As the epic recording session for “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” began on Nov. 25, 1984, Bob Geldof — the mastermind behind the all-star charity single — realized that one A-lister was MIA: Culture Club frontman Boy George. “I called him [and] I said, ‘Where are you, man?’ ” Geldof, 73, told The Post. “And … Read more
Ed Sheeran, his record label Warner Music and music publisher Sony Music Publishing persuaded a U.S. appeals court on Friday to uphold a decision that his 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud” did not illegally copy Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get It On.” The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan agreed with a … Read more
Everyone knows that Bruce Springsteen was born to rock. But even a certified rock god like the Boss is rolling into country territory now: This week his “Sandpaper” duet with Zach Bryan marks the first time that Springsteen has ever appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart since the New Jersey legend first greeted … Read more
He’s cycling through the hits. Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer Ed Sheeran gave Brooklynites an impromptu concert Wednesday when he belted his tune “Thinking Out Loud” while cruising around on a Citi Bike. The 33-year-old pop star — who’s in town to play an anniversary show at Barclays Center Wednesday night — shared footage of himself and a … Read more
It was a star-studded date night Thursday for Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko. The newlyweds stepped out for the Dodgers Foundation’s 2024 Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium, making their red carpet — ahem, blue carpet — debut in Los Angeles. Both dressed in black ensembles, the 29-year-old Ohtani smiled beside Mamiko before making … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Ed Sheeran is digging into the archives. The popular singer-songwriter just announced a tenth-anniversary celebration of his sophomore album “X” at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, May 22. … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a little-known fact: Music festivals take place year round. Typically from February through November, huge rock, Hip-Hop, jazz, punk, K-Pop, metal, folk and country stars join forces … Read more
Rod Stewart thinks that Ed Sheeran is a bad habit. In a recent interview with the UK’s oldest national newspaper, The Times, the 79-year-old singer discussed which musicians he thought would stand the test of time, among the younger generation. “You mean like ‘Maggie May’? Songs that will be played in 50 years?” Stewart said. … Read more
Fans are losing their holy sh—. Lil Nas X is no stranger to stirring up controversy, and the premiere of his new music video “J Christ” is no exception. Impersonators of Barack Obama, Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, and more all attended the rapper’s red carpet event Thursday ahead of its release … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Memorial Day weekend is going to rock this year. From May 24-26, some of the biggest names in music are headed to Napa, CA’s BottleRock Festival at the … Read more
He could barely make out the “Shape of You.” Ed Sheeran claims Snoop Dogg and Russell Crowe recently got him so high he could hardly see in front of him. The red-headed singer/songwriter, 32, shared the dank anecdote Monday on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.” The “Thinking Out Loud” crooner says he, … Read more
Ed Sheeran made a couple’s wedding unforgettable — even “magical” — when he crashed their Las Vegas nuptials to serenade them with his new single. The singer-songwriter broke through the doors of the Little White Chapel with a small choir in tow to surprise Jordan and Carter Lindenfield with his unreleased song “Magical” over the … Read more
Thinking out loud was not in Ed Sheeran’s best interest Saturday night, after the musician was ridiculed by fans for canceling his Las Vegas concert at Allegiant Stadium less than an hour before the show was scheduled to begin. “I can’t believe I’m typing this but there’s been some challenges encountered during the load in of our vegas … Read more
Order up! Ed Sheeran warmed up for his Saturday night concert by serving up hot dogs at the iconic Chicago hotdog stand The Wieners Circle. The Chicago establishment, known for its blatantly rude treatment of customers, allowed Sheeran to serve Chicago-style hot dogs to screaming fans. Neither the singer nor the fans were exempt from … Read more
Ed Sheeran gave fans the “Perfect” surprise over the holiday weekend. The Grammy-winning musician surprised fanatics at a local brewery in Atlanta Saturday in between weekend shows of his Mathematics tour. Sheeran gave fans the “Shivers” when we casually walked out from the kitchen and stepped behind the bar at SweetWater Brewery around 3:30 p.m. … Read more
When your TikTok don’t work like it used to before… A Manchester man was reportedly booted off TikTok because he looks too much like, in his own words, the “evil twin” of singer Ed Sheeran. The best part of it all is that 28-year-old doppelganger, Ty Jones, said he “actually can’t sing.” “People always comment … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It seems as if there’s a new Ed Sheeran story making headlines every day. Whether it’s his copyright lawsuit (which he just won), an “American Idol” guest judging … Read more
Now everyone knows what she’s “Thinking.” Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” co-writer Amy Wadge got the pair’s winning copyright verdict tattooed on her arm. A Manhattan federal jury earlier this month found the longtime collaborators did not rip off Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” with their 2014 hit. Wadge, 47, last week shared a … Read more
Alanis Morissette won’t be “the one that got away” — if “American Idol” fans have their way. Viewers are campaigning on social media to permanently remove Katy Perry as a judge after she was temporarily replaced this week by the Canadian songstress to mentor the show’s Top 8. Morissette, 48, filled in for Perry, 38, … Read more
These babies have entered the world in “Style.” Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to Nashville this weekend, and it appears everyone in the city is … “Ready For It.” Nurses Olivia Horne and Allison Harris and respiratory therapist Leah Landa were working the night shift at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville, … Read more