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  "id": 9839460,
  "title": "Well, Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium have been canceled anyway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/well-ed-sheerans-shows-at-gillette-stadium-have-been-canceled-anyway",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T15:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/ed-sheeran-gillette-stadium-canceled"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ed Sheeran's planned shows at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts have been canceled due to the nor'easter forecast for this weekend. According to TMZ, the stadium's owner, Robert Kraft, made the decision to cancel the concerts along with public safety officials closely monitoring the weather forecast over the past week. Refunds are available immediately, with no plans to reschedule the canceled shows. The cancellation adds an ironic twist to Sheeran's Loop Tour, considering Macklemore's removal from the tour due to Kraft's urging after Macklemore advocated for Palestine during his performance. Macklemore's opening acts followed suit, leading to the cancellation of the remaining shows on the tour. Sheeran's tour continues through the end of the year, while Macklemore has announced a headlining tour to raise funds for Palestine.",
  "summary": "After major controversy, Sheeran's performances at the Robert Kraft-owned venue have ultimately been canceled due to inclement weather.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Stereogum",
        "title": "Refunds Offered For Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows, Which May Be Canceled Due To Weather Anyway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/refunds-offered-for-ed-sheerans-gillette-stadium-shows-which-may-be",
        "published": "2026-09-25T13:42:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran’s Concerts at Gillette Stadium Cancelled Due to Severe Weather Forecast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheerans-concerts-at-gillette-stadium-cancelled-due-to-severe",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:06:07.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Forecast’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheerans-gillette-stadium-shows-canceled-due-to-severe-weather",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:09:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran’s Controversial Gillette Stadium Concerts Canceled As Boston Braces For Nor’easter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheerans-controversial-gillette-stadium-concerts-canceled-as",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:28:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran Dates at Gillette Stadium Canceled Due to Severe Weather Warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheeran-dates-at-gillette-stadium-canceled-due-to-severe-weather",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:45:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran Gillette Stadium Concerts Canceled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheeran-gillette-stadium-concerts-canceled",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:13:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}