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Lily Jameshas found her real-life Tommy Lee.
ThePammy & Tommystarand her rocker boyfriend, Michael Shuman, have been going steady since February 2021, when they werefirst spotted getting cozyoutside a hotel in Suffolk, England. The pair continued to fuel romance rumors after photographs surfaced of the two of themwalking hand in handin Los Angeles that April. It was reported that they were en route to meet Shuman’s parents.
Like James, Shuman knows what it’s like to have a career in the spotlight. The musician belongs to not one but two rock bands, one of which has nabbed severalGrammynominations over the years. Shuman has also worked on a few solo projects, including scoring a feature film.
While the couple have started stepping out together more, they work to keep the details of their relationship relatively private.
So, who is Lily James' beau? Keep reading to find out more about Michael Shuman and his blossoming relationship with the actress.
He’s in two bands
Shuman knows how to keep himself busy. He began playing bass guitar in the rock groupQueens of the Stone Agein 2007. The band got its start in the late ’90s and has welcomed an ensemble of musicians over the years. In addition to playing bass, Shuman lends himself to vocals — but that’s not the only group he’s a part of.
Described as “a trio of partners in crime, best friends and brothers in all but blood,” Shuman, Zach Dawes and Tyler Parkford teamed up in 2009 to form the bandMini Mansions. The contemporary rock band has released four albums to date, the most recent being in 2019.
He’s a Grammy-nominated artist
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Queens of the Stone Age is a seven-time nominated music group, according to theband’s Grammy Awards page. Shuman’s name has been linked to four of those nominations: best hard rock performance in 2008; best rock performance and best rock album in 2014; and best rock album in 2018.
His previous engagement and breakup inspired Mini Mansion’s 2018 EP
The vibe of Mini Mansions’s 2018 EP, which would later turn into the band’s fourth album, was a departure from the group’s rocker tune. In a2018 Coup de Main interview, Shuman described the songwriting process as “organic” and “extremely cathartic.” Shuman had just gotten out of a relationship that had led to an engagement, and that love story largely inspired the EP.
“I think it should all stem from real things that are happening in your life and real experiences,” Shuman told the outlet of songwriting. “It just so happened that personally I went through a relationship that had very high highs and then ended up in some low lows, and that’s what all the new music ended up being about, for the most part.”
He continued, “Since we’re talking about being vulnerable, I fell in love with a girl, and I got engaged, and I was ready for another life. When that happens to you, it makes you think about what’s important in your life, and what you want to spend your time doing. That really changed me and … opened me up to writing — obviously lyrically, but musically too.”
He and James first sparked romance rumors in February 2021
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Shuman and James werefirst seen togetherin February 2021. The pair were spotted sharing a kiss outside a hotel in Suffolk, England, where James was on location filming the British rom-comWhat’s Love Got to Do With It?
PEOPLE also reported that the couple were already following one another on Instagram.
James made their relationship Instagram official in February 2022
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Nearly one year after sparking initial relationship rumors, James made her relationship with the Queens of Stone Age rocker Instagram official.
On Feb. 17, 2022, the actress shareda carousel of scenic snapshotson Instagram of sunsets, coastal views and what appears to be the back of Shuman’s head. While Shuman wasn’t tagged in the post, his signature slicked-back blonde hair gave it away.
“Postcards from the edge 🕊,” James captioned the sweet post.
Not long after, Shuman made his full debut on James' Instagram when she shared asnapof the couple posing at a Chanel event in April 2022.
He and James make time to support one another’s career
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Shuman was James' date at the2022 Academy Awards, where they posed for a few photos on the red carpet.
In May 2022, it was James' turn to support Shuman. ThePam and Tommyactresspromoted Shuman’s new single"Cold Sweat" on her Instagram.
Shuman supported James at the 2022Emmy Awardsas well. The actress, who was nominated for her portrayal of Pamela Anderson inPam & Tommy, wore a glittery, corsetedVersace gownwhile Shuman was seen in awhite suit and sunglasses.
He scored the 2017 filmFeed
“When I was brought on board it felt like a family,” Shumantold Coup de Main in 2017.
Before Shuman knew it, scoring turned into producing the film’s entire soundtrack. “I didn’t see that coming, I was just expecting to do a score,” he said.
Shuman continued, “I don’t think a lot of people do this actually. I’ve never heard of someone doing a soundtrack where they did the score … I’m not a pioneer, but it was a lot of work, but it was also really great to actually basically make a record too.”
He and James keep their romance relatively private
Shuman and James are keeping quiet when it comes to their relationship. While the couple have been spotted at several public events together, including a2022 Met Gala afterparty, they’re still keeping their budding romance low-key.
Neither Shuman nor James have publicly spoken about one another either, and while theCinderellaactress has shared her boyfriend on her Instagram grid, Shuman’s social media continues to be a music-driven account.
source: people.com
