Ed Sheeran apologises after Macklemore removed from tour over Gaza comments
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Ed Sheeran performed his first concert since the controversy over Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour, taking the stage alone at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, 19 September. Macklemore was dropped after shouting “Free Palestine” on stage, prompting all four opening acts and Sheeran's backing band to withdraw in solidarity. Before the show, pro-Palestinian protests were planned outside the stadium, and ticket prices reportedly fell from $100 to $51, with availability up 54%, according to Forbes citing TickPick. Addressing the audience, Sheeran called events in Gaza “catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate” and apologised for his mistakes, saying “my heart is broken” and that he never wanted to be an activist musician. He also blamed venues for Macklemore's removal, saying he did not make that decision. Some concertgoers were seen trying to sell their tickets, while others voiced support for the singer. Celebrity baker Nadiya Hussain accused Sheeran of “white tears” and “becoming the victim” in a social media post. His next scheduled show is in November.
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Protests planned outside Ed Sheeran’s concert as ticket prices drop
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RTÉ News (outlet profile)
Protests for outside Ed Sheeran show, ticket prices drop. Pro-Palestine protests are planned outside the US stadium where Ed Sheeran is due to play on Saturday, as tickets for the show were made available for as low as…
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Pro-Palestine protests planned for Ed Sheeran concert as ticket prices drop. The singer says he is 'not complicit' and has 'my personal views on this devastating conflict'
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Protests planned outside Ed Sheeran’s concert after ticket prices drop. Ed Sheeran is due to play the latest show of his Loop tour in Philadelphia tonight.
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Protests planned outside Ed Sheeran’s concert after ticket prices drop
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew. Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday, perhaps alone, after all his supporting acts withdrew
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal. Forbes: Ed Sheeran ticket prices halved after Macklemore's removal The get-in price for Ed Sheeran’s Saturday show in Philadelphia has nearly halved ov…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut, other acts withdrew. Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
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TheJournal.ie (outlet profile)
Protests expected as Ed Sheeran to return to the stage in the US tonight. It’s not known if Sheeran will have a supporting act after those signed up to his tour pulled out, or if he’ll take to the stage solo.
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Euronews (outlet profile)
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, Macklemor…
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The National (Scotland) (outlet profile)
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 tou…
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
'I say free Palestine to my children,' Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout. Paloma Faith criticized Ed Sheeran for staying out of the Gaza debate after Macklemore’s tour removal, saying major ar…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran continues US tour amid Palestinian controversy. Pro-Palestinian protests are expected at Ed Sheeran's first gig since Macklemore was dropped from the tour. The US rapper shouted "Free Palestine" at a concert…
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Mint (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Macklemore was removed and other acts withdrew over Palestine row. Ed Sheeran is due back on stage in Philadelphia after Macklemore was removed from his tour over pro-Palestinian remark…
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Damon Albarn becomes the latest musician to turn his back on Ed Sheeran after Macklemore row as he tells fans 'don't ever be neutral'. Damon Albarn is the latest musician to turn his back on Ed Sheeran as he draped a Pa…
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran obedece prosaicamente às ordens do dono de um imóvel. Eu pensei que a parte boa de ser cantor, um desses cantores que enchem estádios, era não responder perante ninguém. Ser uma diva idiota, esmurrar fotógraf…
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran hit with ticket sales humiliation amid spiraling Macklemore 'Free Palestine' tour drama. Saturday's show at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is Sheeran's first gig since the rapper was officially boote…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza. Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran forced to make major concert change after openers drop out amid Macklemore drama. Sheeran is set to return to his Loop Tour Saturday evening amid backlash over Macklemore's removal from the lineup.
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CBC News (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran to perform for 1st time since Macklemore dropped from tour, other acts withdrew. Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia on Saturday night for the first time since facing backlash for rapper Mackl…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
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 .
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Fortune (outlet profile)
Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate. Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop T…
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Variety (outlet profile)
Singer Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran After Dropping Out of Tour: ‘It Was Human F— Error’. Aaron Rowe, who was one of the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour before pulling out after Macklemore’s dismissal over his support…
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Politika (outlet profile)
Ед Ширан сам на бини: гости и пратећи бенд отказали наступ у знак солидарности са Маклемором. Према подацима музичког часописа „Полстар", Ширанова турнеја „Луп" била је најпрофитабилнија светска турнеја
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Variety (outlet profile)
Melissa Barrera Says Support for Macklemore After He Was Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘I Didn’t Get That’ After Being Fired From ‘Scream’. Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Primeiro show de Ed Sheeran após saída de Macklemore tem ingressos sobrando e protestos na porta. O cantor Ed Sheeran se apresenta neste sábado na Filadélfia, nos Estados Unidos, em meio a protestos contra a retirada do…
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G1 (outlet profile)
Manifestantes protestam antes de 1º show de Ed Sheeran desde polêmica com discurso pró-Palestina de atração de abertura. Viatura policial passa por manifestantes pró-Palestina perto de local de show de Ed Sheeran na Fil…
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France 24 (outlet profile)
Pop, Protests & Palestine: Ed Sheeran’s Moral Maze. A clash over music, politics and Palestine is putting freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has sparked a backlash ar…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Pro-Palestinian protesters target Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert after Macklemore removed from tour. Pro-Palestinian protesters waved flags and chanted outside Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert, one week after M…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Protesters gather in Philly ahead of Ed Sheeran’s first concert since Macklemore kicked off tour. Fired up protesters holding Palestinian flags and anti-Israel signs gathered near Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial…
Factual core
- Ed Sheeran publicly denounced the situation in Gaza as 'unjustifiable'.
- Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments on stage.
- Ed Sheeran made the statement during his solo concert in Philadelphia.
- Ed Sheeran removed rapper Macklemore from his tour.
- Ed Sheeran expressed regret for mistakes he has made.
- The concert was Ed Sheeran's first show after the Macklemore controversy.