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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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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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USA Today
Ed Sheeran concert underway in Philadelphia despite controversy
Ed Sheeran's Philly concert went on at the Linc on Sept. 19, amid controversy that caused his opening acts and band to drop.
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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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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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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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USA Today
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.
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Reuters
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.
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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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Reuters
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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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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USA Today
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.
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