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Ed Sheeran spoke about his mistakes and the Israel-Gaza conflict at his first concert since Macklemore was removed from his tour for pro-Palestinian remarks.
Ed Sheeran acknowledged making mistakes during his first concert after rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour for pro-Palestinian remarks. Sheeran addressed the controversy from the stage, while other openers reportedly quit in solidarity with Macklemore. The incident has drawn criticism from figures like Roger Waters.
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“Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.”How each side headlined it
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Left: CNN frames Ed Sheeran's apology as a response to Macklemore's removal from the tour due to pro-Palestinian remarks, noting that other openers quit in solidarity.
Center: BBC, O Globo, Roya News, and Habertürk report on Ed Sheeran addressing the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from his tour for pro-Palestinian statements, with some noting fan reactions and protests.
Right: The Jerusalem Post and Anadolu Agency focus on Ed Sheeran performing after Macklemore's removal, with Anadolu Agency highlighting Roger Waters' criticism of Sheeran for dropping the rapper over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
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Ed Sheeran apologises after Macklemore controversy — Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for making 'mistakes' as he opened his first show since Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. He said he tried to avoid b
The National (UAE) · Sep 20
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments
France 24 English · Sep 20
Ed Sheeran sorry for ‘mistakes’ after controversy
Arab News · Sep 20
Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza | AJ Shorts
Al Jazeera English · Sep 20
Protesters rally outside Ed Sheeran’s first show since Macklemore controversy — Pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s first show since Macklemore was removed from his US tour following pro-Palestinian comments on stage. Chanting, “Ed Sheeran is a clown,”
Middle East Eye · Sep 20
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Macklemore tour controversy — Ed Sheeran has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable”, breaking his silence on the controversy surrounding rapper Macklemore’s removal from his US tour. Speaking at his
Khaleej Times · Sep 20
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Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.
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