Ed Sheeran facing calls for cancellation!
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Ed Sheeran is in hot water after a photo surfaced of him sharing a pint with Johnny Depp.
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The stars were in Florence for a special performance alongside Bocelli.
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Sheeran had performed a duet with Bocelli, showcasing their vocal prowess.
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Depp played guitar during a tribute to his late friend, English guitarist Jeff Beck.
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Crowe also hit the stage, impressing the audience with his vocal talents.
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The trio was spotted backstage at an Andrea Bocelli concert near Florence.
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The image, shared by Crowe, shows all three grinning while sipping on pints of Guinness.
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Will Smith and his son Jaden were also seen backstage, adding to the star-studded mix.
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Crowe posted the snap to his X account, captioning it: “Teatro del Silenzio backstage shenanigans with Teddy & Johnny. Lubrication by Guinness. Perfect.”
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He added: “Grazie Millie Maestro Andrea Bocelli. What an incredible experience.”
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The jovial post, however, was met with a wave of criticism directed at Sheeran.
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Fans were quick to point out their disdain for Depp, following his infamous defamation case with Amber Heard in 2022.
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Though Depp won the U.S. trial, the controversy hasn’t subsided, especially after losing a libel case in the UK two years prior.
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In that case, the court ruled The Sun newspaper did not defame him by calling him a ‘wife beater’.
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Sheeran, known for his clean image, is now caught in the crossfire.
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The singer has faced online backlash before, but this might be his biggest test.
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Some fans argue Sheeran should choose his friends more carefully.
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Others believe his personal associations shouldn’t affect his career.
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One user angrily commented: “I officially dislike Ed Sheeran,” while another wrote: “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.”
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“Can we cancel the ginger now?” another asked bluntly.
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Someone else declared: “Well that’s Russell and Ed cancelled. Hanging out with that guy. Really?”
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Another disappointed fan posted: “Oh, Ed Sheeran,” along with a gif of Tyra Banks yelling: “I was rooting for you, we were all rooting for you! How dare you!”
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But not everyone was upset. Some fans celebrated the photo, seeing the lighter side.
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“Oh my goodness! So much love, so many legends, so much awesomeness in this epic picture!” one user gushed.
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Another commented: “What a handsome trio. Legends!”
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“Man, that’s a crew alright! How could you not have some fun,” added a third.
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The debate rages on social media, with no clear resolution in sight.
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Depp, Sheeran, and Crowe have yet to comment on the backlash.
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Whether Sheeran will address the criticism remains to be seen.
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The backlash against Sheeran highlights the lingering controversy surrounding Depp.
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Fans’ reactions to Sheeran’s photo reveal the polarizing views on Depp’s character.
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One thing’s for sure: this is one photo that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
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