{
  "id": 8572413,
  "title": "Ed Sheeran Says “What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic” While Addressing Macklemore Backlash During Philadelphia Tour Stop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ed-sheeran-says-what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-catastrophic-while",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T00:57:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hollywood Reporter",
    "slug": "the-hollywood-reporter",
    "url": "https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/ed-sheeran-macklemore-controversy-palestine-protests-concert-1236706177/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Saturday concert, which featured a protest rally outside of Lincoln Financial Field, was the first concert Sheeran played following Macklemore’s removal as an opener for Pro-Palestinian comments.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Protestors March Outside Ed Sheeran Concert After Macklemore Was Dropped From Tour: ‘It’s Not Going to Stop Until Palestine is Free’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/protestors-march-outside-ed-sheeran-concert-after-macklemore-was",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:01:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}