Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Ed Sheeran has been making major headlines this week, highlighted by his emotional duet with James Blunt at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich on July 13. According to People Magazine and Z100, Sheeran stunned the crowd by bringing out Blunt for a heartfelt performance of Blunt’s hit “Goodbye My Lover,” a moment Sheeran later called one of his top three onstage experiences of all time. On Instagram, he reflected on how formative Blunt’s music was for him growing up, sharing the full circle feeling of sharing the stage with his childhood hero. This concert also saw Sheeran debut an unreleased song titled “Slowly,” which was performed after he responded to a fan’s sign in the crowd. Clips of both performances have been circulating widely on social media, with fans and music publications buzzing about the intimate nature of the surprise Blunt duet and the debut of new material.
Sheeran’s Portman Road shows generated more excitement as he played crowd favorites like “Eyes Closed” and “Hearts Don’t Break Around Here,” both of which have been making the rounds on YouTube through fan-recorded videos. The Portman Road run is being seen as both a homecoming and a creative showcase suggesting a period of artistic renewal for Sheeran.
In business and upcoming appearances, Sheeran’s long-standing involvement with his Notting Hill bar Bertie Blossoms and his record label Gingerbread Man Records continues, but no brand new ventures have been reported this week. Looking ahead, Sheeran is slated for a highly anticipated show in Oslo at Ullevaal Stadion on July 27, an event expected to be a summer highlight for Scandinavia, per the latest concert listings. American fans can also look forward to Sheeran’s confirmed return to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium next summer, with the Tampa Bay Times and local outlets already anticipating high demand.
On the entertainment crossover front, Sheeran made headlines by challenging Chris Hemsworth to play drums at one of his stadium shows, a clip that landed in a new trailer for Hemsworth’s “Limitless Live” special, driving additional buzz in both the music and celebrity press.
To top it off, Sheeran has been announced as a headliner for the upcoming 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this September, which will be streamed live on Hulu, offering fans global access to his festival performance.
There have been no credible reports of new music releases or collaborations outside his notable live surprises, nor have there been any confirmed controversies, public statements on personal matters, or verified social media scandals. Ed’s week stands out for memorable performances, headline-grabbing collaborations, and continued global stage presence, reinforcing his reputation as one of the few contemporary pop stars commanding stadiums with just a guitar and charisma.
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