Central Cee shares “Cold Shoulder”

Ed Sheeran has won his copyright case at the High Court over claims that he plagiarised hit song ‘Shape Of You’ from two other writers.Sheeran along with two of his co-writers – Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid and producer Steve McCutcheon – had been accused of plagiarising part of a track called ‘Oh Why’ by Sami Chokri, who performs under the alias Sami Switch.Chokri claimed that Sheeran’s 2017 hit infringed “particular lines and phrases” of his 2015 song. He and his co-writer Ross O’Donoghue further alleged that the main “Oh I” hook in ‘Shape Of You’ is “strikingly similar” to the “Oh Why” refrain in their own song.Chokri also claimed that he and Sheeran had “overlapping circles” of artists, writers and producers in common, stating that there had been a “concerted plan” to bring ‘Oh Why’ to Sheeran’s attention, were denied by Sheeran’s party.Sheeran and his co-authors, denied all allegations of copying, claiming that they don’t remember hearing ‘Oh Why’ before the claims were lodged.Now, after an 11 day trial, Justice Zacaroli ruled this morning (April 6) that Sheeran “neither deliberately nor subconsciously” copied a phrase from ‘Oh Why’ when writing ‘Shape of You.’Zacaroli did acknowledge there were “similarities between the one-bar phrase” in ‘Shape Of You’ and ‘Oh Why’, but added that “such similarities are only a starting point for a possible infringement” of copyright.He went on to say there were “differences between the relevant parts” of the songs, which “provide compelling evidence that the ‘Oh I’ phrase” in ‘Shape Of You’ “originated from sources other than ‘Oh Why'”.He said there was only a “speculative foundation” that Sheeran had head Chokri’s song before writing ‘Shape of You’.

Charli XCX’s lockdown documentary Alone Together later this month, NME can share an exclusive clip of the film. Watch it in full above.The project, which originally premiered at SXSW in Austin, Texas last year, documents the creation of the singer’s fourth studio album ‘How I’m Feeling Now’ while in quarantine in 2020.The above snippet shows Charli revealing her plans for the record to fans via video chat, including sharing early demos and opening up about her album-making process.“For me, my positivity goes hand-in-hand with being creative,” Charli says in the clip.

West Dunbartonshire’s MP has slammed the UK Government for “abandoning” local families as rocketing energy price hikes take effect.

Hamilton Accies boss Stuart Taylor hopes striker Andy Winter is hitting form at the right time to take his side further up the Championship table.

APPOINTMENTSUtopia Music has appointed Bastien Vidal to the role of Acting Chief Finance Officer and VP Operational Finance. The acquisitive company says it has further acquisitions planned and that, in his role, Vidal will be “responsible for supporting Utopia’s considerable growth trajectory”.———————————————-RELEASESMichael Franti & Spearhead have announced that their new album ‘Follow Your Heart’ will be released on 3 Jun.

TikTok users are horrified after watching the most 'convincing' ghost video they have ever seen.

Do you think your songwriting would be more impactful if only you could do that songwriting in the very same spot as the young Paul McCartney and John Lennon? Well, we can now put that to the test. Or at least, a select group of early career artists will be able to put that to the test.McCartney and the National Trust – the latter owning the former’s childhood home in Liverpool – have announced The Forthlin Sessions, which will allow a number of musicians to do some music-making in that very property at 20 Forthlin Road.The project is also being supported by McCartney’s brother Mike who has spoken to Sky News about his memories of growing up on Forthlin Road.

Stockport’s political map has been redrawn for the first time in nearly 20 years. The electoral rejig aims to ensure councillors represent roughly the same number of voters - known as ‘electoral equality’ - and that wards reflect community ties and identities.

Josie Gibson had been chatting about what Phillip Schofield is really like off-screen after spending more time as his co-host. The presenter has become an even regular face on the show as she gets drafted in as the main host.

Olivia Rodrigo began her ‘Sour’ world tour in Portland, Oregon last night (April 5) – see footage, reaction, photos, setlist and more.The dates behind her 2021 debut album start in North America this week before heading to Europe in June and ending in the UK in July. Supporting will be Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone and Baby Queen.At last night’s show at the Theater of the Clouds in Portland, Rodrigo played a 12-song set, opening with ‘Brutal’ and closing with ‘Good 4 U’.In between, she covered Avril Lavigne’s ‘Complicated’ and ‘Seether’ by Verruca Salt, aired other cuts from ‘Sour’ and more.

The Rose frontman Woosung is set to embark on a tour of North America and Europe next month in support of his upcoming EP, ‘Moth’.Woosung teased his upcoming concert, titled the ‘Moth EP Showcase Tour’, on his Twitter account earlier this week. According to the announcement, the singer will visit European cities such as Paris, London and Berlin, before heading to North America for shows in both the US and Canada.Tickets are set to go on sale on April 7.

Tory Lanez has had his bail increased for violating a protective order in an ongoing case with Megan Thee Stallion.The Houston rapper  – real name Megan Pete – was shot in the foot after a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in July 2020. She subsequently claimed that Lanez was the person who had fired at her.Lanez was later charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm, personal use of a firearm, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.

Harry Styles has spilled the beans on the explicit sex scenes he has reportedly shot for two upcoming feature films.Styles is set to appear onscreen in two new provocative films; he plays a gay police officer in 1950s Brighton in My Policeman, alongside Emma Corrin and David Dawson, and Don’t Worry Darling with Florence Pugh and Gemma Chan.Styles laughed, when Kemp asked the star which film would be suitable to watch with your parents. “I’ve heard it is getting racy,” said Kemp.“I don’t know if you can watch either with your parents.

Hoda Kotb has used her celebrity platform to make a desperate plea for the safe return of someone very special.On Tuesday, the TV personality took to Instagram and reposted a heartbreaking message from her friend which detailed a horrific kidnapping situation. MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about questions daughters ask about adoption Alongside a photo of the two women, the caption read: "Repost from @karenswensen. Please stop and PRAY or send positive thoughts for the safe rescue of Sr.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentGaumont, the powerhouse behind “Narcos,” “Lupin” and “Barbarians,” has boarded “Le Prince,” a period mystery thriller series written by Charles den Tex and Paul de Vrijer (“Hunter Street”). Currently in development, “Le Prince” will be produced by Gaumont, as well as Stories, a label launched by France TV Distribution, and Dutch producers Paradise Media.

Ed Sheeran has won a copyright lawsuit over his hit single “Shape of You.”A U.K. High Court ruled on Wednesday that Sheeran had not plagiarised the 2015 song “Oh Why” by Sami Chokri.The verdict is the culmination of a four-year legal battle between Sheeran and songwriters Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue, which included a 11-day trial in London in March.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorVariety has struck an exclusive editorial agreement with news service Film New Europe to augment its coverage of growing content markets across Eastern and Central Europe.The partnership gives Variety access to Film New Europe’s roster of top journalists dedicated to reporting on the rapid expansion of media and entertainment in 18 countries, including Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria and Croatia. At a time when global markets have never been more vital to the business of Hollywood, the alliance with Film New Europe allows Variety to bring more essential news and analysis to its audience of industry professionals.The pact is “a continuation of Variety‘s commitment to covering global show business which began, in essence, with our very first issue in 1905,” said Steven Gaydos, Variety‘s Executive Editor of Global Content, who spearheaded the deal.

Rachel Riley has opened up about receiving "invasive and disgusting" abuse on social media, detailing the horrific content she is sent daily. The 36 year old Countdown presenter, who is a mum-of-two, revealed she is inundated with unsolicited naked pictures and videos in her direct messages.The maths genius, who returned to her Channel 4 show last month with baby daughter Noa by her side, has also had doctored images of her face edited onto the bodies of adult stars while they're carrying out sexual acts.

The Great British Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas has hit back at claims that he was shown ‘favouritism’ when he made his baking debut in the tent. In the most recent episode of the Celebrity Bake Off, Matt donned his apron and stepped in to compete against the likes of Example and Annie Mac when another famous face dropped out of the show at the last minute.The 48 year old was seen attempting to make glass window biscuits, and judge Paul Hollywood soon stepped in to give him a helping hand.

Scarlett Moffat has "found God" after a journey through some of the most religious spots in Scotland.

It was 15 years ago that Rhydian Roberts and his peroxide blonde hair first appeared on The X Factor.

Mrs Hinch stunned fans earlier this year after announcing she would be moving from her iconic home which helped her reach fame, alongside her handy cleaning hacks.

Unreal Engine 5 presentation from Epic Games, developer Crystal Dynamics announced it was starting work on the next instalment of the Tomb Raider series.Franchise general manager for Tomb Raider, Dallas Dickinson, explained that the team is proud to be a part of the launch of Unreal Engine 5, saying:“This new engine translates into next-level storytelling and gameplay experiences, and that’s why we’re thrilled to announce today that we’ve just started development of our next Tomb Raider game, powered by Unreal Engine 5.”“Our goal is to push the envelope of fidelity and to deliver the high-quality cinematic action-adventure experience that fans deserve from both Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider franchise. We can’t wait to take this journey together.”The developer was behind the most recent Marvel’s Avengers title, which got a pretty big patch at the end of March.

Assassin’s Creed protagonists Eivor and Ezio will appear in Fortnite later this week, along with a couple of other cosmetics related to Ubisoft‘s open-world series.Yesterday (April 5), Epic Games announced that both Ezio and Eivor – both playable characters in the Assassin’s Creed series – are coming to Fortnite.The Ezio Auditore and Eivor Varinsdottir outfits will be added to Fortnite on April 7 at 8PM ET, however timezone differences mean that the outfits will launch on April 8 in the UK.Alongside the outfits, both assassins are also getting some extra cosmetics. Ezio’s outfit will include Ezio’s Hidden Blade Pickaxe, an item that only Ezio can equip, and the outfit will also have a built-in Assassin’s Strike Emote.Meanwhile, Eivor’s outfit will arrive with a Cloaked alt style, which allows her to don the series’ trademark hood.

Central Cee has released a new single titled ‘Cold Shoulder’, the latest look into his sophomore mixtape release ‘23’.The track was released last Friday (January 28) with a music video. The MOBO-winning West London rapper is currently preparing the release of ‘23’, which arrives on February 25.‘Cold Shoulder’ unravels a sliver of Central Cee’s personal life and struggles. The rapper documents the gradual and sudden changes in his life over a melancholic drill beat.Outlining the duality of his modus operandi, he raps in its chorus: “God knows my intention, I sin for the sake of progress / Got a big heart when it comes to my family / But in the streets, my heart is the coldest / My personal life ain’t right but I’m putting this first so I won’t lose focus / ‘Member I needed a helping hand, reached out and I got cold shoulders”.Its music video forms a tour diary following Central Cee on the road.