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Ed Sheeran: Don't have to retire from my day job after all

Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On when composing Thinking Out Loud, a US court has ruled.

The British singer-songwriter had denied stealing elements of the song for his 2014 worldwide hit.

4 May 2023

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Ed Sheeran leads singalong at Birmingham pub

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Chris Martin's Coldplay shared a new song in tribute to Luton where the band were playing.

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Watch: Raye performs Prada at Big Weekend

The record-breaking Brit Award winner was headlining the second day of Radio 1's Big Weekend.

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Returning from the contest, Swiss singer Nemo was greeted by hundreds of fans at Zurich Airport.

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Watch: Joe Lycett dressed as Queen Elizabeth I

Other celebrities wore loose fitting outfits, as they tried to keep cool with the sun beating down.

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Watch: Israel's Eden Golan responds as Eurovision protests rage

The contestant says she is "focused on the music" as 10,000 protest against Israel's participation.

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Glasgow singer stands in for Olly Murs at Hydro

The Hydro announced Olly Murs would not perform due to "unforeseen circumstances".

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Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling outstunt each other

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Michael Flatley on Riverdance at Eurovision

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Nicole Kidman becomes the first Australian actress to win the AFI Life Achievement Award.

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Rushdie reveals extent of his wounds from knife attack

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The success story behind England's homeless football team

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Sheridan Smith opens up about her public breakdown

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