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Recording artist Ed Sheeran departs after speaking to the media outside New York Federal Court, on May 4, 2023, in New York.

Sheeran was sued by the heirs of songwriter Ed Townsend, who claimed that ‘Thinking Out Loud’ had key components of the 1970s classic tune ‘Let’s Get It On’

Sarah Paulson and Pedro Pascal (left) and Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz are examples of celebrity friends who have supported each other since the beginning of their careers.

Celebrities

From Ana de Armas to Pedro Pascal: 12 celebrities who owe their success, career or life to another famous friend

Anna Milton|Madrid|Apr 30, 2023 - 13:55 CEST

Whether it’s offering a place to stay, a recommendation for an important role or even a kidney, there are many instances of celebrities helping each other out. These stories show that success among the stars, like everywhere else, is a team effort

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran plays guitar with a New York jury

AP|New York|Apr 28, 2023 - 01:45 CEST

The musician was the first witness called by the defense Thursday after the heirs of Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye’s co-writer on the 1973 hit, finished presenting their arguments that their copyrights were infringed by “Thinking Out Loud”

Ed Sheeran performs at Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 10, 2021, in New York

Music

Did Ed Sheeran hit pilfer Marvin Gaye classic? Trial to tell

AP|New York|Apr 24, 2023 - 22:41 CEST

The heirs of Gaye’s co-writer of the 1973 soul classic, Ed Townsend, are suing Sheeran in a trial that started in Manhattan federal court Monday. They say Sheeran’s 2014 hit is so similar to ‘Let’s Get It On’ that it violates copyright