Ed Sheeran Is Triumphant at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards; Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Takes Home Award for 'Best Male Video' for the Companion Video for His Platinum Single "Sing"; 3X-Grammy(R) Nominee Celebrates New Single "Don't" With Upcoming Appear

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 25, 2014) - Atlantic recording artist & 3X-GRAMMY nominee, Ed Sheeran is celebrating last night's victory at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. The 23-year old acclaimed singer/songwriter took home the award for "Best Male Video" for the companion video for "Sing," the Pharrell Williams-produced lead single from his record breaking sophomore album, "x." The video -- directed by Emil Nava -- has amassed over 39 million views at Ed's official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlYcUqEPN58. As if all that weren't enough, "Sing" has recently become Platinum-certified by the RIAA. 

"Don't," the next single from "x," is currently impacting multi-format radio outlets nationwide. In addition to a sit down interview, Sheeran will perform "Don't," on Jimmy Kimmel Live! set to air this Thursday, August 28^th (check local listings.) First unveiled as part of Sheeran's memorable appearance on NBC's Saturday Night Live, the track's companion video has already become an instant fan favorite. Featuring epic choreography from Phillip Chbeeb, the Emil Nava-directed video was released earlier this month and has nearly 5 million views; watch here: http://youtu.be/iD2rhdFRehU. The song -- produced by Rick Rubin and Benny Blanco -- is also featured in the ad campaign for Beats by Dre's "Beats Solo 2" headphones. The recently-released commercial has drawn more than 6 million individual views at the official Beats by Dre YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wZKyrq4jBM. "Don't" follows the remarkable success of lead single "Sing" which arrived earlier this spring and instantly rocketed into the top 5 at Hot AC radio outlets nationwide while also ascending the top 10 at CHR/Pop and the top 15 on the overall Billboard "Hot 100."

Fast becoming one of the planet's most popular live performers, Sheeran recently kicked off his first-ever North American headlining arena tour, with a sold out show on August 21^st at Seattle's WaMu Theater. Big Beat/Atlantic labelmates Rudimental will be supporting on all dates (see below itinerary). Sheeran was recently unveiled as the first announced performer of a stellar line up performing at the 4^th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival & Village, returning to Las Vegas' MGM Grand on September 19^th and 20^th. For up-to-the-minute ticket information and tour updates, please visit www.edsheeran.com.