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Taylor Swift Is Supporting Ed Sheeran, Just Not Where Fans Can See It
Sheeran said venues and the promoter decided Macklemore could no longer perform after the rapper’s pro-Palestinian remarks sparked calls for removal.
- During his Philadelphia concert on Saturday, British singer Sheeran tearfully addressed Macklemore's removal from his tour, reading from an autocue to apologize to fans while insisting the promoter made the decision.
- Macklemore was fired after pro-Palestine comments at a New Jersey show where he said 'Free Palestine.' The rapper claimed Robert Kraft, CEO of Kraft Group, personally blocked him from performing at Gillette Stadium.
- Piers Morgan hit out at Sheeran for 'bowing to the mob,' while social media critics labeled the singer 'Sad Boi,' arguing he centered his own emotions instead of the humanitarian crisis.
- After all of Sheeran's remaining support acts withdrew, the singer attempted to 'build a bridge,' though he maintained that he did not personally order Macklemore's departure from the tour.
- The controversy has placed the singer inside a wider debate regarding political expression and venue control. Sheeran insisted his concerts are not political, describing the ongoing conflict as a 'human tragedy.
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Taylor Swift is reportedly standing by Ed Sheeran as he deals with the fallout from the controversy surrounding his tour. Sources claim the two have spoken privately, with Swift allegedly offering her support while choosing not to address the matter publicly. The decision comes as Sheeran faces increased scrutiny following changes to his tour lineup. […]
Singer Ed Sheeran appears to read an apology after Macklemore was kicked off the tour for his pro-Palestine rant
Sheeran, who is from England, said what happened to Macklemore “should never happen in the free world.”“I want my music and shows to be about unity, not division, about humanity, not politics.”Join @SGTnewsNetworkX (Twitter)▪️Truth...
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