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Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears as he apologises to fans after Macklemore crisis engulfs tour

Emotional singer says he considered quitting as he returns to stage in Philadelphia amid huge controversy

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Ed Sheeran reveals stance on Gaza in emotional apology at first show since Macklemore fallout

Protesters gathered outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before Sheeran took the stage

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first concert since Macklemore tour row

Ahead of the concert, attendees said they were sticking by the English musician.

Evening Standard · Sep 20

Kenny Loggins reveals the four words he wants on his tombstone

The Footloose hitmaker has revealed how a lifelong determination to be authentic has shaped the epitaph he chose years ago.

BANG Premier · Sep 19

Ringo Starr reveals why he’s convinced The Beatles would eventually have reunited

The veteran drummer believes the Fab Four could have found their way back together as he reflects on losing John Lennon and George Harrison.

BANG Premier · Sep 19

Green Day refused to play without Pansy Division in 1994, and a viral video says Ed Sheeran ‘could have avoided all of the messy cleanup’

“You can't change the wind, but you can set your sails.”- Billie Joe Armstrong

We Got This Covered · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran Makes Huge Philadelphia Show Change as Support Acts Drop Out Over Macklemore Drama

Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert has been moved from 5.30pm to 8pm after several artists withdrew from his Loop Tour following Macklemore's removal over pro-Palestinian remarks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Hayley Williams Plays Famous Tracks by Artists Who Publicly Cited the 'Silencing of Macklemore' on Tour

Hayley Williams' New York playlist featured Macklemore and musicians who left Ed Sheeran's tour amid the widening Palestine dispute.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Oasis 2027 tour: Everything we know about the support acts

Richard Ashcroft was the first confirmed act to support Oasis on their 2027 tour with other names rumoured to be in the pipeline

Evening Standard · Sep 19

Ed Sheeran thought fans didn’t want artists to be politically engaged. He’s finding out how wrong he was

Twenty years ago, even Madonna faced radio blacklisting for being overtly political. But in our age of streaming, there’s less excuse for not speaking out, says Guardian columnist Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19