Disney+ announced today the four-part docuseries “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All,” in which Emmy Award-winning producers at Fulwell 73 Productions (“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium “Adele: One Night Only,” ”The GRAMMY Awards”) will take viewers on a journey around the world spotlighting how an unlikely child with a stutter rose to fame to become one of the biggest global music superstars and how his chart-topping hits were born. “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All,” from Disney Branded Television, is set to premiere globally Wednesday, May 3, 2023 on Disney+.
For the first time, global superstar Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed after he learns of life-changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life. Blending exclusive, never-before-seen personal archive, present-day actuality, authentic interviews with his wife and loved ones, and intimate performances in cinematic locations, the series widens the lens to unearth what Sheeran thinks of the world, of himself and his music, as well as showcases a decade of hits enjoyed by subscribers around the world.
Throughout his long, successful career, Sheeran has inspired multiple generations of adults, families and kids across the globe with his chart-topping music and intimate storytelling in his songs. In each episode, Ed faces themes and emotions that most people experience. Ed expresses his deeper thoughts as he reassesses life, and how this difficult time has influenced him and his new music. Ed’s upcoming sixth studio album, “ – ” (pronounced “Subtract”), is set to be released on Friday, May 5, through Atlantic in the US, Atlantic/Asylum Records in the UK and Atlantic/Warner Music in the rest of world, with the lead single “Eyes Closed” arriving this Friday, March 24.
“In this docuseries, we’re going to reveal a side of Ed Sheeran that fans have never seen before,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Together with Fulwell 73, we’ve created something truly authentic and personal that will not only entertain audiences but also inspire them to dream big and pursue their passions.”
“I’ve always been very guarded in my personal and private life; the only documentary I’ve ever made has been one that focused on my songwriting,” said Sheeran. “Disney approached me to make a four-part documentary, and it felt like the right time to open the door and let people in. I hope people enjoy it.”
“Everyone in the world knows and loves Ed Sheeran’s songs, as he has been the soundtrack to so many moments of our lives,” said Fulwell 73 partners Ben Turner and Ben Winston in a joint statement. “But this series of films shows the true man behind the hits, showing Ed in an entirely different way after a tumultuous year personally and professionally. This four-part series has been an honor for us to make.”
Episodes include the following:
“Love”
Ed Sheeran explains the unwavering work ethic that has driven his global success. With exclusive footage of his teenage years, Ed describes how he planned his unlikely success. When he was ignored by the music industry he started to play in unexpected settings until this determination brought him into contact with media entrepreneur Jamal Edwards in 2010. Together, they used the burgeoning internet to find their audience. “The A Team” breaks America but for Ed something was still missing. Ed shares the story behind his iconic love song, “Perfect” about his old school friend and now wife Cherry which tells of their romantic love story. Ed seems to have everything, until Cherry gets life altering news and Ed quickly realizes that plans can change in an instant and he will have to adapt.
“Loss”
Ed, his parents, and wife Cherry look at old photos of Ed and explain why he decided to return to live in his English hometown. With unseen footage of Ed’s Divide Tour, Ed introduces his tight fortress of trusted friends that keep him anchored. Then, the unthinkable happens. Ed’s best friend, Jamal Edwards suddenly dies. Ed struggles through a memorial for Jamal as he considers Jamal’s legacy. Ed meditates on the meaning of friendship and, using music as therapy, dives deep into work. During Ed’s 5-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, British artist, Stormzy, joins Ed on stage in an epic performance before a smaller, surprise gig in his hometown. In a rousing homecoming singalong, Ed sings the iconic “Thinking Out Loud” to shocked locals looking on.
“Focus”
Ed shows his songwriting talents in exclusive archival footage showing the inception of one of his biggest hits, “Bad Habits.” Ed explains the origin story of writing “Eyes Closed” in 2018, through to its latest heartfelt version. After a turbulent year, Ed’s able to channel his emotions, and pours himself into completing his 5-album masterplan with Subtract, which has eluded him for over a decade. Mourning the loss of Jamal, Ed continues at pace, filming 14 music videos for his new album and has his childhood dream come true when he performs with Eminem at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, but Cherry worries he may be using work as a distraction. In an intimate performance, Ed publicly shares songs from Subtract for the first time but is overwhelmed when his emotions get the better of him.
“Balance”
In the final episode, Ed jets off to America to promote his tour. Both Ed and Cherry reflect on how they manage the challenges of balancing family life and work when they are regularly miles apart. Reunited at their home, Cherry explains how much of a shift she has seen in Ed over the last year. Ed meets up with friend and fellow British artist, Stormzy, to share his apprehensions of releasing his most personal thoughts into the world with Subtract. In a tribute to Jamal, Ed writes a beat for his “F64” rap about their friendship for an intimate performance at Chelsea FC’s home ground, Stamford Bridge. After some good news about Cherry’s health, she and Ed reflect on all the hardships and triumphs over the last year and look towards the future having a more cherished outlook on life.
“Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All” is produced by Fulwell 73 Productions. For Fulwell 73, Ben Winston and Ben Turner are executive producers. David Soutar is series director. For Disney Branded Television, Marc Buhaj is vice president, Unscripted and Nonfiction, and Nicole Silveira is vice president, Unscripted.
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Maisie Peters is back with her brand new single, ‘Body Better’ – the first from her soon to be announced new album – out now via Gingerbread Man Records/Asylum. Listen HERE. Peters will be supporting Ed Sheeran on his upcoming Mathematics Tour!
Written by Maisie, alongside Ines Dunn (Griff, Mimi Webb) and producer Matias Téllez (girl in red, AURORA), ‘Body Better’ brims with more candour and vulnerability than ever before, showcasing the evolution of Maisie’s acclaimed diary-style songwriting to serve as a fitting entry point to the new record.
“Body Better is one of the most honest songs I’ve ever released, and definitely the most personal”, Maisie shares. “I wrote it after a breakup and it deals with the ugly things you think to yourself in the aftermath, when you’re painstakingly going through everything small thing you did and were and wondering what you could have changed. It’s a song about insecurity and vulnerability, about giving a lot of yourself away to someone who decides they don’t want it anymore, and knowing where to go from there.”
With 20,000 tickets sold across the UK and Europe this spring, Maisie is now set to perform her biggest shows to date, including Eventim Apollo on 27th April (which sold out in just an hour), a headline slot at Liverpool’s Sound City on 30th April and a homecoming show at Brighton Dome as part of The Great Escape Festival on 12th May, where – alongside Arlo Parks – she’s confirmed as one of the two 2023 Spotlight Shows.
MAISIE PETERS 2023 UK/EU/US LIVE DATES
14 Apr 2023 Newcastle University Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
15 Apr 2023 Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, UK
18 Apr 2023 The Leadmill Sheffield, UK
19 Apr 2023 O2 Academy Leicester Leicester, UK
21 Apr 2023 University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich, UK
22 Apr 2023 O2 Academy Oxford Oxford, UK
23 Apr 2023 Tramshed Cardiff, UK
27 Apr 2023 Eventim Apollo London, UK
30 Apr 2023 Liverpool Sound City Liverpool, UK
2 May 2023 Trix Antwerp, Belgium
3 May 2023 Le Trianon Paris , France
5 May 2023 Melkweg Max Amsterdam , Netherlands
6 May 2023 Heimathafen Neukoelln Berlin , Germany
7 May 2023 Carlswerk Victoria Cologne, Germany
12 May 2023 The Great Escape 2023 Brighton, UK
08 Jul 2023 TRNSMT Festival Glasgow, UK
26 Aug 2023 Lumen Field Seattle, WA, US*
02 Sep 2023 BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC, Canada*
09 Sep 2023 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV, US*
16 Sep 2023 Levi’s® Stadium Santa Clara, CA, US*
23 Sep 2023 SoFi Stadium Inglewood, CA, US*
Link Tree to hearing BODY BETTER here.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)
Ed Sheeran does a powerful tribute dedicated to his late friend Jamal Edwards.
Filmed at night at an empty Stamford Bridge, with Jamal’s name spelled out in the stands behind him – home of Chelsea FC, of whom Jamal was a lifelong fan – Ed’s 64-bar freestyle is fuelled by raw emotion, as Ed details the deep grief he’s experienced since losing his best friend last year.
More from British Music Media Company SB.TV, founded by Edwards:
“Last year we lost our leader and founder Jamal Edwards, MBE. It has been the hardest thing in the world to process as he was the driving force behind so much and such a bright light in all of our lives here at team SB.
Jamal had a unique connection with artists and creatives and was happiest when he was connecting and creating. His journey began locally but took him on a global adventure on the way forming unique bonds. One of these bonds was with long time friend and brother Ed Sheeran. From a tweet to a long lasting brotherhood.
With the return of the flagship series F64 Ed Sheeran kicks us off with a tribute to Jamal. At SBTV, we will continue to push and support British artists, bringing artists together in new ways. Jamal’s legacy will live on through his incredible achievements, SBTV and the Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust.
Tanisha Artman, SBTV CEO ” We plan to keep everything in line with what Jamal started and was working on. SBTV will stay true to its roots and that will never change as we grow. Thank you to everyone that has supported us we are forever grateful. “
If you would like to be featured on sbtv please submit videos to – uploads@sbtv.co.uk
Long Live Jamal Edwards MBE
1990 – 2022″
POKÉMON and ED SHEERAN together at last! A new Music Video has just been released for “Celestial“. Sheeran loves Pokémon and has collaborated with The Pokémon Company group on this Track. The special track will appear in the highly anticipated video games, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet launching on November 18, 2022 exclusively on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
Ed Sheeran has teamed-up with Australian R&B Newcomer Budjerah on a Remix of his track “2STEP“. Check-out the Track below!
Stream “2STEP” here.
Budjerah tours this Summer with Vance Joy, with a date in Toronto! Dates and tickets here.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift have teamed-up at long last on this gorgeous new version of “The Joker and The Queen” from Sheeran‘s latest LP “=”. Well if that doesn’t get you in the mood for love this Valentine’s Day, I don’t know what will! Sadly, our star vocalists don’t appear in the Video, but younger versions of themselves played by Ava James and Jack Lewis, do a fantastic job. Like watching a Movie!
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
Ed Sheeran is back and we’re loving this comeback single BAD HABITS and he’s definitely channeling JOKER in this stylish clip directed by Dave Meyers (Harry Styles – “Adore You”, Ariana Grande – “Positions”). Sheeran goes darker on this single and we are loving this new era already!
Download or stream the track here.
Enjoy!
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Ed Sheeran dropped a surprise track today. The Track, AFTERGLOW isn’t a single, it’s just a track he wanted to share with us all!
Sheeran left a note below:
“Hey guys. Afterglow is a song I wrote last year that I wanted to release for you. It’s not the first single from the next album, it’s just a song I love, and hope you love too. Enjoy ! Have a safe and happy festive break and New Year’s. Back to dad land for me now, ciao x“
Check out a one-take performance of it below:
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
Ed Sheeran fans, your moment has come! Toronto Fans will get access to super-rare and awesome Ed Sheeran merchandise at his exclusive Pop-Up store available two days only next week. This will be the only of its kind in Canada.
Details:
Where: 277 Queen St. W, Toronto
When: Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 13 (10 AM – 7 PM)
What: Ed Sheeran “No. 6 in the 6ix” pop-up store; Toronto fans will get a chance to purchase exclusive merchandise only being made available for two days or while supplies last
Check-out Sheeran‘s exclusive message for Toronto fans here:
TORONTO🇨🇦Don’t miss @edsheeran‘s Pop Up Shop! Get access to exclusive merch to celebrate the release of his album No.6 Collaborations Project 🙌🎶#No6InTheSix
WHEN ➡ JULY 12-13TH 10AM – 7PM
WHERE ➡ 277 QUEEN ST WEST, TORONTOMore locations here: https://t.co/fkSonE2IsV pic.twitter.com/qgNFM4aws8
— Warner Music Canada (@WarnerCanada) July 4, 2019
Check-out some new Tracks from Sheeran’s new Disc, No. 6 Collaborations Project:
Warner Music Canada release NO. 6 COLLABORATIONS PROJECT Friday, July 12, 2019.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music)
Pop megastars Ed Sheeran x Justin Bieber team-up for the first time ever on their collabo, I DON’T CARE. The anthem of love, which has some resemblance to Bieber’s Sorry, surfaced earlier this morning and should be a huge smash taking us into Summer! Bieber sings about being “crippled with anxiety” at a party, but he’s fine when he’s “with his baby” . Looking at you Hailey!
The Clip is directed by Emil Nava who also oversaw the Videos for One Kiss (Dua Lipa/Calvin Harris), Happier (Ed Sheeran), Rockstar (Post Malone ft. 21 Savage) and several more.
Check out the Official Video:
(Photo/video credit: Warner Music/Atlantic Records)
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