Ed Sheeran appears in court in copyright lawsuit
A Manhattan jury is expected to return an imminent verdict in Ed Sheeran’s copyright lawsuit.
The British singer-songwriter is currently being sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, the songwriter who composed the 1973 slow jam classic ‘Let’s Get It On’ with Marvin Gaye.
They accused Sheeran’s 2014 song of copying the anthem’s harmonic progressions as well as melodic and rhythmic elements without permission.
The lawsuit was originally filed in 2017, however, it took six years to finally reach federal court in Manhattan.
Sheeran vehemently denies plagiarizing “Let’s Get It On”. His lawyers argued that the song uses common constructions found in many pop tunes.
If the interpreter of “Perfect” is found liable for copyright infringement, the trial will enter a second phase to determine the amount of damages he will owe.
He reportedly told the court this week that if he lost he planned to quit the music.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that Sheeran will temporarily replace Katy Perry on american idol as she performs at the Coronaton concert in London this weekend.
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Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 10:39 a.m.
Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit: Everything you need to know about the Marvin Gaye plagiarism case
Ed Sheeran made the rounds in court this week, where he is defending himself against accusations that elements of one of his best-known tracks were stolen from Marvin Gaye’s 1973 slow jam classic ‘Let’s Get It We”.
The British artist, 32, has been sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, the songwriter who composed the anthem with Gaye. They alleged that Sheeran’s 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud” copied harmonic progressions, melodic and rhythmic elements from “Let’s Get It On” without permission.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 9:59 a.m.
Verdict in Ed Sheeran’s copyright lawsuit expected this week
Sources close to Ed Sheeran said The Independent that they are hoping for a verdict before the release of the singer’s new album on Friday May 5.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 9:19 a.m.
Ed Sheeran catches a busker singing his song on the subway platform
ICYMI: Ed Sheeran surprised a New York busker singing his song on a subway station platform.
Ed Sheeran catches a busker singing his song on the subway platform
Ed Sheeran surprised a New York busker singing his song on a subway station platform. The “Bad Habits” singer walked up behind Mike Yung, who was singing Sheeran’s new hit “Eyes Closed” at the Church Avenue station in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old went viral in 2016 when a video showing him performing The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” was viewed more than 2 million times in 7 days. He then appeared on America’s Got Talent and released a studio album in 2018. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 8:49 a.m.
Listen to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” side-by-side with Marvin Gaye’s track
Listen to Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” side-by-side with Marvin Gaye’s track
Hear Ed Sheeran’s track ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and Marvin Gaye’s song ‘Let’s Get It On’ as the British singer appears in a New York court this week to defend himself against allegations that he allegedly stole elements of the American hitmaker’s 1973 track and used them in his own song. Sheeran has been sued by the heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, who composed the track with Gaye, who allege he copied harmonic progressions, melodic and rhythmic elements. On Tuesday, April 25, Sheeran said he and co-writer Amy Wadge composed “Thinking Out Loud” in a collaborative session. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 8:19 a.m.
Ed Sheeran sings and plays guitar in witness box in copyright lawsuit
ICYMI: Jurors in New York were given a free concert by Ed Sheeran on Thursday (April 27) as part of the singer’s ongoing plagiarism lawsuit.
The British artist is being sued by the heirs of Ed Townsend, the songwriter who composed “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. with the legendary soul singer.
Plaintiffs allege that Sheeran’s 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud” copied harmonic progressions, melodic and rhythmic elements from “Let’s Get It On” without permission, which Sheeran denies.
To illustrate his point, the Grammy-winning singer played the basic chord progression of “Thinking Out Loud” while on the witness stand on Thursday.
According ABC NewsSheeran also briefly sang what he said were the song’s original lyrics: “I’m singing now.”
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 7:49 a.m.
Other artists cheer on Ed Sheeran amid copyright case
Ed Sheeran said he received encouragement during his copyright lawsuit from other artists who also feared prosecution as he fought claims he had stolen material from ” Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye to create a new track ten years ago.
The 32-year-old said he had heard from other singers since the trial began last week because they shared his concerns about litigation stemming from their songwriting.
He did not identify any of them but said they encouraged him.
“When you write songs, someone comes after you,” Sheeran said.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 7:09 a.m.
Ed Sheeran unveils the visuals for his new album Subtract
To subtract is Ed Sheeran’s fifth studio album. It is slated for release May 5 via Asylum and Atlantic Records.
On Wednesday, May 3, the singer posted new visuals for the album on Twitter.
“Tune in to this on release day, Friday, May 5 – To subtract the visual album will premiere on @YouTube at 11am ET / 4pm BST,” the singer wrote. “If you’re a YouTube Premium user, join the Afterparty for exclusive bonus content.”
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 6:29 a.m.
Sheeran ‘wrote seven songs in four hours’ after wife’s cancer diagnosis
In his new Disney Plus documentary series, The sum of everything Sheeran’s wife, Cherry Seaborn, revealed the remarkable way her husband responded to his cancer diagnosis.
“We had the tumor diagnosis and the next day Eds went down to the basement and wrote seven songs in four hours,” Seaborn said.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 5:59 a.m.
Who is suing Ed Sheeran?
They alleged that Sheeran’s 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud” copied harmonic progressions, melodic and rhythmic elements from “Let’s Get It On” without permission, which Sheeran denies.
Peony HirwaniMay 3, 2023 5:19 a.m.