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Ed Sheeran Gets 'Sizable' Police Presence at Philly Concert for His Safety Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout

Ed Sheeran is set to have a 'sizable' police presence at his Philadelphia concert amid planned protests and fallout over Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour.

International Business Times UK

Hayley Williams shows solidarity to artists gone from Ed Sheeran tour

Paramore star Hayley Williams has found a way to lend support to Macklemore and other support acts no longer opening for Ed Sheeran.

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‘I toured with a hole in my brain. I don’t regret a thing’: punk duo Lambrini Girls on fighting extreme times with extreme measures

Their debut stormed the charts and wowed Iggy Pop, but health crises threatened to derail the Brighton duo. Now they’re back, taking aim at the manosphere, fascism and the ruling class

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Ed Sheeran asked Patriots owner Robert Kraft for $2 million aid donation after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for pro-Palestine comments

Kraft said his objection was to Macklemore’s rhetoric, not Palestinian aid, as Sheeran’s tour reels from a wave of artist exits.

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Kim Kardashian Likes Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' Post Years After Mistaking Palestinian Flag for Brazil's

Kim Kardashian's apparent like of Macklemore's pro-Palestinian post has renewed scrutiny of her past comments and business ties to Israel, though she has not explained the interaction.

International Business Times UK

Ed Sheeran urged to cancel rest of tour or risk ‘pariah’ status over Palestine row

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Ms Rachel says ‘every wealthy white celebrity’ should match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine donation

YouTuber and educator says celebrities have ‘moral obligation to use our privilege and platforms to protect children and human rights’

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When does being ‘apolitical’ become a political act? An ethicist on the Ed Sheeran saga

Headlines this week have been inundated with news of artist Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour, following Macklemore’s onstage calls to “free Palestine”.

The Conversation

Ms Rachel Matches Macklemore's $1M Donation, Challenges 'Every Wealthy White Celebrity' To Match

Ms Rachel has pledged $1 million to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, matching Macklemore's donation and calling on wealthy celebrities to support Palestinian children.

International Business Times UK

There’s A Comp For Ed Sheeran’s Next Tour Opener & Read The Fkn Room

Guitar Centre has launched a competition called Open for Legends, giving one undiscovered musician the chance to open for Ed Sheeran.

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Ed Sheeran ticket resale prices plummet after Macklemore exit, all while Philadelphian pro-Palestine group schedules protest outside stadium

This tour suddenly got a lot popular, albeit not the way Sheeran would've wanted.

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YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation

Educator talks of ‘moral obligation’ and urges ‘every wealthy white celebrity’ to make similar donation

The Guardian - US

Ed Sheeran Banned From Irish Airwaves 'For the Foreseeable Future' as Macklemore Fallout Explodes

Classic Hits Radio has removed Ed Sheeran's music from its playlist amid controversy surrounding Macklemore's departure from the Loop Tour and a wider performer boycott.

International Business Times UK

Macklemore hails Ms Rachel for matching 1m dollar donation to Palestinian causes

The donation comes after the musician was dropped as a supporting act from Ed Sheeran’s tour.

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‘Goodbye’: Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters unleashes a fiery rebuke against Ed Sheeran. Then he shows who he really stands against

Waters didn't hold back.

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran tour in chaos as resale ticket prices fall

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Evening Standard

Inside Ed Sheeran's 'cancel' crisis: Everything you need to know as pop megastar rocked by Macklemore furore

The US rapper will no longer support Sheeran on his tour after pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium show

International Business Times UK

Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft's $4M Gaza Pledge: So Where's the Money Actually Going?

Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft pledged $2M each for Gaza aid after Macklemore's $1M donation. But unlike the rapper, neither has named a recipient.

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The Independent UK

Inside the 40-minute call that forced Macklemore off Ed Sheeran’s tour

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Boy George defends Ed Sheeran in social media rant

The Culture Club star Boy George didn't realise the video he was referencing was old footage of Ed performing on stage rather than a recent clip.

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran is facing the biggest crisis of his career. Can he survive it?

COMMENT: The British singer-songwriter has become embroiled in a scandal involving the rapper Macklemore, the billionaire Robert Kraft and the most contentious topic of today: Israel and Palestine. A fence-sitting statement has only worsened matters. Adam White asks where he can go from here

The Independent UK

What Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran in 40-min call that saw Macklemore dropped from tour

Protests over Macklemore’s exit from the tour are expected to be held at Sheeran’s next show, which is scheduled for Saturday in Philadelphia

International Business Times UK

Irish-Based Radio Station Drops Ed Sheeran's Music After Macklemore Drama

Classic Hits Radio has removed Ed Sheeran's music following listener backlash over Macklemore's exit from the Loop Tour.

The Independent UK

Who is Robert Kraft? Billionaire stadium owner who axed Macklemore from Sheeran tour

Robert Kraft is an American billionaire stadium and NFL owner who is central to rapper Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran ’s US Loop tour. Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour line-up after Kraft, who owns tour venue the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, accused the artist of hate speech…

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Philadelphians to greet Ed Sheeran with anti-Israel protest against ‘Billionaires, Zionists & Warmongers’

Sounds like a frosty reception is waiting for him in Philly.

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