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Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ of BLACKPINK & More Stars Named TIME100 Most Influential People of 2025 • Apr. 17, 2025, 3:33 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)
Ipswich coffee shop known for its love of community gets surprise visit from Ed Sheeran • Apr. 5, 2025, 5:22 AM ET (CBS)
Video Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus release new music • Apr. 4, 2025, 3:03 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

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

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