The Latest Breaking News from Macklemore

Ed Sheeran finally spoke up after a week of controversy, but even as he admits to mistakes, critics call him out: ‘This is damage control’

“I am making mistakes.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Admits He Is 'Afraid of What Might Happen' as His Entire Tour Support Suddenly Quits

Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia with a hastily assembled band after his tour's support acts withdrew following Macklemore's removal, while addressing Gaza and the future of the tour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Petition To Remove Pink as UNICEF Ambassador Passes 150,000 Signatures Following Macklemore Comments

A petition to remove Pink as UNICEF Ambassador has passed 150,000 signatures after her response to Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' remarks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: 'Don’t ever be neutral'

Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation.

Euronews · Sep 21

SNL UK Turns Princess Diana Into King Charles' Rogue AI, Takes Aim at Ed Sheeran in Savage Cold Open

SNL UK's 19 September cold open imagined Princess Diana as a rogue AI assistant for King Charles before mocking Ed Sheeran's response to Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Removes B Stage Fearing Fans Will Throw Things at Him After Macklemore Fallout

Ed Sheeran removed the B stage from his Philadelphia concert amid fallout from Macklemore's tour departure, while addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict and performing with replacement musicians.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

If you really hate it when music and film stars do politics, here’s the answer: give us politics that works

The problem is not famous people speaking out, as they always have. It is the feeling that leaders have failed, obliging celebrities to fill the vacuum, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Weeps Onstage Over Family Betrayal and Band Walkout Leaving the Broken Star Totally Isolated

Ed Sheeran broke down before 50,000 fans in Philadelphia after his openers, his backing band, and even his own cousin turned on him over Macklemore's Loop Tour removal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Ed Sheeran Ticket Prices Fall to $65 Online With Nine Loop Tour Dates Left After the Macklemore Row

Ed Sheeran ticket prices on resale sites now undercut the official seller for his last US shows, so see what each city costs and why a change of line-up brings no automatic refund.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Why Is Ed Sheeran Saying Sorry? Singer Admits 'Mistakes' Days After Denying Role in Macklemore Tour Exit

Ed Sheeran apologised for mistakes amid the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from his tour, while addressing Gaza, Israel and concerns over freedom of expression.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21