Benson Boone is in on the joke. After Harry Styles announced his return to music, countless trolls flooded social media with memes declaring that Boone's career is over - but the "Beautiful Things" singer isn't bothered by them. "I think it is so funny," he told Billboard in an interview published on Wednesday, January 28. "Honestly, watching people's memes, I think people on the internet are so funny." Boone, 23, rose to fame during Styles' two-and-a-half-year hiatus and often draws comparisons to the former One Direction member, 31, due to their similarly flamboyant costumes, pop-rock sound and high-energy live performances. Harry Styles Through the Years: From One Direction Heartthrob to Rock God However, following Styles' recent announcement that he will release his fourth album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., on March 6, several X users joked that Boone's time in the spotlight has come to an end. "Benson boone you have done your last flip," one person wrote, referencing the "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else" singer's signature move on stage. (Styles notably did some stunts of his own in the music video for his new single, "Aperture.") Boone told Billboard that "a lot of people actually have been texting" and "checking up" on him in the wake of the trolling. "They're like, 'Are you OK? I've been seeing all the Harry Styles memes,'" he shared. "And I really love it. I very much enjoy watching them." Benson Boone Pokes Fun at Haters, Goes Shirtless in New Music Video The jokes don't seem to be ending anytime soon, as the shockingly high prices for tickets to Styles' upcoming tour, Together, Together, have made some fans reconsider which artist they'll spend their money on. "Benson boone keep flipping cause with these prices, i'll be seeing you," one X user wrote. Styles will bring Together, Together to just seven cities this year, including a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City and 12 dates at Wembley Stadium in London. Ticketmaster confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, January 27, that a whopping 11.5 million people registered for presale access to the MSG shows - the "highest volume ever recorded" in the New York market. Harry Styles Has a 'Dress Code' for Upcoming Global Residency Tour The Garden, where Styles last performed 15 concerts in 2022, has a seating capacity of 19,500 people, so only 5 percent of the fans who signed up for the presale may actually make it inside the venue. Together, Together kicks off on May 16, nearly three years after Styles wrapped up his 169-date Love on Tour. "It's been the greatest experience of my entire life," he wrote via his Instagram Story after the final show in July 2023. "Thank you to my band, and all the crew who made the last few years so special. It's been an absolute pleasure." Styles continued, "To everyone who came out to see us play, thank you. I feel so incredibly full and happy, it's all because of you. You have given me memories that will last a lifetime, more than I could have ever dreamed of. Thank you for your time, your energy, and your love. It's been an honor to play for you, I hope you had as much fun as I did."
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Benson Boone Reacts to Trolls Saying Harry Styles' Comeback Ended His Career
January 28, 2026
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