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Ed Sheeran's Tour Support Acts Quit After Macklemore Dropped

All four supporting acts left Ed Sheeran's US tour after Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian remarks, with Sheeran blaming promoters.

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Venues refuse to host Macklemore after pro-Palestine remarks

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Macklemore officially dropped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. stadium tour

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Media highlight backlash and venue objections to Macklemore's comments

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Macklemore publicly defends his pro-Palestine stance

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Robert Kraft publicly defends blocking Macklemore from tour

Arab News ↗

Macklemore issues statement on Kraft's role and their relationship

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Ed Sheeran says promoters dropped Macklemore, not him

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All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest

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  1. Ed Sheeran says he "never wanted to be an activist musician" at first concert since Macklemore drop
    CBS Top Stories
  2. WATCH: Ed Sheeran apologizes for 'making mistakes,' says situation in Gaza 'unjustifiable'
    ABC Top Stories
  3. Ed Sheeran is accused of 'bowing to the mob' after addressing the Israel-Palestine controversy amid tour row
    Daily Mail
  4. Ed Sheeran says friends and family ‘abandoned’ him amid Macklemore controversy
    Times of India

66 articles

  1. ‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act
    Middle East Eye
  2. Ed Sheeran Had To Change His Tour’s Production Over Fears For His Safety
    Forbes
  3. Ed Sheeran reveals he changed his Philadelphia stage layout because he was 'afraid audience might throw things at me' when he was pushed into addressing his politics
    Daily Mail
  4. ‘I feel betrayed’: inside Ed Sheeran’s controversial return to the stage
    Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian
  5. Ed Sheeran Returns To The Stage With Speech About Israel And Palestine
    Stereogum

15 articles

  1. Ed Sheeran calls situation in Gaza ‘unjustifiable’ in first concert since Macklemore controversy
    NBC News
  2. Pop, Protests & Palestine: Ed Sheeran’s Moral Maze
    France24
  3. Protesters Prepare For Ed Sheeran Concert As Palestinians Praise Macklemore
    Forbes
  4. Ed Sheeran to perform for 1st time since Macklemore dropped from tour, other acts withdrew
    CBC Top Stories
  5. Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
    Al Jazeera

14 articles

  1. Mural of Macklemore wrapped in Palestinian flag painted on Gaza ruins
    Middle East Eye
  2. Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy
    Al Jazeera
  3. Ed Sheeran Philadelphia Tickets Slashed By Nearly 50% Following Macklemore ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy
    Forbes
  4. Ed Sheeran protegees Katseye UNFOLLOW star... days after Macklemore was dropped from his tour over Free Palestine remarks
    Daily Mail
  5. Macklemore fall-out sees Ed Sheeran ticket prices plummet amid protests
    Coventry Telegraph

40 articles

  1. Ed Sheeran ticket prices plummet after Macklemore is dropped over 'Free Palestine' remarks
    Daily Mail
  2. Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash
    Global News
  3. Dave Portnoy Defends Robert Kraft After Macklemore’s Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Tour
    Forbes - Business Business & Economy
  4. Ed Sheeran gecanceld omdat hij zich juist níet wilde uitspreken over conflict: ’Het is in de mode om pro-Palestijns te zijn’
    Telegraaf
  5. Ed Sheeran tour fallout deepens as radio station pulls songs, fans struggle to resell tickets
    Arab News