{
  "id": 9887676,
  "title": "Ed Sheeran’s shows at stadium owned by pro-Israel Robert Kraft cancelled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ed-sheerans-shows-at-stadium-owned-by-pro-israel-robert-kraft",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:24:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ed-sheerans-shows-stadium-owned-pro-israel-robert-kraft-cancelled"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts were cancelled due to severe weather warnings. The stadium belongs to pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft, who had previously pushed for Macklemore's removal from the tour due to his pro-Palestinian remarks. The decision to cancel the shows was made with the safety of fans, staff, and everyone involved as the top priority. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster would be automatically refunded, while refunds for other purchase points are currently available. Ed Sheeran's American tour has been overshadowed by backlash for dropping his pro-Palestinian support act, Macklemore.",
  "summary": "Ed Sheeran’s shows at stadium owned by pro-Israel Robert Kraft cancelled Submitted by MEE and agencies on Sat, 09/26/2026 - 03:04 Concert promoter Messina Touring said the concerts were called off due to severe weather warnings Ed Sheeran's US tour been overshadowed by widespread international backlash for dropping his pro-Palestinian support act, Macklemore. (AFP) Off Ed Sheeran's weekend shows…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows cancelled due to severe weather",
    "Stadium owned by pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft",
    "Tickets automatically refunded, other purchases available for return"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The cancellation of Ed Sheeran's concerts shifts focus back to the artist's decision to drop pro-Palestinian support act Macklemore, which had sparked backlash and controversy earlier in his American tour.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/9887676.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled in fresh blow to tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheeran-concerts-cancelled-in-fresh-blow-to-tour",
        "published": "2026-09-25T21:11:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled in fresh blow to tour",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheeran-concerts-cancelled-in-fresh-blow-to-tour-9838728",
        "published": "2026-09-25T21:11:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Ed Sheeran’s shows at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium cancelled due to bad weather",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ed-sheerans-shows-at-robert-krafts-gillette-stadium-cancelled-due-to",
        "published": "2026-09-25T21:13:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}