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Ed Sheeran speaks after court victory: “I’m not going to have to retire from my day job”Ed Sheeran speaks after court victory: “I’m not going to have to retire from my day job”
Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images Ed Sheeran isn’t going to be quitting music, but he’s “unbelievably frustrated” that he had to defend his songwriting in court. Earlier Thursday in New York City, Sheeran won a copyright infringement lawsuit involving his Grammy-winning song “Thinking Out Loud” and the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” During the trial, Sheeran said he would…
Read MoreSam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, RAYE & Mariah Carey get new BRIT Billion awardsSam Smith, Lewis Capaldi, RAYE & Mariah Carey get new BRIT Billion awards
Capitol Some pop superstars have had to make room on their trophy shelves for a brand new British award. It’s called the BRIT Billion Award, and it celebrates artists who’ve racked up 1 billion U.K. streams throughout their career, as calculated by the Official Charts Company. It takes into account all the tracks the artist has appeared on as…
Read MoreEd Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving “Thinking Out Loud”Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit involving “Thinking Out Loud”
Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ed Sheeran has won a copyright infringement lawsuit involving his Grammy-winning song “Thinking Out Loud” and the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” A Manhattan jury has found the musician did not engage in willful copyright infringement following a trial that saw Ed playing and singing in court. The…
Read More“So very proud”: Dua Lipa teamed up with Donatella Versace to co-design a new collection”So very proud”: Dua Lipa teamed up with Donatella Versace to co-design a new collection
Courtesy of Versace Dua Lipa has been connected to the Versace brand for several years now: She’s worn the label, walked in its fashion shows and hung out with Donatella Versace. Now, she’s taken the next logical step: She and Donatella have created a new collection together. The women’s collection is called La Vacanza, Italian for “the holiday”…
Read MoreLizzo is still thrilled she got to perform with “the king of flutes” this weekLizzo is still thrilled she got to perform with “the king of flutes” this week
Lizzo and Sir James Galway at the Met Gala; Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images Most artists would be thrilled simply to receive an invitation to perform at the Met Gala, but Lizzo got an even better deal: She got to perform with her musical hero, and she’s still buzzing from the experience. On Wednesday, Lizzo took to Instagram to rave about…
Read MorePost Malone to receive prestigious Hal David Starlight Award at Songwriters Hall of FamePost Malone to receive prestigious Hal David Starlight Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame
Courtesy Songwriters Hall of Fame Post Malone has been chosen to receive a prestigious award at this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction gala, taking place June 15 in New York City. Posty will receive the Hal David Starlight Award, which was created in 2004 for young songwriters who are making “a significant impact in the…
Read MoreLive Nation Concert Week is back with $25 tickets this summerLive Nation Concert Week is back with $25 tickets this summer
Courtesy Live Nation After all the headlines about people paying too much money for concert tickets, this is welcome news: Live Nation is bringing back its Concert Week, where you can buy tickets to see superstar acts this summer for just $25 a ticket. Even better, that’s $25 all-in — all the fees are built…
Read MoreEd Sheeran says it’s a “big deal” that his wife, family are featured in “really beautiful” new Disney+ docEd Sheeran says it’s a “big deal” that his wife, family are featured in “really beautiful” new Disney+ doc
Courtesy Disney+ Ed Sheeran‘s four-part docuseries, The Sum of It All, is now streaming on Disney+. At the series premiere in New York City this week, Ed said the series is “uncomfortable” for him to watch and gives fans a rare glimpse into his family life. Ed explained the producers approached him with the idea of doing…
Read MoreMusic notes: Ed Sheeran, Suga and Billie EilishMusic notes: Ed Sheeran, Suga and Billie Eilish
Ed Sheeran reportedly had to miss his 98-year-old grandmother’s funeral due to his copyright trial in New York. The memorial service for Anne “Nancy” Sheeran took place Wednesday in Ireland. Ed’s father reportedly said in his eulogy that Ed was “so upset” he couldn’t be there. BTS’ Suga is hitting the basketball court as the…
Read MoreI Feel It Brewing: The Weeknd teams up with Blue Bottle Coffee for new brand named after his momI Feel It Brewing: The Weeknd teams up with Blue Bottle Coffee for new brand named after his mom
Blue Bottle Coffee and The Weeknd Partner to Launch “Samra Origins” in Celebration of Ethiopian Culture; Courtesy Blue Bottle Coffee The Weeknd is of Ethiopian descent, and Ethiopia is known as the “birthplace of coffee” because the first coffee ever consumed, back in the mid-15th century, came from beans obtained from that country. That’s why it…
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