Ellie Goulding opens up about returning to music and her new album
It's been three years since her last album
Ellie Goulding
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 28th Nov 2018
Ellie Goulding wowed fans over the weekend performing her hits including her current single 'Close To Me' and before taking to the stage in Manchester, we caught up with Ellie Goulding to chat about her return to music after more than a year away.
It's been around 18 months since Ellie's last song, 'First Time' with Kygo, and a massive three years since her last album, 'Delirium'. Ellie's current song, 'Close To Me', is another collaboration, this time with Diplo featuring American rapper Swae Lee, and the pop star opened up about working with Diplo.
Ellie admitted that she hasn't been on a night out with the American DJ because she doesn't really go out, "but he definitely goes out a lot." Later saying, "to be fair he's getting paid because he's DJing".
WATCH: Ellie Goulding's full interview
The 'Anything Can Happen' singer was then asked what it was like to be back performing again and she revealed that "it's nice", saying "it's been a while", having found in the past she was doing shows continuously.
She went on to explain that she's enjoying it more after the break, saying that before she got into "a bit of a robot routine".
Although she hasn't been releasing music, Ellie hinted that there will be another album on the way soon! Whilst she's been away from the music scene, she has been keeping busy working with a number of charities as well as the UN. She's also been living in New York and really missed baked beans when she was there!
Now take a look at which other celebrities have got engaged this year:
Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair
Celtic FC footballer Scott Sinclair proposed to Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan in Disneyland, just weeks before the couple's second child was due to arrive.
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Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick AKA Vanessa Woodfield announced her engagement to show producer Kate Brooks by posting a stunning photo on Twitter to announce she'd planned an elaborate proposal.
Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair
Celtic FC footballer Scott Sinclair proposed to Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan in Disneyland, just weeks before the couple's second child was due to arrive.
Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady
Despite only being together for a number of months, former Celebrity Big Brother star Andrew Brady popped the question to Love Island host Caroline Flack in April.
Chris Zylka and Paris Hilton
American actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a romantic skiing trip in Aspen in January.
She wrote on Instagram, 'I said Yas! 👰🏼💅🏼💍💎 So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate. Perfect for me in every way. So dedicated, loyal, loving & kindhearted. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! You are my dream come true! Thank you for showing me that fairytales do exist.😍'. sic
Lisa Riley
Loose Women star Lisa Riley announced her secret boyfriend had proposed to her in May. Sharing a photo of herself to Instagram, Lisa wrote, 'Yes I can now confirm the rumours are true... I have got engaged... My soul mate and best mate and love of my life Al is the best thing to have ever happened to me... We have absolutely NO date set for ANY wedding day, just happy together... Zero fuss, just firmed our togetherness😘.' sic
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele confirmed her boyfriend Zandy Reich proposed to her, showing off her stunning diamond ring on Instagram.
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran asked his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn to marry him in January. He wrote on Instagram, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx' sic
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
After meeting on The Jump, former Made In Chelsea lothario Spencer Matthews popped the question to his model girlfriend Vogue Williams.
The couple later married in a private ceremony before welcoming their baby boy.
Jade Ewen and Daniel de Bourg
Sugababes singer Jade Ewen revealed to her fans that her actor boyfriend Daniel de Bourg had proposed to her on Valentine's Day.
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson confirmed he and Ariana Grande were engaged in an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
However, just a few months later, the pair announced their split in October.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
Justin Bieber reportedly proposed to Hailey Baldwin whilst on holiday in the Bahamas. Then, in November, Justin and Hailey CONFIRMED they'd tied the knot when the model changed her name to 'Hailey Baldwin' on Instagram.
Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly
Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock popped the question to his model girlfriend Emma Louise Connolly. Proudlock proposed as the pair celebrated their four-year anniversary in Sweden.
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling announced their engagement in August 2018 by taking out an advertisement in The Times newspaper which read, 'Mr C.W.F. Jopling and Miss E.J. Goulding. The engagement is announced between Caspar, son of The Hon Nicholas Jopling of Yorkshire and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam of Yorkshire, and Elena, daughter of Mr Arthur Goulding of Hertfordshire and Mrs Tracey Sumner of West Midlands.'
Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch
Leona Lewis hinted that she and her boyfriend of eight years Dennis Jauch had gotten engaged by showing off a ring on that finger in an Instagram Story whilst they were on holiday in Puerto Rico.
Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson
Made In Chelsea stars Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson announced their engagement in August. Ryan popped the question whilst the pair were on holiday in LA.
Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke
Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke announced his engagement to boyfriend Gareth Locke in September. The pair had been friends for over 10 years before realising they were perfect for each other.
Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright
Rio Ferdinand popped the question to former TOWIE star Kate Wright whilst the couple were on holiday in Abu Dhabi. The former footballer made the moment extra special by including his three children.
Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick AKA Vanessa Woodfield announced her engagement to show producer Kate Brooks by posting a stunning photo on Twitter to announce she'd planned an elaborate proposal.
Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair
Celtic FC footballer Scott Sinclair proposed to Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan in Disneyland, just weeks before the couple's second child was due to arrive.
Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady
Despite only being together for a number of months, former Celebrity Big Brother star Andrew Brady popped the question to Love Island host Caroline Flack in April.
Chris Zylka and Paris Hilton
American actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a romantic skiing trip in Aspen in January.
She wrote on Instagram, 'I said Yas! 👰🏼💅🏼💍💎 So happy & excited to be engaged to the love of my life. My best friend & soulmate. Perfect for me in every way. So dedicated, loyal, loving & kindhearted. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! You are my dream come true! Thank you for showing me that fairytales do exist.😍'. sic
Lisa Riley
Loose Women star Lisa Riley announced her secret boyfriend had proposed to her in May. Sharing a photo of herself to Instagram, Lisa wrote, 'Yes I can now confirm the rumours are true... I have got engaged... My soul mate and best mate and love of my life Al is the best thing to have ever happened to me... We have absolutely NO date set for ANY wedding day, just happy together... Zero fuss, just firmed our togetherness😘.' sic
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele confirmed her boyfriend Zandy Reich proposed to her, showing off her stunning diamond ring on Instagram.
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran asked his long-term girlfriend Cherry Seaborn to marry him in January. He wrote on Instagram, 'Got myself a fiancé just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx' sic
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
After meeting on The Jump, former Made In Chelsea lothario Spencer Matthews popped the question to his model girlfriend Vogue Williams.
The couple later married in a private ceremony before welcoming their baby boy.
Jade Ewen and Daniel de Bourg
Sugababes singer Jade Ewen revealed to her fans that her actor boyfriend Daniel de Bourg had proposed to her on Valentine's Day.
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson confirmed he and Ariana Grande were engaged in an interview with Jimmy Fallon.
However, just a few months later, the pair announced their split in October.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
Justin Bieber reportedly proposed to Hailey Baldwin whilst on holiday in the Bahamas. Then, in November, Justin and Hailey CONFIRMED they'd tied the knot when the model changed her name to 'Hailey Baldwin' on Instagram.
Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly
Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock popped the question to his model girlfriend Emma Louise Connolly. Proudlock proposed as the pair celebrated their four-year anniversary in Sweden.
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling
Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling announced their engagement in August 2018 by taking out an advertisement in The Times newspaper which read, 'Mr C.W.F. Jopling and Miss E.J. Goulding. The engagement is announced between Caspar, son of The Hon Nicholas Jopling of Yorkshire and Mrs Jayne Warde-Aldam of Yorkshire, and Elena, daughter of Mr Arthur Goulding of Hertfordshire and Mrs Tracey Sumner of West Midlands.'
Leona Lewis and Dennis Jauch
Leona Lewis hinted that she and her boyfriend of eight years Dennis Jauch had gotten engaged by showing off a ring on that finger in an Instagram Story whilst they were on holiday in Puerto Rico.
Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson
Made In Chelsea stars Ryan Libbey and Louise Thompson announced their engagement in August. Ryan popped the question whilst the pair were on holiday in LA.
Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke
Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke announced his engagement to boyfriend Gareth Locke in September. The pair had been friends for over 10 years before realising they were perfect for each other.
Rio Ferdinand and Kate Wright
Rio Ferdinand popped the question to former TOWIE star Kate Wright whilst the couple were on holiday in Abu Dhabi. The former footballer made the moment extra special by including his three children.
Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick AKA Vanessa Woodfield announced her engagement to show producer Kate Brooks by posting a stunning photo on Twitter to announce she'd planned an elaborate proposal.
