moment between Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, whose relationship has been the subject of much fascination since first being spotted together in August. Kravitz was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in the Apple TV+ series The Studio. However, neither attended the event—an absence that drew its own share of attention. Just days prior, the couple was seen together in Rome, looking relaxed and intimate on the city’s streets. Those who have followed both stars know that Styles and Kravitz are taking care to keep their romance relatively private, especially given her past engagement to Channing Tatum and Styles’s recent split from Taylor Russell. Sources close to the couple note that while the relationship is being kept out of the spotlight, it appears to be “more than casual,” with friends and family—including Kravitz’s father, Lenny—already involved in the couple’s orbit. Their discretion and the genuine affection visible in recent sightings suggest this romance could be more than a fleeting chapter[1].

The recent days also brought a more somber note, as the music community mourned the death of Paul Roberts—a choreographer who played a quietly pivotal role in Styles’s artistic journey. Roberts, renowned for his work with some of the world’s biggest pop acts, passed away at home, surrounded by family and tributes from colleagues and friends across the industry. Roberts crafted choreography for a number of One Direction’s most memorable music videos, including “Kiss You,” “Steal My Girl,” and “Best Song Ever.” Even after Styles went solo, their collaboration continued: Roberts was responsible for the joyous, vintage-inspired choreography in Styles’s “Treat People With Kindness” video, a production that featured Styles dancing alongside Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Roberts spoke fondly of working with Styles, highlighting the singer’s “amazing devotion” to his craft—recounting how Styles would finish a long day on the “Watermelon Sugar” set and then work late into the night perfecting dance routines for other projects. Roberts’s passing was met with heartfelt remembrances from the pop world and beyond, a testament to his impact on stars like Styles and the unique, uplifting spirit he brought to every collaboration[2].

While there have been no reports of new music released by Styles in the past few days, his continued relevance is unmistakable: from his private yet high-profile personal life to his connections with the creatives who have shaped some of his most iconic moments. Whether or not he appears in public, Harry Styles continues to shape popular culture’s narrative—both in celebration and in remembrance.

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