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Ed Sheeran Sings Unreleased Song ‘Old Phone’ & ‘Stick Season’ With Noah Kahan at Nashville Pub • Apr. 23, 2025, 10:06 AM ET (Billboard)
Surprise addition Ed Sheeran is the hit of Coachella for sheer talent • Apr. 20, 2025, 6:06 AM ET (USA Today)
Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ of BLACKPINK & More Stars Named TIME100 Most Influential People of 2025 • Apr. 17, 2025, 5:23 AM ET (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran Promises New Music Every ‘Two, Three Weeks’ in ‘Call Her Daddy’ Appearance • Apr. 9, 2025, 8:14 AM ET (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran and Weezer Join Coachella 2025 Lineup • Apr. 6, 2025, 6:16 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Also Known As Edward Christopher Sheeran
Born February 17, 1991 (age 34) • Halifax • England

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