ContactMusic — British singersongwriter Ed Sheeran has shot to the top of the U K albums chart with his debut release The rising stars project knocked rapper Examples Playing in the Shadows from the top spot forcing the disc down to three while Adele stays put i... more info

I Like Music — The X-Factor finalists debut at number one with their single What Makes You Beautiful, while Ed Sheeran's '+' tops the UK Albums Chart more info

NME — Singer songwriter shifts more than 100,000 copies of debut album '+' more info

NME — Singer-songwriter goes straight to number one more info

Gigwise — Male acts dominate top spots... more info

Guardian Music — Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Mercury prize-winner PJ Harvey also make shortlists for award ceremony on 24 OctoberAdele, Jessie J and Arctic Monkeys head the nominations for the Q Awards, with three each. Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Mercury prize-winner PJ H... more info

Pop Justice — » In a nod to Sinitta's greatest moment of ridiculousness Robbie Williams appeared completely naked - save for some "tiny leaves" - when he met the X Factor contestants he'd be judging. (The Sun) (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_fa... more info

Perez Hilton — Not that his music sounds like hers, but we hope/feel that Ed Sheeran can connect with audiences worldwide in a similar way as Adele! Not seemingly commercial, we think Sheeran's music can be! People respond to talent. And Ed has soooo much of it!!! ... more info

Gigwise — Says fans should come first... more info

Scotsman.com — Our critics review some of this week's new releases... more info