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  "id": 7937843,
  "title": "Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft donate millions for Gaza aid after Macklemore's urging",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-robert-kraft-donate-millions-for-gaza-aid-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:10:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/macklemore-donates-money-earned-from-ed-sheeran-shows/107162712"
  },
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  "account": "Stadium magnate Robert Kraft and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran have pledged to contribute a combined $2 million ($2.8 million) for aid in Gaza, following rapper Macklemore's appeal to donate his earnings from recent tour performances to Palestinian charities. Macklemore revealed that he will donate $1 million ($1.4 million) from his earnings during the two shows he played on the Loop tour, intended to refocus attention on the Palestinian people suffering from military occupation and fighting for their freedom. Upon hearing Macklemore's pledge, Kraft, who owns Gillette Stadium, immediately decided to match the donation, doubling the initial $2 million commitment after Sheeran's encouragement. The funds will be allocated to several Palestinian aid organizations, including the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, Heal Palestine, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Medical Aid Palestine, UNRWA, and Anera. Sheeran plans to approach other venue owners to match donations and work towards fostering greater understanding between Israelis and Palestinians. The billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, who has dedicated over $1 billion to philanthropic causes, emphasized that Palestinian lives are no less valuable than any other life on Earth.",
  "summary": "Macklemore had challenged Robert Kraft to match his donation to Palestinian charities after the billionaire stadium owner dropped him from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/artists-exit-sheeran-tour-in-solidarity-with-macklemore-pro",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:24:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/watch-will-ed-sheeran-cancel-his-tour-as-support-acts-quit",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:34:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "Acts abandon Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore barred over ‘Free Palestine’ comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/acts-abandon-ed-sheeran-tour-after-macklemore-barred-over-free",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:32:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Which artists have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/which-artists-have-pulled-out-of-ed-sheerans-tour-over-palestine",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:27:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran speaks out on dropping Macklemore from tour, says it was promoters' decision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ed-sheeran-speaks-out-on-dropping-macklemore-from-tour-says-it-was",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:30:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "What to know about Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was cut and artists dropped out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/what-to-know-about-ed-sheerans-tour-after-macklemore-was-cut-and",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:30:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran's supporting acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ed-sheerans-supporting-acts-quit-us-tour-after-macklemore-dropped",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:38:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/macklemore-ed-sheeran-ask-robert-kraft-to-donate-to-palestinian",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:20:48.000Z"
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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."
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