Ed Sheeran is Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2017

Sheeran also holds the crown as Spotifys No. 1 streaming artist ever, boasting 47 million listeners. Congratulations to Ed on an amazing achievement. Credit: James Devaney/GC Images Swift held her new albumreputationfrom streaming services until Dec. 1, three weeks after its release. No female singers cracked the top five of most-streamed artists. SeeSpotifys 2017 rankingsbelow, and visit2017wrapped.comfor a personalized list of your most-streamed artists and songs of the year. The Chainsmokers...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Karen Mullins

Ed Sheeran on songwriting, staying private, and wanting to work with Drake

The British singer’s songwriting prowess is showcased in a new Apple Music documentary. So beginsSongwriter, thenew Apple Music documentarydedicated to Sheerans lyrical prowess. But if youre looking for Sheerans more famous friends in the documentary, you might be disappointed. Credit: Koury Angelo/Apple Music ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When you watched the documentary for the first time, what surprised you? I think people, especially journalists, are watching it being like wheres the scoop?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Melissa Williams

Ed Sheeran reveals how he wrote 'Shape of You' — and it involves Legos!

If you want to get in the studio with Ed Sheeran, bring Legos. Ed writes like nobody else in the world. He has a picture of the song in his mind before hes even articulated it. Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images After years of working together, McDaid knows how to keep Sheeran focused. His attention span can be fairly low, shared Sheerans writing partner. You build that.' But the song wasnt originally intended for the Brits most recent album....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · David Walker

Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Pink among superstars on Elton John tribute albums

Elton John has recruited a whos who of musics elite for his latest project, two tribute albums titledRevampandRestoration. It means that our music is still relevant and ultimately that our songs continue to reach new audiences. Were humbled and thank them all for their generosity. Credit: James Devaney/GC Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Lester Cohen/Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images The track lists below reveal a slew of covers. The show will feature Sheeran, Gaga, Cyrus, and more artists singing songs fromRevampandRestoration....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · William Huff

Ed Westwick won't be charged with sexual assault due to insufficient evidence

I was woken up abruptly by Ed on top of me, his fingers entering my body. I told him to stop, but he was strong. I was paralyzed, terrified. Alberto E. Rodriguez/BAFTA LA/Getty Images I couldnt speak, I could no longer move. He held me down and raped me. WestwickdeniedCohens claim, saying in a since-deleted statement on social media, I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Elizabeth Boyd

Eddie Campbell explains why he's coloringFrom Hellfor the first time

I thought that would only work if you do something drastically new, like colorize it. At first they were like, Thats not gonna work, is it? Its always been a black-and-white book. Credit: Top Shelf Productions That was in January, and we ended up with a September release date. Im up to chapter 5 now. Ive been working on this solidly for the last five months, and Im quite excited about it....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Kelly West

Eddie Redmayne battled Maisie Williams with a plastic spear to prep forEarly Man

Some actors take their research very seriously. Redmayne likens Aardmans stop-motion studio to Willy Wonkas chocolate factory. Its the most extraordinary place, he says. Credit: Aardman Its weirdly much more physical than I expected, he says. Redmaynes natural speaking voice has been replaced by a slightly different dialect and pitch. Aardman and Nick Park are such an institution in Britain. You grew up watchingWallis and GromitandChicken Runand those films, and theCreature Comforts, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Taylor Robbins

Edgar Wright explains how Alison Brie 'saved' the video for Beck's 'Colors'

Ive been a fan of Beck since the very start, says Wright. I think it was last October he asked me if I would like to do the video for Colors. Ive never worked with Alison before, [but] I know her socially, says Wright. I texted her on a Friday night, it was like 9:30. This is entirely by text. And she goes, Thanks. Well, I like dancing, Im not a professional dancer....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Thomas Singh

Edgar Wright has started shooting his next film,Last Night in Soho

Shaun of the DeadandHot FuzzdirectorEdgar Wrighthas started shootinghis new film,Last Night in Soho, EW can confirm. Wright recently teased the film in an interview withEmpiremagazine. WithHot FuzzandShaun of the Deadyou make movies about places youve lived in. Credit: John Phillips/Getty Images This movie is about the London Ive existed in. Baby Driverwas the most successful film Wright has directed to date. Since wrapping that movie, Wright has also been working on a documentary about the pop duo Sparks....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Patricia George

Edgar Wright shares his 100 favorite horror movies of all time

Perhaps he considers it to be more of a comedy. Perhaps he’s being humble. But rest assured you could find them all on my 1,000 (!) Credit: Everett Collection; Andrew Toth/Getty Images; Everett Collection fav movies list." Yes, Wright compileda list of his 1,000 favorite movies, also posted to Mubi. Night of the Living Deadby George A. Romero can also be found among the 100. Wright penned a tribute following the horror director’s death in July....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Nicole Duncan

Edna fromIncredibles 2has some thoughts on Golden Globes fashion

Dont expect any celebrities to be wearing Edna Mode on the Golden Globes red carpet this year. Spoiler: Shes not impressed. Incredible and Elastigirl, but in the real world, its been 14 years since the first film. Credit: Disney/Pixar The originalIncrediblesearned a Globe nomination for best musical or comedy in 2005. (The best animated feature category didnt exist until 2007.) And to me, family is an endlessly fascinating subject because its in everyones lives....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Gregory Cox

Edward Carey, author of a novel about Madame Tussaud, used to work at her wax museum

Marie Grosholtz was born in 1761, a Swiss orphan raised in France. Almost nobody would recognize her name, let alone know her life story. Carey spoke with EW about Grosholtz, his own childhood, and working in her museum. Credit: Colin McPherson/Corbis via Getty Images; Riverhead Books ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You said you took 15 years to finish this book. That took me a long time. Just standing beside the waxworks that she made herself, it was amazing....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Brandon Hoover

Edward Norton-produced documentaryOne Octobercaptures a world on the brink of change

Shot entirely during October 2008, it was a time of significant shifts. Theres the transgender woman who believes New York is the one place that accepts her for who she is. One single mother in Harlem is terrified shell lose her home to gentrification. Credit: One October Yes, hes attempted it, but lived to tell the tale. Since the man has answered honestly, he requests the same honesty from Pigeon....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Paula Gomez