Following a lengthy copyright battle, a Manhattan federal jury ruled Thursday that singer Ed Sheeran did not steal key components of Marvin Gaye‘s 1970s hit, “Let’s Get It On.” The jury deliberated for a mere two and a half hours before ruling that Sheeran’s Grammy-winning hit “Thinking Out Loud” did …
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Ed Sheeran Threatens To Quit Music If He Loses Copyright Infringement Case
Ed Sheeran is peddling back and forth to court amid the trial over alleged copyright infringement on his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud,” and the entire ordeal is making him reconsider his entire career choice. The lawsuit was brought on by Structured Asset Sales — who, in 2018, purchased a …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Says Performing Marvin Gaye Mash-Up Does Not Mean He Ripped Off “Let’s Get It On”
Ed Sheeran appeared in court this week to defend his smash single “Thinking Out Loud” against claims of copyright infringement. According to PEOPLE, the singer took the stand on Tuesday in New York. He faced off with Kathryn Townsend Griffin, daughter of the late Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the iconic Marvin …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Reveals Jay-Z Was Almost Featured on His 2017 Hit Single ‘Shape of You’, “It was a very natural, respectful pass.”
Ed Sheeran revealed during his interview with Rolling Stone that Jay-Z was almost featured on his 2017 hit single Shape of You. “We were in touch,” Sheeran explained. “I sent him the song, and he said, ‘I don’t think the song needs a rap verse.’ “ Sheeran added, “He was …
Read More »Ed Sheeran’s $100 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Headed To Jury Trial
A federal judge has refused to throw out the $100 million lawsuit against Ed Sheeran over whether or not his hit “Thinking Out Loud” stole pieces of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” Instead, the long-running case will proceed to a jury. Judge Louis Stanton ruled Thursday that there was “no bright-line rule” for deciding …
Read More »DJ Slammed For Playing Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” For Prom Queen In Wheelchair, “ When Your Legs Don’t Work Like They Use To Before” [Video]
Talk about terrible timing. A DJ who was hired for a prom has taken a lot of heat for playing Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.” Although nothing is wrong with the song, the lyrics in the opening line—“When your legs don’t work like they use to before” made the crowd …
Read More »Music Pioneer Jamal Edwards Dead at 31; Helped Launch Careers of Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, and Rita Ora
British music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards has died at 31 after a sudden illness. Edward’s mother, Brenda Edwards, released a statement Monday morning. “It is with the deepest heartache that I confirm that my beautiful son Jamal Edwards passed away yesterday morning after a sudden illness. Myself, his sister Tanisha and …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Thought He Was Gay Growing Up Due to His ‘Big Feminine Side’
Ed Sheeran shares why he thought he was gay while growing up. Sheeran, 30, sat down for an interview with Dutch podcast “Man Man Man,” and while there, he opened up about his journey to understanding his sexuality growing up. The singer says he never felt “hugely masculine.” Sheeran says …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
Ed Sheeran is the latest celeb who has tested positive for COVID-19, which is putting a damper on his future plans. On Sunday, Sheeran shared the news of his diagnosis via Instagram. The singer announced in a post, saying, “Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Doesn’t Think 50 Cent Knows Who He is Even Though They Worked Together
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran says he doesn’t think rapper 50 Cent knew who he was even after working together. Sheeran, 30, appeared on the latest episode of Complex Media’s “Hot Ones.” While there, he shared his thoughts on his relationship with Fif. The two worked together on a 2019 track called …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Says He’s Taking A Break To “Travel, Write And Read,” Plans To Start Weight Loss Journey
Singer-songwriter #EdSheeran says he’ll be taking a break from music. Writing, traveling, and reading is all the 28-year-old musician wants to do, as he just announced that he will be taking another break from the music industry. The artist shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, letting fans know he’ll …
Read More »Prince Wasn’t A Fan Of Katy Perry Or Ed Sheeran, According To New Uncovered Notes
Prince was reportedly not a fan of singers Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry. In a new memoir of the late singer-songwriter, it is revealed that Perry and Sheeran’s musical styles just weren’t his cup of tea. The newly discovered notes were found amongst handwritten lyrics and photos inside Prince’s Minnesota …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Had Highest Grossing Tour In 2018 Earning $432 Million, The Most Tour Earnings In 30 Years
Ed Sheeran has earned the highest-grossing live music tour of 2018, making $432 million from 4.86 million ticket sales, according to industry analyst, #Pollstar. It’s the highest-grossing tour in a calendar year since Pollstar began its rankings 30 years ago. The previous record was set by #U2 for their Joshua …
Read More »Drake, Ed Sheeran And Rihanna Lead Spotify’s Most Streamed Of All Time Lists
Spotify celebrated its 10th anniversary recently and the music streaming giant decided to crunch some numbers on the most popular artists and songs on its platform. To no surprise, Drake came out on top as its most-streamed artist of all time, beating out Eminem, The Weeknd, Rihanna and Ed Sheeran. BUT, …
Read More »Ed Sheeran Responds to $100 Million Lawsuit Over Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” Says He Did Not Copy The Song
Back in June, Ed Sheeran was hit with a $100 million lawsuit for allegedly using Marvin Gaye’s 1973 smash hit “Let’s Get It On” for his 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The suit came two years after the English singer was sued by a co-writer of the same song, who …
Read More »Singer Ed Sheeran Says NeYo Is Tying The Knot Soon
Several weeks ago we posted a photo of Neyo and his girlfriend Crystal Renay’s matching tattoos on their ring finger. We began to speculate that the two may have secretly tied the knot but according to Ed Sheeran, not yet — but very soon. Via Rhymes With Snitch British R&B singer …
Read More »“Grammy Nominations Unveiled: SZA Tops with Nine, Victoria Monet Scores Seven!
The Grammy Awards nominations for the 67th annual event are out, and SZA is leading the pack with nine nominations. Other notable nominees include Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Jon Batiste, Victoria Monét, and Billie Eilish, all competing for Record of the Year alongside SZA. Looking at Album …
Read More »Teen Accused Of Attempting To Drown Black Child In Racially Motivated Attack Released From Jail
A white teen accused of racially attacking a Black boy by trying to drown him at Goose Pond in Chatham, Mass., was released to the custody of his father following his court appearance on Monday. John Sheeran, 14, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of attempted murder and …
Read More »Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo and GloRilla Among Those Nominated for 2023 Grammys
The Recording Academy has announced its nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards. Beyonce is the leading contender, with a total of nine nods. With a career total of 88 nominations, Queen Bey now ties with her husband, Jay Z, as the most nominated artist in Grammys history. Kendrick Lamar follows …
Read More »Robert Kraft, Dana Blumberg Tie The Knot, Have A Surprise N.Y.C. Wedding
Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg have officially tied the knot. The two said “I do” over the weekend in New York City. The newlyweds reportedly began dating in 2019 before getting engaged in March 2022, PEOPLE reported. The New England Patriots owner, 81, and his doctor bride, 47, announced they …
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