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WorldPingEd Sheeran’s US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments in support of Palestine.
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Kehlani, Finneas, Ms.Rachel, Rachel Chinouriri, Greta Thunberg, Pattie Gonia, and more have backed the rapper following his removal from the Loop tour over his public support of Palestinians…
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Ticketmaster still has seats to all remaining Loop Tour dates, while some resellers are listing Sheeran tickets for below face value…
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Garbage also responded, calling the response to Macklemore being dropped from Sheeran's tour "a major turning point"…
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High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.
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