Ed Sheeran: 'I apologise for my fans'

When Alexis Petridis only gave Ed Sheeran's album three stars, he was deluged with abuse from outraged 'Sheeranators'. But thanks to their devotion, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter has been riding high in the charts all year, has been nominated for four Brits and is the poster boy for authentic post-X Factor pop. What gives?In his dressing room at the Brixton Academy, Ed Sheeran is faced with a problem. He wants a cigarette, but a photocopied piece of paper tacked to the wall threatens immedi...

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