Ed Sheeran has officially released his eighth studio album — and it just might be his most versatile yet. Blending a rich tapestry of global cultures and sounds, Ed approaches each new influence with care, respect, and authenticity. Rather than appropriating, he honors the origins of the music that inspires him.

This latest release leads with love, explores the depths of loss, expresses pride, and ultimately lands on a note of promise. It’s an album that feels both personal and universal — a journey through emotion and experience.

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Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

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Hillary Duff makes a major career move, signing with Atlantic Records, while Ed Sheeran sets up shop in the US ahead of his Play tour. Steven Spielberg can’t stop praising Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest performance, and Shan dives into this year’s Emmy frontrunners. We’ve also got more Coldplay cheating scandal fallout, and the story of a girl who crashed her car while singing a popular Britney Spears song... take a wild guess which one. Plus, kids flip the script in today’s T-Mobile Topic, where we share times we've been schooled by children.

Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora are turning the chaos of Fyre Festival into a stage musical—yes, really. Julia Garner is officially stepping into Madonna’s shoes for the upcoming biopic, and The Pope is apparently opening restaurants at the Vatican. Taylor Swift is dropping a Target-exclusive Life of a Showgirl CD, plus we’ve got a tech roundup from IFA Berlin to JetBlue’s internet upgrade. Ryan Reynolds once made Denzel Washington furious on set, Lindsay Lohan somehow changed the kombucha game forever, and a new study suggests the strongest friendships are built on mutual haters.

Hosted by renowned television and radio personality Erik Zachary and his co-host Jordan Foster, XYZ with Erik Zachary is your escape from ordinary radio. There's conversation, music, and plenty of surprises - but make no mistake, this isn't your parents' radio show. (Although Erik’s mom drops by weekly with her own hot takes). XYZ’s mission: eliminate every reason you've ever reached for the aux cord.

XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated daily across the U.S. and available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Find out more at XYZwithEZ.com.