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  "id": 7372193,
  "title": "Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheerans-us-tour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:15:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0914/1591537-macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheerans-us-tour/"
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  "account": null,
  "summary": "Rapper Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour following controversy over his comments in support of Palestine during a concert in New Jersey. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, made the remarks while performing at MetLife Stadium, which led to venues hosting upcoming dates refusing to allow him on the line-up. The promoter of Sheeran's US leg, Messina Touring Group, confirmed the cancellation of the remaining support dates, affecting hundreds of thousands of fans. In an Instagram post, Macklemore addressed the situation, stating that he, Sheeran, and Pink should not be viewed as victims of the controversy. Instead, he emphasized the plight of the Palestinian people who have been affected by the conflict.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour over ‘Free Palestine’ rant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-over-free-palestine-rant",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:25:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Israel campaign over support for Palestinians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-after-pro-israel-campaign",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:56:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Macklemore speaks out after being dropped from Ed Sheeran tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-speaks-out-after-being-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour",
        "published": "2026-09-14T18:16:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Macklemore says U.S. stadium owners pressured Ed Sheeran to drop him from tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-says-u-s-stadium-owners-pressured-ed-sheeran-to-drop-him",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Macklemore defends Palestine support after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-defends-palestine-support-after-being-removed-from-ed",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Rapper Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after anti-Israel rhetoric at concerts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/rapper-macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-after-anti-israel",
        "published": "2026-09-14T20:09:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-tour-following-palestine-advocacy",
        "published": "2026-09-14T20:40:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-is-dropped-from-ed-sheerans-tour-over-pro-palestinian",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:05:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Macklemore 'removed' from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/macklemore-removed-from-ed-sheeran-tour-over-free-palestine-comment",
        "published": "2026-09-14T21:10:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}