Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap's US visas to be revoked after pro-Palestine Coachella set
During the group's latest Coachella set at the weekend, rapper Mo Charah said onstage: 'The Irish not so long ago were persecuted at the hands of the Brits, but we were never bombed from the skies with nowhere to go.
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39 minutes ago
- 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".
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Five chances to win passes to top music fest Summer Nights on the Southside
The concert takes over the park for four days WIN Five chances to win passes to top music fest Summer Nights on the Southside QUEEN'S Park in Glasgow will be taken over by top bands later this month for music fest Summer Nights on the Southside. Over four days, the city space will host acts like 90s favourites Ocean Colour Scene, Scots rockers Del Amitri and Irish favourites The Saw Doctors. Advertisement 2 Scots rockers Del Amitri are on the bill 2 Fans will be delighted to see Ocean Colour Scene And the Scottish Sun has teamed up with Regular Music to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a four-day pass for them and a friend. Meanwhile, four lucky runners up can win a day pass for two people for a show of their choice during the fest, which runs from June 26 to 29. Ocean Colour Scene, who play on the Sunday evening, are riding the Britpop wave after fellow bands like Oasis and Pulp have amassed huge audiences on recent tours. Guitarist Steve Cradock, 55, said: 'We're from a generation that grew up listening to records. That era is still well-loved and it was a great time where amazing music came from our shores. Advertisement 'People get nostalgic about it because it was such a good time.' The Riverboat Song favourites join a stellar line-up which also includes Echo & The Bunnymen and other top acts such as Lightning Seeds, Glasvegas, Hothouse Flowers and King Creosote. If you would like to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets all you have to do is answer the following question: Q. What is the correct name of the Ocean Colour Scene 1996 hit? Advertisement A. The Day We Caught the Train B. The Day We Caught the Rally Car C. The Day We Caught the Tour Bus Huge 90s band look very different at Glastonbury 27yrs after huge hit The Life of Riley EMAIL your answer, name, address and daytime contact number to win@ Advertisement Please put 'REGULAR MUSIC OCS' in the email subject header. Competition closes at midnight tonight (June 19). TERMS AND CONDITIONS UK residents only, excluding any Regular Music or Scottish Sun employees and their families or anyone professionally connected with this promotion. One entry per person. Five winners will be selected at random from all entries received before the closing date. The prize is one winner receiving a four day pass for two to the Summer nights on the Southside on Thursday 26 June to Sunday 29 June 2025, four runners up will be a pass for two for one day of there choice. Tickets must be accepted as offered and are not transferable and not refundable. No cash alternative will be offered. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. The Scottish Sun are under no liability whatsoever in connection with any loss, damage or injury which is suffered as a direct or indirect result of the prize. Usual Scottish Sun rules apply. Editor's decision is final.
Daily Record
16 hours ago
- Daily Record
Oasis announce exclusive pop-up shops for reunion tour - how to get tickets
Oasis are opening a string of pop-up stores in Edinburgh and across the UK and Ireland this summer ahead of their reunion tour - and fans can get early access if they act quickly Oasis are set to reveal exclusive pop-up shops across UK and Ireland for their upcoming reunion tour and fans can apply for tickets for early access. People across the nation were thrilled at the announcement that Noel and Liam Gallagher will share the stage once more, for the first time in 16 years. To mark the occasion, fans can snap up rare merchandise to remember the occasion. The inaugural shop opens its doors in Manchester on June 20 and will operate until July 27, with further stores to follow in Edinburgh, Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Dublin. Each pop-up will feature a limited edition range of clothing, vinyl and accessories including unique collaborations and exclusive items not available elsewhere as reported by the Mirror. Manchester gets the ball rolling this week, while Cardiff's store opens on June 26. London and Birmingham will open their doors on July 8, with both Edinburgh and Dublin following suit from August 4. The pop-ups are linked to the Oasis Live 2025 Tour, which kicks off in Cardiff on July 4, marking a historic return for the estranged brothers who haven't performed together since 2009. Fans eager to get ahead of the pack can apply for early access launch events at the shops however they will need to act swiftly. Entries close at 8pm tonight on June 18, and lucky fans will be selected randomly and notified by Thursday, June 19. Exact shop locations and a detailed list of what's on offer are being kept quiet, with more information to be released later this week. Meanwhile, U2's lead singer Bono, who is good pals with Noel, has let slip that the band are sounding "shockingly great" in rehearsals. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, the Irish musician shared: "They're both funny. I'm still very close with Noel, and he sent a message to me saying he's kind of shocked by how great the band is [sounding at rehearsals]. I think we're going to have a good summer." The 65-year-old continued, "I love them. And what I really love is, the preciousness that had gotten into indie music - they just blew it out. There was the swagger, and the sound of getting out of the ghetto, not glamorising it." Zane also disclosed his plans to see the iconic group live, stating: "Of course! Those big guitars, that big Neil Young sounds. "They were against the law in the UK, and they're like, 'No, I have to do what I f****** want. And then they had this kind of rhythmic, beautiful quality. "'Today is gonna be the day...' So that's a kind of, that's an almost RandB rhythm. But Manchester was very influenced by dance music, so they were groovier than anybody. They were rawer than anybody."
