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Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew
Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday, perhaps alone, after all his supporting acts withdrew
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Variety
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrop...
Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last […]
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USA Today
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.
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USA Today
Ed Sheeran speaks out in Philly, says controversy 'put me in the middle'
Ed Sheeran performed his Philly tour stop on Sept. 19, days after his band and openers dropped out.
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Variety
Melissa Barrera Says Support for Macklemore After He Was Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘I Didn’t Get That’ After Being Fired Fr...
Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza in 2023, is voicing her respect for the musicians who have dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour following Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine. “It was so beautiful to see Finneas and the […]
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USA Today
US Sen. John Fetterman decries Macklemore's calls for 'free Palestine'
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said Macklemore should "stay in (his) lane" when asked about the rapper's comments calling for a "free Palestine."
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Rolling Stone
Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer, Says Focus Should Be on Robert Kraft
“You really should be focusing on the Zionist lobbies that are trying to silence the voices of people who are shouting about genocide,” Rowe says
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Reuters
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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USA Today
Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft hope to 'build bridges' after Macklemore tour exit
Robert Kraft pledged $2 million toward "aid in the region" after Macklemore urged him to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian organizations.
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USA Today
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.
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Palm Beach Post
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.
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Rolling Stone
Guitar Center Addresses ‘Not Legitimate’ Entries Submitted in Ed Sheeran Tour Opener Contest
The company's quest to find an opener for singer has been caught in the wave of controversy following Macklemore's removal from The Loop Tour
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