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Ruben Amorim makes rare Manchester United request as Ed Sheeran issues apology

The new manager is already making decisions to benefit the squad

Evening Standard

Live Aid promoter dismisses ‘woke do-gooders’ questioning Band Aid after Ed Sheeran statement

Harvey Goldsmith’s comments come after Sheeran said he had changed his stance on the charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

The Independent UK

Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song

Listeners said the charity single doesn’t have ‘a patch on the original’ after it aired on BBC Radio 2 Monday morning - but others have leapt to defence of song

Evening Standard

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Bob Geldof defends Band Aid 40

Bob Geldof has brushed off Ed Sheeran's criticism of the new Band Aid 40 release and pledged to continue to help the poorest people in Africa.

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Ed Sheeran crashes Ruben Amorim interview in awkward exchange

Global popstar Ed Sheeran has taken flack on social media after interrupting new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s first post-match interview.

The Independent UK

Ruben Amorim takes unsteady first step as size of Man Utd challenge is clear

Ipswich 1-1 Manchester United: Marcus Rashford gave his new boss the perfect start but it quickly became apparent just how much work there is to do

The Independent UK

Bob Geldof defends Band Aid single: This pop song has kept millions alive

Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014.

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Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

Sheeran said his perspective on the song had changed after listening to fellow musician Fuse ODG

The Independent UK

As Band Aid marks 40th anniversary critics take aim at Africa stereotypes

Latest version of Do They Know It’s Christmas fundraiser reignites debate about ‘problematic’ lyrics and imagery

The Guardian - UK

Ed Sheeran should know Band Aid did a lot of good, but development is better

Letter: The pop star has spoken out against his inclusion on the latest single – reflecting a common point of confusion about aid, writes Benny Dembitzer

The Guardian - UK

Ed Sheeran Assists Ipswich Town In Player Recruitment Efforts

Ed Sheeran joins Ipswich Town's recruitment team, influencing player signings and supporting the club. Sheeran's celebrity status plays a key role in secur...

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Rúben Amorim: the most hyped Premier League newbie since 2016

In today’s Football Daily: The ticking clock to what really matters

The Guardian - UK

Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift

It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players

The Independent UK

Stranded cheeses, bear-themed scams and extreme fruit phobias – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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“Bono took me aside and asked if I was sure I wanted him to sing this line”: Bob Geldof remembers what the U2 singer said to him before he recorded his vocals on Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas?

“I was able to say, this is not soggy liberalism; this is coded anger,” Geldof recalls

The Guardian - UK

Value of UK music industry hits record £7.6bn thanks to superstar tours

Live shows from acts including Coldplay, Elton John, Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran help drive revenues

The Guardian - UK

Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they’re dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong

No wonder pop stars and others feel uneasy about the project. However well-intentioned, it now does more harm than good, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

Evening Standard

Band Aid 40: Where the original singers are now as Do They Know It's Christmas? returns for 2024

A new refresh of the song, which combines vocals from three past versions, will be released on November 25

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Evening Standard

What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy

Musicians are distancing themselves from the “colonial” Christmas single, but Bob Geldof refuses to change the lyrics

The Guardian - UK

Ed Sheeran: I wish I wasn’t on 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid

Singer says his ‘understanding of the narrative’ around Do They Know It’s Christmas? has changed since 2014 appearance

MusicRadar

“If I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals”: Ed Sheeran says he didn’t want to be on new Band Aid record

His vocals were used without his permission

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Ed Sheeran didn't give Band Aid 40 'approval' to use his vocals

Ed Sheeran has claimed Bob Geldof and Midge Ure didn't ask for his permission to use his vocals on the '2024 Ultimate Mix' of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'.

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran shares statement accusing Band Aid of ‘dehumanising Africans’

Sharing a separate statement by Ghanaian-British star Fuse ODG, the singer-songwriter said his understanding of the narrative around Band Aid’s controversial charity singles had ‘changed’

Evening Standard

Myles Smith wins BBC Introducing award ‘on path to stardom’

The singer has seen his single Stargazing reach number four in the charts this year, and he is about to tour with Ed Sheeran.

Evening Standard

Band Aid: New version of Do They Know It's Christmas? released for 40th anniversary

The 40th anniversary edition will feature a mix of voices from the three previous editions of the song in 1984, 2004, and 2014

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