Ed Sheeran

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Ed Sheeran backlash continues as radio station bans songs and Instagram fans unfollow

Ed Sheeran’s turbulent week continues. His music has been pulled from a major Irish radio station and his Instagram followers are leaving him. The UK's Culture Secretary said the singer had been left in an "impossible situation."

18/09/2026

World News

Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid: 'I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation'

The rapper, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for saying "Free Palestine" on stage, has challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.

17/09/2026

Culture news

'Little pr*ck': Which celebrities are backing Macklemore and criticising Ed Sheeran?

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has sent a message to “little prick” Ed Sheeran amid the Macklemore-Palestine row and Sheeran refusing to "take sides". Waters is not the only one speaking out...

16/09/2026

Art

Ed Sheeran exhibits original paintings to raise money for foundation

A new exhibition in London will feature original artworks created by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

09/07/2025

Culture news

What are Apple Music's top streamed songs of the past decade?

Here's the lowdown of listening habits for the past decade, according to Apple Music.

08/07/2025

Culture news

Ed Sheeran delights Persians by producing Farsi version of 'Azizam'

As Ed Sheeran announces a Farsi version of his latest hit 'Azizam', we take a look at some other times pop stars explored new markets by releasing their music in another language.

08/04/2025

Culture news

What are the biggest-selling vinyl releases of 2025 (so far)?

How many to do own / celebrate on a daily basis / wish were higher in the rankings?

08/04/2025

Culture news

Ed Sheeran hits the wrong note in India as police stop him busking

The British musician was filmed performing on a busy street in Bengaluru when a police officer approached him and unplugged his microphone.

10/02/2025

Business

Ed Sheeran shows support for football club by acquiring minority stake

The singer, who was born in West Yorkshire but grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk, has been a longtime supporter of Ipswich Town. He says that the opportunity is "any football fan's dream".

16/08/2024

Culture news

What were the most played wedding songs of 2023?

The UK’s most-played wedding song of 2023 has been revealed... and the ginger wonder has done it again...

20/12/2023

Culture news

Ed Sheeran wins ‘Let’s Get It On’ copyright infringement trial

The verdict caps a two-week trial that had Sheeran saying he'd quit music if he didn't win.

05/05/2023

Art

Ed Sheeran v. Marvin Gaye: What are the biggest plagiarism battles?

Ed Sheeran has testified in a Marvin Gaye copyright suit this week. But what are the biggest plagiarism battles in recent music history?

26/04/2023

Culture news

Ed Sheeran awarded €1 million damages in 'Shape of You' copyright battle

Sheeran was accused by Sami Chokri and Ross O'Donoghue of being partly inspired by their title "Oh Why" for his biggest hit.

22/05/2022

Culture news

U2's Bono and The Edge play pop-up gig in Kyiv metro station

The Irish rock legends played some of their greatest hits, and performed with local artists as well, at the invitation of President Zelenskyy.

08/05/2022

Culture news

Ed Sheeran releases charity single with Ukrainian frontman

Antytlia and Ed Sheeran have released a new version of his song 2step with lead singer Topolio contributing a new verse.

04/05/2022

Culture news

Under Pressure: The top 5 landmark cases in music copyright disputes

One artist even sued himself. Sort of.

08/03/2022