Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’, calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ at first show since Macklemore row
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Ed Sheeran performed his first concert since Macklemore was removed from the US leg of his Loop Tour over pro-Palestinian comments made on stage. The show took place on Saturday, 19 September, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with Sheeran appearing alone after all opening acts withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore. According to Middle East Eye, Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft pushed for Macklemore’s removal, threatening to cancel Sheeran’s concerts if he stayed. On stage, Sheeran apologised to fans and admitted to making ‘mistakes’, describing the situation in Gaza as ‘unjustifiable’. ‘I never wanted to be an activist musician,’ he said, adding that he felt abandoned by friends and family; he also said he had changed the stage setup due to security concerns. His cousin later criticised him publicly, and TV presenter Nadiya Hussain accused him of shedding ‘white tears’. While The New York Post and Atlantico condemned Sheeran for bowing to pressure, WalesOnline reported that he had questioned whether he wanted to be an artist at all; The Independent quoted Piers Morgan saying Sheeran ‘needs better advisors’.
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy. The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert. Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Piers Morgan criticises Ed Sheeran’s tearful concert apology: ‘He needs better advisors’. ‘I wish he hadn’t bowed to the mob,’ presenter wrote on X
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran contemplated quitting performing in aftermath of Macklemore row. The star said he questioned whether he 'wanted to be an artist at all'
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BBC News Brasil (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran admite ter cometido 'erros' após polêmica pela exclusão de rapper pró-Palestina de sua turnê nos EUA. O cantor falou sobre Israel e Gaza depois que o rapper Macklemore foi retirado de sua turnê por ter feito…
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Exame (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran se manifesta sobre Gaza após crise envolvendo saída de Macklemore de sua turnê. Cantor britânico afirmou que a situação em Gaza é "injustificável" em seu primeiro show após a repercussão envolvendo o rapper a…
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Variety (outlet profile)
At Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Concert, Fans Shrug Off ‘Attempted Cancellation’ and Praise His Onstage Remarks: ‘It Brought a Tear to My Eye’. It’s about 9:30 p.m. at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, roughly an hou…
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RFI (outlet profile)
Après la polémique sur l'éviction du rappeur Macklemore de sa tournée, Ed Sheeran dénonce une situation «injustifiable» à Gaza. Le chanteur britannique Ed Sheeran a assuré que la situation à Gaza était « injustifiable »…
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El Comercio (Perú) (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran rompe su silencio y califica la situación en Gaza como “catastrófica”. El artista se pronunció durante un show en Filadelfia luego de la exclusión del rapero Macklemore de su gira por sus comentarios sobre Ga…
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
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. Ed Sheeran revealed that he changed his stage layout…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Em primeiro show durante crise, Ed Sheeran admite 'erro' e diz que ficou com medo de 'jogarem coisas' no palco. Em meio à onda de críticas que vem sofrendo, acusado de não ter apoiado um artista que abria seus shows apó…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Em primeiro show durante crise, Ed Sheeran admitiu 'erro' e disse que ficou com medo de 'jogarem coisas' no palco. Em meio à onda de críticas que vem sofrendo, acusado de não ter apoiado um artista que abria seus shows…
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Jovem Pan (outlet profile)
Após polêmica, Ed Sheeran diz que situação em Gaza é ‘injustificável’. O cantor, que até então havia mantido uma postura apolítica, quebrou o silêncio sobre o conflito israelense-palestino em seu primeiro show desde a p…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran takes drastic safety measures at Philadephia concert following Macklemore fallout. The singer broke down in tears while performing at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, saying, "I am making mistakes, and I’…
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Rolling Stone (outlet profile)
Inside the Fear, Anger, and Hope at Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Concert. The latest Loop tour stop drew heightened attention after a week’s worth of statements and fallout following Macklemore's removal from the tour
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran Had To Change His Tour’s Production Over Fears For His Safety. Ed Sheeran altered his Philadelphia Loop Tour show over safety concerns amid fallout from Macklemore’s removal from the tour.
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Meduza.io (outlet profile)
Эд Ширан извинился перед поклонниками после скандала с рэпером Macklemore, который поддержал палестинцев. Британский певец Эд Ширан извинился перед поклонниками за допущенные «ошибки» после скандала с исключением рэпера…
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Channel 4 News (outlet profile)
Sheeran apologises in first show since Macklemore controversy
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Terra (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran chama de "injustificável" tratamento de Israel em Gaza e se desculpa por polêmica. O astro pop Ed Sheeran pediu desculpas no sábado pela maneira como lidou com uma polêmica que ...
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Shattered Ed Sheeran claims family ‘abandoned’ him as Macklemore controversy rages on. The "Thinking Out Loud" singer shared, "In these situations you really find out who your real friends are."
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran says his family has 'abandoned him' and he's 'found out who his friends are' amid Israel-Palestine row that is threatening his tour. The devastated British pop star, 35, has faced fierce backlash after Mackle…
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act. ‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act Submitted by Ayse Betul Aytekin on Sun, 09/20/…
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El Financiero (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran admite errores tras polémica por Macklemore: ‘Estoy aquí esta noche solo’. Ed Sheeran habló sobre la situación en Gaza durante su concierto en Filadelfia, donde también se refirió a la polémica por la salida…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Cowardly halfwit Ed Sheeran bows to the anti-Israel bullies. Ed Sheeran’s opening number at his Saturday night show in Philadelphia was a reminder that even our most gifted songwriters are often intellectual and moral h…
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran admite ter cometido 'erros' no primeiro show desde a polêmica com rapper Macklemore. Ed Sheeran pediu desculpas aos fãs por cometer "erros" ao iniciar seu primeiro show desde que Macklemore foi retirado de su…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran admite ter cometido 'erros' no primeiro show desde a polêmica com rapper Macklemore
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TheJournal.ie (outlet profile)
Quiz: How much do you know about Macklemore?. The rapper has gained new supporters after he gave up a spot on Ed Sheeran’s tour over his views on Palestine.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Devastated Ed Sheeran claims his own family ‘abandoned’ him amid Gaza row. ‘I'm feeling all of my friends and family and people I know abandon me,’ said Sheeran
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Terra (outlet profile)
Ed Sheeran se pronuncia após polêmica com Macklemore e fala sobre Gaza: 'Tive que tomar decisões difíceis'. Ed Sheeran se pronunciou publicamente sobre a guerra em Gaza durante um show na Filadélfia, no ...
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act. ‘I'm so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza on stage after losing every opening act About a week after the widespread internationa…
Factual core
- Ed Sheeran apologised during his first concert after the Macklemore controversy.
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
- Ed Sheeran spoke about Israel and Gaza following the controversy.