Ed Sheeran News

Ed Sheeran plays song for first time in 13 years during Loop Tour opening show

On Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran kicked off his 51-show Loop Tour in Auckland, New Zealand, performing a 30-song setlist filled with hits and surprises.

Ed Sheeran Kicks Off Loop Tour Era With Career-Spanning Setlist Reveal

Ed Sheeran is already back on the road just months after finishing his three-year-long Mathematics Tour, and fans couldn't be more excited. On Tuesday, January 13, the singer shared which songs he plans to perform on his upcoming Loop Tour, giving a first glimpse at the music journey fans can expect.

'Surreal, just mental': Skye Newman crowned BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026

Skye Newman has been crowned BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026. The 22-year-old star - who has supported Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi - had a stellar 2025, having bagged a UK number five single with Family Matters.

Ed Sheeran Goes Shirtless for Men's Health UK After Major 30-Pound Weight Loss

Ed Sheeran is putting a spotlight on his health journey after appearing shirtless on the cover of "Men's Health UK," revealing a dramatic 30-pound weight loss.

Ed Sheeran reveals his strict approach to touring

Ed Sheeran has become more disciplined in his approach to performing. The 34-year-old pop star admits to living an unhealthy lifestyle during his younger years, but Ed is now making a conscious effort to live more healthily and ensure that he's ready for the challenge of performing live.

Ed Sheeran ditched 'beer-guzzling' lifestyle after becoming a dad

Ed Sheeran ditched his "beer-guzzling" lifestyle after becoming a father because he wanted to be "a responsible dad". The 34-year-old pop star became a

Taylor Swift Tells Ed Sheeran She Wanted to 'Disappear' After Terror Threats on Eras Tour

Taylor Swift said she "wanted to disappear" following traumatic moments during her Eras Tour last summer, describing feelings of being "hunted" in scenes shown in a new Disney+ documentary.

Ed Sheeran's Drive inspiration

Ed Sheeran was inspired by ’70s rock music when working on Drive for the F1 movie soundtrack. The 34-year-old star joined forces with Dave Grohl and John Mayer for the song and with Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love opening the film, they wanted their track to have a similar vibe.

Ed Sheeran dismisses marriage fears over honest lyrics

Ed Sheeran's music is inspired by "big extremes" in his emotions. The Azizam hitmaker sparked concern for his marriage to wife Cherry following the release

Ed Sheeran has 'one more big tour in me' before settling down

Ed Sheeran admits he's got "one more big tour in me". The Shape of You hitmaker, 34, is one of the highest-grossing touring artists on the planet. But,

Megan Moroney cancelled vacation to perform with Ed Sheeran

Megan Moroney cancelled her vacation in order to perform with Ed Sheeran. The 28-year-old singer had holiday plans in place, but Megan decided to make a last-minute cancellation because Ed called her and offered to perform with her.

Review: Only Ed Sheeran could pull off 1917-like One Shot film

In one of the most creative ways of making a concert film, Ed Sheeran galavants around New York City in Netflix’s One Shot, a one-take-style journey of his adventures between a soundcheck and a concert.

Elena Rose was stunned when Ed Sheeran asked her to write Spanish verse for Thinking Out Loud

Elena Rose was astonished when Ed Sheeran asked her to write a new Spanish verse for Thinking Out Loud. The Venezuelan-American singer and songwriter went viral this year after the music superstar tasked her with writing a new verse for his 2014 hit but found it extraordinary that she was requested to do so.

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown teases Ed Sheeran collaboration

Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown has discussed a collaboration with Ed Sheeran. In July, the pair performed the rock band's noughties classic Teenage Dirtbag with the global megastar's high school band onstage in Hamburg, Germany.

Interview: Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown on plotting a collab with Ed Sheeran, being inspired by Liam Payne and Teenage Dirtbag at 25

As Wheatus mark the 25th anniversary of their cult hit Teenage Dirtbag, frontman Brendan B. Brown reflects on the song’s enduring appeal, the changing landscape of pop music, and what’s next for the band.

Ed Sheeran Cheers UK Music Education Reforms Boosting Creativity in Schools

Ed Sheeran is celebrating the UK government's decision to introduce new reforms to music education, marking the first major curriculum update in more than a decade.

Ed Sheeran's 'powerful' letter gets Sir Keir Starmer to change UK's music curriculum

Ed Sheeran and huge names including Harry Styles and Stormzy have been successful in their bid to get the UK Government to make the first major upgrade to the music curriculum in England in more than a decade.

Interview: Big Time Rush on why their reunion means so much, gambling with a crowd in Las Vegas and their hopes for an Ed Sheeran collaboration...

Following a blockbuster US run this summer, Big Time Rush's In Real Life Worldwide Tour arrives in Europe in November. For long-time fans of the boy band, this run of dates is a dream come true.

Westlife grateful to Ed Sheeran

Westlife owes a lot to Ed Sheeran. The 34-year-old singer has written several tracks for the band - now formed of Shane Filan, 46, Nicky Byrne, 47, Mark Feehily, 45, and 45 year old Kian Egan - including the newly-released Chariot, and Ed has boosted their profile by constantly bigging them up.

Ed Sheeran announces December European arena shows

Ed Sheeran has announced a series of European arena shows. The Thinking Out Loud singer will be performing in France, Germany, the UK and Ireland in December in what will provide fans with a rare opportunity to see the music superstar in a more intimate setting ahead of his all-new Loop stadium tour, which begins in Australia in January 2026.

Ed Sheeran announces 2026 return to Australia and New Zealand for Loop Tour

Ed Sheeran has announced his highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026. The Shape of You hitmaker will be hitting the road next year for his brand-new jaunt Down Under, promising fans a fresh experience with new songs, a new stage setup, and some exciting surprises.

Ed Sheeran Debuts New Proper Rock Song 'Drive'

Ed Sheeran has debuted his new song “Drive” ahead of the opening of F1: The Movie. The album song, produced by John Mayer and Blake Slatkin, is available on music streaming services now.

Ed Sheeran releases new song and music video for upcoming "F1" movie

Ed Sheeran Drops Prismatic Trailer For Lively New Album 'Play'

Since bursting onto the scene with his 2017 hit “Shape of You”, Ed Sheeran has been making countless waves through the music world. Many award-winning albums later, the British Grammy winner has returned with his forthcoming new album, Play.