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  "id": 7901489,
  "title": "Robert Kraft Responds to Macklemore’s Challenge to Match $1 Million Donation to Palestinian Groups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/robert-kraft-responds-to-macklemores-challenge-to-match-1-million",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T23:26:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/robert-kraft-responds-macklemore-ed-sheeran-asked-donate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following Macklemore's challenge to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian support groups, Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, has responded. In a statement, Kraft acknowledged Ed Sheeran's offer of $2 million, and stated his commitment to bridging divides between all people. He also mentioned Sheeran's plan to involve other venue owners. Kraft highlighted his past support for Palestinian initiatives and businesses. The billionaire did not disclose if and when he would be giving out the money, or which charities would receive it. Macklemore pledged to donate the $1 million he earned from Sheeran's tour to six Palestinian-focused organizations. The removal of Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour tour was due to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian statements during the tour.",
  "summary": "The billionaire Gillette Stadium owner said Ed Sheeran already asked him \"to commit $2 million to match his donation to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis.\"",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Macklemore Donating $1 Million Salary from Ed Sheeran Tour to Support Palestine: ‘I Invite Robert Kraft to Match My Donation’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-donating-1-million-salary-from-ed-sheeran-tour-to-support",
        "published": "2026-09-16T20:26:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Macklemore Donates $1 Million From Ed Sheeran Tour to Pro-Palestine Organizations, Challenges Robert Kraft to Match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-donates-1-million-from-ed-sheeran-tour-to-pro-palestine",
        "published": "2026-09-16T20:37:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Macklemore To Donate $1 Million In Tour Money To Support The Palestinian People, Challenges Billionaire Robert Kraft To Do Same",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-to-donate-1-million-in-tour-money-to-support-the",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:52:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Macklemore to Donate $1 Million to Palestinian Support Groups, Invites Robert Kraft to Match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/macklemore-to-donate-1-million-to-palestinian-support-groups-invites",
        "published": "2026-09-16T21:59:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Robert Kraft Responds After Macklemore Invites Him to Match His $1M Donation to Support Palestinian People",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/robert-kraft-responds-after-macklemore-invites-him-to-match-his-1m",
        "published": "2026-09-17T00:29:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}