Ed Sheeran Denies 'Shape of You' Copyright Claim by Songwriters at London's High Court Trial

Ed Sheeran.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImageEd Sheerantestified that he has not stolen ideas from songwriters for one of his mega-hits.On Monday during a hearing in London’s High Court, the British singer denied that he stole ideas from songwriters Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue on his 2017 smash-hit “Shape of You.“The songwriters claim that their 2015 song “Oh Why,” which was released under the name Sami Switch, sounds “strikingly similar” to Sheeran’s “Oh I” hook in “Shape of You.

Ed Sheeran Details 'Uncomfortable' Past with His Eating Disorder: 'I'm a Real Binge Eater'

Ed Sheeran.Photo: Liz CollinsEd Sheeranis detailing his past struggles with body image and eating disorders.In his cover story forRolling Stone, the 32-year-old got candid about how he often compared himself to other male singers early in his music career, causing him to think he was “so fat.““I’m self-conscious anyway, but you get into an industry where you’re getting compared to every other pop star,” he told the outlet. “I was in theOne Directionwave, and I’m like, ‘Well, why don’tIhave a six pack?

Ed Sheeran Drops Tour Edition of' =' with Loving Ode to New Baby Daughter: 'Welcome to the World'

Ed Sheeran.Photo: courtesy atlantic records Ed Sheeran’s newborn is already his little muse. “Welcome to the world/I heard your heart beat and lost every word/Just stood there quietly taking in the sound/Of our love,” Sheeran, 31, sings. “This is gonna hurt/But I stand beside you, for better or for worse/And I will find you whenever you’re lost/I’ll be right here.” In the second verse, he continues, “Welcome to the world/Through all the pain, you’re a diamond in the dirt/Don’t let them change you, words are only words/Just like I loved you/And yes, you were the first/Brought a new beginning, bright and unreserved/A beautiful red flower in the earth will grow, and I know.

Ed Sheeran Explains Why He Gave Sam Smith a '6-Foot-2' Penis Statue Gift, Says They Asked for It

Ed Sheeranis setting the record straight regarding the phallic artwork he recently gaveSam Smithas a gift.Days after Smith, 30,spoke about receivinga 6-foot tall ‘marble penis’ statue that weighs ‘two tons’ from Sheeran, 31, as an unexpected gift, the “2Step” singer-songwriter explained the backstory in an interview on Thursday’s episode ofThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Before he could explain Smith’s statue, Sheeran recalled the first time he gave a similarly NSFW gift to another musician.

Ed Sheeran Faces 'Thinking Out Loud' Plagiarism Lawsuit to the Tune of $100 Million: Report

Ed Sheeranis facing a $100 million plagiarism lawsuit alleging that his 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud” borrowed too heavily fromMarvin Gaye‘s sultry bedroom classic, “Let’s Get It On.” According to TMZ, Structured Asset Sales has filed a suit claiming the monster single from Sheeran’sXalbum uses melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, instrumental and dynamic elements taken from Gaye’s 1973 song. A rep for Sheeran did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. At present it remains unclear whether the Gaye family will enter the legal fray.