Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
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WorldPingEd Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
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WorldPingSome Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.
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“This has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet," Sheeran said…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Rolling Stone
WorldPingEd Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingEd Sheeran’s return to the Loop Tour drew protesters to the City of Brotherly Love amid ongoing fallout.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
WorldPingPro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night as the singer returned to the stage for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following his onstage…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
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