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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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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert
Ed Sheeran opened a concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what’s happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable.”
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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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Rolling Stone
Inside the Fear, Anger, and Hope at Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Concert
The latest Loop tour stop drew heightened attention after a week’s worth of statements and fallout following Macklemore's removal from the tour
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AP News
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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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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USA Today
'SNL UK' skewers Ed Sheeran for 'sitting on the fence' amid backlash
"SNL UK" took aim at Ed Sheeran in its latest cold open, which portrayed the singer insisting that "both sides are equally right" in any issue.
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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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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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