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Sheeran’s Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Sheeran didn’t want to get into politics. Bono understood. The rest of the world may not.
2 days ago2 min read
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore (/ˈmæklə.mɔːr/ MAK-lə-mor; formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper and songwriter. A native of Seattle, Washington, he has collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
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Breaking Hype
Zach Bryan’s Protest Shirt Ignites New Wave of Artist Solidarity
The country star’s pro-Palestinian gesture at Robert Kraft’s stadium follows a string of artist-led pushbacks against censorship. Macklemore’s sold-out tour proves the demand for voices is rising.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Zach Bryan Wears 'Free Palestine' Shirt at Gillette Stadium
Zach Bryan wore a 'Free Palestine' T-shirt at Gillette Stadium on Friday night — and in doing so, walked into the eye of a storm that’s been brewing since Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour.
4 days ago1 min
World
Ed Sheeran Breaks His Silence Onstage After Dropping Macklemore
Ed Sheeran addressed the Macklemore fallout from the stage in Philadelphia, apologising for how the situation was handled and speaking more openly than before about Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
20 Sept 20262 min
World
Melissa Barrera Says Macklemore Backlash Shows How Much Has Changed
Melissa Barrera says watching musicians rally around Macklemore after his Ed Sheeran tour exit made her emotional, noting she got no such backing when Spyglass fired her from Scream in 2023 for similar remarks.
20 Sept 20262 min
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Ms. Rachel Matches Macklemore's $1 Million Gaza Donation
Ms. Rachel says she's matching Macklemore's $1 million Palestine donation after his exit from Ed Sheeran's tour, calling on other wealthy celebrities to speak out and give.
18 Sept 20262 min
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Ms. Rachel Vows To Match Macklemore's $1 Million Gaza Pledge
Ms. Rachel says she'll match Macklemore's $1 million donation to Palestinian relief groups, urging other celebrities to speak out as fallout from his exit off Ed Sheeran's tour continues to spread.
18 Sept 20262 min
World
Four Acts Quit Ed Sheeran Tour Over Macklemore's Exit
Four supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's US tour after promoters removed Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments at MetLife Stadium, with venues reportedly threatening to cancel shows if he stayed on the bill.
17 Sept 20262 min
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Macklemore Says Ed Sheeran Cut Him From Tour Over Gaza Remarks
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after a viral pro-Palestine speech, and claims Robert Kraft pushed for it. Sheeran's Irish band Beoga has since quit the tour.
17 Sept 20262 min
World
Finneas Quits Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour Over Macklemore Exit
Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Sheeran's own band Beoga have all withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after Macklemore was dropped for backing Palestine on stage in New Jersey.
17 Sept 20262 min
World
Macklemore's Onstage 'Free Palestine' Plea Draws Petition On Ed Sheeran Tour
Macklemore wore a keffiyeh, played Gaza footage on the big screens and told an 80,000-strong Ed Sheeran crowd he wanted Palestinians to know they hadn't been forgotten. A pro-Israel group wants him off the tour.
6 Sept 20262 min