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Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ed Sheeran copyright claim for Grammy-winning hit rejected by Supreme Court
Pop singer and award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran found himself caught up in a 'devastating' lawsuit yet again, as he was accused of stealing from a classic 1970s hit Ed Sheeran is a hitmaker above all else, with countless number one songs and writing credits for the likes of Rihanna and One Direction, but his most recent success comes from a song he first released all the way back in 2014. One of the pop star's biggest songs, Thinking Out Loud, came under fire for allegedly using the copyright melody from Marvin Gaye 's Let's Get It On. This case was brought forward by Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns a portion of the rights to the song. Owner and investment banker David Pullman argued that the melody, harmony and rhythm were all copied by Sheeran. However, on July 16, the Supreme Court decided not to hear the case, keeping in place the lower court's decision that the singer was not liable in the copyright infringement lawsuit. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran's bitter family rift as star faces backlash for 'identifying culturally' as Irish It's not the first time the star celebrates such a victory, as this news follows his previous success in fighting a copyright lawsuit over the same song, but this time by the family of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 70s song. The family's accusations resulted in them seeking an eye-watering $100m (£73m) in damages from the star. Sheeran was angered by this and put his decision to fight the case down to the simple fact that he would not act as a "piggy bank" for "anyone to shake". Thinking Out Loud is still one of the singer's biggest songs to date after spending more than two years in the UK charts. Not to mention, it racked up an impressive 4.8 million sales in the UK alone and went on to take home the Song of the Year award at the 2016 Grammys. In 2023, this case was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton, who decided that the elements the 34-year-old was accused of stealing are far too common. Following the verdict at the time, Sheeran spoke outside of the courthouse and shared his disappointment in being questioned on his song-writing capabilities. He said: "It's devastating to be accused of stealing someone else's song when we've put so much work into our livelihoods." Speaking on the matter this week was his co-writer, Amy Wadge. In an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, she shared that these copyright trials have "haunted" her for the last decade. Wadge further explained: "The absolute truth is that song changed my life. I didn't have a hit until I was 37, and that was the one. "I was able to feel like I'd had a hit for a year, and then all of a sudden it felt like the wolves were surrounding me. It was incredibly frightening." She went on to say that the case's dismissal was a "huge relief" for the both of them. Following on from the stress of the initial 2023 trial, both Wadge and Sheeran commemorated the event, commenting on how the pop star does best with a tattoo. The pair decided to get matching tattoos using a phrase one of the judges said in the trial: "independently created".
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Grammys adds two new categories for 2026
The 2026 Grammy Awards will include two new prizes for Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. The prestigious music bash will return to Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with nominations set to be announced Friday, November 7, 2025. Some new changes have been made to reflect "the ever-changing musical landscape." Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, commented: "The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year. "That entails listening carefully to our members to make sure our rules and guidelines reflect today's music and allow us to accurately recognise as many deserving creators as possible. As we kick off another exciting GRAMMY Season, we look forward to celebrating the amazing power of music and its ability to bring so many people together." Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at the 2025 ceremony, taking home five prizes. The rapper's Drake diss track Not Like Us saw him come away from with a huge haul of statuettes, including the prestigious Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories, as well as Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. Beyoncé also enjoyed a successful evening, scooping three prizes including finally securing the night's biggest honour, Album of the Year, for Cowboy Carter, which she dedicated to Linda Martell, a Black trailblazer in country music.
TimesLIVE
04-06-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
'They helped themselves to my royalties', alleges Manqonqo
Eyadini hitmaker Manqonqo has broken his silence about the harsh realities he's faced with after allegedly being cheated by his former record label — a betrayal he says cost him millions and left him struggling to make ends meet. Born Mlungisi Buthelezi, the artist shot to fame in 2018 with the wildly popular single Eyadini, featuring Dason and Saviour Gee. The track became a nationwide anthem, becoming runner-up in SABC's Song of the Year. But behind the chart success, the Durban-born singer said he was sinking financially. In an interview on The Basement Podcast with Flymotion, Manqonqo revealed the extent of the alleged exploitation, saying his former label pocketed the royalties while he lived hand-to-mouth. 'The painful part was watching their lives change while mine remained stuck. I later found out they were helping themselves to my royalties. At the time, the only income I had was from gigs, while they were living large,' he said. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the Folweni native opened up about the devastating effect the situation has had on his personal life. 'I've hit rock bottom. I'm living at my parents' house, trying to support my siblings the best I can. My family is helping me survive.' Despite the setback, Manqonqo is not giving up. He's using the hard lesson to prepare for a comeback. 'I haven't stopped recording or working on business plans. I'll be back. This time, proper procedures will be followed. I'm coming back stronger,' he promised. Fans are already rallying behind him, with many hoping to see Manqonqo reclaim his place in the South African music scene — this time, on his own terms.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Jungkook finally got it': BTS ARMY celebrates after ASEA 2025 adds Song of the Year as Daesang, making Seven group's first solo win
BTS ARMY is rejoicing once again—this time with a major update that marks another milestone in Jungkook's stellar career. Despite currently serving in the military, BTS' Golden Maknae continues to shine, and now, his 2024 win for Seven has officially been recognized as his first Daesang (Grand Prize). The 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) confirmed that the Song of the Year category is now officially considered a Daesang, making Jungkook's 2024 victory with his hit solo debut single Seven (featuring Latto). With this, Jungkook becomes a Daesang-winning soloist. BTS ARMY Reaction When fans noticed the updated awards section on BTS' Jungkook's Wikipedia page, social media instantly lit up with overwhelming excitement. One fan exclaimed that Jungkook had won his first, well-deserved, and truly earned Daesang for Seven last year at the 2024 Asia Star Entertainer Awards. Another proudly wrote that it's time to celebrate their huge global pop star, while another declared that this adds the Daesang winner to Seven's already endless list of achievements. A fan expressed how proud BTS and Jungkook must feel, noting that Jungkook is now officially a Daesang-winning soloist, since the Asia Star Entertainer Awards has officially recognized Song of the Year as a Daesang. ARMY recalled that Seven won SOTY in 2024, making Jungkook the first BTS member to earn a Daesang for Song of the Year. Another ARMY shared heartfelt congratulations, celebrating Jungkook not just for his win but for being the first BTS member to achieve such a feat. ASEA 2024 For those unfamiliar, the inaugural Asia Star Entertainer Awards were held at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan in 2024. The event honored both promising new rookies and established artists making waves in the global music scene. At the time, Stray Kids won the Daesang for Album of the Year (5 Star) and were named Best Group. Meanwhile, BTS' Jungkook took home Song of the Year for Seven. FYI: TXT, aka Tomorrow X Together, also won Song of the Year awards in 2024. Jungkook's Military Service Currently, Jungkook is serving his mandatory military enlistment, which began on December 12, 2023. He is scheduled to be discharged on June 11, 2025, the same day as fellow BTS member Jimin. Even while serving, Jungkook's music, reputation, and global influence continue to thrive and earn recognition. ARMYs continue to celebrate Jungkook with every achievement, and this Daesang win, earned during his military service, is a proud and emotional moment for fans around the world. Congratulations to Jungkook for adding another prestigious milestone to his already legendary journey.
Time Out
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The 2025 MAMA Awards will be held in Hong Kong
Here's something to perk up K-pop fans on this dreary day: the MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong this year! Originally standing for the Mnet Asian Music Awards, this is one of South Korea's major music award ceremonies that occurs annually. Korean music acts du jour and thousands of their fans will be filling the Kai Tak Stadium from November 28 to 29. This marks the return of the MAMA Awards to our city after seven years – the ceremony was held in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2017, and the last time they were in town was in 2018, when the event was split into three parts and Hong Kong hosted one of them. Some of the award categories include Best Male and Female Artist, Best Male and Female Group, Best New Artist, Best Dance Performance, Best Rap Performance, Best Music Video, and more. The four grand prizes, known as daesang, are Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Fans' Choice of the Year (previously titled Worldwide Icon of the Year). Last year's ceremony saw Seventeen winning Artist of the Year and their EP Seventeenth Heaven winning Album of the Year, while the Song of the Year went to Aespa's Supernova, and BTS' Jimin took home the Fans' Choice of the Year. Some of the Korean artists likely to be in the running this year would be Got7, Zerobaseone, Ive, Onew, Kandis, Blackpink's Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa, and more – they've all released new EPs or albums this year. BTS will also make their much-awaited comeback this year following their mandatory military service, with the last member Suga being discharged on June 21. Stay tuned for details and ticketing information as we learn more!
