Sky News host Sharri Markson says popstar Ed Sheeran “thrilled fans” with a pop-up show at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
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“Tomorrow Sheeran is set to break the Australian record for the most concert tickets sold to a single performance with a crowd of more than 107,000 expected at the MCG.”
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