Ed Sheeran belts ‘Thinking Out Loud’ while riding Citi Bike through Brooklyn ahead of ‘X’ anniversary concert

Ariana Grande dropped the brand-new music video for the track The Boy Is Mine on Friday — and several stars made an iconic appearance!

Loose Women's Brenda Edwards has opened up about the time she turned down a chance to chat with Taylor Swift, and it's all for the sweetest reason. Chatting on the ITV daytime show this Friday, the 55 year old TV personality shared the heart warming story from when she was at a wedding with her late son Jamal Edwards.

Stray Kids headline gig at BST Hyde Park.The South Korean pop group will be headlining the 2024 edition of BST Hyde Park later this summer, in what will be their only show in the UK this year. Find remaining tickets here.Their slot will take place on Sunday, July 14, and sees them close out this year’s series.

Dylan has dropped a high-energy new single called ‘Perfect Revenge’. Check it out below.Released today (June 6), the dates come on the heels of the 24-year-old’s recent headline tour across the UK, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and North America.With ‘Perfect Revenge’, the singer brings out her knack for delivering sharp-tongued lyrics in full force – and the lyrics explore the feeling of obsession and wanting something you can’t have.It was written alongside her regular collaborators Mati Schwarz and Vera Carlbom in Los Angeles, and came together while she was on tour across the country with Ed Sheeran.“You, you’re so sweet/ You’re making me seem bitter/ Yeah you, pull me in to leave me like a sinner,” Dylan sings in the opening lines, and the track comes alongside a music video which sees her look straight into the camera.Describing the track, Dylan said: “I understand that there is power in being the bigger person, and that ‘the best revenge is to have enough self-worth to not seek it’…but sometimes that is not always the answer.“My perfect revenge is releasing a song called ‘Perfect Revenge’.

Swifties are at fever pitch this week as the popstar prepares to kick off the UK leg of her Eras Tour this weekend.

Dylan has spoken to NME about what to expect from her debut album, upcoming single ‘Perfect Revenge’, memories from supporting Ed Sheeran on his stadium tour and her love of Taylor Swift.Speaking backstage at BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend in Luton, the rising UK singer-songwriter (real name 24-year-old atasha Katherine Woods) revealed that her long-awaited debut album was coming “very soon” and that it is “the perfect representation of my personality”“It’s very in your face… it’s a lot,” added the Suffolk artist, describing the as-yet-untitled record as “pop music, but you can tell that I was brought up with rock‘n’roll”.Elaborating on those influences, she said “I go in with the minds of AC/DC and then mix that with early Katy Perry and Lady Gaga.”Woods added: “I was really trying to keep it very much how I feel and what just comes out as word vomit.”She also spoke about her upcoming single ‘Perfect Revenge’, revealing that “it’s for all my unhinged girlies out there.“Life is just too short to not be petty and I feel like it’s acceptable to be a psychopath some of the time,” she joked. “I needed to get some tension out, and that’s how the song evolved.”Talking about the sonic inspirations behind it, she said “it’s my version of a disco song, so I want people to feel elevated by it”.Dylan, who broke into the top 20 of the UK album chart with her debut mixtape ‘The Greatest Thing I’ll Never Learn’ and has already headlined venues including London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, also spoke about her recent stadium tour with Ed Sheeran.“Those shows were incredible,” she said.

The Killers, Megan Thee Stallion, Ed Sheeran, Reneé Rapp and more.However, many of those in attendance came forward with complaints about how the event was structured, and criticised organisers for struggling with issues of overcrowding and heat.“Boston Calling [on] Sunday was actually ridiculously unsafe… People were passing out left and right at Hozier’s set and there was a 30 minute line for water,” one visitor wrote on X/Twitter, also adding that they thought it was “way oversold and organized so badly”.Boston calling Sunday was actually ridiculously unsafe!!!! this was my third year AND I used to subject myself to parking lot warped tour for fun. People were passing out left and right at hozier’s set and there was a 30 minute line for water— NEWSFLASH ASSHOLE (@denimchickem) May 27, 2024That shit was way over sold and organized so badly what the hell— NEWSFLASH ASSHOLE (@denimchickem) May 27, 2024Another shared a similar sentiment alongside a video showing the extensive queues festivalgoers had to stand in to get water.

Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance during The Offspring‘s set at BottleRock Napa Valley 2024 over the weekend – check out the footage below.The singer-songwriter joined the band onstage to sing and play electric guitar on ‘Million Miles Away’ from their 2000 album ‘Conspiracy Of One’ on Sunday (May 26). It marked the first live outing for the song since 2016, per Setlist.FM.When introducing Sheeran, The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland told the audience (via Consequence): “Ed told us that one of our records was his first CD that he ever bought when he was a kid.“That really meant a lot to us, so we thought, ‘Wow, we’d love to have you come out to join us on stage’.

Hoobastank‘s track ‘The Reason’ has topped one billion streams on Spotify – joining the likes of Ed Sheeran, Drake, Coldplay and more.‘The Reason’ was released on January 26, 2004, as a single from the band’s second album of the same name. The power ballad is Hoobastank’s most commercially successful single. Upon its release, the track earned the Number Two spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and Number One on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.The following year, the song earned the band two Grammy nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might just be packing their bags for Ghana after their successful visit to Nigeria, as buzz is building about a potential invite from the West African nation. Ghana's top officials and cultural icons are reportedly eager to host The Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their successful stint in Nigeria, insiders revealed to the Mirror.

Ed Sheeran has broken out a number of old favourites and rarities at his recent ‘X’ 10th anniversary show in New York. Find footage of the gig and the full setlist below.The gig took place at the historic Barclays Center in New York last night (May 22), and marked a special one-off show from the singer-songwriter to celebrate 10 years since the release of his now iconic sophomore album, ‘X’.To mark the milestone, Sheeran broke out a complete rendition of the album’s tracklist at the venue – launching with opening track ‘One’, and proceeding to play the release in its entirety, start to finish.As well as fan favourites including ‘Photograph’, ‘Sing’ and ‘Thinking Out Loud’, the setlist also saw Sheeran perform a number of songs for the first time in years, and break out some of the tracks for their first-ever live rendition.Both ‘New York’ and ‘Nina’ for instance, were given an airing out for the first time in 10 years – with Sheeran last performing them both just after his second album dropped.It was a similar case for ‘Runaway’, ‘The Man’, ‘Afire Love’ and ‘English Rose’, which all got played at the Brooklyn venue for the first time since 2015.

A Royal expert has suggested that while the Royal Family may not be able to stop Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from undertaking more privately arranged overseas tours, they could certainly interfere with the couple's plans. Earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew off to Nigeria for a three-day visit, where they championed the Invictus Games, visited a school, and reviewed a military parade - activities reminiscent of a full-fledged Royal tour.

Laundry Day have spoken to NME about landing the opportunity to open for Ed Sheeran, understanding the TikTok algorithm, receiving praise from the likes of Drake and Jack Harlow and their sold-out homecoming gigs.Comprised of singers Jude Ciulla-Lipkin and Sawyer Nunes, along with bassist Henry Pearl and guitarist Henry Weingartner, Laundry Day met back during their freshman year of high school in Manhattan. Since then, they have released five albums – the most recent being 2023’s ‘Younger Than I Was Before’ – and have gone on to open for the likes of Neon Trees, The 1975 and Clairo.The first half of 2024 has seen them achieve viral success on TikTok with videos of the band covering trending songs.

Zayn Malik has announced that he is the latest celebrity to settle down in a comfy chair and read a bedtime story on kids TV series CBeebies Bedtime Story.The former One Direction singer, who is dad to three year old daughter Khai, will read from Music is in Everything on Wednesday 22 May, a book about the power and beauty of song written by reggae musician Ziggy Marley. From the sound of ocean waves to banging pots and pans in the kitchen, from a loved one's laughter to the ‘river's latest tune’, Ziggy’s story tells children that you don't need an instrument to create a beautiful song. It is one of a series of books for children that Ziggy, the son of legendary musician Bob Marley, has written – he is also the author of A Kids Book About Love, I Love You Too and My Dog Romeo.

Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga and re-sell them at inflated prices on secondary ticketing sites such as Viagogo. TQ Tickets sold £6.5million worth of gig tickets between 2015 and 2017, but this does not include the hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of unsold tickets that trading standards officers found when they raided its offices in Dickleburgh, Norfolk.Judge Simon Batiste said Chenery-Woods acted “out of greed” and aimed to “rinse or fleece customers out of as much money as you could”.He went on to explain that TQ Tickets used a file of more than 100 identities to buy tickets from primary selling sites like Ticketmaster.

Dua Lipa and Harry Styles have been listed among the UK’s richest people under the age of 40.The net worth of both singers was shared as part of the first edition of The Sunday Times’ 2024 Rich List, and saw them named among the 40 Under 40 division.The list was included as a 76-page special edition of the newspaper, and revealed the wealth of the 350 richest individuals and families across the country. It was Gopichand Parmanand Hinduja – co-chairman of conglomerate Hinduja Group – and his family who once again topped the list, with a combined wealth of £37.2billion.

Ed Sheeran played a surprise live set at a primary school in Brighton last week – check out the footage and images below.The singer-songwriter visited the Fairlight Primary and Nursery School last Friday (May 10) to meet young students and deliver a three-track acoustic performance in a special assembly.Sheeran’s trip was organised by Create Music – the Music Hub for Brighton & Hove and East Sussex, which aims to “centre the voices of children, young people and adults” in the area (via BBC News).The star donated five of his guitars to the school, and spoke to pupils about his hugely successful career and the importance of music education.Headteacher Damien Jordan told BBC Radio Sussex that none of the children and only a few members of staff knew about Sheeran’s visit beforehand. He found out who the high-profile guest was just the day before.Create Music has since shared a video of Sheeran performing his 2017 single ‘Perfect’ in front of the kids, as well as some photos of him speaking to the youngsters.

Ed Sheeran, IDLES, Alt-J and Royal Blood, and will now be safe “for years to come” after becoming the second venue to be acquired by Music Venue Properties (MVP).The ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative was first announced in April last year, and it aims to secure the long-term futures of grassroots venues by directly tackling the issue of ownership.The Ferret has signed a “cultural lease” with MVP that states that as long as it continues to operate as a grassroots live music space for the local community, then they can continue to enjoy use of the building.“This is a monumental moment for The Ferret,” said Matt Fawbert, Director & Programme Manager of the venue. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to say that our venue is now safe & secure for years to come.

Ed Sheeran took the time to perform with Ipswich Town players to celebrate the team’s promotion to the Premier League.The team earned a spot in the English top flight after Saturday’s 2-0 victory against relegated Huddersfield, putting them one point behind Championship table-toppers Leicester City.They are only the 12th team in English football history to record back-to-back promotions from the third tier to the first division, and their return rounds off a 22-year absence from the country’s top table.A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos)Ed Sheeran Sings ‘A Team’ With Ipswich Town Footballer Conor Chaplin

previously expanded into the Asia Pacific region last year, with SXSW Sydney in 2023.As well as continuing to welcome the world’s leading speakers, which have previously included Barack Obama, Dave Grohl, Steven Spielberg, Tilda Swinton and more, the UK edition promises to “bring its own distinctive personality, driven by London’s internationally renowned cultural life and creativity, its status as a global meeting place, and its proximity to other major creative and tech centres in Europe”.In addition to the keynotes and innovations in tech, the event will showcase a range of musical performances from both big names and emerging talent.