Sheeran releases surprise song
Singer Ed Sheeran has given fans an early Christmas present with the release of a surprise track titled “Afterglow” — his first new song in over a year.
Alongside Sheeran’s self-created artwork, the musician has also unveiled a one-take performance video for the song.
“Hey guys. ‘Afterglow’ is a song I wrote last year that I wanted to release for you,” Sheeran revealed Monday, having teased an imminent “Christmas present” on his Instagram page on Sunday.
“It’s not the first single from the next album, it’s just a song I love, and hope you love too. Enjoy! Have a safe and happy festive break and New Year’s. Back to dad land for me now, ciao x.”
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed daughter Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran in September. He is currently on an extended break.
“Afterglow” is Sheeran’s first release since his “No. 6 Collaborations Project” in 2019.
Page thanks supporters: Actor Elliot Page is feeling the love from the transgender community and beyond after recently announcing that he is trans and his pronouns are he/ they.
In his first social media post since coming out in a powerful statement earlier this month, “The Umbrella Academy” star thanked his many supporters for the warm reception and encouraged his followers to give back to the trans community this holiday season.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you,” he wrote on Instagram and Twitter. “Your love and support has been the greatest gift. Stay safe. Be there for each other. ... See you in 2021.
Singer Ed Sheeran has released “Afterglow,” his first new song in over a year. JEFF SPICER/GETTY 2019
Xoxo Elliot.”
The Oscar-nominated “Juno” actor also shined a spotlight on Trans Lifeline, a phone service that provides resources and care for trans people in English and Spanish, as well as TranSanta, a project launched by “Pose” star Indya Moore to fulfill transgender kids’ Christmas wishes.
Upon his latest update, Page was again showered with admiration from his Hollywood peers, including Moore, his “Juno” co-star Jennifer Garner, actress-singer Janelle Monáe and Daniela Vega, the Chilean actress who became the first transgender performer to present at the Academy Awards in 2018.
Grande announces engagement: Ariana Grande has announced she is engaged in a series of photos of her and her fiance and her engagement
ring.
The singer posted the photos of her cuddling with Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent, on Instagram on Sunday. Grande included a close-up shot of the ring, which was captioned “forever n then some.”
The singer’s mother congratulated the couple on Twitter, saying she was excited to welcome Gomez to the family.
People magazine reported Grande and Gomez started dating earlier this year.
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