Ed Sheeran Says JAY-Z Was 'Probably Right' to Turn Down a Guest Verse on 'Shape of You'

in the world without federal paid family or maternity leave. One in four women have had to return to work .

If anyone is thinking of jumping on the bandwagon of training generative AI tools to make new songs in the style of existing artists, well, maybe you should start with Grimes. Because – unlike some in the music industry – she’s not bothered at all about AI being employed in that way and would gladly share the royalties in any tracks featuring an AI version of her voice.Commenting on an article about one of the fake Drake tracks that got people talking last week, Grimes said on Twitter: “I’ll split 50% royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice.

Another track has been removed from the official playlist put together by the UK government to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. This time it’s those monarchy-hating Proclaimers who have had their song axed from the tracklisting.The playlist was put live in February supposedly to “celebrate British and Commonwealth artists ahead of the upcoming coronation”.

Mark Stewart, frontman of post-punk band The Pop Group, has died, aged 62. The news was shared by his record label Mute on Friday.In a statement, Mute boss Daniel Miller said: “I’ve known Mark as a friend and a fellow traveller for over 40 years, since he was the lead singer of The Pop Group.

GloRilla is being sued over an allegedly uncleared sample that appears on her 2022 track ‘Tomorrow’, and also the remix of said track ‘Tomorrow 2’, which features Cardi B.The lawsuit was filed last week by Ivory Paynes, a member of rap group Dog House Posse. He reckons ‘Tomorrow’ samples his 1994 track ‘Street Of Westbank’, which was on the album ‘Dope Gets No Heavier’, and which was pushed onto the streaming services in 2017.“Defendants used unauthorised samples of ‘Street Of Westbank’ in their sound recordings ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘Tomorrow 2′”, Payne’s lawsuit alleges.“The plaintiff did not authorise the defendants’ reproduction, distribution, public performance of the sound recording”, it adds, “or creation of an unauthorised derivative work of ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘Tomorrow 2′”.Expanding on those allegations further, the legal filing continues: “The infringing works, ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘Tomorrow 2’, misappropriate key protected elements of ‘Street Of Westbank’, including without limitation its musical arrangements, percussion tracks, synthesised orchestration, including but not limited to piano, cello, violin, contrabass, and drum set, and tone and melody”.“Moreover”, it reckons, “‘Tomorrow’ and ‘Tomorrow 2’ mimic and copy the arrangement of ‘Street Of Westbank’ by the choice of the instrumentation accompanying the rap lyrics, the choice of when the instruments drop out and reenter and what instruments drop in and re-enter”.GloRilla has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

The family of a Manchester man trapped in war-torn Sudan have told of their fears as fierce fighting continues to rage. More than 400 people have been killed and 3,500 injured after war broke out in the north east African country.

Diogo Dalot thinks Manchester United's players showed personality, quality, and the ability to perform under pressure in Sunday's win against Brighton in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Amanda Owen has broken a lengthy social media silence during which time her ex-husband Clive spoke out on their split. The Yorkshire Shepherdess finally returned to social media after a month-long silence with a collection of photographs of her children and sheep on their Yorkshire farm.

Holly Willoughby has dazzled fans with her spring-ready look as she finally returned to This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield. The presenter has been away from the programme for a number of weeks as her planned return was hit by a setback when she fell ill.

A woman who bombarded an 87-year-old with phone calls before stabbing her at her home in a drunken rage has been jailed.

K.J. Yossman Twitter’s verification woes continue. It appears the company inadvertently awarded a gold verification badge to a fake Disney account that has published racial slurs. Twitter account @DisneyJuniorUK boasted a gold verification badge on the social media site, accompanied by a message reading “This account is verified because it’s an official business on Twitter.” (The account was suspended in the last hour after Variety contacted Disney.) In its pinned tweet, the account — which, due to its content and follower numbers, does not appear to be an official Disney account — has posted: “#FuckThatN****Elon, #KasherQuon and #MeowskullFeetFreaks.” (The original pinned tweet does not censor the racial slur.)

Alex Pettyfer and Toni Garrn are getting divorced. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, the German model announced that she and the Magic Mike star had decided to part ways after two years of marriage. "Alex and I have made the very difficult decision to divorce.

Peter Andre suffered a breakdown at the age of 25 after years of "casual sex, posing and arrogance". The 50-year-old pop star shot to fame in the 1990s and became a pin-up and nightclub regular, but he has now admitted his early years in the spotlight were not good for him and it led to a mental health crisis which left him battling depression, panic attacks and agoraphobia. In an interview with The Times, Peter's pop hey day is described as including a lot of "casual sex, posing and arrogance" which he now regrets, with the 'Mysterious Girl' singer explaining: "It was an insecurity thing, trying to prove a point because of the years that you weren’t accepted.

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has died aged 78, his agent has said. Agent Jackie Gill said in a statement: “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78. “A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary on 4 April, and the powerhouse couple are nothing if not honest when it comes to talking about the highs and lows of their relationship. Given that they met in 2000 when Beyoncé was 18, and 12 years Jay-Z’s junior, the odds of their relationship lasting so long were stacked against them.They might be two of the most successful recording artists of all time, but they’ve faced multiple challenges, from Jay-Z’s infidelity to family fallouts and their struggle to have children.

After becoming Ed Sheeran’s 14th Number 1 single last week, Eyes Closed will have to defend its position at the top of the Official Singles Chart, as Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding fight to overtake it.

Kelsey Parker has praised Ed Sheeran for being a huge support to her late husband Tom during his cancer treatment. Kelsey, 33, was speaking to Ashley Cain on the MTV series Faces, a year after The Wanted star Tom's tragic death at the age of 33. She told Ashley: "Ed is just an incredible person and what he did when we needed him, I will for ever be thankful for.

Ed Sheeran has gushed about his love of being a father to his two young daughters as he declared: "It's great being a girl dad".The global singing superstar, 32, appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV as he promoted his new album, Subtract and latest single, Eyes Closed. As Jonathan asked him about his two young daughters, Lyra, two, and Jupiter, 10 months, Ed, 32, sweetly said that he loves being a father to girls. He said: "It's great.

He’s done it! Ed Sheeran debuts at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with his brand-new single, Eyes Closed. 

If you are - like most of us - waiting with bated breath for the solo music of Little Mix members Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thrilwall, well, we have some bad news for you...

Ed Sheeran has shared with fans one of the key inspirations behind his new album ‘–‘ (‘Subtract’).The pop star told the audience at his Eventim Apollo show in London on Monday (March 27) that his wife’s illness made their already deep bond “unbreakable”. It inspired a number of songs on his upcoming fifth studio album [via MusicNews].His wife, Cherry Seaborn, was last year diagnosed with a tumour while she was pregnant with their second child.

JAY-Z once rapped, «Oh what a feeling. F**k it, I want a billion.» Well, now he's got at least billion.The «Holy Grail» rapper has officially been named the wealthiest person in hip hop with a $2.5 billion net worth, according to, which recently updated its ranking.

Ed Sheeran could finally be the artist to do what those before him could not, and dislodge Miley Cyrus from Number 1 in the UK.

Ed Sheeran could finally be the artist to do what those before him could not, and dislodge Miley Cyrus from Number 1 in the UK.

Ed Sheeran has said that he doesn’t see the point in music critics.According to Rolling Stone, the singer-songwriter was referring to the age of streaming and how music is now more accessible than ever. Sheeran suggested that critics are no longer needed to guide listeners or help them engage.“Why do you need to read a review? Listen to it. It’s freely available! he told the publication.

Ed Sheeran has revealed that Jay-Z “respectfully passed” on featuring on the singer’s massive hit single ‘Shape Of You’.‘Shape Of You’ was released at the start of 2017 and went five times platinum in its first year, becoming one of the biggest UK singles of all time on streaming services.Speaking to Rolling Stone for a new interview, Sheeran said that he was “in touch” with the legendary New York rapper’s team about a collaboration, but that it was turned down on Jay-Z’s side.“We were in touch,” Sheeran said. “I sent him the song, and he said, ‘I don’t think the song needs a rap verse.’ He was probably right.

Ed Sheeran is sharing some big details.

Ed Sheeran surprised a fan who covers his songs on YouTube by inviting him on stage to perform ‘The A Team’ in London last week – check out the footage below.The singer-songwriter was performing at The O2 last Friday (March 24) as part of his current UK/Ireland and European arena tour when he spotted Luke Gittins, 22, in the audience.“Do you know ‘The A Team’?” Sheeran asked. “Do you want to come up and sing ‘The A Team? This isn’t set up, so thank you very much for doing this last-minute.

Ed Sheeran has debuted at Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart with his brand new single, Eyes Closed.

It’s now more than a year and a half since the idea of a collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Cradle Of Filth was first mooted. Have we heard anything yet? I think you know the answer to that. However, by the time the two year anniversary rolls around, all that could change.“Ed’s done all his parts”, Cradle Of Filth frontman Dani Filth tells Metal Hammer of said collaboration.

Ed Sheeran could finally be the artist to do what those before him could not, and dislodge Miley Cyrus from Number 1 in the UK.

Cradle Of Filth have shared an update on their highly-anticipated collaboration with Ed Sheeran.Back in 2021, frontman Dani Filth revealed that he had been in touch with the pop star and that Sheeran had invited him “up to his place”.The following year, Filth shared that work on the track was progressing, but Sheeran becoming a father had delayed sessions. However, in December Filth shared a photo of himself at the pub with Sheeran and producer Scott Atkins.“A little over a week ago I was having lunch with the unlikely lads, having just done something fun,” read the caption.A post shared by Dani Filth (@danifilthofficial)In a new interview with LouderSound, Filth confirmed that “Ed’s done all his parts.”“It’s just bass and vocals for me to do on my return to England after Easter,” he continued.

New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer. ET has you covered for everything in between.Ed Sheeran leads this week's releases with his new single, «Eyes Closed,» a first taste of his upcoming album, out May 5.

Aaron Dessner of The National has announced a “special” New York show with Ed Sheeran.The pair will be playing at the King’s Theatre in Brooklyn on April 10 alongside a live band. They are set to perform Sheeran’s forthcoming album ‘-‘ in full, meaning the audience at that show will be the first to hear the unreleased songs on the record.

Lewis Capaldi told fans to buy Ed Sheeran's new album instead of his own during a hilarious interview on This Morning.

New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer. ET has you covered for everything in between.Ed Sheeran leads this week's releases with his new single, «Eyes Closed,» a first taste of his upcoming album, out May 5.