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Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first concert since Macklemore tour row

Ahead of the concert, attendees said they were sticking by the English musician.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first show since tour plunged into turmoil

Pop star has faced boycott calls since rapper Macklemore was removed from tour after shouting ‘free Palestine’ at concert

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Ed Sheeran fans say singer ‘doesn’t deserve this’ after he cries on stage at first concert since Macklemore row

Fans attending the concert in Philadelphia said they were sticking by the English musician

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Macklemore celebrated in mural painted by Palestinian artists

A mural of rapper Macklemore has been painted in Gaza follwing his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after making comments in support of Palestine.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran Makes Huge Philadelphia Show Change as Support Acts Drop Out Over Macklemore Drama

Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert has been moved from 5.30pm to 8pm after several artists withdrew from his Loop Tour following Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestinian remarks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Jay-Z May Perform at Super Bowl Since 'Nobody Wants the Burden to Do the Show' Amid Macklemore Controversy

Jay-Z could perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles, according to an unconfirmed report, as the NFL and Roc Nation continue seeking a headliner.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Kathy Griffin still won't stay silent

Nine years after her politicized exile, the comedian still has plenty to say — and so should other stars

Salon · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran thought fans didn’t want artists to be politically engaged. He’s finding out how wrong he was

Twenty years ago, even Madonna faced radio blacklisting for being overtly political. But in our age of streaming, there’s less excuse for not speaking out, says Guardian columnist Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran to face pro-Palestine protest amid Macklemore row as ticket prices plummet

PRO-PALESTINE protests are set to take place outside Ed Sheeran’s latest US concert following the removal of Macklemore from his tour.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine comments

Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision.

Euronews · Sep 19