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Taylor Swift review, The Life of a Showgirl Encore – One diamond and three duds

2/5 The pop star returns less than a year after releasing her 12th studio album with four new songs, all of which pale in comparison to her best works

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Macklemore has gone from popping tags in ‘Thrift Shop’ to ‘Free Palestine’ — and he’s not backing down

IN FOCUS: Macklemore, the rapper behind ‘Thrift Shop,’ has found himself at the center of an international debate after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour following his outspoken support for Palestine. His political activism goes back further than you might think, writes Ellie Muir

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Ed Sheeran slammed by Zack Polanski for 'series of poor decisions' amid Macklemore tour row

The Green Party leader hit out at Sheeran’s handling of the Israel-Gaza debate, while arguing that celebrities with huge platforms have a ‘big responsibility’ to protest human suffering

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Ed Sheeran Suffers Major Blow Following Macklemore Controversy and Admits Friends Are 'Backing Away'

Ed Sheeran has reportedly lost Instagram followers amid the fallout from Macklemore's tour removal, criticism from supporters and relatives, and concerns over concert security

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

‘Irish identity is more than flags and Galway Girl’: How Ed Sheeran let down Ireland with the Macklemore Palestine row

MUSIC: The singer-songwriter is in the middle of arguably the biggest test of his career to date, amid controversy over the axing of support act Macklemore for his remarks on Palestine. Roisin O’Connor looks at why, in Sheeran’s beloved Ireland, the backlash feels particularly fierce

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Ed Sheeran loses almost half a million Instagram followers amid Macklemore controversy

The British singer-songwriter lost almost 150,000 Instagram followers on the same day he first spoke out about Macklemore’s removal

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Ed Sheeran loses nearly half a million social media followers amid Macklemore scandal

British singer-songwriter is facing the most high-profile backlash in his career to date

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Ed Sheeran 'terrified' of protests at next gig and 'just wants to disappear' over Gaza row

The singer, 35, is reportedly considering taking a long break and going ‘totally off-grid’

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Ed Sheeran Calls Philadelphia Concert His 'Best Show' After Macklemore Tour Backlash

Ed Sheeran told Philadelphia fans that the backlash over Macklemore's removal made him question his tour and career, but their support convinced him to keep performing.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Ed Sheeran declares Philadelphia concert ‘best show of my life’ amid Macklemore controversy

‘In these situations, you really find out who your friends are,’ Sheeran told his Saturday night audience

The Independent UK · Sep 21