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Ed Sheeran: I’m culturally Irish • June 10, 2025, 5:29 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Alex Warren Breaks Out of a Tie With Ed Sheeran for U.K. Singles Chart Record • June 7, 2025, 6:09 AM ET (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran Speaks Punjabi on New Song ‘Sapphire,’ His ‘Favorite’ Track on Upcoming Album ‘Play’ • June 6, 2025, 10:34 AM ET (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran shares moments with Shah Rukh Khan, Arijit Singh and ‘Baahubali’ set ahead of ‘Sapphire’ release • June 2, 2025, 7:56 PM ET (The Hindu)
Ed Sheeran's swimming trunks among charity auction lots • June 1, 2025, 7:54 AM ET (BBC)

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

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