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Ed Sheeran's openings quit tour after Macklemore dumped for pro-Palestinian remarks

Ed Sheeran's openings quit tour after Macklemore dumped for pro-Palestinian remarks

By Kanishka Singh Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran's opening acts and his own band have quit his U.S. tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was axed from the musical lineup over his "free Palestine" remarks on stage criticizing Israeli government actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented

Music, politics, power – Why Macklemore's Ed Sheeran tour dispute is unprecedented

Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour raises bigger questions about free speech, venue power and who controls the stage.

Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour after Macklemore axed for pro-Palestinian remarks

Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour after Macklemore axed for pro-Palestinian remarks

By Kanishka Singh Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran's opening acts and his own band have quit his U.S. tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was cut from the musical lineup over his "free Palestine" remarks on stage criticizing Israeli government actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Macklemore exit from Sheeran tour began with Palm Beach's Robert Kraft

Macklemore exit from Sheeran tour began with Palm Beach's Robert Kraft

Ed Sheeran was set to tour the world. Then he lost his opening acts, thanks to a dispute between Macklemore and Palm Beach's Robert Kraft.

What exactly did Macklemore say? Ed Sheeran’s tour shakeup, explained.

What exactly did Macklemore say? Ed Sheeran’s tour shakeup, explained.

Macklemore, in a Sept. 14 social media post, announced that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour over his comments on Palestinians and Gaza.

Ms. Rachel matches Macklemore's $1M Palestine donation amid Ed Sheeran tour drama

Ms. Rachel matches Macklemore's $1M Palestine donation amid Ed Sheeran tour drama

Ms. Rachel pledged $1 million to support Palestinian children, matching Macklemore’s donation amid his Ed Sheeran tour controversy.

What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

What to know about Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out

Ed Sheeran's tour has been thrown into turmoil by all of his supporting acts quitting after the rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener due to pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage

Sheeran says Israeli critic Macklemore axed from tour at promoter's behest

Sheeran says Israeli critic Macklemore axed from tour at promoter's behest

By Kanishka Singh Sept 15 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was made by organisers, not him, after he failed to defuse the latest show-business furore over the Gaza conflict.

Sheeran says Israel critic Macklemore was axed from tour at promoter's behest

Sheeran says Israel critic Macklemore was axed from tour at promoter's behest

By Kanishka Singh Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pop star Ed Sheeran said the decision to drop pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was made by organisers, not him, after he failed to defuse the latest show-business furore over the Gaza conflict.

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Is Ed Sheeran's tour still coming to Florida after recent controversy?

Is Ed Sheeran's tour still coming to Florida after recent controversy?

Ed Sheeran breaks silence after Macklemore was removed from his tour, prompting other artists to drop out. Are Florida shows still on?

Mapping Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore fallout

Mapping Ed Sheeran's remaining tour dates after Macklemore fallout

Macklemore was scheduled to open for Sheeran at 8 of his 10 remaining U.S. concerts.

Is Ed Sheeran still playing Philadelphia? Openers drop from tour

Is Ed Sheeran still playing Philadelphia? Openers drop from tour

Days before Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia tour stop, supporting acts and his band have dropped.