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U2 returns from hiatus with a surprise six-song EP, Days of Ash, addressing political flashpoints from ICE raids to Israel–Palestine tensions, Ukraine, and Iran. The collection features Ed Sheeran on Yours Eternally, lyric videos for each track, and was produced with Jacknife Lee, with Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. framing the songs as defiant and urgent ahead of a forthcoming album.
U2 has released a six-track Days of Ash EP (five new songs plus a poem), including a collaboration with Ed Sheeran. The standalone release, issued around Ash Wednesday, serves as a defiant, timely response to current events ahead of a late-2026 album, and is complemented by a 52-page digital Propaganda zine.
Ed Sheeran lost 30 pounds motivated by a desire to improve his health for his family and stage performance, adopting a varied routine including weightlifting, reformer Pilates, running, and massages, while emphasizing moderation and balance in his lifestyle.
Ed Sheeran learned about Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce via Instagram, not directly from her, but remains unbothered, emphasizing their close friendship and his preference for minimal digital communication, which includes not using a cellphone since 2015. They recently caught up in person for a four-hour chat, highlighting their strong bond despite the digital disconnect.
Ed Sheeran discusses his new album 'Play', overcoming personal struggles, his stance on emerging artists, and his approach to maintaining his pop dominance amidst industry changes and legal challenges.
Ed Sheeran's eighth album 'Play' aims to be colorful and nostalgic, blending South and West Asian rhythms with his signature singer-songwriter style. While it features some experimental cross-cultural tracks, the album largely revisits familiar, radio-friendly ballads, indicating a lack of significant musical evolution despite Sheeran's ambitions to move beyond his past work.
Ed Sheeran's album Play blends his signature sound with subtle influences from Indian music and a darker emotional undercurrent, showcasing his dependable style while hinting at artistic exploration and emotional complexity.
Ed Sheeran plans to move to America with his family, primarily due to his upcoming US tour and his interest in transitioning to country music, with Nashville as his preferred city. He also maintains a UK home with personal spaces like pubs and a chapel, which serve as private retreats and memorials.
Ed Sheeran announced on a podcast that he is relocating to the United States with his wife and children due to an upcoming extended tour, with a particular admiration for Nashville, and his new album 'Play' is set to release soon.
Ed Sheeran announced on a podcast that he is moving to the U.S. with his family due to an upcoming tour, and his new album 'Play' is set to release on September 12.
Ed Sheeran and his family are relocating from the UK to the US, primarily to settle in Nashville, as he prepares for a US tour and plans to transition into country music, leaving behind their Suffolk estate.
Ed Sheeran, primarily known as a singer-songwriter, has expanded into painting, creating celestial-inspired artworks in a disused London car park. These paintings will be exhibited at the Heni Gallery in Soho until August, with proceeds supporting his foundation for music education. The exhibition, called Cosmic Carpark Paintings, was encouraged by artists Damien Hirst and Joe Hage.
Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG have criticized the new version of the charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for perpetuating negative stereotypes about Africa. They argue that such portrayals hinder Africa's economic growth and dignity. Residents of Kibera, Nairobi, express mixed feelings, acknowledging the song's fundraising intent but disapproving of its portrayal of Africa as helpless. They call for music that highlights Africa's strengths and achievements rather than focusing solely on its struggles.
Bob Geldof, founder of the Band Aid charity single, has criticized Ed Sheeran's recent comments about the song's portrayal of African poverty. Sheeran, who participated in the 2014 version, stated he would not have contributed if asked, echoing rapper Fuse ODG's view that the track perpetuates misleading stereotypes. Geldof defended the song, emphasizing its role in raising significant funds for famine relief and arguing that theoretical criticisms should not overshadow its tangible impact on feeding millions.
Ed Sheeran, a minor shareholder and lifelong fan of Ipswich Town, helped the club sign a player by joining a Zoom call with him just before performing with Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium. The player, believed to be Sammie Szmodics, was a top scorer in the Championship and has been performing well for Ipswich in the Premier League. Sheeran's involvement highlights his deep connection with the club, where he is also a shirt sponsor and regular match attendee.