Talk:Harry Styles/Archive 1

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Lead singer

The lead singer of One Direction is not Harry Styles. Accually, sometimes it is. But most of the time Liam Payne is lead singer in the english-irish boy band One direction.

" He dropped out of high school his sophomore year" - no he didn't!

There are two reasons he didn't "drop out of high school his sophomore year".

(1) "High school" is a phrase that is never used in the UK. It is a US-ian phrase.

(2) "Sophomore " and "Sophomore year" are similarly US-ian and are never used in the UK.

Who writes these Wikipedia articles? Who edits them? this sort of error is so basic that it turns the article into a sort of low-standard joke. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.23.345.567 (talk) 07:23, 26 October 2114 (UTC)

Corrections

One Direction has won 4 BRIT awards not 2, so it would be nice if you could change that! And also Harry has performed in 3 worldwide tours, not only one (Up All Night tour, Take Me Home tour and Where We Are tour, all of them were worldwide). You can check all of this on the wikipedia page for One Direction.

Edit request on 28 March 2013

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Please add __STATICREDIRECT__ after the redirect templates. Thanks, Legoktm (talk) 05:26, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

Oh and if you can do the same to

• Louis Tomlinson (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
• Zayn Malik (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
• Niall Horan (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
• Liam Payne (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)

Thanks again, Legoktm (talk) 05:41, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

Done. Now this is why we need to make you an admin. :) I think I was being overly picky before, and that you would probably pass RfA if you ran now. Would you like me to take another look and nominate you if everything looks ok? — Mr. Stradivarius ^{♪ talk ♪} 06:33, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

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Category:1994 births

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These discussions have been superseded by the DRV at which the consensus was that this separate article was appropriate.

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Is Harry Styles less notable than a single person listed on the first page of Category:1994 births? If the answer is "no" (and I don't see how anyone can argue otherwise), why does it make any sense that those people have entries but not Styles? All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 22:02, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

Nobody is saying he's less notable than any of those other people, just that he's not notable *outside of the band*. So he gets covered in the band's article, but doesn't get a standalone article. When such a time comes that he is notable *outside of the band*, he can have his own article. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 22:19, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

The community decision on all this is at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Louis Tomlinson, and if you don't like it, you'll have to take it to WP:DRV - arguing again on this Talk page will achieve nothing. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 22:24, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

Patrick Aaltonen isn't notable outside of playing football for a single Finnish team. That doesn't mean his page should be deleted. It'll have to be DRV, because this doesn't really make any sense whatsoever. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 22:47, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

There are specific sports notability criteria that are relevant to Patrick Aaltonen but not relevant to Harry Styles, and specific music notability criteria that are relevant to Harry Styles but not to Patrick Aaltonen. And anyway, the presence of other articles is not relevant to the discussion of this one. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 22:52, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

The problem is that these "criteria" make no logical sense whatsoever. And this case is a perfect demonstration of that simple fact. I challenge anyone to argue that Aaltonen is more notable than Styles, and that should be all the criteria we need. All Hallow's Wraith (talk) 21:58, 20 April 2012 (UTC)

Well, you can try getting the notability criteria changed if you like - there's a Talk page on each notability policy page where you could start a discussion. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 22:18, 20 April 2012 (UTC)

Becouse he's hott! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.166.177.235 (talk) 10:16, 13 April 2013 (UTC)

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Change from redirect to One direction to standalone article

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Louis Tomlinson (2nd nomination) was over a year ago and one user at IRC would like to use this page as a standalone. The media coverage seems to justify it. There are 4,000 hits a day at this page, so I think it will expand quickly. We'll see. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 05:49, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

What has he done outside of One Direction? We have List of One Direction members now. This should stay as a redirect to that. –anemoneprojectors– 14:27, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

Fair enough. The closing editor at the second AfD wrote "...Any appeal should be made at WP:Deletion review..." so the next step is Wikipedia:Deletion review if anyone wants to create it. I actually unprotected this and stubbed it for an editor today, but then quickly reverted myself. I just don't have much experience with band-related articles, so I'll stay out of this one.

See also: User talk:Anna Frodesiak#Requesting page move from my sandbox to Harry Styles

Anna Frodesiak (talk) 15:35, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

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Personal life

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All the requested information was added

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Suggestions to be added to this section:

• Friendship with Nick Grimshaw
• Relationship with Caroline Flack
• Relationship with Taylor Swift

Thanks :-) –anemoneprojectors– 16:46, 19 September 2013 (UTC)

Isn't he American now, since he lives mainly in either New York or Los Angeles? In that case, it would be better to describe him as British-born American singer or just simply American singer. People in his profession tend to live in multiple countries so it is silly to identify him with his country of birth. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.154.252.81 (talk) 08:46, 1 October 2013 (UTC)

Nope, he's British. –anemoneprojectors– 21:19, 6 October 2013 (UTC)

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Edit Request

Sugarbliss (talk) 15:44, 22 November 2013 (UTC)

==Early life==

Styles was born in Evesham, Worcestershire, and raised in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, after his parents Anne Cox (née Selley) and Des Styles moved there along with his older sister, Gemma, when he was a baby. He attended Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School. Styles' parents divorced when he was seven and his mother later remarried. As a sixteen-year-old he worked part-time at the W. Mandeville Bakery in Holmes Chapel.

As a child, Styles loved singing, noting Elvis Presley and The Beatles as his influences. While at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive, Styles was the lead singer for the band White Eskimo, which won a local Battle of the Bands competition.

References

Not done: please make your request in a "change X to Y" format. Presenting what you want the section to look like makes it difficult for me to see what you are actually changing. Thanks, Celestra (talk) 19:20, 22 November 2013 (UTC)

This request adds the text "Anne Cox got remarried to partner Robin Twist On June 1st 2013." It's in the middle of a sentence - i.e. "Styles was raised in [place] after his parents [names] [new sentence] moved there...". In fact, it's embedded within a reference. The existing reference (http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/mums-of-one-direction-stars-reveal-1119384) confirms Styles' mother is married to Twist, but not when they married - and we don't need to publish their marriage date as it is not relevant here. The fact she remarried is already mentioned, but I don't think her spouse's name needs to be mentioned considering Styles was already an adult when they married. –anemoneprojectors– 15:51, 27 November 2013 (UTC)

name change, request

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i'm not sure if this is the place to add this. but i think it's a very important thing, which is his name because it isn't HAROLD, it's HARRY. the boys sometimes jokingly call him harold, but his real name is HARRY EDWARD STYLES. i thought this was a pretty well known fact, i tried posting links to confirm this but it wouldn't let me. but all you have to do is search google "harry styles name isn't harold" and you will get enough evidence. his mother and sister have confirmed this on twitter as well. ( https://twitter.com/GemmaAnneStyles/status/216521551019917313 )— Preceding unsigned comment added by Tommynooka (talk • contribs) 10:38, 14 December 2013 (UTC)

Thanks. The source given in the article confirms his name is Harry, not Harold. I've changed it back. I mistakenly reverted a change from Harold to Harry earlier, but I knew his name wasn't Harold. So thanks for this. –anemoneprojectors– 20:42, 14 December 2013 (UTC)

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Injunction

Should we add this injunction to the personal life section? –anemoneprojectors– 12:02, 17 December 2013 (UTC)

Place of birth

An earlier version of the page listing Styles's birthplace as Evesham, Worcestershire referenced a site that lists his place of birth as "Holms Chapel" (a misspelling of Holmes Chapel, where Styles spent most of his youth). Can anyone find a reliable source that clarifies his place of birth? --Katcalifornia — Preceding unsigned comment added by Katcalifornia (talk • contribs) 19:58, 1 October 2013 (UTC)

He was born in Evesham and raised in Holmes Chapel. I found a reliable source for this. –anemoneprojectors– 15:04, 16 October 2013 (UTC)

Please change the birth place he was born in, because he is born in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire I don't know where you got your other information from because it is wrong. And for the love of god change his profile picture to a more recent picture, that one you have now is from the beginning of the year and is unflattering. That's it really :) Malucha123 (talk) 06:01, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Not done:. There is a helpful footnote that indicates where the birthplace information came from. If that's incorrect, you'll need to provide a reliable source to demonstrate it. As for the image, please feel free to suggest a specific alternative. Rivertorch (talk) 19:52, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

This video may blow this argument wide open: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYhtwlHnJDE&feature=youtu.be&t=2m15s 86.177.64.251 (talk) 23:34, 23 December 2013 (UTC)

Strange because (to my knowledge) nobody has ever said he was born in Redditch before. Out of curiousity, I checked where his birth was registered, which was in Bromsgrove. –anemoneprojectors– 15:22, 24 December 2013 (UTC)

As you would have seen, his father tweeted that he was born in Redditch. They lived in Evesham but he was born at the Alexandra Hospital. I don't think we can get a more valid confirmation than information from his father and Harry himself. See [here]. Charlr6 (talk) 20:58, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 January 2014

Harry Styles is NOT the lead singer of One Direction, they all are. Harry was born in Evesham, England One Direction was formed July 23rd 2013 at 8:22 PM 209.222.171.254 (talk) 19:57, 15 January 2014 (UTC)

• Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Technical 13 (talk) 00:22, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 January 2014

Change the image caption from 'Styles in 2013' to 'Styles with One Direction in Glasgow, 27 February 2013' StephTheDrummer (talk) 20:09, 17 January 2014 (UTC)

• Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. Technical 13 (talk) 00:22, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 January 2014

Harry is not the lead vocalist! StephTheDrummer (talk) 20:14, 17 January 2014 (UTC)

• Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Technical 13 (talk) 00:22, 18 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 January 2014

Please change the picture because the picture is old. Change it to the new one. 2013 or 2014 pictures.

210.187.219.210 (talk) 02:02, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

Not done: we can only change the image if a free alternative is provided. See WP:NONFREE for details. We do not have a free alternative, so the picture will remain until then. NiciVampireHeart 12:04, 19 January 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 March 2014

addition to personal life- He is a supporter of the Labour Party . Wdwdwd40 (talk) 16:37, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

 Done Huon (talk) 20:26, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

References

Serious 7?

Anybody wanna change the "Filmography" section and correct the typo?

70.71.148.27 (talk) 05:47, 9 March 2014 (UTC)

 Done Huon (talk) 21:55, 10 March 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 3 June 2014

Harold 'Harry' Edward Styles 

Giggles98090 (talk) 02:38, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Also read the previous thread on this matter. Harry seems to be his name, not Harold. Sam Sailor ^Sing 06:12, 3 June 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 24 July 2014

Harry Styles is currently dating Taylor Swift again after the couple broke up. Heartouts (talk) 11:26, 24 July 2014 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. And even if reliable sources can be found, it's not obvious to me that this information is important enough to include in the article. —Mr. Granger (talk · contribs) 14:10, 24 July 2014 (UTC)

Personal life

Hello, you need to place that a friend of Ed Sheeran?, Say if it is so, why all his friends are not placed?. I think it is unnecessary to place a friend of Ed Sheeran, if you are not replacing all friends.--Damián (talk) 00:47, 5 August 2014 (UTC) atualmente namora o tambem integrante de banda louis tomlinson

Semi-protected edit request on 19 October 2014

He wrote a song called 'I love you' about Taylor Swift, for 'Alex & Sierra'. RachBirkinshaw2 (talk) 14:39, 19 October 2014 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 29 October 2014

Harry Styles is dating Sabrina Rodriguez Sabrithedirectioner (talk) 22:01, 29 October 2014 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 23:43, 29 October 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 November 2014

Add to personal life:

Styles was being interviewed alongside bandmate Liam Payne by ODE in a suggestive segment called ‘FourPlay’. Asked the age-old question of what they look for in a girl, Payne answers: "Female, it’s a good trait." To which Styles replies: "Not that important." Rumors are now spreading that Harry may be Bisexual.

176.254.48.149 (talk) 18:59, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. This is absurd. We do not report on random rumors per WP:BLP Cannolis (talk) 19:58, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 November 2014

Please change "He dropped out of high school his sophomore year" to "He finished his education after taking his GCSEs", as he attended a British school and the UK does not use the term "sophomore". 217.42.98.94 (talk) 16:57, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

 Done - Fully agree - he wasn't at a "high-school" he didn't "drop out" and very few people in the UK knows what a "Sophomore year" is. - Arjayay (talk) 18:02, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 November 2014

harry Styles claims he is gay, having been known to have a deep love for his fellow band member Louis Tomlinson 24.206.221.88 (talk) 18:05, 18 November 2014 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 18:20, 18 November 2014 (UTC)

REMINDER

A quick look at this talk page will show that most edit requests are declined. Please do not ask for trivia to be inserted, and do provide perfectly reliable sources for relevant content. Otherwise please do not waste our time. Thanks. --Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 00:06, 6 December 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 December 2014

In the personal life section 'relationhip' to be spelt correctly as 'relationship' 15.203.137.70 (talk) 15:20, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

 Done Thanks for pointing that out - Arjayay (talk) 15:38, 9 December 2014 (UTC)

Styles write a song about Swift for Alex & Sierra. and Swift write a song about him

Relationship with Nadine Leopold + Other Friendships

As of January 2015, Harry is dating Victoria's Secret austrian model Nadine Leopold. They were first photographed together on November 2014 in Los Angeles, and have since then been photographed together numerous times in Los Angeles and New York. Harry's relationship with her is as relevant as his relationship with Kendall Jenner was, which is mentioned in the article. Also I think it would be a good idea to add his other relevant relationships, such as his friendship with radio host Nick Grimshaw, producer Cal Aurand, stylist Lou Teasdale and Jeff Azoff. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.183.120.216 (talk) 07:32, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 January 2015

Lizavstyles (talk) 15:26, 28 January 2015 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. — {{U|Technical 13}} (e • t • c) 16:03, 28 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 January 2015

Pizzabruh (talk) 18:07, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

please change 20 (1/2/1994) to to 16 (1/2/1998) 

thanks

    pizzabruh

Pizzabruh (talk) 18:07, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

 Not done That would be introducing a factual error. He was born in 1994 as per the supported references in the article. IPadPerson (talk) 18:12, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 January 2015

hi, Please change 1 February 1994 (age 20) to 1 February 1994 (age 16) thanks, Pizzabruh Pizzabruh (talk) 18:12, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

 Not done per previous response IPadPerson (talk) 18:13, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 February 2014

Sarahrabit (talk) 11:20, 9 February 2014 (UTC) Mlpearc (open channel) 18:20, 31 January 2015 (UTC)

Not done: as Wikipedia tries to avoid such trivia.
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Semi-protected edit request on 6 February 2015

Instruments: Vocals,keyboards,guitar,drums,bass

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Semi-protected edit request on 26 March 2015

Request to remove actor as occupation in sidebar as his only "acting" credits are appearances he's made as himself. Lkeefer (talk) 19:26, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Not done: There is (IMO) enough instances to warrant being sub'd as having acting experience but, I would tend to agree with you that these are most likely cameo/guest appearances. At this time I'm declining this request as I feel a consensus should be sought. Mlpearc (open channel) 20:50, 26 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 April 2015

Harryismineandonlymine (talk) 17:35, 8 April 2015 (UTC) harry styles is now dating michal baccabee and they are getting married on june 13

Not done: as you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 17:43, 8 April 2015 (UTC)

Is he a canadian singer-songwriter?

He is listed as such here: http://en.wiki.x.io/wiki/List_of_singer-songwriters#K.E2.80.93Z I think this might be a mistake, perhaps delete. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.103.109.141 (talk) 17:04, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Larry

Larry is real and has been confirmed. Its all over social media and web sites.

Not done:. You need to state the actual edit you want to make, and provide a reliable source - saying "all over social media and web sites" is not enough. Neatsfoot (talk) 22:02, 9 November 2014 (UTC)

Lmao LARRY shipper eh?

Never edit this because LARRY is not real and will never be. Louis and Harry are just close friends that mess around Babydizzle2 (talk) 04:09, 8 April 2015 (UTC)

I think there should be some mention of the 'Larry' phenomenon as it has garnered significant press coverage and seems very unusual - usually fans of boy bands are desperate to convince themselves their idols AREN'T gay, rather than inventing gay relationships between band members. Obviously I don't mean include nonsensical claims about the relationship, which all evidence suggests is fictitious, but make the point that this strange trend exists. Smurfmeister (talk) 10:40, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 May 2015

Hi. Okay so being a directioner I know everything about One Direction, so I just wanted to let you know that Harry Styles was born at Holmes Chapel, U.K. The information you provided is in correct. A reliable source would be the One Direction Official site, and basically any other directioner site. So what I am saying is Please change his birth place to the right place. Thank you coming from a directioner. Jasmine Was Here (talk) 05:22, 17 May 2015 (UTC)

 Not done It doesn't matter what you know about him unless you can prove its accurate. Provide a reliable source to back up your claims.--Chamith (talk) 06:33, 17 May 2015 (UTC)

The current sources we have to say he was born in Redditch include one dead link, a tweet from his father and Harry speaking in a YouTube video, therefore these are also unreliable sources. Previously the article stated he was born in Evesham, Worcestershire, attributed to the current reference #2, a published biography. But we only have sources to say he was raised in Holmes Chapel, not born there. –anemoneprojectors– 19:28, 17 May 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 September 2015

Please add "Baker" to occupation(s) in the background information section of this page because Harry has said multiple times he worked in a bakery and it was confirmed that he was a baker in One Direction's official movie This is Us. Sydneytellzski (talk) 07:29, 8 September 2015 (UTC)

 Not done that is a former occupation - not a current one - Arjayay (talk) 07:47, 8 September 2015 (UTC)

It's also not what he's notable for doing. –anemoneprojectors– 18:57, 15 September 2015 (UTC)

References

not to be confused with benny sings alternative name

not to be confused with an alternative name that Benny Sings used to use, based on his birth name.

Eric Ramus — Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.195.166.103 (talk) 12:28, 9 October 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 October 2015

Anewland110 (talk) 14:01, 16 October 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 17 October 2015

Please change Harry Edward Styles to Harry Edward All the love Styles because that's what Harry is known on twitter. Triiishzadro (talk) 06:00, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Not done: Twitter names are not legal names. Cannolis (talk) 06:27, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 October 2015

Please change it to Harry styles is often confused with Harry Potter, who defeated the dark lord, Voldemort. Miaahi (talk) 16:23, 31 October 2015 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 2 February 2016

Harry Styles is no longer in the band One Direction, as of February 1, 2016, he has left. Perfcction (talk) 03:21, 2 February 2016 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. --allthefoxes ^(Talk) 06:01, 2 February 2016 (UTC)

No Harry has not left One Direction, Harry has only left the management in which they are managed by and so has the other members of the band. One Direction are still together and have not broken up. All rumors have been denied by Liam. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ellie.doedemosse (talk • contribs)

Edit request

Please add "on the 17th of November" between "Four" and "2014", under the headings 'Music Career' > 'One Direction'. Please also add "Their fifth studio album, Made in the AM, was released on the 13th of November, 2015." onto the end of the paragraph under the headings 'Music Career' > 'One Direction'.

Four was released on the 17th of November 2014, according to iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/four-the-ultimate-edition/id914556567 Made in the AM was released on the 13th of November 2015, according to iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/made-in-a.m.-deluxe-edition/id1040170924 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Miss daisy writes (talk • contribs) 04:11, 12 March 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 March 2016

Please change mom's name to Anne Twist (nee Cox) (nee Selley) -- she married Robin Twist in 2013 and took his name. Lsach (talk) 16:59, 22 March 2016 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 18:37, 22 March 2016 (UTC)

larry stylinson

can you please say that he also had an relationship with louis tomlinson please we all know its true. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.167.205.236 (talk) 19:56, 24 May 2016 (UTC)

revolution

Harry Styles had recently cut his long hair which is not so liked by his fans but, only because he donated his long hair to a centre which creates hair wigs for people suffering from cancer. This news not only made people emotional but also proud because of their hero. Harry used to have curly,long hair. His friends used to love his long , smooth hair . People say that Harry is a style icon. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Srkhaylor (talk • contribs) 21:38, 14 June 2016 (UTC)

Acting info.

It is not certain Harry will be in the Dunkirk film. Only magazines have said this. The director, Christopher Nolan, has not confirm any of the actors he has supposedly casted in the film so far. Thornhtr (talk) 07:21, 8 April 2016 (UTC)

His father confirmed it in a tweet. Perhaps that is a reputable enough source?

Tjnj (talk) 22:29, 5 May 2016 (UTC)

It is now officially confirmed that he is in Dunkirk, though his role is unknown. But it is definite that he will be starring in the 2017 film. Numerous photos have arose with him in costume and several other cast members have spoken about him. It is absolute. (Rutilantkrm (talk) 11:20, 16 August 2016 (UTC))

Semi-protected edit request on 24 August 2016

Kirrileestylinson (talk) 10:12, 24 August 2016 (UTC)

romance: louis tomlinson

 Not done: No changes specified in request. Jc86035 (talk • contribs) Use {{re|Jc86035}} to reply to me 10:21, 24 August 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 August 2016

173.238.211.109 (talk) 02:17, 27 August 2016 (UTC) He is the best person on earth

Not done: Please only comment about article improvements. This is not a page for general discussion. -- Dane2007 ^talk 02:29, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 August 2016

Harry styles is the best man on earth 173.238.211.109 (talk) 02:18, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

Not done: Please only comment about article improvements. This is not a page for general discussion. -- Dane2007 ^talk 02:28, 27 August 2016 (UTC)

I am reviewing this article for a class: Although the information that is presented is factual, it is not very up-to-date. Also, the material given under most of the subheadings is rather vague and does not give a lot of information. There are a lot of other sources that could provide this article with more information as well as make it more current. Alexinetice (talk) 21:23, 10 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 September 2016 concerning the photo of Harry Styles

3broomstix (talk) 23:16, 10 September 2016 (UTC)

Please update the current picture being used for Harry Styles. The current photo is from 2014, and it is of him with longer hair. Since then, he has changed and gotten a major haircut. Please update the photo to a more recent of Harry Styles. 3broomstix (talk) 23:16, 10 September 2016 (UTC) Not done: Please give the file name for new image. KGirlTrucker81 ^{huh? what I'm been doing} 00:25, 11 September 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 March 2017

Styles also dated singer Taylor Swift from September 2012 to January 2013. 77.28.232.56 (talk) 16:02, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. - Mlpearc (open channel) 16:03, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

English or British?

Which one is/should be correct for his future articles? Cornerstonepicker (talk) 21:32, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

English. Born and brought up in England, English parents. British is only used when the person is not ethnically English (unless of course they specifically identify as English, or represent an English national team). BT Curry (talk) 22:37, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

New Solo Information

The youtube account used is not Harry Styles' new and current account, the new account is under the name harrystylesVEVO and is verified. As well, he now has a website http://hstyles.co.uk/ . Harry also was a guest on 'The Graham Norton show' which should be listed in the filmography

IMO the filmography should be only for listing acting roles or similar, not guest appearances on chat shows, as the majority of celebrities appear on many chat shows and it just clutters up articles with non-notable appearances. So I would suggest not adding Graham Norton and removing Saturday Night Live. —anemoneprojectors— 08:59, 5 May 2017 (UTC)

Dutch article

Can someone add the Dutch article of Harry Styles in the languages? Sebastiaan Talk 20 apr 2013 12:17 (CEST) 16:24, 24 May 2017 (UTC)

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Can you please edit Awards and Nominations section for Harry Styles?

New nomination: Kids' Choice Awards 2018 - The nominees: . Harry Styles - Favorite Breakthrough Artist. New wins: Announced on official twitter account of the awards and on the site they shared: Sign of the times by Harry Styles - Best Ballad and Sign of the Times by Harry Styles - Best Hit . TOP50 awards - website:

References

 Not done top50 is little more than link spam and is not a notable award. CHRISSYMAD ❯❯❯¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 18:51, 5 March 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 April 2018

2604:2000:D146:DE00:85D9:7D90:95DB:3763 (talk) 22:04, 12 April 2018 (UTC) Harry styles is a wonderful,iconic,and a beautiful soul. He is just a rockstar on stage. Treat people with kindness!

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. — IVORK _Discuss 22:46, 12 April 2018 (UTC)

Updated photo

May someone upload a more recent photo for the main profile photo on this Wiki. The current photo is from 2014. If a more recent one could be found that fairly represents the subject (i.e. face forward or most of face visible, in focus, etc.), that would be much appreciated. Navarrocortez (talk) 02:07, 4 May 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 August 2018

Andreea NarcisaM (talk) 19:20, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

The main photo needs to be changed with a recent one so the viewers can identify better the subject.

Not done: Vague requests to add, update, modify, or improve an image are generally not honored unless you can point to a specific image already uploaded to Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons that you would like included on this article. Please note that any image used on any Wikipedia article must comply with the Wikipedia image use policy, particularly where copyright is concerned. Thanks, ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 20:06, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 August 2018

Andreea NarcisaM (talk) 19:43, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

We need to add more information about his process of songwriting,musical style and influences,vocal style and genres.They are not complete.The music is not pop by all means!On the contrary,there are folk influences(exemples in songs such as-'Carolina','Anna').Less about the public imagine and more about the man and his work. That would be very much appreciated. The article written by Cameron Crowe for Rolling Stones can be used for good guidance!

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Also note that you'll be able to edit this page yourself four days after you created your account, if you make at least ten constructive edits elsewhere on Wikipedia. ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 20:08, 7 August 2018 (UTC)

Supporting movements

Styles officially waves pride, lgbtq+, lesbian, bisexual, transexual, and Black Lives Matter flags in his show, he also showed his support of "Black Lives Matter" and "End Gun Violence" by his stickers on his guitar.

Done! ElizaOscar (talk) 15:46, 8 August 2018 (UTC)

Black Lives Matter

Under "Activism", could someone mention Harry's support of Black Lives Matter? In September 2017 he came under fire from fans for not acknowledging/waving Black Lives Matter signs/flags at his concerts the same way he did LGBT+ signs/flags. In November 2017, he posted a photo on his Instagram of Black Lives Matter signs in the audience at his show and subsequently began taking a Black Lives Matter flag with him on stage every night along with a pride flag and he later put two Black Lives Matter stickers on his guitar. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lzzle (talk • contribs) 17:13, 15 August 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 August 2018

Change the main photo (outdated) to a more recent photo (e.g. 2018). Thank-you. Theawkwardone1994 (talk) 01:20, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

 Not done: Please make your request for a new image to be uploaded to Files For Upload. Once the file has been properly uploaded, feel free to reactivate this request to have the new image used. Danski454 (talk) 10:52, 22 August 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 March 2019

Hello! I would like to edit some parts of this page,because they are not entirely correct. The parts regarding his biography and carrer mostly. If you would be kind to accept my request,I would really appreciated. Have a nice day! AndreeaGN (talk) 08:57, 25 March 2019 (UTC) AndreeaGN (talk) 08:57, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone will add them for you, or if you have an account, you can wait until you are autoconfirmed and edit the page yourself. ‑‑ElHef (Meep?) 13:01, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 May 2019

Lily Styles is married to Harry Styles with a daughter named Darcy LilyStyles123 (talk) 00:03, 28 May 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. General Ization ^Talk 00:06, 28 May 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 June 2019

harry styles got married to Isabella smith in June of 2011 Gregg strouse (talk) 19:09, 13 June 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. —KuyaBriBri^Talk 19:42, 13 June 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 October 2019

Harry Styles has dated model Camille Rowe for a year between 2017 and 2018. This information is relevant because as mentioned in the Rolling Stone interview he made his upcoming album after breaking up with her and that had an impact on his work. His friend helped him create the album and is a reliable source. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-cover-interview-album-871568/ Lily32241 (talk) 17:44, 16 October 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: Although it is mentioned, the source provided is a non-significant mention of their relationship and does not indicate the importance towards the article subject. Gaioa (T C L) 08:32, 17 October 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 October 2019

Harry Styles has dated model Camille Rowe for a year between 2017 and 2018 https://people.com/music/harry-styles-camille-rowe-split/ https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a28818055/harry-styles-camille-rowe-breakup-interview/ https://www.20minutes.fr/arts-stars/people/2591111-20190831-video-harry-styles-souffert-rupture-camille-rowe Lily32241 (talk) 09:10, 17 October 2019 (UTC)

 Question: was there any significance to the relationship? We don't need an indiscriminate listing of all his romantic partners. NiciVampireHeart 15:01, 19 October 2019 (UTC)

It's been his longest public relationship. The Taylor Swift relationship (which lasted like 3 months) is mentioned in his wikipedia profile and the source is a similar Rolling Stone profile. The breakup is relevant to the album he's about to release https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/sep/20/harry-styles-one-direction-1d-x-factor-stevie-nicks-rolling-stone The person who removed the Camille mention from his wikipedia page is a jealous fan. You can see they tried to modify Camille's wikipedia page multiple times to make her look bad. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lily32241 (talk • contribs) 08:47, 20 October 2019 (UTC)

Hmmm. The Guardian lists Rowe seventh on a list of 8 things inspiring his new album (behind beach parties and meditation among others) – that hardly smacks of significance. I'm undecided on the Swift mention honestly, it garnered an awful lot of media attention that I can recall, but this is the first I've heard of Rowe (obviously my opinion is subjective and mostly irrelevant, but I'm hesitant to remove something that has been in the article for that length of time). Also, please refrain from casting aspersions on other editors; comment on edits, not editors. NiciVampireHeart 19:06, 20 October 2019 (UTC)

That's just one article. I've posted several of them. You are suggesting the significance of a relationship is based on how much media attention it gets. Obviously the Taylor Swift one got a lot more attention. She's a lot more famous. The fact that this was his longest relationship makes it more significant in my opinion. But thanks for nothing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lily32241 (talk • contribs) 20:12, 20 October 2019 (UTC)

I can see why you think that, but I was actually just musing on your aside comments about the relationship with Swift, not drawing a correlation between media coverage and significance.

You need to calm down; nobody here is under any obligation to make these edits for you and throwing around aspirations about other editors and "thanks for nothing" aren't helpful in any way.

My rule of thumb is that I make edits as requested if I would make the edits if I came across it naturally. In this case, would I add Rowe if I had stumbled across this on google? As I'm undecided, I'm asking for more information and more sources to demonstrate significance. As an aside, since it has been removed from the article previously and not been re-added, there needs to be a discussion around her inclusion – WP:CONSENSUS; I'm not in the habit of edit-warring on behalf of other people and edit requests are not a method of circumventing other editors.

Since you don't seem to be interested in a conversation around this, I'm withdrawing from this edit request. I will leave it open for another editor to chime in if they are so inclined. NiciVampireHeart 17:27, 21 October 2019 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. comrade waddie96 ★ (talk) 18:17, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

How do you establish a consensus? I don't really know how wikipedia works. I just want to add that there is new info and I believe this relationship should be on his wikipedia page https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a29926840/harry-styles-ex-girlfriend-album/

Semi-protected edit request on 12 December 2019

Styles lives in London. I would like to edit his page one time and add residence London, England. — Preceding unsigned comment added by PostmanJay501 (talk • contribs) 20:08, 12 December 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Thjarkur (talk) 21:14, 12 December 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 March 2020

Will you please remove the Daily Mail because as per WP:DAILYMAIL, we cannot allow any user from adding the Daily Mail and Mail Online. 2600:6C4E:580:A:19FC:3066:13F3:CD0C (talk) 15:09, 30 March 2020 (UTC)

@2600:6C4E:580:A:19FC:3066:13F3:CD0C: Would you please mention which source you are talking about? If possible please give any alternet source. Also next time please give your changes in X to Y format. Thanks Brown Chocolate (talk) 16:05, 31 March 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 18:15, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 1 April 2020

I think that it should be added in the beginning that Harry Styles is a singer, songwriter, actor, AND model because he began modelling for Gucci. TurtlesRCool2 (talk) 04:36, 1 April 2020 (UTC)

References

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 18:15, 2 April 2020 (UTC)

 Not done TurtlesRCool2, thank you for providing sources but one modelling contract does not change a person's profession if they are already well-established. Please see the Manual of Style for the reasons but: The lead sentence should describe the person as they are commonly described in reliable sources. Styles is not usually described, even in the sources given, as a model. Modelling is just a thing that he recently did. I hope this helps. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 17:33, 3 April 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 April 2020

Change the main picture (from 2014) to this more recent and accurate picture (from 2019)

File:Harrystyles.jpg

Harry Styles

Sedonanaif (talk) 06:48, 11 April 2020 (UTC)

 Not done You uploaded image under CC BY-SA 4.0 license. But it looks like the image is not free. Copyrights of this image must either be owned by artist or author. Cheers Brown Chocolate (talk) 07:25, 11 April 2020 (UTC) cause it’s to cold for you here and know just let me know

Dunkirk Role Name

Harry Styles's Role in the movie Dunkirk is a British soldier named Alex, who just wanted to survive and be a normal kid. August 19 2017 21:04 PM (EST). Dunkirk was released on July 21, 2017.

Alex. Reem Salah Abdeldayem (talk) 04:55, 31 May 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 June 2020

Harry plays the guitar and ukulele. He probably learnt how to play the guitar from former bandmate and singer, Niall Horan. 122.170.37.245 (talk) 12:10, 8 June 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. "He probably..." sounds like original research, and in any case there is no source to support this. @Nebula Muffin7: Same thing regarding sources for your request. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 15:55, 8 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 June 2020

There is a typo in this article.

"Born is Redditch"

should be

"Born in Redditch" Gem0303 (talk) 19:20, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

 Done Thanks for the help, Gen0303. Field Marshal Aryan (talk) 19:23, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 21 July 2020

Good Afternoon, I have found it extremely vexing that an entire page can be dedicated to Harry however you manage to get his name wrong. Pease kindly remember Harry is in fact short for Harold. Nikehuegel (talk) 19:44, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. JTP ^{(talk • contribs)} 22:31, 21 July 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 July 2020

I would like to add further detail to paragraphs, including quotes, more detail towards X factor life, and being in One direction!

Ok, I will not remove your special tildes or curly brackets. Just chilling out in me box (talk) 07:39, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (Say hi!) 08:09, 27 July 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 August 2020

Momoismeandiismomo (talk) 12:33, 19 August 2020 (UTC)"please change the grammar inline 3 paragraph 2"

It's not clear what sentence you're referring to. – Thjarkur (talk) 12:51, 19 August 2020 (UTC)

RfC about lead section

Which of the two versions of the lead section is more appropriate for the article? KyleJoan^talk 19:13, 12 September 2020 (UTC)

A.

“ Harry Edward Styles (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer, songwriter and actor. Born in Redditch, Worcestershire, his musical career began in 2010, when he auditioned as a solo contestant on the British music competition series The X Factor. Following his elimination early on, he was brought back to join the boy band One Direction, which eventually became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. After the band's indefinite hiatus in 2016, Styles signed with Columbia Records as a solo artist.

Styles released his self-titled debut album in 2017, which topped the charts in fourteen countries, went platinum in the US, and was ranked in several music critics' year-end lists. The album's single, "Sign of the Times", topped the UK Singles Chart, peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was named "Song of the Year" by Rolling Stone, while its music video earned Styles a Brit Award. Styles embarked on his first headlining concert tour, Harry Styles: Live on Tour, from September 2017 through to July 2018. He also made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk (2017).

Styles' second album, Fine Line (2019), received positive critical reception. It debuted atop the US Billboard 200 and broke the record as the biggest sales debut from an English male artist in the US in the Nielsen SoundScan era. The album yielded the UK and US top 10 singles, "Adore You" and "Watermelon Sugar", the latter of which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. At the 2020 Brit Awards, Styles was nominated for British Male Solo Artist and Fine Line was nominated for British Album of the Year.

”

B.

“ Harry Edward Styles (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer, songwriter and actor. Born in Redditch, Worcestershire, his musical career began in 2010 as a solo contestant on the British music competition series The X Factor. Following his elimination early on, he was brought back to join the boy band One Direction, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. After the band's indefinite hiatus in 2016, Styles released his self-titled debut album through Columbia Records the following year. It was certified platinum in the US, while its lead single, "Sign of the Times", topped the UK Singles Chart. He made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk and won an ARIA Music Award that same year.

Styles' second album, Fine Line (2019), debuted atop the US Billboard 200 as the biggest sales debut from an English male artist in the US and yielded the single "Watermelon Sugar", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Throughout his career, he has been nominated for three Brit Awards, winning one. Other than his music, Styles is also known for his flamboyant fashion.

”

• Weakest possible support for B over A, I suppose--although the difference is really quite marginal. (Summoned by bot) - I'm usually a big supporter for trying RfC even early into a dispute if it can help resolve an issue--even where there has not been a high degree of conflict as yet. That said, there is usually an expectation that there will be some degree of effort expended to resolve a dispute before this process is invoked, as is made clear at WP:RFCBEFORE, so I recommend that (for the next time they have a WP:BRD situation) the OP familiarize themselves with that portion of the relevant policy before jumping straight to this step on the same day, after a single revert, and without even a single letter of effort to attempt to form a meeting of the minds before seeking wider community involvement. On the other hand, given the entirety of the edit in dispute was reverted wholesale, I understand why the OP perceived that an effort to resolve the issue short of additional involvement might be fruitless: nevertheless, the expectation is that one will try first.

That said, here we are and I'll give my take. The difference between the two versions is truly pretty trivial, but insofar as version B hits most of the same beats and manages to do so with a bit more brevity, it seems fine by me; there is nothing cut from version A for the purposes of version B that would be considered vital to a lead--but then again, none of those removed details would be at all out of place in a typical lead for a pop musician. As for the reference to the fashion, I really can't speak to question of whether the fashion section itself is out of balance as a matter of WP:WEIGHT, but I think there is some validity to the argument that, insofar as this section is as large as it, some mention of the topic isn't necessarily inappropriate to lead. Snow ^{let's rap} 03:49, 13 September 2020 (UTC)

September 2020

He participated in the movie "Dunkirk" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fernanda Portugal Olmedo (talk • contribs) 20:49, 25 September 2020 (UTC)

Favourites

Harry has admitted that he likes blue and orange colour and his favourite number is seven. In 2017, Harry told James Corden during The Late Late show that he loves to watch rom-coms and notebook is one of his favourite movies. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 103.147.208.7 (talk) 18:03, 24 September 2020 (UTC)

So the article is not a place for personal trivia about the person. DanTheMusicMan2 (talk) 17:04, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 October 2020

Change the photo (it's 6 years old) Vansbees (talk) 17:06, 16 October 2020 (UTC)

The only images we have available to use are those listed in commons:Category:Harry Styles – Thjarkur (talk) 17:20, 16 October 2020 (UTC)

Queerbaiting?

The following sentence was recently included in the personal life section:

“ Styles has received criticism for queerbaiting, or using LGBTQ imagery and sexual ambiguity for marketing. ”

References

I believe it violates WP:UNDUE. Aside from both sources being unproven, Queerty has a distinct bias in LGBT+-related topics, while Bitch–glorious title–deems itself a feminist media organization. Wikipedia should not state in its voice that a BLP subject received criticism based on two biased sources. Can anyone provide (neutral) reliable sources–possibly one listed on WP:RSP–to support this inclusion? KyleJoan^talk 05:03, 16 November 2020 (UTC)

Criticism?

The philanthropy and advocacy section was recently expanded with (supposed) criticism toward Styles, yet most of the sources don't outright state such criticism; some don't describe any criticism at all.

“ In November 2017, Styles was criticized for ignoring hundreds of Black Lives Matters signs from fans at his concerts and not showing support for the movement and black fans, and later making non-committal or "bare minimum" gestures viewed as "damage control". He later acknowledged race at a concert by saying "If you are black, if you are white [...] I love you all", receiving mixed responses for "not addressing the problem at hand" and not acknowledging the racial oppression black people face. ”

This paragraph cites only one source (i.e., the New Statesman). Regarding "damage control" specifically, the source reads: “It was such a vague caption and in some ways damage control,” Kula says. The paragraph states the phrase in Wikipedia's voice when the source attributes the quote to a 19-year-old that first became a fan of Styles back in 2014, who is not even the writer of the article. In fact, nothing in the article denotes criticism that is not from teenage fans, therefore, the paragraph violates WP:DUE.

“ Styles has received scrutiny for not addressing issues and being lukewarm in political stances. ”

Two of the sources cited are Teen Vogue, the first of which references the New Statesman article, while the second is merely an analysis of a comment he made about LGBT+ rights, which is only a small bit of one's "political stances". The third, Billboard, only reads that Styles refused to get specific. These three–individually or combined–do not support any widespread criticism, therefore, the sentence violates WP:V.

References

Quotes

Some of the new inline quotes are also way too long, which often reads like WP:TMI, so I've shortened a lot of them (e.g., Paragraph A → Paragraph B).

A

“ In an April 2017 interview in France, when asked about his view on Brexit, Styles said, "I don't really comment on politics. I think anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart", adding that equality "doesn't feel like politics" to him but "feels much more fundamental". In May 2017, Styles was asked whether issues like Brexit, Black Lives Matter and Donald Trump's presidency and the sociopolitical unrest have impacted his music. He said that his song "Sign of the Times" is "looking at several different things [...] just the state of the world at the moment", and "it's very easy to feel incredibly sad about a lot of things. It's also nice sometimes to remember that while there's a lot of bad stuff, there's also a lot of amazing people doing amazing things in the world." In an interview with The Times, Styles said he is "probably going to vote for whoever is against Brexit", and while he is "not educated enough on the subject to really go toe-to-toe with someone about it", he thinks it symbolizes "the opposite of the world I would like to be in. I think the world should be more about being together and being better together and joining together, and I think it's the opposite of that." ”

B

“ On the impact of events such as Brexit, Black Lives Matter and Donald Trump's presidency on his music, he said that "it's very easy to feel incredibly sad about a lot of things" but that it is "also nice sometimes to remember that while there's a lot of bad stuff, there's also a lot of amazing people doing amazing things in the world." Regarding Brexit, he stated that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart" and went on to say that it symbolises "the opposite of the world [he] would like to be in." ”

If there are any issues with these changes, please respond below. Cheers! KyleJoan^talk 02:47, 19 November 2020 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 18 November 2020

changes made by Lapadite77 (Revision as of 04:57, 15 November 2020) on Line 107: Philanthropy and advocacy

CHANGE In November 2017, Styles was criticized for ignoring hundreds of Black Lives Matters signs from fans at his concerts and not showing support for the movement and black fans, and later making non-committal or "bare minimum" gestures viewed as "damage control".

Styles has shown support for the LGBT community by waving the rainbow flag on stage, wearing LGBT-themed clothing and supporting LGBT fans in concerts.[185] In 2018, his online store sold t-shirts with the slogan "Treat People With Kindness" in a rainbow print for Pride Month, with profits benefiting GLSEN.[186] That year, Styles also tweeted in support of the March for Our Lives petition,[187] and added "Black Lives Matter" and "End Gun Violence" stickers to his guitar.[188] In December 2019, in response to not using his influence more to support specific causes, Styles stated: Because of dilution. Because I'd prefer, when I say something, for people to think I mean it. To be honest, I'm still searching for that one thing, y'know. Something I can really stand up for, and get behind, and be like: This Is My Life Fight. There's a power to doing the one thing. You want your whole weight behind it.[136]

In light of the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, Styles posted support for the Black Lives Matter movement, encouraging fans to share and donate in support.[189] He attended a Los Angeles Black Lives Matter protest the following month.[190] Despite being a British citizen, Styles endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.[191]

TO

"In November 2017, Styles was criticized by a portion of his fanbase for his lack of involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement. [source] He later addressed the issue and his stance during his Rolling Stone interview by saying "It’s not about me trying to champion the cause, because I’m not the person to do that. It’s just about not ignoring it, I guess. I was a little nervous to do that because the last thing I wanted was for it to feel like I was saying, ‘Look at me! I’m the good guy!’ I didn’t want anyone who was really involved in the movement to think, ‘What the fuck do you know?’ But then when I did it, I realized people got it. Everyone in that room is on the same page and everyone knows what I stand for. I’m not saying I understand how it feels. I’m just trying to say, ‘I see you.’”" [source]

In light of the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, Styles donated to bail-out funds [source] and posted in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, encouraging fans to share and donate [source]. He attended two Los Angeles Black Lives Matter protest the following month, and became member of the Black Music Action coalition. [source]

Styles has shown support for the LGBT community by waving the rainbow flag on stage, wearing LGBT-themed clothing and supporting LGBT fans in concerts.[185] In 2018, his online store sold t-shirts with the slogan "Treat People With Kindness" in a rainbow print for Pride Month, with profits benefiting GLSEN.[186] Despite being a British citizen, Styles endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.[191] Valnotvalerie (talk) 20:06, 18 November 2020 (UTC)

 Not done The Rolling Stone quote reads like too much information. Facebook and Instagram are self-published sources, while the Daily Mail is a deprecated source per WP:RSP. KyleJoan^talk 03:01, 19 November 2020 (UTC)

New Picture

Considering the artist has gone through some obvious visual changes in the last six years, I propose that you leave be that picture, it is licensing free, it is representive of his work and it is somewhat recent.

It's not uncommon for musicians to have pictures like that one that is on stage. Look at jimi hendrix, fleetwood mac, tame impala, maroon 5. They all have clearer pictures, yet they are not used for a reason. Which I would sense some bias and contradiction when people resist showcasing him in this picture after the previous statement.

Wikipedia is priding itself on being up-to-date with information. Part of that is using a recent picture that shows where the person is right now in terms of look and fashion - not to mention harry styles is a solo musician now, so to use a picture from his past boyband-days is outdated and not fitting anymore. The first picture on the page should at first glance showcase, who that person is and ideally also what the person does.

With that I think it's pretty clear that that picture needs to be changed. I gave a really good contender but it hasn't even been considered by some because they are inputing different standards for the same type of page. Shexantidote (talk) 21:17, 23 November 2020 (UTC) (edited)

I agree, the photo needs to be changed. It's not only a matter of appearance, his appearance has also changed considering its from 6 years ago, but he is a solo artist now and he should have a photo that represents his current career. If you disagree with the current choice Shexantidote provided, may I ask what other alternatives you can propose? So we can reach an agreement here. Valnotvalerie (talk) 20:21, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

User:Shexantidote and User:Valnotvalerie, please join the ongoing discussion regarding the new lead image here: Talk:Harry_Styles#Rfc_for_Lead_Image. Also, new sections should be at the bottom of the talk page per WP:BOTTOMPOST. Some1 (talk) 21:33, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

Rfc for Lead Image

180612 Harry Styles Live On Tour in Nashville

The image we are using is more than 6 years old now. I think we need to change it. We don't have much images available on commons. I would suggest to use this image which is approx 2 years old which could represent Styles better. Brown Chocolate (talk) 07:20, 30 October 2020 (UTC)

• Support the proposed change. The proposed photo is good. Is the resolution as great as in the image currently in the article? Probably not. But it is not a static pose. The proposed photo shows the subject involved in an activity—either singing or speaking. It is an animated image which I think allows more insight into a subject than does a static pose. Bus stop (talk) 15:20, 30 October 2020 (UTC)
• Keep current. The proposed photo is blurry and is of lower resolution and quality than the current one. Please also keep in mind that RfC statements must be worded neutrally per WP:RFCBRIEF. KyleJoan^talk 01:20, 1 November 2020 (UTC)
• Support using this current image which is 2 years old, as it would better represent him. Idealigic (talk) 06:14, 1 November 2020 (UTC)
• Keep current – much higher quality photo. —Granger (talk · contribs) 17:21, 1 November 2020 (UTC)
• Keep current per KyleJoan; the proposed image is too blurry. Some1 (talk) 06:40, 23 November 2020 (UTC)
• Keep current — proposed image is too blurry. Also, RfC has been improperly formatted (not neutral). —MelbourneStar☆^talk 06:46, 23 November 2020 (UTC)
• Keep current photo because it's much better and his face hasn't changed that much. Lily32241 (talk) 22:10, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

Harry Styles Denver HsLot (cropped)

• Keep current - as I've explained numerous times in edit summaries the current photo is of better quality and nothing is covering his face. Although it was taken six years ago he hasn't changed that much for a person not to be able to recognise him which is the purpose of infobox picture. The main argument of the opposers is that there are more recent photos which represent his current image better which is not required of the inbox photo as much as a clear view of his face. The other images work better in subsections where they represent each era. ArturSik (talk) 19:18, 24 November 2020 (UTC)

• Support changing to second picture - As I've said several times you can recognize his face in that picture too, or in other free-licensing pictures from tour. Look at Lorde, Fleetwood Mac, Tame Impala, Maroon 5 or any other musician. They all don't have red carpet pictures for a reason, most of them you can't even really see most of their facial features. We need to prioritize representing what he is and not what he looks like. Exactly why we need a more current picture representing the changes that this artist has goone through and not an outdated red carpet picture. Another question, why is this musician any different from the others truly ? Why are editors giving him a different set of rules to him ? Shexantidote (talk) 22:12, 25 November 2020 (UTC)

Second Picture

Considering the artist has gone through some obvious visual changes in the last six years, I propose that you leave be that picture, it is licensing free, it is representive of his work and it is somewhat recent.

It's not uncommon for musicians to have pictures like that one that is on stage. Look at jimi hendrix, fleetwood mac, tame impala, maroon 5. They all have clearer pictures, yet they are not used for a reason. Which I would sense some bias and contradiction when people resist showcasing him in this picture after the previous statement.

Wikipedia is priding itself on being up-to-date with information. Part of that is using a recent picture that shows where the person is right now in terms of look and fashion - not to mention harry styles is a solo musician now, so to use a picture from his past boyband-days is outdated and not fitting anymore. The first picture on the page should at first glance showcase, who that person is and ideally also what the person does.

I would also like to remind editors that are reading this, that the 2014 picture has been called out outdated several time, this is clearly an issue that has been brought up several times in this page, which shows the previous picture isn't fitting anymore.

I gave a really good contender which I would like for you to considering looking with the same standards as like the artists that I've mentioned before and their likewise peers. Shexantidote (talk) 21:55, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

User:Lily32241 please check the lattest addition and comment on that one — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shexantidote (talk • contribs) 22:31, 23 November 2020 (UTC)

Acting debut

• The Associated Press: The 25-year-old singer will “never say never” if an opportunity presented itself to branch out - just like his former One Direction bandmate, who made his acting debut in 2017′s ‘Dunkirk’ . . .
• BBC News: The prince also greeted his namesake, Harry Styles, who makes his acting debut in Dunkirk.
• Digital Spy: A new clip has arrived for Christopher Nolan's critically-acclaimed war movie Dunkirk, which shows more of Harry Styles in his acting debut.
• Entertainment Weekly: Fans of the singer were obviously ecstatic that their beloved Harry would be making his acting debut . . .
• The Los Angeles Times: Styles has a knack for signing on to the right projects; his acting debut came in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film “Dunkirk.”
• New York Daily News: Reviews are out now and critics are raving about Christopher Nolan's epic — and they're wild about Styles' acting debut.
• People: The star, who has enjoyed a successful solo career after One Direction's disbanding, made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's epic 2017 thriller Dunkirk playing a British soldier.
• Time: And his rabid fandom is very, very excited for the Brit’s big acting debut.
• Vanity Fair: The former One Direction singer makes his acting debut in the film . . .
• Variety: Styles, who was a music star with the band One Direction, made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk.”
• Vulture: Since 1D announced their hiatus last year, each member of of the band has pursued his own individualistic sound, but Harry’s focus has been on making his acting debut in the Christopher Nolan war film Dunkirk.

These sources–all reliable per WP:RSP–regard Styles' work in Dunkirk as his acting debut. While there are those that say it was his film debut as well, it is not the prevalent viewpoint. Per WP:DUE, acting debut should be used. KyleJoan^talk 01:27, 25 November 2020 (UTC)

• Support the proposed change. A cameo on a kid's show where he plays himself makes no sense to be credit as acting debut, especially if several sources support this idea Shexantidote (talk) 13:11, 10 December 2020 (UTC)

It's not an RFC... It's already left as is. Trillfendi (talk) 15:05, 10 December 2020 (UTC)

Harry styles

I would like to add some newer pictures and add the other movies he has been in Olivia sukosd (talk) 23:28, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

@Olivia sukosd: Hi, regarding pictures, please have a look at the instructions at File:Licensing tutorial en.svg. Click for a larger image. You can upload images for which you have rights or have obtained permission or that are in the public domain at commons:Special:UploadWizard. There are also some less restrictive rules for loading non-free files to English Wikipedia. You can review those here: Wikipedia:Non-free content. Peaceray (talk) 00:22, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

GA Review

This review is transcluded from Talk:Harry Styles/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: Whiteguru (talk · contribs) 10:02, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

Starts GA Review; the review will follow the same sections of the Article. --Whiteguru (talk) 10:02, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

 

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Final

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism):

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

• Paragraph 3 in 2010–2015: The X Factor and One Direction has too much content about the activities of One Direction and not enough about the contributions of Styles to the group. Paragraph needs improvement.

Rewritten the section to make it more concise. The nominator should still add more content about Harry's activities during that time. They can simply expand the last line which talks about him writing a song for Ariana. ArturSik (talk) 10:55, 9 March 2021 (UTC) Y

• 2016–2018: Harry Styles and Dunkirk: Edit this (first) paragraph for clarity and drop this sentence: Jeff Bhasker executive produced the album, and Alex Salibian, Tyler Johnson, and Kid Harpoon served as producers. The focus is on Styles.

Done. ArturSik (talk) 19:05, 8 March 2021 (UTC)Y

• Public Image: Paragraph commencing Styles wore skinny jeans (goes backwards in coverage of sartorial style and changes) should be moved up above para 2.

Y Trillfendi (talk) 20:32, 8 March 2021 (UTC)

• Reference 105 (to Rolling Stone) is a dead link.

User: Brown Chocolate corrected that. Trillfendi (talk) 20:32, 8 March 2021 (UTC) Y

• Good work with archival references.

*  GA on hold pending corrections.       --Whiteguru (talk) 06:18, 6 March 2021 (UTC)

Thank you to all the contributors here for the corrections to the article. --Whiteguru (talk) 06:40, 10 March 2021 (UTC)

 Passed

Semi-protected edit request on 17 March 2021

78.18.50.217 (talk) 12:15, 17 March 2021 (UTC)
Sexy

No edit requested. Closing. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:18, 17 March 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 19 March 2021

Can someone update the photo to a more recent one 115.188.89.52 (talk) 10:15, 19 March 2021 (UTC)

If you'd like the photo changed please provide another that is free of any copyright issues. Thanks. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 11:00, 19 March 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 April 2021

The photo used is very outdated and from his time under management, so it is not representative of his current image. Given the emphasis on his style and self expression, a more recent and fitting image would make more sense. Alt-bart (talk) 23:42, 17 April 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: Please provide an image with no copyright issues you'd like in the article. Thanks. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:13, 18 April 2021 (UTC)

Wikipedia:WikiProject Songs has an RFC

Wikipedia:WikiProject Songs has an RFC for the use of radio station/networks' playlists being cited in articles. A discussion is taking place. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments on the discussion page. Thank you. Heartfox (talk) 00:11, 29 April 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 May 2021

Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1st, 1994 in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England. Ivegotlonglocksatthemoment (talk) 19:28, 6 May 2021 (UTC)

 Not done Please see the Biographies of living persons policy. Changes in birthplace require verfification from a reliable source. Please provide one for this requested change. Peaceray (talk) 19:37, 6 May 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 June 2021

Partner is Louis Tomlinson. 95.102.48.136 (talk) 16:20, 20 June 2021 (UTC)

 Not done As per English Wikipedia's Biographies of living persons policy, this requires verification from a reliable source. You must provide one before such a statement can be included. Peaceray (talk)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 June 2021

change picture please the excisting picture is 2014.. please change to this

Harry Styles Denver HsLot

i could not find a more recent one Ducklingquack (talk) 16:21, 8 June 2021 (UTC)

 Not done I do not believe that Styles's face being partly obscured by a microphone is suitable for an infobox picture. Besides, a version of the picture is already included in the Harry Styles#2016–2018: Harry Styles and Dunkirk section. Peaceray (talk) 17:30, 20 June 2021 (UTC)

Profile pic

Can the profile picture please be updated. It’s 7 years old now. Maybe one from the 2021 Grammy’s can be used. Just an idea. Thank you so much. APeterman (talk) 18:25, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

@APeterman: Hi, please see the Commons:Licensing policy & the links at the Wikipedia is free content information page. If we do not have a suitable freely licensed image, we cannot update the profile picture. There is a more recent photo (see discussion at #Semi-protected edit request on 8 June 2021 above), but it is unsuitable as a profile picture. Peaceray (talk) 21:40, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 June 2021

This material is disgusting and false statements are prolific. Nonsensestopper (talk) 09:21, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

This is a rated good article.VikingDrummer (talk) 09:25, 10 June 2021 (UTC) (sock of banned editor)

@Nonsensestopper: Would you please be a bit more specific other than using contentious labels? Peaceray (talk) 21:48, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 7 July 2021

Should be added to "Personal life" section that he's been dating/linked romantically to Olivia Wilde since late 2020/early 2021. They have been spotted kissing and holding hands, which makes it official. Saturnxx (talk) 22:07, 7 July 2021 (UTC)

 Not done Current flings or dating relationships are not noteworthy. See WP:NOTNEWS / WP:NOTGOSSIP. Some1 (talk) 22:11, 7 July 2021 (UTC)

References

Spouse of Harry Styles

Harry Styles is in a relationship with his former band member Louis Tomlinson (2010-now). Aditinagar.246 (talk) 13:25, 26 July 2021 (UTC) Aditi

 Not done Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Peaceray (talk) 13:55, 26 July 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 August 2021

Remove the location of origin of career as it is unnecessary and no other member of one direction or musician in general has that information under their photo 94.175.92.46 (talk) 19:27, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:37, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 September 2021

The page appears to have been vandalized to list "Louis Tomlinson (2013 - Present)" as a partner which is an unsubstantiated/false claim. It should be removed. 2601:647:5E80:3C10:7891:7F20:EC88:808E (talk) 19:14, 9 September 2021 (UTC)

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:26, 9 September 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 16 October 2021

Change the place of birth from "Redditch, United Kingdom" to "Cheshire, United Kingdom", as his birth place is Holmes Chapel as claimed by Harry Styles himself during his x-factor audition and multiple other interviews 2409:4060:299:1147:0:0:2AFF:F8A0 (talk) 08:56, 16 October 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Please provide those interviews. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 11:53, 16 October 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 October 2021

Partner: Louis Tomlinson 78.99.34.11 (talk) 15:36, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

his partner is not louis tomlinson 115.98.235.179 (talk) 15:41, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

 Not done As per WP:BLP, such statements require verification from a reliable source. Provide a citation! Peaceray (talk) 15:47, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 October 2021 (3)

Change Harry Styles' partner's name from louis Tomlinson Nanditha.sd (talk) 17:27, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: That content isn't in the article. Schazjmd (talk) 18:00, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 October 2021 (4)

I would like to change some info on Harry Styles' partner 41.223.119.36 (talk) 17:38, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Schazjmd (talk) 18:00, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 October 2021 (2)

Marvidal91 (talk) 17:15, 31 October 2021 (UTC) Harry Styles was born in Holmes Chapel, Chesire.

Not done for now As per WP:BLP, such statements require verification from a reliable source. Please provide a citation! Peaceray (talk) 18:11, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

Did you know nomination

The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Wikipedia talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was: promoted by MeegsC (talk) 15:33, 28 March 2021 (UTC)

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• Comment or view
• Article history

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Harry Styles in 2014

• ... that Harry Styles hired the dulcimer player from Joni Mitchell's Blue album for Fine Line? Source: Rolling Stone source became paywalled but archived version shows full article
  • ALT1:... that Harry Styles got a tattoo on live television? Source: Entertainment Weekly
  • ALT2:... that Harry Styles, who is known for his flamboyant fashion, was voted the Most Stylish Man of the Year by GQ in 2020? Source: GQ

• Reviewed: Carter Hart
• Comment: I am trying to avoid too much blue (ironically) but not linking Joni Mitchell’s album

Improved to Good Article status by Trillfendi (talk) and ArturSik (talk). Nominated by Trillfendi (talk) at 01:53, 14 March 2021 (UTC).

General: Article is new enough and long enough
New enough: Long enough:

Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Adequate sourcing: Neutral: Free of copyright violations, plagiarism, and close paraphrasing:

Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Cited: Interesting:

Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
Freely licensed: Used in article: Clear at 100px:

QPQ: Done.

Overall: I think the second hook is the most interesting. On hold for QPQ. Also can we use one of the pictures in the article? EchetusXe 01:03, 15 March 2021 (UTC)

I don’t remember how to put an image here but here’s one.

QPQ done. Trillfendi (talk) 03:32, 15 March 2021 (UTC)

I properly formatted the image. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 21:35, 15 March 2021 (UTC)

Okay we are good to go. EchetusXe 10:05, 26 March 2021 (UTC)

Notice about "partner Louis Tomlinson"

The Google knowledge graph that says his partner is Louis Tomlinson is NOT coming from the Wikipedia article. Please complain to Google. Schazjmd (talk) 18:58, 31 October 2021 (UTC)

Personal Life and Sexuality

Hello, all!

It's come to my attention that the google featured snippet about Harry's sexual orientation pulls from this page and essentially calls him straight because of the phrasing of the featured snippet when you type in "is Harry Styles gay" or "is Harry Styles bisexual." Google recognizes this search term and pulls this quote (bolded theirs):

"When asked in a 2013 interview with British GQ whether he was bisexual, he replied, "I'm pretty sure I'm not." In 2017, Styles said he does not feel a need to label his sexuality, adding that "being in a creative field, it's important to be progressive" and "everyone should just be who they want to be"."

As a bisexual man who is a fan of his, I can't help but find this representation of his sexuality on google to be very misleading and even harmful erasure of how he really feels. Harry has written one song explicitly about an experience with a man, and he released a music video where he sensually danced with men and women on coming out day over two years ago now and yet much more weight is being given to a statement he made under pressure in GQ on his sexual orientation when he was 19 years old. He is not a heterosexual man and I think it's harmful to potentially participate in erasing that.

I've been hesitant to have this conversation because I know that it can descend into toxicity so quickly but, since we are heading into a fresh new year, I think it's worth reassessing - is the way this section is written actually correct, or is it being actively harmful not only to the person the article is about, but to conversations about people who are attracted to more than one gender?

H-influenzae (talk) 01:22, 26 December 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 December 2021

It is unsubstantiated or misinformation that Harry Styles is dating Olivia Wilde. This is a lie. 173.227.72.99 (talk) 00:55, 28 December 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. The claim that they are dating is reliably sourced, so unless you can prove otherwise, it will remain in the article. Thanks. Pupsterlove02 talk • contribs 01:07, 28 December 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 26 December 2021

See my comment on the talk page as reasoning for why I believe this needs changing.

Change To

Like many other LGBT+ pop stars, Styles's sexuality has long been subject to media scrutiny.[3] When asked in a 2013 interview with British GQ whether he was bisexual, he said that he was "pretty sure" he was not. [4] He clarified this statement in a 2017 interview in the Sun, saying that he does not feel a need to label his sexuality. [5] In 2018, Harry released a new song, Medicine, during his Live on Tour that stated, "The boys and the girls are in, I mess around with them, and I'm okay with it." [6]

Due to his lack of desire to label himself combining with his flamboyant and gender non-conforming image, Harry has frequently been accused of queerbaiting (e.g. using LGBTQ aesthetics for profit.) He refuted this in a 2019 interview in the Guardian, saying, "Am I sprinkling in nuggets of sexual ambiguity to try and be more interesting? No." [7] H-influenzae (talk) 02:20, 26 December 2021 (UTC)

 Not done. See WP:OR. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (talk) 09:25, 26 December 2021 (UTC)

I don’t think this is an appropriate response to the issue that I have been raising for several days, which is that his personal life section has serious issues in the way that it’s worded - it doesn’t have to be identical to this but it’s not a well-written section about his sexuality which is a sensitive issue for LGBT people.

H-influenzae (talk) 02:42, 28 December 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 January 2022

Olivia Wilde is not his partner. They have never confirmed their relationship nor has harry ever spoken about it. He said in his most recent interview with dazed that he would like to keep his work life and personal life SEPARATED. There is no reason why Olivia Wilde should be marked as his partner, it’s disrespectful to him and invades his privacy. Vanessaaruby (talk) 06:14, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Our article does not mark Wilde as his "partner", just contains sources describing him as dating Wilde. Cannolis (talk) 07:26, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

They may not have, but thanks to the harpersbazaar.com ref it's a reasonable sentence to include. As a public figure, these things can happen, and the sentence is ok per WP:BLP. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 09:35, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

There are three citations regarding Olivia Wilde. Please see the verifiability not truth essay on verifiability.

Editors who doubt the veracity of Olivia Wildes's relationship with Styles need to produce sufficient contrary citations showng that affirming the relationship in the article is WP:UNDUE or indicating that is WP:OUTDATED. Peaceray (talk) 17:54, 25 January 2022 (UTC)

Regarding Dates of Relationship with Olivia Wilde

There seems to be a discrepancy between the Harry Styles wiki page, the Olivia Wilde wiki page and within sections of the Olivia Wilde Wikipedia page as to the dates of the relationship. Can this be reviewed?

Olivia Wilde Wiki page

Overview section

“* Jason Sudeikis (2011–2020)

• Harry Styles (2020-present)”

Bio section

“In January 2021, Wilde began dating Harry Styles after meeting in November 2020 during the filming of Wilde's Don't Worry Darling.[82][83]”

Harry Styles Wikipedia page

“Since January 2021, Styles has been in a relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde.[177][178][179]“ 173.227.72.99 (talk) 03:24, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

Categorical denial by Harry Styles of relationship with Olivia Wilde, including citations:

Harry Styles categorically denied any relationship with Olivia Wilde directly in a recent publication from Dazed Magazine. Kindly see below quote and urls for your reference, and update this page if possible:

“ His relationship with Wilde has been a daily feature of celebrity gossip rags, though the privacy around it is closely guarded by Styles and images of them together are scarce.

“I’ve always tried to compartmentalise my personal life and my working life,” [Harry Styles] explains. Paparazzi snaps suggest the two are very much in love, though any assumptions on his love life are curtailed for his Dazed cover story.” - Nov 15, 2021, Dazed Magazine interview.

URL: https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/54765/1/harry-styles-pleasing-brand-cover-2021-interview

Additional mentions of this quote regarding Olivia Wilde:

People magazine: https://people.com/music/harry-styles-says-he-tries-to-compartmentalize-his-work-and-personal-life/

The international news: https://www.thenews.com.pk/amp/909371-harry-styles-explains-why-he-remains-tight-lipped-about-his-romance-with-olivia-wilde — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.227.72.99 (talk) 03:46, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

Looks like the only discrepancy is the infobox on Olivia Wilde listing their relationship starting in 2020 rather than 2021 as the article text in both the Wilde and Styles articles currently reads. Have changed it to match, though I'm not sure this is correct. The sources out there are unsurprisingly unclear on when they started dating - I did find this People article from Jan 7 2021 in which "a source" told People they had been dating "a few weeks". It might be better to change the article text to 2020 instead, though will wait for others to weigh in on this. However, your claim that "Harry Styles categorically denied any relationship with Olivia Wilde" is absurd - your quote reads "His relationship with Wilde..." and the sentence immediately preceding that in the Dazed article is "Directed by Olivia Wilde, whom Styles began dating during filming, the film isn’t due for release until September 2022." Your People link includes "he's been dating actress and director Olivia Wilde" and the 3rd link is just multiple blurbs about them having a romantic relationship. Cannolis (talk) 04:18, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

@Cannolis - Categorical denial is to say that the direct quote from Styles indicates that he DOES NOT date colleagues. Therefore, anything which says that he would date someone he’s working with (especially second or thirdhand “sources”), probably are less credible as they are less primary as sources than the Dazed quote. In order for it to be categorically more verifiable from Styles himself as a primary source that he’s seeing Olivia Wilde as of 11/2021, you would need something from him saying directly that he is breaking his own rule about not dating coworkers to be involved with Olivia Wilde. There would need to be a quote from him personally as a categorical exception for this recent Dazed quote, or this relationship is less verified, even if it’s true in the tabloids. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.227.72.99 (talk) 04:27, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

See WP:OR, which your claims are an excellent example of. I think I'm done with this discussion, especially considering this prior edit from your IP. Cannolis (talk) 04:46, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

@Cannolis: Just to be clear: the burden of proof is kind of on you at this point as an editor. Unless you have a direct quote from Harry Styles himself where he is indicating he’s dating Olivia Wilde, then you’re managing the edits on this page with less credible information than what he’s saying explicitly in The Dazed article. It just makes the page you’re managing look kind of tabloid. FYI. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.227.72.99 (talk) 05:07, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

The quote indicates he doesn't want to talk about his personal relationship in an article that is about work and his new business, not that he doesn't date colleagues. Lily32241 (talk) 07:56, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

@Lily32241: This is not what you feel the quote is about; it’s about what’s actually being stated by Styles in the quote. Nice try, though. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.227.72.99 (talk) 09:22, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

Have you read the articles you've posted? One is titled "Harry Styles explains why he remains tight-lipped about his romance with Olivia Wilde", which is an acknowledgement the relationship exists. The other one states "The star has been famously tight-lipped about his love life, though he's been dating actress and director Olivia Wilde since meeting on the set of their upcoming film Don't Worry Darling." Looks like they interpreted his quote the same way I did, so the only one going by feelings here is you. Lily32241 (talk) 10:40, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

@Lilybot: That’s not the same as the categorical denial that I’m describing. It’s secondhand interpretation of a quote from you and People, which is not as verified.

Additionally that there’s nothing (including photos on Harry Styles or Olivia Wilde’s IG page) indicating they have ever even met outside of work besides press assertions is also troubling to me personally. This doesn’t appear to be an authoritative on info about Harry Styles because it disregards his consent about sharing anything on his personal life, including details he feels personally are distasteful. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.227.72.99 (talk) 02:46, 27 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 January 2022

"Change age from 27 to 28" 117.216.140.88 (talk) 21:39, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: It will update automatically. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 22:43, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 January 2022 (2)

Harry is 28, not 27 83.40.39.156 (talk) 23:09, 31 January 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: See above ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 00:08, 1 February 2022 (UTC)

Harry Styles Relationship with Olivia Wilde is Misinformation

Harry styles has not confirmed his relashionship with Olivia Wilde seems more like a stunt. Please remove this. This information is not real or accurate 64.226.174.14 (talk) 14:48, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. This is reasonably well sourced, and you thinking it seems like a stunt is not grounds for removal. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:55, 26 January 2022 (UTC)

Agree - this is indeed well sourced & corroborated by legitimate media outlets. AccuracyEditor3192 (talk) 09:07, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 February 2022

Styles believes in karma, and when Chelsea Handler asked if he believes in God, he stated that he considered himself to be "more spiritual than religious" and that it is "naïve to say nothing exists and there's nothing above us or more powerful than us." In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Styles shared that he practices pilates, meditates daily and that he had been adhering to a pescatarian diet for about three years. Katelisa (talk) 05:34, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 05:36, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

@Cannolis: Please address the reliability of the two sources provided by Katelisa . We already use Vogue throughout the article. Are you also implying that Styles's own words in the anothermanmag.com interview are unreliable? I do not see that source listed at WP:RS/P. Peaceray (talk) 17:54, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

@Peaceray: Those sources are just fine - in fact, that part is a copy/paste of our current article(2nd paragraph in Personal Life). I think Katelisa's request was to add "Since 2011,Styles has been in a relationship with Ex bandmate Zayn" immediately after that, but you removed that bit as a BLPVIO. I don't think that removal was unreasonable but it did confuse things a bit. Cannolis (talk) 18:14, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

Oh, sorry about that! Yeah, busy with page patrol, but not mentioning that I removed & had warned about the BLPVIO was an oversight. I will be remember to address that going forward.

Anyway, it did seen that there was significantly more to the request than just the BLPVIO, so I did want to see that addressed. Peaceray (talk) 18:24, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

No problem! Was a totally reasonable removal and then when you look back at the remainder later it looks like a normal, actionable request. Cannolis (talk) 18:35, 23 February 2022 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 27 March 2022

To edit current and ex partners Samadhi Abeywickrama (talk) 04:27, 27 March 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. General Ization ^Talk 04:29, 27 March 2022 (UTC)

Picture

2018

Should the picture be changed to this one? It's been eight years since the current. Cornerstonepicker (talk) 05:05, 4 April 2022 (UTC)

Minus on this one is the mic covering part of his face, plus is 4 years newer. I'd say of these 2, keep the current. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 13:52, 4 April 2022 (UTC)

Better Homes and Gardens + GQ article

So Harry Styles' profile was just released with Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, and in it he implies that the GQ article which is cited in this Wikipedia article as one of his statements on his sexuality was a pretty traumatic experience. https://www.bhg.com/better-homes-and-garden-magazine/harry-styles/

"He thought about the journalists asking questions, when he was still a teenager, about how many people he'd slept with and how, rather than telling them to go away, he would worry about how he could be coy without them leaving the room annoyed."

(It is well known in 1D/Harry fan space that the most infamous of these is the 2013 article in GQ - at the time the outcry against the article was massive and it's still looked down on today for the way the interviewer behaved in it, including cornering Harry against his management's approval and asking him if he had slept with hundreds of women as well as making demands about his sexual orientation and whether or not he was sleeping with his best friend.)

He also revealed that there were "cleanliness clauses" written into his One Direction contract and that he was constantly terrified of misspeaking. Additionally, for the umpteenth time now (previously stated in: The Sun, The Face, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian) he has stated he does not label his sexual orientation.

"I've been really open with it with my friends, but that's my personal experience; it's mine," he said. "The whole point of where we should be heading, which is toward accepting everybody and being more open, is that it doesn't matter, and it's about not having to label everything, not having to clarify what boxes you're checking."

I feel like given all of this information it's really irresponsible to leave up the GQ statement as if you type into google "what is Harry Styles sexual orientation" or "Harry Styles gay" (which many people do) you get the statement in GQ implying he is heterosexual which is linked from Wikipedia. It seems as though this 9 year old interview that just will not die, despite 5 other interviews now clarifying he does not label his sexuality, at least not publicly. It feels disrespectful to allow this one interview to outweigh five other interviews in the search results. I realize Wikipedia does not choose what is selected by Google as the suggested excerpt but that doesn't mean if we have the knowledge that Google is prioritizing the wrong information, we should allow it to continue to do so.

Because I do not want to be weirdly called an "activist" again for doing the bare minimum of trying to make the internet less weird about a public figure who is constantly harassed about his sexual orientation I am opening up this conversation on the talk page before deleting the link to the invasive GQ article. If nobody objects by tomorrow, I will place the newest statement on his sexual orientation into the article and delete the GQ article.H-influenzae (talk) 20:41, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

I agree. It was an extremely invasive interview at the time, and hasn't become less so in retrospect. Cornering a young kid who's still pretty new to the industry, still figuring himself out, and according to his own words years later "didn't know what to protect" (and when the interviewer cornered him had nobody to advocate for him either). Very baffling to consider the decade old GQ as an absolute authority given the multiple clarifications since 109.242.185.74 (talk) 23:08, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

Excuse me but it is NOT okay to call me an inexperienced editor just because you dislike my edits - I have been editing both regular Wikis and fan wikis since 2014. Request to call an actual administrator to arbitrate this - it is DISGUSTING that I have had to put up with this for so long. H-influenzae (talk) 14:20, 28 April 2022 (UTC)

"He thought about the journalists asking questions, when he was still a teenager, about how many people he'd slept with" This is not about his sexuality. I feel like the new stuff should be added but he's really not saying anything different and the quotes will just continue to pile up. I believe his bio should just say he doesn't label his sexuality until he comes up with something new. Lily32241 (talk) 21:34, 26 April 2022 (UTC)

We are in agreement then - I mostly want to remove the GQ article, and I’m going to update the source on his clarification as Better Homes and Gardens is a primary source whereas the Sun’s link is a secondary link to a different magazine because the original has degraded in the past 5 years; he also gives slightly more context in this interview about his perspective on labeling that I think is useful. H-influenzae (talk) 00:46, 27 April 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 29 April 2022

Harry Styles' music genres should include progressive rock (She, Sign of the Times), similar to Pink Floyd's music genre. Pumpkinbox (talk) 14:04, 29 April 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:26, 29 April 2022 (UTC)