Ed Sheeran Reveals ‘2Step’ Music Video Was Filmed In Ukraine And Vows To Donate Profits

Bono and The Edge last night performed a 40 minute acoustic set in a bomb shelter in Kyiv, after accepting an invitation from Ukrainian president Volodmyr Zelenskiy.The musicians played to around 100 people in a subway station currently being used as a shelter from attacks on the city. In a statement, the musicians said that Zelenskiy “invited us to perform in Kyiv as a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and so that’s what we’ve come to do”.The set included U2 hits such as ‘With Or Without You’, ‘Desire’, ‘Angel Of Harlem’ and ‘Vertigo’, as well as a cover of Ben E King’s ‘Stand By Me’ performed with Taras Topolia, frontman of the band Antytila, who recently also appeared on a remix of Ed Sheeran’s ‘2step’, while also fighting in the Ukrainian army.During the performance, Bono told the audience that of all the great cities around the globe there was “nowhere in the whole world that we would rather be in today than in the great city of Kyiv”.“The people in Ukraine are not just fighting for your own freedom, you are fighting for all of us who love freedom”, he said.

Bad Bunny had a number of surprises up his sleeve on Friday.

TOKYO -- The melancholic sound of Ukrainian violinist Vera Lytovchenko’s music has echoed in subway stations, consoling people, some homeless, huddled in fear of Russian bombings.A new music video called “The Brave Ones” has her in an online collaboration with more than 200 musical artists from various nations, including the U.S., South Africa, Japan and Canada.The video, which includes news footage of neighborhoods reduced to rubble and the mournful but enduring faces of the people of Ukraine, is raising money for humanitarian aid for musicians in Ukraine, so far gathering more than $20,000.Lytovchenko said she believes it’s important for people, especially musicians, to connect.“Maybe I don’t have a choice. I just must do it.

Bad Bunny has released his new album ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ today (May 6), sharing a music video for lead single ‘Moscow Mule’ to mark the occasion.The clip was directed by Bad Bunny’s longtime collaborator Stillz, and opens with the reggaeton star being picked up by a woman for a carefree road trip together. They drive, hang out and party before she leaves him alone in a dark, high-rise apartment.They’re later reunited at the end of the clip, completely naked and frolicking on a tropical beach.

LONDON -- “The sirens interrupted our sleep, grabbed in two suitcases everything that is in the past, then go!” sings Antytila frontman Taras Topolia on the Ukrainian band’s new collaboration with Ed Sheeran.It’s a reworked version of Sheeran’s hit single “2step." Topolia has added a new verse and created a video to promote the remix. The version was released Monday.“I decided to explain in the lyrics how it was the first day of the war for me and for millions of Ukrainian people,” the singer-songwriter — and now soldier — told the Associated Press on Tuesday, talking from Ukraine, on the frontline of the war against the Russian invasion.In the music video, Topolia leans against the side of a military vehicle during a patrol with his battalion, the reality of life right now for this recording artist turned soldier.“We were doing our job.

Ed Sheeran has released another remix of ‘2Step’, this time in collaboration with Ukrainian band Antytila. Proceeds from the new track will go to the Ukrainian Association Of Music Events’ Music Saves UA campaign, raising money for humanitarian efforts in the country.Antytila first contacted Sheeran last month, asking to be included in ITV’s Concert For Ukraine.

Ed Sheeran has teamed up with the Ukrainian band Antytila to release a reworked version of “2step”.

Ed Sheeran has released a reworked version of ‘2Step’ featuring a new verse from Ukrainian band Antytila – check it out below.The video for ‘2Step’ stars Antytila who also directed and produced it.Royalties earned from streams of the official video on YouTube will be donated to Music Saves UA, a non-profit fundraising project created by Ukrainian Association of Music Events to provide immediate humanitarian help to those who need it most right now in Ukraine.Check it out below:Earlier this year, Antytila reached out to the singer, asking if they could perform remotely at the ‘Concert For Ukraine’. Organisers refused because the event is “only able to focus on the humanitarian situation” and the band are currently fighting the Russians in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv but Sheeran did say he was going to be checking out their music.Ahead of the release of their collaboration, Antytile shared screenshots of conversations they’d had with Sheeran.“I’m up for whatever man, just please keep safe,” Sheeran wrote to the group.

Ukraine are already the firm favourites to take victory at the Eurovision Song Contest in a fortnight’s time with their entry Kalush Orchestra.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and honoring Camila Cabello, after two years of not holding the event in person due to the Covid-19 pandemic.During the 2022 gala, like in previous years, the non-profit organization that promotes Latinos‘ economic well-being through financial education, resources, and training paid tribute to individuals and institutions uplifting Latinx communities across the United States.The charitable organization awarded Cabello with the Premio Orgullo to highlight her work and for bringing pride to the community. The Hispanic Federation celebrated the Cuban American Grammy Award-nominated and chart-topping singer and songwriter for launching the Healing Justice Project in partnership with Movement Voter Fund.Benedict Cumberbatch volunteers to take in refugees into his home as part of ‘Homes for Ukraine’ projectCardi B offers to pay the burial costs for the Bronx fire victims and encourages others to helpPrincess Eugenie launches her podcast ‘Floodlight’Camila and her team provide mental health and wellness resources to activists and grassroots organizations working to advance racial, immigrant, and environmental justice throughout the organization.Besides, Camila Cabello gala also had other honorees, including Raúl Alarcón Jr., President, CEO, and chair of the Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS).

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Ed Sheeran shared the latest single off of his album, a Lil Baby collab titled «2Step,» along with its accompanying music video, which was actually filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine, prior to Russia's invasion of the country and its capital city. Proceeds from the «2Step» music video benefit the U.K.'s Disasters Emergency Committee in their Ukraine humanitarian work.«I filmed the video for '2Step' in the city of Kyiv, Ukraine before the devastating acts of violence started to take place,» Sheeran says in a statement at the top of the video. «It was my first time visiting the country and I felt so welcomed during my stay there — everyone from the production crew to the many people I met across my days off.

Ed Sheeran has released a remix of his song ‘2step’ featuring Lil Baby, with income from the track being donated to the Ukraine relief effort.The video for this new version of the track was filmed in Ukrainian capital Kyiv in December last year, before the Russian invasion began.“I filmed the video for ‘2step’ in the city of Kyiv, Ukraine before the devastating acts of violence started to take place”, says Sheeran. “It was my first time visiting the country and I felt so welcomed during my stay there – everyone from the production crew to the many people I met across my days off”.“Ukraine is a proud and resilient country and I’m grateful to have had the chance to film my video there”, he adds.

Ed Sheeran has teamed up with Lil Baby to share a new remix of ‘2step’ – watch the video below.The original track appeared on Sheeran’s fifth studio album ‘=’, which was released last year. This new version has arrived with an accompanying music video that was filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine before Russia began its invasion of the country in February.Sheeran has announced that all royalties from the record will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, to support victims of the violence.The singer said in a press statement: “I filmed the video for ‘2step’ in the city of Kyiv, Ukraine before the devastating acts of violence started to take place.

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When members of Simple Plan sat down to brainstorm concepts for a music video earlier this year, it was hard to ignore one idea that was staring right back at them in Ukrainian filmmaker Jensen Noen.

Malcolm Nance, who has been a contributor to MSNBC, appeared on the network on Monday in combat gear and said that he has joined the fight against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ed Sheeran smiles as he makes his way to a music video shoot in London, England on Friday (April 15).