He was so emotional': the inside story of Ed Sheeran's new album – and his US copyright trial, Ed Sheeran
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As he defends himself in a New York court, Sheeran is preparing to release Subtract, a stark album informed by grief. Its producer Aaron Dessner explains how it was made
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Could Ed Sheeran's Copyright Win Change Landscape of Music Lawsuits?
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Ed Sheeran's New Album 'Subtract' Features Song About Daughter Lyra
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Ed Sheeran set for High Court battle after two songwriters claimed Shape of You copied their song
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Ed Sheeran Trial Goes Into Deliberations After Closing Statements
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Ed Sheeran Co-Writer Amy Wadge Is Relieved After He Won Trial: Exclusive
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Ed Sheeran wins second lawsuit over Marvin Gaye song
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Ed Sheeran wins copyright lawsuit over Marvin Gaye song
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Ed Sheeran copyright case: Songwriter's lawyer points to 'smoking gun' - Good Morning America
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What's going on? Ed Sheeran's Marvin Gaye copyright case
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Ed Sheeran trial: Jury finds he didn't copy Marvin Gaye song
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Ed Sheeran must face copyright trial over Thinking Out Loud, judge rules
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Ed Sheeran Performs Live in Court and Says He's Written New Music
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Ed Sheeran cleared in Marvin Gaye copyright infringement case
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Ed Sheeran - Wikipedia
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Personal meaning behind Ed Sheeran's grief-stricken album Subtract in rawest record yet - Irish Mirror Online