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Ed Sheeran Tops UK Airplay Chart Again Ahead of Taylor Swift

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Ed Sheeran has officially been named the UK’s most played artist of 2025, marking the eighth time he has earned the title in just over a decade.

The 35 year old superstar managed to outperform global names like Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa to return to the top spot on PPL’s annual ranking of the artists most frequently played across UK radio, television, and public spaces. No other British artist has achieved anything close to the same level of consistency.

According to PPL, Ed’s music has become such a constant part of everyday life in the UK that his songs are played an average of 574 times per day, which works out to around 24 plays every hour.

Reacting to the achievement, Ed admitted he was deeply appreciative of the continued support his music receives.

“I am so grateful to be named most played artist across TV, radio and venues across the UK for an incredible eighth time,” he said.

“A huge thanks to everyone who has played my music over the last year, and over the last 15 years. I really appreciate the continuing support.”

Other artists who secured spots in the Top 10 included Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Coldplay, Elton John, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lady Gaga.

Meanwhile, rising artist Myles Smith landed the UK’s most played song of the year with his breakout hit “Nice To Meet You.”

“Having the most played song in the UK last year … honestly it still doesn’t feel real,” he said.

His follow up single “Stargazing” also made it into the year’s Top 10 most played songs, alongside tracks including Lola Young’s “Messy,” Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” Sam Fender’s “People Watching,” and two Ed Sheeran songs, “Sapphire” and “Azizam,” proving his catalog continues to dominate playlists nationwide.

The news arrives shortly after Ed surprised fans by confirming he was leaving Asylum/Warner Music after spending 15 years with the label.

The “Azizam” singer reflected on first meeting A+R executive Ed Howard during a small gig in Notting Hill when he was only 18 years old, a meeting that eventually led to demo recordings, sofa surfing, and ultimately the record deal that launched his career.

Ed insisted the decision to leave was not caused by conflict, but instead reflected how much his personal life has evolved since becoming a father of two.

“My life is hugely different now… I’ve been feeling in my gut for a long time that a lot of things in my professional life need to change,” he explained.

He also thanked the label teams around the world and suggested the possibility of working together again in the future.

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BTS Take Over Las Vegas With Huge Cultural Event

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BTS have officially transformed Las Vegas into a full scale fan destination as the group expands its sold out stadium tour into a massive citywide celebration.

The global superstars are currently in the middle of a four night run at Allegiant Stadium, which began on May 23 and is expected to attract nearly 250,000 fans from around the world.

Opening night immediately energized the city as BTS performed on a huge 360 degree in the round stage setup. The concert launched with the explosive performance of Hooligan, while fan favorites like Permission to Dance and Go Go brought back memories of the group’s unforgettable 2022 Las Vegas shows.

One of the night’s most emotional moments arrived during Body to Body, when thousands of fans joined together to sing the traditional Korean folk song Arirang, turning the stadium into a powerful shared cultural experience.

The event stretches well beyond Allegiant Stadium through an immersive “urban concert playpark” concept running from May 20 through May 31. The large scale initiative blends hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and interactive attractions into one connected BTS themed experience across the city.

As part of a major partnership with tourism officials, the Las Vegas Strip lights up in the tour’s signature red color for an hour after each concert. The Sphere has also joined the festivities, using its enormous digital exterior to display BTS themed visuals across the skyline.

Celebrations are happening throughout Las Vegas with specially curated collaborations. One major resort hosted a large fireworks event in honor of the tour, while several top nightlife venues are holding official after parties for concertgoers.

Even the city’s transportation has been redesigned for the occasion, with a Las Vegas monorail fully wrapped in artwork inspired by the tour.

Fans can also visit a digital art exhibition featuring synchronized visuals set to BTS music, shop for exclusive merchandise at a dedicated pop up store, and try BTS themed menu items at ten participating restaurants across the city.

To help visitors navigate the experience, official digital maps and event schedules have been released online for fans attending the festivities.

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