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Ed Sheeran Leaves Tour Controversy Unmentioned After Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' Declaration

Ed Sheeran left the Macklemore tour controversy unaddressed during a Charlotte concert, weeks after the rapper's removal and his Philadelphia apology.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

'A Complete Prick': Roger Waters Slams Metallica's James Hetfield Over Political Comments

Roger Waters has sharply criticised James Hetfield after the Metallica frontman argued that concerts should focus on music rather than political messages, intensifying a debate over artists' public platforms.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Zara Larsson Stands by Political Views Despite Financial Cost: 'I'm Not Going To Shut Up'

Zara Larsson says she will not change her political views for commercial opportunities, citing her support for feminism, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ equality and Palestinians.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

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Kelly Clarkson is nobody's idol

A fight with Brooklyn small business Art of Play reveals the dark side of celebrity worship

Salon · Oct 15

Hetfield Tells Sphere Crowd: Metallica Won't Turn Concerts into Political Rallies

Metallica's James Hetfield pushed back against political concerts at the Las Vegas Sphere. Here's what he said and why it resonates now.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine

Brian Eno, the multi-hyphenate artist, producer, sound designer and political activist best known for his pioneering work in ambient and electronic music, relaunches his transformative label Opal Records on Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Ed Sheeran's cousin keen to 'hug and make up' after bitter feud

Jethro Sheeran insisted he would be "more than happy to move on" and apologise if Ed does the same.

BANG Premier · Oct 10

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'Making Mistakes': Ed Sheeran Replaces His Opening Acts After Entire Support Band Quit In Protest

Isaac Slade and Brooks Rosser will open selected US dates on Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after Macklemore and other supporting acts withdrew following controversy over pro-Palestine remarks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

Two new support acts added to Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour

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The Independent UK · Oct 9

Ed Sheeran announces new tour opening acts after Macklemore controversy

Sheeran lost his opening acts after US rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about Gaza

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour gets new opening acts after Macklemore controversy

Sheeran lost his opening acts after US rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour over comments he made about Gaza.

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Hayley Williams Tells Live New York Crowd 'Christian Nationalism' Is 'Biggest Threat' to Democracy

Hayley Williams told a New York crowd that Christian nationalism is 'the greatest threat to American democracy' during her Forest Hills show.

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Hayley Williams slammed by Donald Trump's government for ICE and Free Palestine protest at concert

The Department of Homeland Security has rebuked Hayley Williams after she blasted ICE and voiced pro‑Palestinian support during her weekend concert.

BANG Premier · Oct 6

Ed Sheeran Reacts to Cousin Jethro Sheeran Jabs Mentioning 'Family Member Who I Haven't Spoken To'

Ed Sheeran appeared to address cousin Jethro Sheeran's public criticism in Atlanta while distancing himself from claims over Macklemore's tour removal.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

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The Conversation · Oct 5

Whether it’s banning books or preventing Macklemore from touring, silencing artists often backfires

If the goal was to silence rapper Macklemore by preventing him from touring with singer Ed Sheeran, it clearly backfired.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Ms Rachel Refuses to 'Fan Girl' Over 'Huge Celeb' Amid Gaza War as She Reveals: 'And I Have' Tried to Change Minds

Children's educator Ms Rachel says she has tried to persuade major celebrities to speak out about Gaza, while refusing to identify an unnamed star she criticised for remaining silent.

We Got This Covered · Oct 4

Robert Kraft allegedly forced Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore. One month later, Zach Bryan plays Kraft’s own stadium and wears the exact same message

Hind's Hall flashbacks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 4

Ed Sheeran Replaces Withdrawn Tour Acts With Isaac Slade Who Aims to Find a 'Middle Place' Now

Isaac Slade joined Ed Sheeran's Atlanta concert as a surprise guest, performing The Fray's hits and calling for common ground amid debate over Gaza, free expression and the tour's supporting acts.

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The Independent UK · Oct 4

Ed Sheeran enlists surprise guest Isaac Slade after support acts ditched tour over Macklemore fallout

Former frontman of The Fray spoke about the war in Gaza onstage, calling on people to ‘step into that middle place, that common ground’

BANG Premier · Oct 4

Ed Sheeran's concert 'special guest' addresses Gaza situation

The Fray frontman Isaac Slade appeared as a "special guest" support act at Ed Sheeran's concert in Atlanta and spoke about the war in Gaza.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Zach Bryan made a quiet statement with this shirt at the Gillette Stadium concert after the Macklemore controversy- here's what he wore

Zach Bryan performed at Gillette Stadium wearing a 'Free Palestine' shirt but did not speak about the issue. His performance followed the removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour due to pro-Palestine comments. The billionaire owner Robert Kraft influenced this decision after Macklemore's statements during a previous concert. Bryan's show…

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Ed Sheeran will be joined by a ‘special guest’ at next show after all support acts dropped out over Macklemore saga

Sheeran has performed his last three concerts of his beleaguered tour without support acts

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Zach Bryan wears ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt at Robert Kraft’s stadium; Hind Rajab jersey sends a powerful message amid Macklemore row

US country singer Zach Bryan wore a ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt during his performance at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium, while bandmate Nate Head wore a Palestine jersey bearing the name of Hind Rajab. The on-stage message comes amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after his pro-Palestinian…

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Zach Bryan defies Robert Kraft with ‘Free Palestine’ shirt at Gillette Stadium concert

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We Got This Covered · Oct 3

‘Art will always be a form of resistance’: Macklemore says his ‘Free Palestine’ shows sold out after Kraft barred him from a Sheeran stadium date

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