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Inside Ed Sheeran's 'cancel' crisis: Everything you need to know as pop megastar rocked by Macklemore furore

The US rapper will no longer support Sheeran on his tour after pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium show

Evening Standard

John Farnham’s 20 best songs

From soaring ballads to a song that belongs on every road-trip playlist, these are the tracks that underscore why ‘the Voice’ is a national treasure

The Guardian - AU

Two Johnny Marr guitars have sold for more than half a million pounds

Several guitars went up for sale at a Christie’s London auction on Thursday as part of the Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection.

Evening Standard

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Colt Ford Says He 'Ain't Gonna Let the Devil Win' After Bus Crash Forces Tour Break

Colt Ford has cancelled the rest of his 2026 tour after injuries sustained in an August tour bus crash required further surgery, according to his latest update.

International Business Times UK

Beck: ‘What does a devil’s haircut look like? Anything with a lot of architecture and wild flights of fancy’

The genre-fluid singer answers your questions on being funky v lonesome, his infamous MTV interview with Thurston Moore and why he said yes to performing with a chain-smoking alcoholic robot

The Guardian - UK

Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths

Ireland joins joins Dutch broadcaster in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests

The Guardian - UK

Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation

Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel's participation, the country's public broadcaster RTE said Thursday. Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest, citing…

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Oasis at Knebworth: What you need to know

The band, led by Liam and Noel Gallagher, will perform at Knebworth Park on September 11, 12, 18, and 19 2027 as part of the tour announced on Monday.

Evening Standard

Want to open for Ed Sheeran? Ill-timed contest to find tour support act flooded with fake entries

Sheeran’s support acts have all pulled out of his Loop tour in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who was removed following his pro-Palestine comments

The Independent UK

Ireland boycotts Eurovision Song Contest over Gaza

Next year’s contest is due to be held in the Bulgarian city of Burgas

The Independent UK

Unheard Phantom Of The Opera music released to mark 40 years of West End musical

The new album will feature unreleased sections and rare material from Lord Lloyd-Webber’s personal archive as well as a remix of the original record.

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran fans struggle to re-sell tickets after Macklemore row

Tour has been thrown into chaos following the decision to drop support act over remarks about Palestine

The Independent UK

What Happened to Ryan Lewis? Macklemore's Former Partner Quietly Built a Life Away From the Spotlight

Ryan Lewis has remained largely out of the public eye since Macklemore & Ryan Lewis went on hiatus in 2017, though he has continued working behind the scenes in music production.

International Business Times UK

Ed Sheeran songs removed from airwaves over Macklemore Palestine row

Classic Hits Radio has pulled the singer from its rotation following ‘the reaction from our listeners’

The Independent UK

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Billy Bragg says Ed Sheeran should cancel his tour over Macklemore row: ‘This could tarnish his career’

Bragg also hit out at billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft, accusing him of ‘trying to intimidate an artist into silence’

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran dropped by radio station in latest blow to singer over Macklemore tour controversy

The station said that the Galway Girl singer will no longer be featured on the show for the ‘foreseeable future’

The Times of India

Sydney duo finishes 9 gigs in 12 hours after helicopter, plane delays, with 15 seconds left

Sydney dream pop duo Fathom attempted a Guinness World Records title by performing nine 15-minute gigs across NSW and Canberra within 12 hours. Their journey faced delays after a firefighting helicopter was unavailable and a plane’s propeller failed. Despite falling an hour behind schedule, Cate Guirguis and Jaxon Italiano completed…

Evening Standard

The perfect chaos of Tove Lo: 'Self-destruction is part of the game'

The Swede was a whirlwind of messy pop long before Charli and co — she’s since found stability, so for a singer who thrives on misrule, how did she create her brilliant new album?

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International Business Times UK

Metallica Announces 12 Massive 2027 Stadium Shows With Limp Bizkit: Full Dates, Venues and Ticket Details

Metallica will extend its M72 World Tour into 2027 with 12 one-night stadium shows across Canada and the US, featuring Limp Bizkit and Avatar on every date.

International Business Times UK

Drake's Fear of Missing Out Lives Up to Its Name After the Rapper Makes His Hour-Long Film Private

Drake's Fear of Missing Out left public view on YouTube soon after its debut, so learn what viewers saw, from a Kevin Durant cameo to a Tupac ring, and when Drake plans to perform again.

The Independent UK

Ed Sheeran says he couldn’t save Macklemore. So who really controls his tour?

Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore

International Business Times UK

Metallica Bring M72 World Tour and 50-Yard-Line Stage to Razorback Stadium With Limp Bizkit in 2027

Metallica will bring the M72 World Tour to Fayetteville's Razorback Stadium on 26 May 2027, joined by Limp Bizkit and Swedish metal band Avatar.

The Independent UK

AOC deletes Ed Sheeran from her playlist but says he’s not the real villain in Macklemore controversy

‘We need to be very clear about how dangerous a precedent this is,’ the congresswoman said about Robert Kraft’s decision to drop the rapper from the US tour

Evening Standard

Oasis 2027 tour: The three best venue options for Londoners

Oasis fans hoping to buy tickets for their shows next year have to choose up to three venues they would be willing to attend. Here’s our advice on which to pick

The Guardian - UK

Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speech

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