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FOUND: 20 - What They Never Told You

“We were on our way to our Christmas party when Bob Geldof called us and said ‘It’s your turn’”: The story of Band Aid II, the Do They Know It’s Christmas? they tried to forget

With the 40th anniversary remix featuring nothing from 1989’s version, let’s take a deep dive into the big-selling charity single that no one remembers

MusicRadar

Ed Sheeran's love-hate relationship with London: from homelessness to £8.25m office block purchase

The singing superstar has expanded his £70m investment portfolio with a prime Soho purchase — but his relationship with London has not always been so favourable

Evening Standard

Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single

Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single

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Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview

British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new Manchester United head coach during a live television interview

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran Apologizes For Crashing Ruben Amorim's Post-Match Interview

Ed Sheeran issued an apology for interrupting Ruben Amorim's interview after Manchester United's draw with Ipswich Town.

Sports Illustrated

Ed Sheeran responds to criticism after crashing Ruben Amorim interview on Sky Sports

Amorim was speaking after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Ipswich when the popstar burst on to the set

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran apologises for gatecrashing Ruben Amorim’s Sky Sports interview

The singer-songwriter interrupted the new Manchester United head coach’s live interview with the Sky Sports pundits.

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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

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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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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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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The Guardian - UK

Rúben Amorim: the most hyped Premier League newbie since 2016

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

The Independent 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 Guardian - 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?

MusicRadar

“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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