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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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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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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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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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Rolling Stone
Thousands of Ed Sheeran Tickets Remain Unsold for Singer’s Tour, With Prices Down to $65 Online
Ticketmaster still has seats to all remaining Loop Tour dates, while some resellers are listing Sheeran tickets for below face value
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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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AP News
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
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USA Today
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.
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Reuters
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.
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Palm Beach Post
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?
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Ed Sheeran Clarifies Macklemore's Removal from U.S. Tour, Citing Venue Demands
Ed Sheeran Clarifies Macklemore's Removal from U.S. Tour, Citing Venue Demands
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