Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonThe lot of a soul man has never been easy. All those women to woo, all that hurt to channel, and so many hats to choose from. The lot of 26-year-old Alex Clare – a thoroughly modern soul man with Titian hair tucked under a flat cap – ... more info

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Perez Hilton — His album just went #1 in the UK! Yay! It's soooo good! We can't wait till it's released in America! Hurry, hurry!!! Ed Sheeran celebrated the release of his album "+" in Dublin, Ireland this week by holding an intimate release concert for some of hi... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Ed Sheeran has exclusively told MTV News that he celebrated hitting the top spot with his debut album +, by building Star Wars Lego with One Direction's Harry Styles.While most popstars who score... more info

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

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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