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Ed Sheeran wins US court case after claim Thinking Out Loud copied Marvin Gaye song

"It looks like I’m not going to have to retire from my day job after all," said Sheeran

Wales Online · May 4, 2023

Ed Sheeran found not guilty of copying Marvin Gaye in copyright case

Sheeran was sued by the heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, who co-wrote Let's Get It On with Marvin Gaye, as they claimed Thinking Out Loud had many similarities.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Ed Sheeran wins copyright lawsuit over Marvin Gaye song

The British musician was taken to court by the family of Ed Townsend, Gaye’s co-writer of the 1973’s Let’s Get It On.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic

A jury has concluded that British singer Ed Sheeran's hit song “Thinking Out Loud” didn't copy key components of Marvin Gaye's classic tune “Let's Get It On.”

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Lost papers, singing leaders and a not so little mermaid – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

New York jury to rule on Ed Sheeran copyright case

Jurors in a New York court have been urged to use "common sense" to decide whether Ed Sheeran's hit Thinking Out Loud copied Marvin Gaye's Let's Get it On.

The New Daily · May 3, 2023

Inside Ed Sheeran's hidden battles - wife's cancer scare, tragic loss and copyright trial

Ed Sheeran's new documentary, The Sum Of It All, airs today on Disney+.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Ed Sheeran misses beloved Irish grandmother's funeral due to copyright trial in New York

Anne Mary Sheehan passed away at the age of 98 in Castle Gardens Nursing Home Enniscorthy in Wexford.

Irish Mirror · May 3, 2023

Ed Sheeran forced to miss grandmother's funeral 'due to copyright trial' in latest blow

Chart-topping singer Ed Sheeran is reportedly missing his grandmother's funeral following her death aged 98 as he is in New York for his Thinking Out Loud copyright trial

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Ed Sheeran: what was his copyright trial all about?

The British singer said he found the accusations “insulting” and threatened to quit making music if he lost the court case

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023