In Photos: Music's most powerful celebrity couples

Back to story January 22, 2014

Taylor Swift & Harry Styles She is the princess of pop, he is Britain's hottest boy band bachelor; when Taylor Swift and Harry Styles stepped out together in public for the first time in December 2012 it seemed like a match made in music heaven. But it was not to be. Just one month after their debut, the pair decided to call off their fledgling romance. Taylor went on to write the hit single, I Knew You Were Trouble – reportedly about the One Direction star, and made a dig at him as she accepted an MTV award for the track. "I also want to thank the person who inspired this song, who knows exactly who he is, because now I've got one of these," she said, as the cameras panned to Harry in the crowd. Photo: © Splash

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake For three years, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were pop's dream couple. The pair, who dated between 1999 and 2002, had been friends since their days on The Mickey Mouse Club. After much speculation, they went public with their romance in September 2000 at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. In 2002, however, their high-profile romance abruptly came to an end. The break-up influenced the lyrics and theme of Justin's hit single Cry Me A River. "(The split) was horrible. Very upsetting and it took a lot out of me. He was my first real love, and I doubt I'll ever be able to love anyone like that ever again," Britney later told People. "But I'd rather spend two days with my soulmate than the rest of my life with some guy who doesn't mean as much." Now, Justin is happily married to Jessica Biel, while mum-of-two Britney is dating David Lucado. Photo: © Getty Images

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez In February 2011, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez ended months of media speculation about a possible romance when they attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party together. For the next two years, they were the pop world's hottest teen couple, enjoying red carpet dates and romantic getaways. But in November 2012 they called off their rocky romance, which had included numerous break-up reports and sightings of Justin with other women. In May the following year, the couple reunited and shared a kiss at the Billboard Music Awards. But the reconciliation proved to be short-lived and the couple parted ways again. Photo: © Getty Images

Beyonce & Jay Z The undisputed king and queen of the music world are Jay Z and Beyonce. The power couple were first linked together after Beyonce appeared on the rapper’s 2002 track Bonnie & Clyde, and went on to collaborate on Beyonce's solo hits Crazy in Love (2003) and Déjà vu (2006). In April 2008, the couple secretly wed in New York. Although they kept quiet about their nuptials for months, Beyonce eventually told Essence magazine that she didn’t want the drama of a big wedding. "It's been my day so many days already," she said. "We've been together a long time… We always knew it would happen." In August 2011, Beyonce delighted fans when she posed for photos cradling a baby bump at the MTV VMAs. "I have a surprise," teased the singer, whose rep confirmed that the pop star and her husband were expecting their first child. Then, on 7 January 2012, Beyonce and Jay Z welcome a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter in New York. "Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven," the proud new parents said in a statement. "She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7lbs and it was the best experience of both our lives." Photo: © Getty Images

Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale No Doubt songstress Gwen Stefani first met her husband Gavin Rossdale in 1995. The LA-based beauty dated the British Bush frontman long distance for several years before they took the plunge and tied the knot at St Paul's in Covent Garden on 14 September 2002. Two weeks later, they celebrated with a second wedding in LA, in part, the bride said, so she could wear her custom-made John Galliano wedding gown again. In December 2005, Gwen and Gavin announced the happy news that they were expecting their first baby together, and in May 2006, they welcomed their son Kingston James McGregor Rossdale. In August 2008, Gwen gave birth to another little boy, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. While she has yet to confirm the news, the Don't Speak singer has been showing off a baby bump in recent months, ending speculation that she is pregnant with her third child. Photo: © Getty Images

Chad Kroeger & Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger cemented their whirlwind romance when they tied the knot in the south of France on 1 July, 2013. The couple had been dating for one month when they got engaged in August 2012. Prior to her romance with Chad, Avril was married to another musician, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley. They exchanged vows in July 2006 - but the union lasted just three years. "I am grateful for our time together, and I am grateful and blessed for our remaining friendship," Avril said following their divorce. Photo: © Getty Images

Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes In September 2013, The Wanted's Nathan Sykes confirmed that he was dating US Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande. The couple, who collaborated together on the single Almost Is Never Enough, made the big announcement to fans on Twitter. "So, I guess it's obvious now…thanks to everyone who is being so lovely," 20-year-old Nathan wrote. "I'm so happy ❤️ #butweareterrified #pleasedontkillme #orariana."   His new girlfriend, also 20, followed his tweet, writing, "We hesitated saying anything as people can be a bit insensitive but thank u, we value all of your happiness, thank you for valuing ours :)" Photo: © Rex

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Alicia Keys made headlines in May 2009 when hip hop producer Kasseem 'Swizz Beatz' Dean – in the process of divorcing his wife Mashonda – revealed he and Alicia were dating. "What we have is so precious," he told New York's Daily News. In May 2010, the couple made the exciting double announcement that they were engaged and expecting their first baby. They tied the knot in July of that year on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, and welcomed their son Egypt on 14 October. Photo: © Getty Images

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Faith Hill fell for fellow country music star Tim McGraw while opening for his Spontaneous Combustion tour in 1996. That same year, the couple tied the knot. "My dressing room was a trailer house," Tim told People of his proposal, which occurred just before a show in Montana. "I asked her to marry me right there. She said, 'I can't believe you're asking me to marry you in a trailer house,' and I said, 'Well, we're country singers, what do you expect?'" Faith accepted by writing "Yes" on a mirror in his trailer while he was performing onstage. Tim and Faith are parents to three children; Gracie Katherine (b. 1997), Maggie Elizabeth (b. 1998) and Audrey Caroline (b. 2001). Since their marriage, the smitten stars have endeavored never to be apart for more than three consecutive days. Photo: © Getty Images

Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton In 2005, Miranda Lambert was paired with fellow newcomer Blake Shelton for CMT's 100 Greatest Duets. “We just hit it off,” Blake said of that first meeting with his future wife. They went on the road together between 2008 and 2009, and in May 2010, after five years of dating, Blake surprised Miranda by popping the question with a diamond and platinum ring. "I was wearing a camo jacket and no makeup," Miranda later told People of the proposal. "We've been together long enough to know that we're more miserable apart than we are together," Blake added. "I think we're meant to be together, so we're just going to do something about it – finally!" The happy couple tied the knot in Texas in May 2011 in front of family and friends, including Kelly Clarkson and Katherine Heigl. Photo: © Getty Images