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The controversy surrounding pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore being dropped as a support act for Ed Sheeran has left fans torn over attending the Loop Tour, according to the BBC.
Rapper Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks, with Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, playing a key role. The dispute led to donations and political commentary.
Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2m donation for aid in the region following a controversy over pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore being removed from the tour. According to BBC.
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, pledged $2 million to support the Palestinian people after a call from Ed Sheeran, according to a statement from the Gillette Stadium X account.
Rapper Macklemore has pledged the $1 million he earned from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to Palestinian support organizations, according to an Instagram post.
Thousands of tickets remain unsold for Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Loop Tour, with prices as low as $65 on reseller sites, according to reports. The controversy surrounding opening act Macklemore’s pro-Palestine comments led to his removal from the tour and the withdrawal of other artists in solidarity.
Four support acts have pulled out of Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore for pro-Palestinian statements, according to multiple sources.
Drake announced plans for a 2027 tour following the release of his surrealistic film FOMO, while Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour recently surpassed Drake’s previous tour in total earnings.
All remaining support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have quit following the removal of rapper Macklemore for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage, according to the BBC.
Seattle rapper Macklemore has been dropped from the U.S. leg of Ed Sheeran's tour after several venues threatened to cancel concerts if he remained on the lineup. The decision followed Macklemore's onstage 'Free Palestine' remarks and solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
A 29-year-old homeless man named Youssef E died 13 days after a French police officer threw him to the ground during a music festival. A judicial investigation for “intentional violence” has been opened against the officer, according to Al Jazeera.
Céline Dion's long-awaited comeback concert in Paris has drawn both praise and scrutiny from critics, as the Canadian pop star returned to the stage after a six-year hiatus due to health issues.
Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson, known for blending blues, folk, and R&B into her music, has died at 70 in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. Her manager confirmed she passed peacefully at home.
Hardcore band Gallows may be reuniting with their former singer Frank Carter, according to a recent Instagram post. The band shared a video of Carter from 2011, sparking speculation.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, marking the first conviction in the case that has captivated hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.
Singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers have withdrawn from his murder case, leaving him with a public defender, according to USA TODAY.
Country music icon Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday (Aug. 28), according to Billboard and T-Online.
Dolly Parton was laid to rest alongside her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, in a private funeral in Nashville. The burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, the same location where Dean was interred in March 2025.
An event in New York City featuring Mohan Bhagwat, leader of the Hindu nationalist RSS, has been denounced as a 'goodwill tour' for Hindu nationalism, according to Al Jazeera.
Dolly Parton, who died at 80, left behind a net worth estimated between $450 million and $650 million, with a significant portion tied to her music catalog and Dollywood, according to multiple sources.
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, hailed as the queen of American country music, died on Tuesday at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, according to her family and media reports.
Dolly Parton’s 1980 song '9 To 5' became an anthem for working women, highlighting her musical legacy marked by heart, hope, and steely determination, according to the BBC.
