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Pro-Palestinian protesters target Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert after Macklemore removed from tour
- On Tuesday, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe defended Ed Sheeran in a video, urging critics to stop targeting the artist following rapper Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour.
- Macklemore was dropped from the tour after saying "Free Palestine" onstage at MetLife Stadium on September 4, following pressure from venue owner Robert Kraft.
- Alongside fellow opening acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, and Beoga, Rowe withdrew from the tour in solidarity, while Sheeran maintained the decision was the promoter's, writing he was "not complicit."
- The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue offered Rowe a performance slot at the 3Arena, praising him for showing "immense backbone" during the controversy.
- Actress Melissa Barrera, fired from the Scream franchise in 2023, voiced support for the musicians' exits, noting that increased solidarity suggests those in power face greater difficulty censoring speech.
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perspectivemedia.comEd Sheeran fans support singer at first concert since Macklemore tour row
Fans attending the concert in Philadelphia said they were sticking by the English musician.
·London, United Kingdom
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Melissa Barrera Says It’s “Beautiful” to See Macklemore Receive Support After Ed Sheeran Tour Firing: “I Didn’t Get That When It Happened to Me”
Melissa Barrera says it's 'beautiful' to see the support Macklemore received after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestine speeches.
·Los Angeles, United States
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The singer will perform Saturday night in Philadelphia for the first time since the escape of rapper Macklemore from his tour for his pro-Palestinian remarks.
·Montreal, Canada
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Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut, other acts withdrew
Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday – possibly solo – after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
·Johnstown, United States
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