Ed Sheeran is used to performing in sold-out stadiums, but he traded that in on Thursday when he briefly played for a packed New York courtroom in an ongoing copyright lawsuit over Marvin Gaye’s soul classic Let’s Get It On.Sheeran, the first witness in his own defence, testified for about an hour and performed a fragment of his hit song in question, Thinking Out Loud.

Sheeran has been in court this week as part of a lawsuit filed in 2017 by the heirs of a Let’s Get It On co-writer, Ed Townsend, who created the soulful song alongside Gaye.

The lawsuit claims Sheeran, 32, and his co-writer, Amy Wadge, knowingly plagiarized the song’s iconic four-chord sequence.Sheeran has staunchly denied that he copied or was influenced by Let’s Get It On.On the stand, Sheeran discussed his songwriting process, which he said is inspired by his real life.

He said Thinking Out Loud was written about the lifelong love between his grandparents, his grandfather’s then-recent death and a blooming romantic relationship of his own.Sheeran said he and Wadge wrote the song collaboratively while she visited his home in England.

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U-Haul driver identified, charged after crashing truck into barriers near White House: police

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Nashville judge to weigh release of Tennessee school shooter's writings

Peopel gather at a makeshift memorial for victims of a shooting at the Covenant School campus, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 29, 2023. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) A Nashville judge heard arguments Monday on the potential release of the writings of The Covenant School shooter in preparation for a public hearing on the matter next month.

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‘Major health crisis’ on way unless scheme to help struggling families improves

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U-Haul driver arrested, charged after crashing truck into security barriers near White House: police

WASHINGTON - Authorities say a man is under arrest and faces charges after he crashed a U-Haul truck into security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square near the White House Monday.The collision happened just before 10:00 p.m. near 16th Street.

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India reports 519 new Covid cases in past 24 hours, active cases dip to 7104

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The Wagner Group: How a private militia has grown to shape the war in Ukraine

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University of Idaho killings suspect gets not guilty plea entered by judge

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Alberta wildfire smoke is impacting air quality all the way to eastern U.S.

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U-Haul crashes near White House; multiple buildings evacuated

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Teen surfer recalls shark attack off New Jersey coast: 'It pulled me down a little bit'

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TikTok files lawsuit against Montana's statewide ban of the video sharing app

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Police share photos of group accused of trying to rob Bucks County motorsports store

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Rick Hoyt, who became a Boston Marathon fixture with father pushing wheelchair, dies at 61

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After ‘disgraceful’ remarks, First Nations leaders call on Quebec MNA to resign

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Washington man missing for 5 days found alive inside truck in ravine

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Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears

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Child dropped over Mexico-U.S. border in footage captured by surveillance camera

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Local high school opens wellness center for stressed-out students: "They're dealing with a lot"

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8-year-old girl dies, body of 4-year-old brother recovered after getting swept away in river

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Madeleine McCann: New search begins for UK toddler missing since 2007

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Racine police shooting; 1 dead after fleeing traffic stop, firing at officers

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Jimmy Buffett health update: Singer shares next steps after being released from hospital

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Emergency beach repairs start in New Jersey shore town amid $33M legal fight

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Package of gun bills to come before Pennsylvania House

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Who is running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates

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Sheriff: Mother drowned daughter, attempted to kill 2nd child

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Teen surfer suffers 'injuries consistent with shark bite' at Jersey shore beach, officials say

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Jimmy Buffett Shares Health Update After Being Hospitalized Due To Medical Condition Needing ‘Immediate Attention’

Jimmy Buffett has shared a health update after being hospitalized for an undisclosed illness.

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Scientists report consistent decline in covid cases

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Female duo tried to steal cart full of $2,300 in merchandise from Target: Delaware state police

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Cancer warning labels will go on alcohol bottles in Ireland — a world first

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Dolly Parton's heartwarming gesture: Country icon visits fan in hospice care

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Bryan Kohberger arraignment: Judge enters not guilty pleas for Idaho quadruple murder suspect

MOSCOW, Idaho - A judge entered pleas of not guilty to all charges for Bryan Kohberger at his arraignment Monday, setting the stage for a quadruple murder trial in which he could potentially face the death penalty.Latah County, Idaho deputies escorted Kohberger into the courtroom around 9 a.m., where he stood before Judge John Judge.The defendant, wearing an orange jumpsuit and no handcuffs, smiled at his defense attorney, Kootenai County Public Defender Anne Taylor, and sat quietly. He nodded as Judge read his rights aloud.Taylor said they would "be standing silent," so Judge entered the not guilty pleas for the charges against Kohberger.

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Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

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Biden gets low approval ratings on economy, guns and more in latest AP-NORC poll

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference following the G7 Leaders Summit in Hiroshima on May 21, 2023.

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Ed Sheeran testifies he’d be ‘an idiot’ to rip off ‘Let’s Get It On’ in copyright suit

Pop singer Ed Sheeran staunchly defended himself on Tuesday against allegations that his hit ballad Thinking Out Loud ripped off the melody of Marvin Gaye’s classic song Let’s Get It On.

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