BIZARRE: 11 | Mind Blowing Facts

Ed Sheeran Reveals Why Macklemore Was Really Dropped From Tour After Venues Threatened To Pull Shows

Ed Sheeran says Macklemore was removed from the US leg of their tour after venues threatened to withdraw upcoming concerts over the rapper's pro-Palestinian performances.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Ed Sheeran Tour Rocked by Mass Walkout as Finneas and Three Acts Quit After Macklemore Axe

Four supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' Tour after Macklemore was removed from US dates following pro-Palestinian remarks at concerts in New Jersey.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and More Exit Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' After Singer Addresses Macklemore Controversy

Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, Finneas and Beoga have left Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after Macklemore's removal, citing concerns over artistic freedom and support for Palestine.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Ed Sheeran says it was not his decision to remove Macklemore from tour

Sheeran said that he had ‘spent this week trying to build bridges’.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision'

Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of rapper Macklemore as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Ed Sheeran responds to backlash over removing Macklemore from tour after ‘Free Palestine’ comments

English singer outlines his position after US stadium owners refuse to let rapper perform after political speech

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert says she is ‘living with cancer’

The 65-year-old has thanked people for their ‘kind words and well wishes’.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence on Macklemore Being Dropped from Tour: 'It Was the Promoter's Decision, Not Mine'

Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's U.S. tour removal after venues said concerts could not proceed with the rapper on the line-up, putting the decision with the promoter.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Charli XCX Explains Limited 2027 UK and European Tour Schedule as Six Dates Are Confirmed for February

Charli XCX has defended her limited UK and European tour dates, saying touring takes a significant emotional and physical toll as she continues to address mental health struggles.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Band who joined Oasis at Knebworth in 1996 would ‘love’ to return for Live 27

Ocean Colour Scene played some of their best known hits such as The Day We Caught The Train and The Riverboat Song.

Evening Standard · Sep 15