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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alex Warren finds it's 'weird' getting to duet with idols like Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey
Alex Warren found it "a little f****** strange" duetting with his idols Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey. In April, the Ordinary hitmaker got to perform his mega-hit backstage with Lana at Stagecoach 2025, while he and Sheeran duetted on the earworm at Ed's pop-up venue, The Old Phone Pub, at Coachella. He told Rolling Stone of the surreal duets: 'I was like, there's no f****** way I'm singing Ordinary with Lana Del Rey a week after singing it with Ed Sheeran. 'I think it's just weird, like these people know who I am, which is a little f****** strange, considering growing up these were people who helped me out a lot." Warren credits Jelly Roll - who features on his song Bloodline - for turning people on to his music. The musician said: "He introduced me at the time and goes, 'This is Alex. He has the biggest song in the world.' And at the time, it wasn't the biggest song in the world. I think he put that into the air.' February's Ordinary spent 11 consecutive weeks at No.1 on the UK chart, marking the longest running No.1 in the UK by a US male solo act in more than 70 years and the joint longest running No.1 of the 2020s, tied with Ed Sheeran's Bad Habits. Warren's album You'll Be Alright, Kid is released on July 18. The collection features all of the tracks from the 24-year-old star's debut LP You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) alongside newbies such as smash hit Ordinary and Bloodline with Jelly Roll. You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) focused on "dealing with grief", while You'll Be Alright, Kid "turns the page with healing, resilience and optimism."
CBS News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ed Sheeran in Boston for surprise visit to WBZ-TV before Old Phone Pub opening in Ipswich
Ed Sheeran was in Boston early Friday morning for a surprise visit to WBZ-TV. Sheeran is in Massachusetts for the opening of the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich tonight. This morning, he met with the anchors of WBZ News Mornings and took a tour of the studios after the newscast ended at 7 a.m. He also recorded a special weather forecast for Ipswich in front of the green screen in the main studio. The Old Phone Pub is a pop-up bar and will only be open for one day, according to the town of Ipswich. It's named for the English singer-songwriter's new single "Old Phone." Sheeran performed the song for the first time Wednesday in an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in New York City. He said the music video for the song includes the construction of the temporary pub on Estes Street behind the Old Mill Building in Ipswich. If you want to visit the pub, it won't be easy. Sheeran said those who'd like to check it out should get their own old phone and find an old message that means a lot to you. You can then send it to a special text line on The Old Phone Pub website . If his team selects your message, it will be projected on the pub's walls. If you're able to get in, there's a small menu available for guests. But, the town of Ipswich had a warning for anyone planning on coming to the pub Friday. "Atlantic Records has informed the Town that the pub is open ONLY to those who have received a confirmation text, plus one guest. Guests must show a valid ID. Admission, for those with a valid text (no copies or screenshots) is still not guaranteed and subject to first-come, first-served access," the town said in a statement. "The Town of Ipswich highly encourages the general public to avoid driving in the area. The pub is not in a readily visible location, and there are no public events scheduled." Parking is also very limited in the area. Earlier this month, Sheeran came to Boston for a surprise performance at The Dubliner Irish Pub in Government Center on St. Patrick's Day. A customer told WBZ Sheeran stunned the crowd and "appeared out of nowhere." Sheeran has an impressive history in Massachusetts. Last summer, he headlined the first night of Boston Calling at the Harvard Athletic Complex. The night before that show, he went to the Garden with Renee Rapp to watch the Boston Celtics play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Before the game, he met with several kids and took photos with them at Boston Children's Hospital. He also played "Perfect" and "Castle on the Hill" for patients and their families. Sheeran is also known for packing stadiums around the world. In July 2023, he played at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro and set the single-show attendance record there. After the concert, he said, "I have so much history at this place. I really think that this is my favorite place to play in the United States." Sheeran is currently on a break from his 2025 tour. It will resume April 26 in Abu Dhabi in The United Arab Emirates. For more information on tour dates and tickets, visit his website .
Axios
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Ed Sheeran's Massachusetts pop-up pub
Grammy-winning singer Ed Sheeran is opening a pop-up Irish bar at a secret location in Ipswich Friday night. Why it matters:"The Old Phone Pub" is named after Sheeran's newest single and its location in the North Shore town is presumably because the singer hails from Ipswich, England. The latest: Sheeran played the new song on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" Wednesday and confirmed the pub will serve Guinness and tater tots. Sheeran will film the song's music video at the bar. Getting into the pub will be a bit harder than just showing ID at the door. Sheeran also wants people to send an old phone message or video to a special number. If selected, the most meaningful messages will be projected on the pub's walls. The intrigue: Locals speculate the popup will take place in the Old Mill building. Town officials have approved a one-day wine and malt permit and a weekday entertainment license for Friday, March 28.
CBS News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Ed Sheeran to open the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich, Massachusetts
Ed Sheeran appears to like Massachusetts. He's opening the Old Phone Pub in Ipswich, just days after his surprise appearance at a Boston bar on St. Patrick's Day. The pop-up Irish pub will open Friday on the North Shore. It will operate for two days only and is named for Sheeran's newest single. He debuted the song "Old Phone" for a large audience on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night and revealed his upcoming album will be called "Play." Sheeran said if you want to attend the opening of The Old Phone pub, go turn on your own old phone, find a message that means a lot to you and send it to a special text line set up by Sheeran. You can find that number on The Old Phone Pub website . If your message is selected it will be projected on the walls of the pub. Sheeran did not confirm if he's attending the opening in person, but Fallon said the singer will be there.
