Macklemore Alleged to Have Repeated Palestine Comments Despite Promoter Assurances to NFL Stadium Owners (Report)

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

The Wall Street Journal reported that Ed Sheeran and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft held a 40-minute phone call over the controversy.

Key facts

  • The Wall Street Journal reported that Ed Sheeran and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft held a 40-minute phone call over the controversy.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:18:25 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Ms. Rachel Matches Macklemore’s $1 Million Donation to Palestinian Aid Groups

  2. Peter Rosenberg Talks Jewish Identity, Antisemitism, Macklemore, and Ye

  3. US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left 'torn' over Macklemore controversy

  4. Universal Still Plans Overseas Release for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Documentary Despite Mogul’s Legal Threats

  5. Macklemore Alleged to Have Repeated Palestine Comments Despite Promoter Assurances to NFL Stadium Owners (Report)

Sources

The original report was published by Hollywood Reporter. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at Hollywood Reporter

Follow the story

Living hubs that keep updating as this story develops.

Related WorldPing coverage

Australia news live: Victoria police officer charged with assault after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teen; embattled builders Bathla given 12-month lifelineWorldPing
The Guardian

Australia news live: Victoria police officer charged with assault after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teen; embattled builders Bathla given 12-month lifeline

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia needs to slow down its artificial intelligence use and create better security laws, the companies creating the technology have told the federal government.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian