{
  "id": 8367523,
  "title": "Bill Maher Revives Macklemore’s Antisemitic Costume Controversy Amid Ed Sheeran Fallout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/bill-maher-revives-macklemores-antisemitic-costume-controversy-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T03:04:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/bill-maher-calls-out-macklemore-antisemitic-costume-controversy-after-ed-sheeran-drama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bill Maher criticized Macklemore on his show \"Real Time\" for his past antisemitic costume, which resurfaced amidst the fallout from Ed Sheeran dropping Macklemore from his tour. During his monologue, Maher made reference to Macklemore's controversial 2014 concert where he wore a costume that perpetuated antisemitic tropes, including a fake prosthetic \"Jew\" nose. Maher questioned whether Sheeran, who is friends with Macklemore from their time together, was aware of the costume and if Ed Sheeran was making excuses for Macklemore by allowing him to be his opening act on his tour. Sheeran's fans, as well as the artists who had previously performed with Macklemore, have distanced themselves from him following his pro-Palestinian remarks.",
  "summary": "\"Everyone is just really so stupid,\" the comedian says The post Bill Maher Revives Macklemore’s Antisemitic Costume Controversy Amid Ed Sheeran Fallout appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Bill Maher criticized Macklemore's past antisemitic costume on his show Real Time.",
    "Costume resurfaced amid Ed Sheeran's decision to drop Macklemore from his tour.",
    "Fans and previous artists distancing themselves from Macklemore post pro-Palestinian remarks."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bill Maher's criticism of Macklemore on his show puts renewed scrutiny on artists' relationships with Macklemore, particularly his friends and collaborators, amid growing backlash against him.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Former Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/former-ed-sheeran-opener-aaron-rowe-defends-singer-amid-macklemore",
        "published": "2026-09-19T05:45:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}