After threatening to quit his musical career if he lost the case, Ed Sheeran was, to say the least, highly relieved Thursday (May 4) when a federal jury ruled that his song “Thinking Out Loud” (co-written with Amy Wadge) doesn’t infringe on the copyright of Marvin Gaye‘s “Let’s Get It …
Read More »Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette Bring British and Canadian Edge to 'American Idol'
While American Idol‘s usual judges, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, were busy serenading King Charles III at his coronation ceremony this weekend, Ed Sheeran and Alanis Morissette — two famously non-American idols — stepped in on their behalf. The two took the stage after delivering the lesson of a lifetime …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Celebrates Trial Win, Serenades New York Fans in the Street
After a jury found Ed Sheeran‘s hit song “Thinking Out Loud” did not copy Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On,” the singer celebrated with an impromptu performance for fans waiting outside his American Express pop-up in Manhattan’s SoHo. On the same day, the musician released his new album −, orSubtract,on …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Battles Depression and Wins on 'Subtract'
−, or Subtract, is the fifth and, according to the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, final installment in his series of albums using mathematical symbols as their titles, which stretches all the way back to 2011’s +. His latest release is appropriately named in the context of his career: When Sheeran …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Is Hitting the Road for the Subtract Tour — Here's How to Get Tickets
Fresh off of winning his “Thinking Out Loud” copyright trial and dropping a new Disney+ documentary and his fifth studio album, Subtract, in the same week, Ed Sheeran is gearing up to hit the road this year in support of his new music. Buy Ed Sheeran Tickets at Vivid Seats …
Read More »Ed Sheeran, Tove Lo, Billy Woods and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to ourweekly rundown ofthe best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Ed Sheeran rides the tide on a highlight from his fifth album, Tove Lo delivers a stripped down gem, Lil Baby stays guarded, and electronic music legend Brian …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Wants to See the Sunshine in Blue 'Curtains' Video
Ed Sheeran doesn’t want rose-colored glasses, he just wants to see the sunshine. On Friday, the musician dropped the video for his track “Curtains” as he celebrated the release of his new album, Subtract. “Can you pull the curtains? Let me see the sun shine/I think I’m done with my …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Positions Copyright Trial as Betrayal of Unspoken Understanding Among Songwriters
Throughout the copyright infringement case alleging that he lifted Marvin Gaye’s soul classic “Let’s Get It On” on his own hit record “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran‘s biggest frustration seems to have been the ongoing questioning of his artistic integrity as both a musician and songwriter. In an April interview …
Read More »'A Sigh of Relief': What Ed Sheeran's Victory Means for the Future of Music Copyright Claims
Ed Sheeran won a copyright infringement trial on Thursday, and so has music itself, at least according to some music copyright experts. With Sheeran coming away victorious in the much-publicized “Thinking Out Loud”/ “Let’s Get It On” trial, music copyright experts tell Rolling Stone they’re hopeful the decision will chill …
Read More »'Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All' Lands On Disney+ — Here's How to Watch the New Docuseries Online
Just days before Ed Sheeran releases his new studio album, –, a.k.a, Subtract, fans can now stream the Grammy winner and Rolling Stone cover star’s new documentary series, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, on Disney+. Buy Disney+ Subscription at $7.99/month Now streaming online, the special features four episodes, …
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