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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop out

More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.

France 24

Ed Sheeran's 'Galway Girl' Collaborators Beoga Quit His Tour After Macklemore's Removal

Irish traditional band Beoga has withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's remaining US tour dates, citing solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to artists being silenced over support for Palestine

International Business Times UK

Ed Sheeran Macklemore Row Explodes as 'Thinking Out Silent' Satire Mocks Tour Fallout

Ed Sheeran and Macklemore's tour row inspires The Chaser's 'Thinking Out Silent' parody, mocking the fallout over Macklemore's removal.

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Ed Sheeran’s tour in turmoil as opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Several supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore's removal. These artists expressed solidarity with Macklemore and support for Palestine's people. Irish acts and Finneas cited their understanding of colonialism and oppression. Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian statements during a concert. Sheeran stated the promoter made the…

The Economic Times

Finneas, Lukas Graham and more withdraw from Ed Sheeran tour in wake of Macklemore row

Ed Sheeran's support acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Aaron Rowe, and backing band Beoga have pulled out of his tour after Macklemore was dropped from the bill.

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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

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Four supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' Tour after Macklemore was removed from US dates following pro-Palestinian remarks at concerts in New Jersey.

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Ed Sheeran Championed Ukraine but Macklemore Says He 'Doesn't Take Sides' on Palestine, Ms Rachel Says He 'Caved'

Macklemore says Ed Sheeran dropped him over 'Free Palestine' because he 'doesn't take sides,' but Sheeran's 2022 Ukraine benefit fuels a fresh double-standard debate.

International Business Times UK

All Of Ed Sheeran’s Remaining Openers Have Quit His Tour Following Macklemore’s Removal

Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Beoga have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after Macklemore was removed from US dates.

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All supporting acts withdraw from Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore

Four openers and live band for Sheeran’s tour depart after removal of Macklemore over ‘free Palestine’ comments

The Guardian - US

Ed Sheeran pins the decision to drop Macklemore from tour on promoter: ‘If we only focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change’

"I have my personal views on this devastating conflict."

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Artists touring with Ed Sheeran quit over rapper’s removal amid Palestine row

US rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran Loop Tour and vocalising support for Gaza.

Evening Standard

Why multiple Ed Sheeran supporting acts are pulling out of his tour

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The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran Tour Faced Stadium Revolt Before Macklemore Was Dropped From Lineup

Multiple US stadiums refused to host Ed Sheeran shows with Macklemore on the lineup, prompting the rapper's removal from the Loop Tour.

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The Independent UK

All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over Palestine comments

The artists announced they were pulling out of the tour hours after Ed Sheeran broke his silence on the controversy

International Business Times UK

Ed Sheeran's Instagram Following Fell by Nearly 100,000 During Macklemore Controversy

Ed Sheeran reportedly lost nearly 100,000 Instagram followers after Macklemore alleged he was removed from The Loop tour over pro-Palestinian remarks and venue pressure.

Evening Standard

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’.

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - US

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

International Business Times UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

Ed Sheeran responds as Macklemore dropped from tour after pro-Palestine comments

Ed Sheeran has issued a statement after rapper Macklemore was dropped from his tour after making pro-Palestine statements

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran defends political stance after Macklemore and Palestine controversy

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The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore tour backlash: ‘I am not complicit’

‘It’s important that I set out some facts,’ the singer said in a statement shared Tuesday

France 24

'Pelicot 2.0': UK husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping his wife

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 15: Two cases dubbed Pelicot 2.0 have rocked Britain and Austria. Then, ProPublica reveals that a Russian oligarch financed a part of Trump Jr's Bahamas wedding. Some celebrity news: Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour after saying "Free Palestine", while Sydney Sweeney is once…

The Independent UK

Michigan mayor invites Macklemore to perform after Ed Sheeran drops him from tour

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