Robert Pattinson is quietly dating English singer FKA Twigs: interesting?

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The last time I paid attention to Sparkles Girlfriend Watch, he was casually dating model Imogen Kerr, although that gossip was not very widely circulated, probably because the die-hard Robstens still believe that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are still dating on the down-low. It’s over, Robstens. Rob dated Imogen Kerr and now he has a new girlfriend. She’s a singer who goes by FKA Twigs (“FKA” is “formerly known as”). Real name: Tahliah Debrett Barnett. Physically, she gives me vintage Lisa Bonet vibes.

New couple alert! Robert Pattinson is dating English singer FKA Twigs, sources confirm to Us Weekly. The Twilight hunk has been seeing the talked-about musician, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, for weeks now, one insider tells Us.

“Tahliah thinks he is unbelievably handsome,” the source adds of the 26-year-old London-based artist, adding that the new duo met through mutual friends.

Tahliah has been generating buzz as of late, having just released her first album, LP1, earlier this year. Critics have acknowledged the emerging artist who also serves as her own music producer and video director.

Another source close to Kristen Stewart’s ex tells Us, “It’s early [on] but they’re having fun.”
Pattinson and Tahliah, who bonded over their love for music, were spotted leaving Bowery Hotel eatery Gemma last week.

Pattinson, who composes his own music and has sung on Twilight tracks, was previously linked to Dylan Penn and model Imogen Kerr following his split from Stewart.

[From Us Weekly]

You can see FKA Twigs’ Instagram here – she’s an artsy girl and she’s not just posting selfie after selfie. I think it’s interesting that Rob would go from a model to a singer with her own profile. There’s actually been some random gossip mutterings about Rob and FKA Twigs for a few weeks now, there just hasn’t been any solid confirmation that I’ve seen. I wonder how long this has been happening? I wonder if Sparkles is finally done with girls who look like versions of Kristen Stewart?

Here’s one of FKA Twigs’ music videos. Her music is… eh. Okay. Hey, at least it’s not Katy Perry.

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Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet, FKA Twigs’ Instagram.

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  1. QQ says:

    FKA TWIGS?!??!??

    OMFG I am Gonna Die!! Sis You are better than this limp dick pasty walking neurosis!! You are too cool and interesting for this!!

    *goes to watch Papi Pacify video*

  2. aims says:

    Sill better than Kristen.

    • Mike says:

      If the rumours are true that Kristen is not to fond of the non-pale people then she must really be getting in a twist over this

      • andypandy says:

        Say What ??

      • mimi says:

        @Mike

        “Kristen is not fond of the non-pale people”

        ??????

        Where did this come from? I’ve never heard anything about Kristen being a racist. One of her oldest, closest friends is Hispanic. Why are you even bringing Kristen up in a story about Rob and FKA Twigs? Move on. Rob and Kristen definitely have. The only ones who still keep bringing up her name with Rob’s are crazy shippers and equally crazy haters.

  3. Allie says:

    I’ve developed a bit of a crush on him in recent weeks so boooooooooooo.

  4. Honeybea says:

    Interesting, never would have put these two together but I am also glad he’s moved away from girls who are really just Kristen 2.0.

  5. Jaybird says:

    Yay! Honestly I don’t really care about Sparkles, I’m just stoked. This means FKA Twigs is going to become even more popular. She’s super talented, with a great voice, a Bjork-like musicality, and some really interesting videos.

  6. PunkyMomma says:

    Um no. While I do believe ✨Sparkles✨ is dating someone steadily (and I’m not talking about GrumpyCat), I don’t believe for a minute he’s hip enough for FKA Twigs. FKA Twigs is so incredibly talented, unique.

    • Esmom says:

      My thoughts exactly. I love him but this doesn’t sound real. But neither does Chris Martin and J Law so what do I know?

  7. neelyo says:

    Love her new album, don’t care about him. But damn that album is great.

  8. Tiffany27 says:

    I’m shocked. I always thought his type was more basic.

  9. Rabia says:

    This may seem random, but I can definitely believe that they’re at least friends. Ever since the whole friendship with Death Grips thing, I’ve realized there’s a lot we don’t know about the guy. It’s totally possible that he’s interesting enough to capture the attention of someone as quirky and talented as Twigs.

    • Josephine says:

      He’s not gritty, but I think a lot of people forget that he’s a musician himself. He plays, composes and sometimes sings, and his compositions are decent.

  10. wow says:

    Do you guys hear that? It’s the sound of heart palpitations of KStew fans everywhere.

    I kid. But these two as a couple would be interesting. I hope something comes of it.

  11. Beth says:

    Hmm…London-based. I wonder what that means for Rob’s dislike of London.

    • ORLY says:

      I don’t think Rob dislikes London, I think he just didn’t feel connected to it anymore. This may be motivation for him to move back, if it goes further than dating.

  12. ORLY says:

    Poor girl, the robstens will troll her IG and crucify her.
    I like the idea of Rob and FKA

    • Anname says:

      Lots of variations on “She’s so hideous” – this girl did absolutely nothing except walk down the street next to Rob and now she is getting insulted by a bunch of random people. I can’t imagine how any girl (or Rob for that matter) deals with all that ugliness. Staying off the Internet when you know people are talking about you must be very difficult.

  13. Reece says:

    I swear I’ve been calling her ‘frack’ Twigs instead of formerly known as…don’t ask me why I’m dumb sometimes idk.
    As for the story, I can believe it. I can also believe that they just may be friends. There always seemed to be more to Sparkles than the goofball in the interviews.

  14. Becca says:

    Anyone who follows Rob wouldn’t be too surprised about this. He’s creative, musically inclined and quirky. He hangs a lot with musicians and producers and has tons of friends you may be wouldn’t think he’d hang with. I think these two would make an interesting couple. If they’re seen out together again, I might believe there’s something to it. I also don’t get the hate for Rob in the comments. Not at all.

    • Anname says:

      Agree!
      People who hear about this and don’t know anything about Rob would probably be surprised – it seems like an odd pairing. But if you know about his tastes, it makes sense. Who knows if it’s true though, may simply be a friendship blown up by tabloid rumors. Whichever, hope it’s good!

  15. A. Key says:

    What?!?!
    I adore her, and I love her music!!!
    WTF!!!

  16. Corrie says:

    I think I’m into it.

  17. Janet says:

    She doesn’t give me a Lisa Bonet vibe at all but she’s still quite interesting looking. They’d make an intriguing couple.

    • Anname says:

      Zoe Kravitz maybe?

      • noway says:

        You do realize Lisa Bonet is Zoe Kravitz’s mom right?

        To me she has that Lisa Bonet vibe too.

        I am just happy he doesn’t have a set type. If this is true he seems to be open to all types and personalities. Good for him.

      • Anname says:

        Yes, I am quite aware. That doesn’t mean they are interchangeable. I thought of the daughter before the mother though, hence my comment.

    • Pager90 says:

      I Totally get a Lisa Bonet vibe on her, that’s who I thought it was until I looked closely.

  18. Nev says:

    he is sooooooooooooooooooo FINE.

  19. Jess says:

    Never heard of this girl before and I think her stage name is stupid . If their actually dating good for them and if they are not at least she is getting attention now.

    • QueenOfTheBadCats says:

      Learn how to spell before you toss around the word “stupid”.

      • Jess says:

        What?

      • andypandy says:

        @Jess
        I think the Queen means that There, Their and They’re (contraction of They are ) are three different things . The use of the possessive pronoun “their ” in your post is incorrect

        Nb: Don’t kill the messenger not the grammar police but since you still seemed puzzled thought I would clarify

  20. Dani says:

    I’m not so familiar with her music but she just seems so cool. I mean that in the most serious way too – she just emulates this like, cool aura? Get it girl.

    • ds says:

      I just had a listen to what she does. Music wise I find it pretty…anemic and could never compare it with Bjork, although I do think she’ll have nice audience like Bat for Lashes and similar artist. She is cool, I agree, and a talented dancer definitely – I’m interested to see where she’s headed.

  21. mimi says:

    Was she his date for his friend’s recent wedding? I saw the pap pics of Rob, Twigs and his British friends walking down the street in NYC days before the wedding. Was wondering if he took her as his guest/+1 since she’s his new girlfriend and she’s in NYC too. I remember how US Weekly also claimed in the past that Rob was romantically involved with Riley Keough and Dylan Penn even though both ladies publicly denied it. So I’m reluctant to believe this claim going by their past bs stories. Whether they’re just friends, FWB or new romance…she seems like a cool person.

  22. aquarius64 says:

    I’m glad Rob has moved away from a Kristen clone. I guess he wanted to get away from the Twilight/Robsten insanity and the out-there fans that come with it. I’m surprised some Rob-sessed, Krisbian, and Robsten fans haven’t given up the romantic ghost after all this time. That fantasy had a Mini-Cooper shaped wrecking ball taken to it; and you can’t expect a man to get over being publicly cuckolded. I hope this woman will be spared being dragged on social media, but I doubt it.

  23. Corrie says:

    Checked Twigs fans… her fans (and she has a lot) are kinda into it. She’s definitely like a Lisa Bonet or Zoe Kravitz chick and that definitely is up Robs alley. There’s no proof of him dating Imogen, none. They exited a restaurant with Robs best friend Jamie and Imogen is Dakota’s bf… that was it. We never saw them again, just a dinner with friends does not a date make. Same with Dylan. We saw them once at a club, nope not a date. This isn’t the 50s. Rob & Twig, I dont think theyre dating either. Maybe hanging out. Rags all too quick to label hanging out as dating or hooking up. How about just – becoming friends.

  24. Senna says:

    Her wide-eyed look reminds me a little of Mariacarla Bosco; I dig it. She’s a fantastic dancer, too. And I do like that music video. I don’t know if I’m rooting for them as a couple necessarily, but I’m kind of into her.

  25. Tig says:

    I think he’s a good fit with someone from the music world. I doubt if this girl will be scared off by Internet idiots if she’s really interested.

  26. Liliya says:

    She’s an AMAZING dancer. I love her.

  27. vangie says:

    PPL let me just explain, robsten , krisbians are not robsessed- I belong to robsessed, we are robert pattinson fans only!I;m speaking for myself and some others from twitter, who will support this, franlky i hope this is true!I have no idea how much you ppl know abt rob, beside being and actor he is the face f #Dior Homme, now until now i have only listened to one of fka twiggs song, only because i’m studying for my BA! to be honest i never saw! rob as sparkles, if you ever saw twilight it was twice in five movies he sparkle, and ill never bitch about twilight because it made him quite rich. I have been seeing all the racist comments, geez it’s 2014, i like two weeks,, she is a very good singer, and question,, why is rob still in NYC? some thing or someone is keeping him here, but most of rob fans hope we see the last of miss stewart with him, although it seems she has fond a new love, she sure looks happy!FKAtwiggs all the best to your career.

    • Pager90 says:

      She’s pretty and artistic. I like the coupling ,they seem very sweet together. It looks like a real relationship IMO, but I also thought he and Kristen were cute together until she cheated.

      I actually think she’s similar type to Kristen, in several ways.
      Yes she’s ethnically different but I think she’s still similar to Kristen in a way, brunette, petite, wide eyed , attractive, artistic, quirky. That may be his type, petite ,Artistic, somewhat quirky , attractive, brunettes.
      These two look very sweet together and Rob looks smitten. Good to see Rob dating again and yes I believe it. I saw just a few photos of them walking hand in hand together and they looked more of a real couple than George Clooney and fiancée.

      The negative comments about her, remind me of some fans getting upset about Ryan gosling dating Eva Mendez. Not sure why some get Soooo bothered when supposed hot attractive white in demand male actor goes with someone from a different ethnic background. It’s not a big deal. They look lovely together and Rob looks happy. Imo
      Best of luck to them.

  28. Ari says:

    I dont give two figs about RP but THANK YOU for introducing me to this artist because she is amazing – really! Thank you!

  29. Missfit says:

    Here’s a link that shows photos of them hanging out…
    http://www.popsugar.com/Robert-Pattinson-FKA-Twigs-Pictures-35622539#photo-35622540
    She is amazing though, I am hooked! 😀