{
  "id": 8602210,
  "title": "'What is happening in Gaza is unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' after Macklemore controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-unjustifiable-ed-sheeran-admits-mistakes-8602210",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T03:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/09/20/what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-unjustifiable-ed-sheeran-admits-mistakes-after-macklemore-controversy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ed Sheeran addressed the recent controversy surrounding US singer Macklemore's remarks on Palestine at a Philadelphia concert. Sheeran admitted to making mistakes and apologized to fans for his involvement. He expressed his confusion and lack of knowledge on the matter, stating that Gaza's situation is catastrophic and unjustifiable. Macklemore was removed from the tour following his comments, causing other artists to also leave the tour in solidarity.",
  "summary": "Singer Ed Sheeran apologised to fans during his Philadelphia concert on Saturday over the recent controversy involving US singer Macklemore and his remarks on Palestine. Addressing the issue from the stage, the English singer-songwriter told the crowd he had made \"mistakes\" and apologized to fans.Sheeran said he has tried to avoid being \"a political commentator of any kind\" but could no longer…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "'What is happening in Gaza is unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' after Macklemore controversy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/what-is-happening-in-gaza-is-unjustifiable-ed-sheeran-admits-mistakes",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:38:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Irish Times",
        "title": "‘We have skin in the game’: TD backs ‘half Irish’ Macklemore after Sheeran ditching",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/we-have-skin-in-the-game-td-backs-half-irish-macklemore-after-sheeran",
        "published": "2026-09-20T05:00:00.000Z"
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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."
}