British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been making headlines recently for both his music and his ongoing copyright infringement trial. The artist took the stand in a New York courtroom to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” (AP News). The case was brought forth by the heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye. They accused Sheeran of borrowing from the song for his own hit.
As the trial continues, Sheeran is also preparing to release his new album, Subtract, which was influenced by grief (The Guardian). He has described the album as “stark,” and it will feature more stripped-down and emotional tracks compared to his previous releases.
Despite the legal battle, Sheeran continues to tour and perform for his fans. He recently announced an intimate Denver show for 1,800 fans during his stadium tour in August (KDVR). In addition to his stadium tour, Sheeran will also be playing special theater shows in 14 markets (Variety).
Closer to his home base, Sheeran is set to play at the Met Philly the night before he plays the Linc (Philadelphia Inquirer). The show is scheduled for June 3 and is a part of his stadium tour. Sheeran is known for being a stadium-size headliner and a superstar in the pop world.
Along with his music career, Sheeran has been making headlines for his ongoing lawsuit. He sang and played guitar on the witness stand during a copyright infringement trial involving his song “Thinking Out Loud” (ABC News). Despite the ongoing legal drama, Sheeran remains a popular and successful musician, with a loyal fan base and numerous hit songs under his belt.
