Ed Sheeran records tribute song for tragic Jamal Edwards and shoots video starring his family and celebrity pals

New analysis from the BPI – the UK association of independent and major record labels – reveals that a record number of tracks hit eight-figure annual stream totals in 2021.

Harry Styles is zooming ahead to secure a third consecutive week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with As It Was.

One of the UK TV industry calendar’s biggest nights, the British Soap Awards, will return this June after a two-year hiatus.

Ed Sheeran smiles as he makes his way to a music video shoot in London, England on Friday (April 15).

Ed Sheeran has recorded a song in honour of Jamal Edwards who died following a suspected heart attack in February at age 31. Thursday Ed is said to have spent time with music entrepreneur Edwards’ friends and family, including his mother, Loose Women presenter, Brenda Edwards and sister Tanisha, recording a music video for what is expected to be a touching ballad.The 31-year-old singer, who reportedly recorded the track in Soho, was also joined by Edwards’ friends Tom Felton, Jude Law’s son Rafferty Law, US musician Russ and UK rapper Big Narstie.A source told The Sun: ‘Ed looked in good spirits when he arrived but it was a sombre occasion and things got very emotional on set.‘Ed wanted to do something to celebrate Jamal’s incredible legacy because he was a huge part of his life.‘Brenda wore all black and had sunglasses on as she arrived.‘It was really brave of her to get involved after such a loss, but she knows how close Ed and Jamal were and so it felt poignant to be part of it.’When Edwards’ death was announced on February 20, Shape Of You singer Ed took to Instagram to post a tribute to him.He wrote: ‘Jamal is my brother.

Harry Styles scores a second week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart with As It Was.

Harry Potter.Emma Watson was cast in the enviable role as the beloved bookworm at the age on just ten years old back in 2000 alongside her long-term cast mates Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint.Over the next ten years, the trio went on to become some of the most well-known child actors in the acting industry as they embodied the lives of witches and wizards in the heart of Hogwarts.But it’s not always been an easy life for the Hollywood actress after she almost dropped out of the film franchise due to the negative impact fame had on her growing up.Now, more than 20 years after the first film premiered, the TV star has done wonders with her impressive Hollywood career in addition to complete university and even became a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.As the actress prepares to celebrate 32nd birthday, Daily Star have taken a deep dive inside her life and career after her Harry Potter journey came to an end in 2011.Ahead of the 20th Harry Potter film reunion earlier this year, news resurfaced that Emma Watson revealed that she had a huge crush on her fellow co-star Tom Felton - who played the villainous Draco Malfoy.Speaking when the final Harry Potter film came out, Emma admitted she'd had a crush on Draco Malfoy star Tom Felton during an apperance on The Jonathan Ross Show. She confessed: "Between the ages of 10 and 12, I had a really terrible crush on Tom Felton." "We love a bad guy and he was a few years older and he had a skateboard, and that just did it really."He used to do tricks on it.

Ed Sheeran is said to be penning a song to pay tribute to his late friend, Jamal Edwards. Jamal tragically died in February at the age of 31 after a period of “sudden illness”. He helped launch the Shape Of You hitmaker Ed's career after he filmed the then-up-and-coming star for his channel SB.TV and the pair soon formed a friendship too.

BBC One (April 14). But he came under scrutiny from the judges after serving up the chicken thighs alone as he admitted he had undercooked the rice.

Emma Watson, 31, and Tom Felton, 34, have been two of the closest friends in Hollywood in a relationship that started when they were very young. The actress and actor co-starred in the popular Harry Potter films over the years and went from apparently crushing on each other (at least she did!) to becoming “really good friends’ who even sometimes sparked dating rumors. As of 2022, they still often mention each other in interviews or share cute pics on social media, proving their bond is stronger than ever.

ED SHEERAN already spends loads of time with stars, but now he has forked out a fortune on special kit so he can watch them every night – by getting into astronomy. I can reveal that Ed has invested in an observatory dome in his back garden and has filled it with state-of-the-art equipment for his new hobby.

Selena Gomez is sharing her appreciation for Camila Cabello and her new album ‘Familia,’ revealing what seems to be her favorite song of the project, showing off her moves to ‘Bam Bam’ featuring Ed Sheeran.The 29-year-old singer and actress, who recently called out body shamers in a new video, can be seen dancing to the rhythm of Camila’s new track. Singing the lyrics, “Así es la vida, sí, yeah that’s just life baby.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJ Balvin has postponed his long-awaited “Jose” tour, which was scheduled to launch next week in San Antonio, citing Covid-related “unforeseen production challenges.”The six-week tour was scheduled to cross North America before wrapping in Puerto Rico on June 4; he was also scheduled to appear at the Viva LA Music Festival in Los Angeles on June 25. A quick look at Ticketmaster shows a large number of unsold tickets in many venues on the tour.Balvin, who recently released two songs with Ed Sheeran, “Sigue” and “Forever My Love,” is renowned for elaborate and eye-popping concert tours like, his 2019 “Arcoiris” tour, which stunned the Coachella audience and then traveled across the world.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Neil Jones moves in former Miss Romania just weeks after starting dating. Neil was formerly married to co star Katya Jones. But now he is with Miss Romania Sienna Hollen.

Ed Sheeran has said that he now films “every single writing session” to prevent future copyright cases into his songs.Sheeran recently won a copyright case at the High Court over claims that he plagiarised hit song ‘Shape Of You’ from two other writers.Sheeran along with two of his co-writers – Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid and producer Steve McCutcheon – were accused of plagiarising part of a track called ‘Oh Why’ by Sami Chokri, who performs under the alias Sami Switch.Sheeran and his co-authors, denied all allegations of copying, claiming that they don’t remember hearing ‘Oh Why’ before the claims were lodged.

Arsenal footballer Bukayo Saka has confessed to being a huge Ed Sheeran fan – so much so that he wants the singer to perform at his future wedding. Saka, who also plays for the England squad, has opened up about his love for music with much of his playlist filled with grime, rap, drill and Afrobeats. However, a certain pop star has slipped through the net with Saka listing Shape Of You hitmaker Sheeran as one of the artists he listens to the most. The revelation was much to the amusement and shock of his brother Yomi, who confidently stated: ‘You don’t bang Ed Sheeran.’ Sticking with his music taste, Saka insisted: ‘Bro, I showed you, he’s in my top five artists on Spotify Wrapped!’ Yomi demanded proof during the hilarious exchange in Saka’s GQ Magazine interview, and replied: ‘I don’t believe you. When?’ Saka then confessed: ‘Bruv, I’m not going to play Ed Sheeran when you’re in the car! When I’m in the car with my girl, we listen to Ed Sheeran.’ Laughing off the idea of grime legends Giggs and D Double E performing at his wedding, Saka said: ‘Oh my gosh! That one is not [for a] wedding, oh.

Ed Sheeran has revealed the emotional and creative cost of being taken to court over plagiarism claims, revealing he now films all of his songwriting sessions, just in case.

Nothing is ever As It Was, as Harry Styles makes a massive debut with his second solo Number 1 single.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Weeknd may have kept his music out of contention for the recent Grammys, but there’s no shortage of him being name-checked on the just-released list of candidates for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where he leads with 17 nominations — three more than the nearest runner-up, Doja Cat, who has 14.There’s a three-way tie for third place among contenders, with Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and Kanye West all having 13 as a possibly lucky number.Another top artist who recused himself from Grammy consideration, Drake, has 11 nominations going into the ceremony, followed by Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa with nine, the Kid Laroi with eight, and BTS, Taylor Swift and Giveon with seven each. If 13 for any reason should seem like a high number for West, there’s a peculiar reason for that.

Harry Styles rockets to Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with As It Was.

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