As Band Aid turns 40, Sir Bob Geldof reveals the story behind the making of the classic charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?

Ed Sheeran has complained that his vocals have been used without permission on a "dehumanising" charity track to benefit Africa.

In 1984, the original Band Aid single, Do They Know It's Christmas, was released with the likes of Phil Collins, Boy George, ...

The song has been recorded on three separate occasions, Band Aid (1984), Band Aid 20 (2004) and Band Aid 30 (2014) and to celebrate the upcoming milestone, a Band Aid 2024 Ultimate Mix has been ...

Ed Sheeran has revealed he didn't give permission for his vocals to appear on the new Band Aid fundraising single.

Ed Sheeran is unhappy his vocals have been used on a Band Aid 40th anniversary single, suggesting the initiative perpetuates “damaging stereotypes” of Africa. The singer performed on a 2014 version of ...

The original Band Aid single, Do They Know It's Christmas, launched in 1984 featuring stars like Phil Collins, Boy George, David Bowie, and George Michael, aimed at supporting famine relief efforts in ...

Ed Sheeran has claimed he wasn't asked permission from Band Aid 40 organisers to use his vocals on the a new version of the ...

Ed Sheeran claims Band Aid included his vocals in their 40th-anniversary mix without permission, expressing his decision to ...

On Sunday, Nov 17, Ed Sheeran posted claims that Band Aid is using his vocals without his permission on a new mix to his ...

Speaking about the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Sheeran said that his "understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed." ...

Next week, a 40th anniversary version of Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” arrives, and it features Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Sinead O’Connor, Sam Smith, One Direction, Rita Ora, Boy George, ...