British pop star Ed Sheeran sang and played the guitar on the witness stand Thursday, giving jurors a fleeting free concert during his copyright infringement trial in New York, US media reported.

Sheeran played the basic four-chord progression of his Grammy-winning song, "Thinking Out Loud," denying that it is a copy of Marvin Gaye's 1973 soul classic "Let's Get It On," the New York Times said.&nbsp;

The English musician also sang what he said were his song's original lyrics, "I'm singing out now," ABC News reported.

The lawsuit against Sheeran was filed by heirs of Gaye co-writer Ed Townsend, who allege that harmonic progressions and rhythmic elements of his 2014 song were lifted from the classic made famous by Gaye without permission.

The heirs are seeking a share of the profits from Sheeran's song.

Sheeran said he writes most of his songs in a day, and noted that he cowrote "Thinking Out Loud" with singer-songwriter Amy Wadge, a regular partner. 
The two wrote "Thinking Out Loud" at Sheeran's home in February 2014, he said.

"We sat guitar to guitar," Sheeran said, according to ABC News. "We wrote together quite a lot."

Both Wadge and he had suffered recent loss, Sheeran said, noting that his grandfather had just passed away and his grandmother was battling cancer. Wadge had family members who were fighting illness.

They wanted to pay tribute to those around them that they loved, he said.

Sheeran said he was coming out of the shower when he heard Wadge strumming some chords in another part of the house.

"I remember thinking, 'We have to do something with that,'" he told the court, ABC News said.

The jurors must decide if Sheeran's song and Gaye's classic are substantially similar and if their common elements are protected by copyright law.

A musicologist serving as a witness for the Townsend heirs testified that the Sheeran's and Gaye's songs use a nearly identical four-chord progression -- prompting Sheeran to reach for his guitar, the New York Times said.

Sheeran played both the second major chord, which he said he'd played in every public performance, then a second minor chord used in "Let's Get It On." He said it worked well for Gaye but not for his song, the Times reported.

The trial resumes on Monday, when Sheeran is expected to testify further -- with or without guitar.

British pop star Ed Sheeran sang and played the guitar on the witness stand Thursday, giving jurors a fleeting free concert during his copyright infringement trial in New York, US media reported.

British pop star Ed Sheeran sang and played the guitar on the witness stand Thursday, giving jurors a fleeting free concert during his copyright infringement trial in New York, US media reported. Sheeran played the basic four-chord progression of his Grammy-winning song, "Thinking Out Loud," denying that it is a copy of Marvin Gaye's 1973 soul classic "Let's Get It On," the New York Times said. The English musician also sang what he said were his song's original lyrics, "I'm singing out now," ABC News reported. The lawsuit against Sheeran was filed by heirs of Gaye co-writer Ed Townsend, who allege that harmonic progressions and rhythmic elements of his 2014 song were lifted from the classic made famous by Gaye without permission. The heirs are seeking a share of the profits from Sheeran's song. Sheeran said he writes most of his songs in a day, and noted that he cowrote "Thinking Out Loud" with singer-songwriter Amy Wadge, a regular partner. The two wrote "Thinking Out Loud" at Sheeran's home in February 2014, he said. "We sat guitar to guitar," Sheeran said, according to ABC News. "We wrote together quite a lot." Both Wadge and he had suffered recent loss, Sheeran said, noting that his grandfather had just passed away and his grandmother was battling cancer. Wadge had family members who were fighting illness. They wanted to pay tribute to those around them that they loved, he said. Sheeran said he was coming out of the shower when he heard Wadge strumming some chords in another part of the house. "I remember thinking, 'We have to do something with that,'" he told the court, ABC News said. The jurors must decide if Sheeran's song and Gaye's classic are substantially similar and if their common elements are protected by copyright law. A musicologist serving as a witness for the Townsend heirs testified that the Sheeran's and Gaye's songs use a nearly identical four-chord progression -- prompting Sheeran to reach for his guitar, the New York Times said. Sheeran played both the second major chord, which he said he'd played in every public performance, then a second minor chord used in "Let's Get It On." He said it worked well for Gaye but not for his song, the Times reported. The trial resumes on Monday, when Sheeran is expected to testify further -- with or without guitar.

Ed Sheeran reaches for guitar to defend self in court: report

British pop superstar Ed Sheeran will headline the finale of four days of public celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year reign, organisers said on Tuesday.

The multi-award-winning singer-songwriter has been booked to deliver the climax of the so-called 'People's Pageant'&nbsp;outside the 96-year-old monarch's Buckingham Palace home on Sunday, June 5.

Sheeran, who performed at the queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations for her 60th year on the throne in 2012, said he was "proud" to be part of the festivities in her Platinum year. "It's going to be a great opportunity to bring everyone together," he added.

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His musical tribute at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside the palace will top off a set-piece parade along a 1.9-mile (three-kilometre) route through central London.

More than 10,000 people will be involved, including over 6,000 performers and volunteers, in a televised event that organisers hope will be watched by up to a billion people worldwide.

Highlights of the four-part pageant include an aerial artiste performing under a giant helium balloon emblazoned with an image of the queen, and a huge moving wedding cake belting out Bollywood hits.

A six-metre-high puppet of the queen as a young princess will be accompanied by a pack of puppet corgis, while some 1,750 military personnel from across the Commonwealth and 200 horses will also ply the route.

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Jivers, hippies, teddy boys, glam rockers, punks, new romantics, ravers and Britpoppers will take part in a procession celebrating seven decades of changing British culture, music and fashion.

There will be fleets of iconic cars from James Bond films dating back to the 1960s, and cultural icons from her reign, including Shirley Bassey and Cliff Richard.

And her 1953 coronation will be reimagined as a Caribbean-style carnival.

&nbsp;'Glorious tribute' -

Pageant master Adrian Evans promised a "joyful event". "It's an event that we haven't seen in our history before: 70 years of the queen on the throne," he told AFP. "Everyone is so thrilled to take part."

Evans said his aim was to bring together the communities that have made up modern Britain during the queen's reign, to tell the story of her life -- and how the country has changed.

Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 saw a 1,000-boat river pageant along the Thames in central London.

But it has been an inauspicious start to her Platinum Jubilee year -- which began on February 6. She has been dogged by old age and ill-health in the last year, complaining of problems standing and walking that has forced her to cancel a string of public engagements, as well as about of Covid.

The celebrations have also been overshadowed by a scandal involving her second son, Prince Andrew, who settled a US civil claim for sexual assault.

And royal visits to mark the jubilee in Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean have also not gone to plan.

Grandson Prince William and her youngest son Prince Edward have both faced republican protests and calls for the royal family to apologise for its historic role in slavery.&nbsp;

The queen, who turned 96 last week, is the world's oldest and longest-serving head of state. As well to the United Kingdom, she is queen in 14 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and Canada.

An Ipsos poll of more than 2,000 adults in Britain in March indicated she still had overwhelming support in the country, with a 69-per cent approval rating.

Evans described this year's event as "uniquely British", with typical quirky, self-deprecating humour and "slight irreverence".

"I think it will be a glorious tribute to the queen," he added.

British pop superstar Ed Sheeran will headline the finale of four days of public celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year reign, organisers said on Tuesday.

British pop superstar Ed Sheeran will headline the finale of four days of public celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year reign, organisers said on Tuesday. The multi-award-winning singer-songwriter has been booked to deliver the climax of the so-called 'People's Pageant' outside the 96-year-old monarch's Buckingham Palace home on Sunday, June 5. Sheeran, who performed at the queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations for her 60th year on the throne in 2012, said he was "proud" to be part of the festivities in her Platinum year. "It's going to be a great opportunity to bring everyone together," he added. From Ed Sheeran to Taylor Swift: Musicians and their famous copyright infringement cases. His musical tribute at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside the palace will top off a set-piece parade along a 1.9-mile (three-kilometre) route through central London. More than 10,000 people will be involved, including over 6,000 performers and volunteers, in a televised event that organisers hope will be watched by up to a billion people worldwide. Highlights of the four-part pageant include an aerial artiste performing under a giant helium balloon emblazoned with an image of the queen, and a huge moving wedding cake belting out Bollywood hits. A six-metre-high puppet of the queen as a young princess will be accompanied by a pack of puppet corgis, while some 1,750 military personnel from across the Commonwealth and 200 horses will also ply the route. From 'The Gray Man' first look to 'The Batman' 2: Everything major released at Cinema Con 2022 Jivers, hippies, teddy boys, glam rockers, punks, new romantics, ravers and Britpoppers will take part in a procession celebrating seven decades of changing British culture, music and fashion. There will be fleets of iconic cars from James Bond films dating back to the 1960s, and cultural icons from her reign, including Shirley Bassey and Cliff Richard. And her 1953 coronation will be reimagined as a Caribbean-style carnival. 'Glorious tribute' - Pageant master Adrian Evans promised a "joyful event". "It's an event that we haven't seen in our history before: 70 years of the queen on the throne," he told AFP. "Everyone is so thrilled to take part." Evans said his aim was to bring together the communities that have made up modern Britain during the queen's reign, to tell the story of her life -- and how the country has changed. Her Diamond Jubilee in 2012 saw a 1,000-boat river pageant along the Thames in central London. But it has been an inauspicious start to her Platinum Jubilee year -- which began on February 6. She has been dogged by old age and ill-health in the last year, complaining of problems standing and walking that has forced her to cancel a string of public engagements, as well as about of Covid. The celebrations have also been overshadowed by a scandal involving her second son, Prince Andrew, who settled a US civil claim for sexual assault. And royal visits to mark the jubilee in Commonwealth countries in the Caribbean have also not gone to plan. Grandson Prince William and her youngest son Prince Edward have both faced republican protests and calls for the royal family to apologise for its historic role in slavery. The queen, who turned 96 last week, is the world's oldest and longest-serving head of state. As well to the United Kingdom, she is queen in 14 Commonwealth countries, including Australia and Canada. An Ipsos poll of more than 2,000 adults in Britain in March indicated she still had overwhelming support in the country, with a 69-per cent approval rating. Evans described this year's event as "uniquely British", with typical quirky, self-deprecating humour and "slight irreverence". "I think it will be a glorious tribute to the queen," he added.

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