The Latest Breaking News from Marvin Gaye

Ed Sheeran beats second lawsuit over Thinking Out Loud and Let’s Get It On

Sheeran prevails two weeks after winning copyright case that also alleged similarities with Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Ed Sheeran co-writer gets tattoo of jury’s copyright verdict

‘I’m so grateful for the love and support I’ve received and still on cloud nine about the verdict!’

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Ed Sheeran makes first live appearance a week after copyright court drama at ACM Awards

Sheeran teamed up with US country music star Luke Combs to perform a powerful rendition of Life Goes On from the British singer’s recently released album

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

Inspiration, influence vs theft: What the Ed Sheeran case tells us about 70 years of pop music

The court case, brought by the estate of soul singer Marvin Gaye, claimed Ed Sheeran’s song was too similar to Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Good News: Ed Sheeran Doesn't Need to Quit Music, As He Wins Copyright Case Over 'Thinking Out Loud'

Phew!

Marie Claire · May 5, 2023

Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud co-writer Amy Wadge shares relief as pair win court case over Marvin Gaye claim

Ed Sheeran and Amy wrote the massive hit song which was released in 2014 and has since accrued 3.5billion views on YouTube

Wales Online · May 5, 2023

Ed Sheeran makes emotional speech outside court after winning copyright lawsuit over Marvin Gaye song

The British musician spoke outside court in New York following the verdict

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

Axis of Awesome’s ‘Four Chords’ masterpiece resurfaces following Ed Sheeran copyright win

Australian trio detailed in comedy song how many pop songs are based on the same simple musical progression

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Ed Sheeran news – live: Singer releases new album Subtract after winning Marvin Gaye lawsuit

Singer had been fighting a lawsuit in New York after being accused of plagiarising Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ for his 2014 single ‘Thinking Out Loud’

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Inspiration, influence and theft: what the Ed Sheeran case can tell us about 70 years of pop music

Earlier today, a US court ruled in favour of singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, agreeing his song Thinking Out Loud did not breach musical copyright.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023