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Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor In his first interview since his victory in the “Thinking Out Loud” copyright infringement lawsuit last week, Ed Sheeran told “Good Morning America” why he feels the jury believe that he did not copy Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” for his song. It was “101 songs with the same chord sequence, and that was just, like, scratching the surface,” he said, adding that the jury “was very quick to see that and be like, ‘Oh, yeah.'” (Sheeran seems to have chosen that number randomly to illustrate a multitude.) Sheeran had been steadfast in his denial that he’d taken from Gaye’s song, despite the lawsuit brought by the family of Gaye’s co-writer on the song, the late Ed Townsend. While Sheeran’s song does recall the tempo and chord progression of Gaye’s hit, ultimately his testimony and even performance of the song, solo on acoustic guitar, during the trial helped to lean the jury in his favor. He even mashed it up with other songs that are generally similar.

is fast approaching the finale — and emotions are running high!During Monday's Playoff Rounds, Kelly Clarkson was faced with narrowing her remaining team down from five singers to two for next week's live semifinals. That task was made even more difficult by her team delivering show-stopping performances, including Holly Brand's cover of «Bring On the Rain» by Jo Dee Messina — which had Kelly crying before she even took the stage.The 22-year-old Mississippi native shocked Kelly with her performance of a «song I've known since high school,» and brought her coach to near-hysterics in rehearsals.«I started laughing, I was crying so much!» Kelly told her, through the waterworks.Following her show-stopping performance on stage, Kelly praised Holly for showing another facet of her talent with the emotional song. «Obviously, your voice is ridiculous,» she marveled.

Ed Sheeran is surprising fans in Los Angeles and New York City!

Ed Sheeran debuted songs from new album ‘–’ this weekend at surprise pop-up gigs on the streets of New York and Los Angeles.On Saturday (May 6), the singer appeared in Soho, New York atop a Volvo car to play a number of songs.The next day, he performed from the open top upper deck of a StarLine City Sightseeing bus in Los Angeles. “I have a different vehicle for more fun,” he said of the LA gig.

New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer. ET has you covered for everything in between.Ed Sheeran leads this week's releases with, pronounced «Subtract,» Sheeran's fifth studio album.

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Ed Sheeran celebrated a big court win Thursday after a jury found the "Bad Habits" singer-songwriter didn't copy Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" in his own 2014 song, "Thinking Out Loud." Sheeran, 32, shared a statement on Instagram shortly after leaving the New York courthouse following his win.   "It’s all over, back to what I love doing," he captioned a video clip addressing the public.

Ed Sheeran’s threat that he will quit music if he loses the current ‘Thinking Out Loud’ song-theft case in New York might have actually boosted support for the Ed Townsend estate that instigated this legal battle. However, Sheeran’s lawyer warned yesterday, if her client loses, all songwriters lose because of the precedent that ruling will set.

Ed Sheeran had some harsh words to say about a musicologist who presented expert testimony at the ‘Thinking Out Loud’ song-theft trial last week. “I think what he is doing is criminal”, the musician declared in court earlier this week, adding: “I don’t know why he’s allowed to be an expert”.Musicologist Alexander Stewart was testifying for the estate of the late Ed Townsend, which accuses Sheeran of ripping off the Marvin Gaye song ‘Let’s Get It On’ when he wrote ‘Thinking Out Loud’ back in 2014.

DEALSUniversal Music Publishing has signed Yahritza of sibling trio Yahritza Y Su Esencia to a worldwide publishing deal. “I feel very honoured and grateful to form part of the UMPG family”, she says. “Hoping to continue touching hearts with our music.

The Met Gala is not real life, and that’s why the public is so entranced by it.It’s all of our favorite stars of film, TV, music, and beyond, dressed up not even to the nines, but to another planet. And we love to see it.It’s important to remember that the Met Gala is not a typical red carpet.

Nicki Minaj and Kim Petras are teaming up!

Ed Sheeran returned to the stand in a Manhattan federal courthouse yesterday (May 1) in the ongoing "Let's Get It On" plagiarism trial, wherein the English pop star is accused of stealing elements of Marvin Gaye's 1973 song in the creation of his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud." Questioned by his attorney Ilene Farkas on his plans if he loses the lawsuit, Sheeran suggested that he would quit music entirely. “If that happens, I’m done.

Turning twice as many heads! The 2023 Met Gala gave A-list couples the chance to bring out their best fashion — and coordinate their styles.

Rita Ora‘s dress was still traveling up the iconic steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she reached the top alongside husband Taika Waititi at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday evening (May 1) in New York City.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Ed Sheeran had strong words for a musicologist on Monday as the court hearing over alleged similarities between his hit “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s classic “Let’s Get It On” entered its second week. “I think what he is doing is criminal,” Sheeran said of the prior testimony from Alexander Stewart, a musicologist hired as an expert witness by Gaye’s estate, according to the New York Times. “I don’t know why he’s allowed to be an expert.” Sheeran, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Publishing are being sued by three heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, who is the credited co-writer with Gaye on the 1973 song.

So many celebs were in attendance at The Prince’s Trust Global Gala just days ahead of the 2023 Met Gala.

New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer.

Ed Sheeran is going on tour this summer!

New Orleans Jazz Festival marches its way into the New Orleans Fairgrounds.And, of course, it’s not just jazz at the fest.Mega stars from a number of genres will be performing both weekends.Just a few of the biggest names set to headline include Dead and Company with John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Santana and The Lumineers.Mumford and Sons, Jill Scott, Jon Batiste, Tom Jones and Robert Plant with Alison Krauss are also on the bill.Need more?Well, should you attend the annual multi-weekend musical celebration this year, you’ll also get to witness the talents of Steve Miller Band, Trombone Shorty, Gary Clark Jr., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Kane Brown and so many more.Best of all, last-minute tickets for both weekends are still available.The cheapest three-day passes for the first weekend start at $640 before fees on Vivid Seats.Word to the wise though — single-day passes are much, much cheaper.Should you opt to attend weekend two, passes can be found for as low as $360 before fees.Want to go?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.Need last-minute tickets but aren’t sure what the best deal available is?We got you covered.Below, you’ll find a complete calendar of multi-day and single-day passes along with the cheapest ticket options for all dates.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.