{
  "id": 8176760,
  "title": "Ms Rachel matches Macklemore's $1 million Palestine donation after Ed Sheeran tour row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ms-rachel-matches-macklemores-1-million-palestine-donation-after-ed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:58:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/09/18/ms-rachel-matches-macklemores-1-million-palestine-donation-after-ed-sheeran-tour-row/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ms Rachel, a YouTube star, has pledged to match rapper Macklemore's $1 million donation to organizations supporting Palestinians following the controversy surrounding US singer Ed Sheeran's tour. The children's educator, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, announced her donation of the same amount to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, one of six organizations receiving Macklemore's contribution. She emphasized the moral obligation to use privilege and platforms to protect children and human rights, urging other wealthy celebrities to follow suit. Macklemore revealed on Wednesday that he would donate his entire net earnings from Sheeran's Loop tour to the same six organizations, in addition to challenging billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation. In a statement on Instagram, Macklemore wrote, \"Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting, a Palestinian life is no less valuable than any other life on this Earth.\"",
  "summary": "YouTube star Ms Rachel has said she will match rapper Macklemore's $1 million donation to organisations supporting Palestinians, as she becomes the latest public figure to respond to the controversy surrounding the US leg of British musician Ed Sheeran's tour. The children's educator, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, said her $1 million donation would go to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ms Rachel pledges $1 million to Palestine Children's Relief Fund",
    "Matches Macklemore's donation to support Palestinian organizations",
    "Urges other celebrities to use privilege for children's rights"
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Ms Rachel matches Macklemore's $1 million Palestine donation after Ed Sheeran tour row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ms-rachel-matches-macklemores-1-million-palestine-donation-after-ed-8181326",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:58:36.000Z"
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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."
}