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Ed Sheeran's Hidden Movie Review Account and Music Hoaxes Take Center Stage

Ed Sheeran reveals his secret movie review account, while musical impersonations and hoaxes expose the industry's darker side.

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Wild right? But Sheeran has an explaination.
Ed Sheeran apparently has a (formerly) secret Letterbox account
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Updated: Apr 10th, 2025, 1:23 AM ET

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In a recent podcast, Ed Sheeran shared his secret Letterboxd account to log his movie viewings. Separately, Wolfgang Flür's alleged collaboration with a fake Thomas Bangalter highlights ongoing concerns over music impersonation and hoaxes in the industry, reminiscent of historical cases like Milli Vanilli. As AI-generated content rises, artists face new challenges in maintaining authenticity.

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