Overview

• On The Diary of a CEO, Tomlinson called himself “deeply romantic” and said being “so in love” is influencing the new record’s tone.
• He explained that he struggles to write fiction and relies on lived experience to make his songs feel authentic.
• Coverage reports the album title as How Did I Get Here? with a January release window, though those specifics have not been formally confirmed.
• The pair kept their relationship private for months before going public in June with an Instagram kiss following a joint appearance at Glastonbury.
• Tabloid reports describe McDermott increasingly using his north London home as a base, while Tomlinson also spoke about fatherhood and declining fan photos when with his son.