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Ed Sheeran testifies in Let’s Get It On copyright lawsuit

Sheeran, 32, was called to testify in the civil trial by the heirs of Ed Townsend, Gaye’s co-writer on the 1973 soul classic.

Lawyer claims to have ‘smoking gun proof’ Ed Sheeran copied Marvin G...

The English pop star is accused of copying Let’s Get It On with his 2016 song Thinking Out Loud.

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

The singer and humanitarian is known for his signature hit Banana Boat Song (Day-O) and its call of ‘Day-O! Daaaaay-O’.

Jaws stage play aims to create splash on Broadway

The Shark Is Broken stars Ian Shaw, the son of the late Robert Shaw who played shark hunter Quint.

Actor Danny Masterson ‘drugged and raped women’, prosecutor alleges

A mistrial was declared on all three counts at the end of Masterson’s first trial in November when jurors told the judge they were deadlocked.

Singer R Kelly moved to North Carolina prison from Chicago

In February, a federal judge in Chicago sentenced the R&B singer to 20 years in prison for child pornography and enticement of minors for sex.

Jackass star Bam Margera charged with punching brother

An arrest warrant was issued for Margera, 43, and Pennsylvania police said they were looking for him.

Comedian Richard Lewis reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

The 75-year-old said he is ‘finished with stand-up. I’m just focusing on writing and acting’.

Tucker Carlson out at Fox News, network confirms

Carlson’s last programme was on Friday.

Fox News ‘agrees to part ways’ with Tucker Carlson

Carlson’s last programme was on Friday.

Tucker Carlson, Fox News’ most popular host, out at network

Fox said the network and Carlson had ‘agreed to part ways’ but it offered no explanation for the stunning move.

U2 creating new concert experience at high-tech, globe-shaped venue...

The rock band’s five-night run at The Venetian’s Sphere will feature a state-of-the-art audio and visual system designed for each concertgoer.

Jury selection begins in Ed Sheeran-Marvin Gaye copyright case

The trial will examine similarities between Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud and Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On.

Disneyland visitors in shock after dragon show goes up in flames

The show featuring Mickey Mouse battling a giant dragon named Maleficent was cut short due to the fire.

BBC Radio Foyle’s two-hour breakfast show broadcast for final time

In November, BBC Northern Ireland announced plans to cut up to 40 jobs as part of a drive to save money and invest in online services.

Todd Haimes, who led theatre company to Broadway, dies aged 66

During Haimes’s tenure, Roundabout shows won 34 Tony Awards.

K-pop star Moon Bin found dead in his home in Seoul

Police said there were no signs of foul play in the death of the 25-year-old.

Foo Fighters plan first album since drummer’s death

The new album, But Here We Are, will be released on June 2.

Words of Derry Girls character quoted at Good Friday Agreement confe...

The head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service referenced an episode of the sitcom during a speech at the event at Queen’s University Belfast.

Liz Cheney memoir to revisit aftermath of US Capitol siege

Ms Cheney has said she wants to ensure that Donald Trump, who has announced his candidacy for 2024, will never be president again.