After becoming Ed Sheeran’s 14th Number 1 single last week, Eyes Closed will have to defend its position at the top of the Official Singles Chart, as Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding fight to overtake it.
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Ed Sheeran is opening up about his life in a way he never has before. The notoriously private musician broke down the hardest times of his life in an intimate interview published by on Tuesday, peeling back the curtain of mystery surrounding his family life, battles with addiction and depression, and his upcoming album.«I spent so long with people laughing about me making music,» the 32-year-old tells of his highly memed rise to fame.
«Everyone saw me as a joke, and no one thought I could do it. And I think that's still the drive.
There's still this need to prove myself. And I'm still kind of not taken seriously.
If you were to speak to any sort of muso, 'Oh, I love my left-of-center music,' I'm the punchline to what bad pop music is.»Despite the jokes and ribbing on his versatile musical style — from «cheesy» hits like «Thinking Out Loud» to the unexpectedly sexy «Shape of You» and rap collaborations with 50 Cent, Meek Mill and Eminem -- Sheeran says he decided not to worry about what other people say about his music or his style. «But at the time being like, 'I don't know if I care.' And they became the biggest ballads in the world that year. And you're like, 'Well, people must connect with cheese, then,'» he adds.Sheeran's long-awaited new album, , will be decidedly different from his previous musical offerings, mainly due to the five-year journey that led to its creation. «I had been working on for a decade, trying to sculpt the perfect acoustic album, writing and recording hundreds of songs with a clear vision of what I thought it should be,» Sheeran previously shared in a statement announcing the album's arrival.
After becoming Ed Sheeran’s 14th Number 1 single last week, Eyes Closed will have to defend its position at the top of the Official Singles Chart, as Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding fight to overtake it.
Kelsey Parker has praised Ed Sheeran for being a huge support to her late husband Tom during his cancer treatment. Kelsey, 33, was speaking to Ashley Cain on the MTV series Faces, a year after The Wanted star Tom's tragic death at the age of 33. She told Ashley: "Ed is just an incredible person and what he did when we needed him, I will for ever be thankful for.
Ed Sheeran has gushed about his love of being a father to his two young daughters as he declared: "It's great being a girl dad".The global singing superstar, 32, appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV as he promoted his new album, Subtract and latest single, Eyes Closed. As Jonathan asked him about his two young daughters, Lyra, two, and Jupiter, 10 months, Ed, 32, sweetly said that he loves being a father to girls. He said: "It's great.
Ed Sheeran has had many musical collaborations over the course of his career, but one wasn't meant to be. In a recent interview with , the singer revealed that JAY-Z turned down an offer to feature on the 2017 megahit «Shape of You.»«We were in touch,» Sheeran told the magazine.
Ed Sheeran could finally be the artist to do what those before him could not, and dislodge Miley Cyrus from Number 1 in the UK.
Ed Sheeran could finally be the artist to do what those before him could not, and dislodge Miley Cyrus from Number 1 in the UK.
Ed Sheeran has said that he doesn’t see the point in music critics.According to Rolling Stone, the singer-songwriter was referring to the age of streaming and how music is now more accessible than ever. Sheeran suggested that critics are no longer needed to guide listeners or help them engage.“Why do you need to read a review? Listen to it. It’s freely available! he told the publication.
Ed Sheeran has revealed that Jay-Z “respectfully passed” on featuring on the singer’s massive hit single ‘Shape Of You’.‘Shape Of You’ was released at the start of 2017 and went five times platinum in its first year, becoming one of the biggest UK singles of all time on streaming services.Speaking to Rolling Stone for a new interview, Sheeran said that he was “in touch” with the legendary New York rapper’s team about a collaboration, but that it was turned down on Jay-Z’s side.“We were in touch,” Sheeran said. “I sent him the song, and he said, ‘I don’t think the song needs a rap verse.’ He was probably right.
Ed Sheeran is sharing some big details.
Ed Sheeran surprised a fan who covers his songs on YouTube by inviting him on stage to perform ‘The A Team’ in London last week – check out the footage below.The singer-songwriter was performing at The O2 last Friday (March 24) as part of his current UK/Ireland and European arena tour when he spotted Luke Gittins, 22, in the audience.“Do you know ‘The A Team’?” Sheeran asked. “Do you want to come up and sing ‘The A Team? This isn’t set up, so thank you very much for doing this last-minute.
Ed Sheeran has debuted at Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart with his brand new single, Eyes Closed.
Ed Sheeran has vowed he will never do drugs again following the tragic death of his pal Jamal Edwards.
Ed Sheeran has vowed he will 'never touch anything again' after admitting he used to take drugs 'twice a day' prior to his friend Jamal Edwards' death. The world renowned singer has opened up for the first time about his drug use as he admitting the substances became 'bad for him'
Ed Sheeran has revealed that, in addition to his upcoming album ‘-’, he has also recorded a second album with The National’s Aaron Dessner, and another with J Balvin, and has yet another in the works that won’t come out until after his death.Pronounced ‘Subtract’, the new album is the final part of Sheeran’s series of records named after mathematical symbols, and was co-written and produced last year by Dessner. The National guitarist’s collaborations with Sheeran follow his earlier creative partnership with Taylor Swift, which also resulted in two albums – ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’.Confirming that there will be two releases from his Dessner alliance, Sheeran tells Rolling Stone: “It was very quickly seen that we were making two different things”.The second record will apparently be more upbeat than the more emotionally heavy ‘-’.
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he is already planning for a posthumous album to be released after his death.Speaking to Rolling Stone, the ‘Shape Of You’ singer revealed that he has plans to release at least five more records throughout his career, with a special album being planned for after his demise.That posthumous album will be a continual work in progress, with the singer saying: “I want to slowly make this album that is quote-unquote ‘perfect’ for the rest of my life, adding songs here and there. And just have it in my will that after I die, it comes out.”Elsewhere in his interview with Rolling Stone, Sheeran spoke of his ongoing struggle with suicidal thoughts and depression following the death of two of his closest friends Jamal Edwards and Australian cricketer Shane Warne.“I felt like I didn’t want to live anymore,” he told Rolling Stone.
Shakira’s creative roll is not stopping any time soon. Ed Sheeran just revealed that he’s collaborating with the Colombian artist, writing some songs for her upcoming record, which has yet to have a name or a release date.
Ed Sheeran is opening up like never before. The Shape of You singer spoke to Rolli
Ed Sheeran has spoken about his struggles with suicidal thoughts, and claimed that the UK still has a negative stigma around therapy.The singer-songwriter has opened up about his ongoing battle with depression in a new interview, and explained that he often feels “embarrassed” by them since becoming a father.Although he has faced these issues throughout his life, according to Sheeran, last March marked the toughest time yet. This was due to the passing of two of his close friends: DJ, Jamal Edwards, and Australian cricketer, Shane Warne.Edwards – who helped launch Sheeran’s career – died in February 2022 after suffering a heart attack, triggered by substance use. He was 32.
Ed Sheeran has revealed the name of his second child — Jupiter. In the latest issue of, wherethe 32-year-old singer is the cover star, Sheeran reveals that he and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, welcomed their 8-month-old daughter in 2022.Jupiter's birth came after a trying time. Six months into her pregnancy, Seaborn was diagnosed with a tumor that couldn't be treated until the birth of their child.