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“We’d always wanted something like this,” asserts Najla Said. Najla is the daughter and eldest child of the late scholar, intellectual and activist Edward Said, whose 1978 book “Orientalism” — examining the Western world’s skewed perception of the East — is considered a canonical work in the area of post-colonial studies. Born in Palestine and […]
Macklemore may have been barred from saying “Free Palestine!” at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium — and indeed, from anywhere else on Ed Sheeran’s tour, as that headliner agreed with Kraft that the controversial rapper should be removed from the opening slot on all the shows he was booked for. But it was probably inevitable that, […]
Singer's tour has faced numerous setbacks after expulsion of rapper Macklemore over support for Palestine drew backlash.
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 25: There's anticipation and excitement in France as Pope Leo XIV embarks on the first papal visit to France in 18 years. It comes at a time of renewed Catholic faith among young French people. Also, we look at reactions after Italy's new legislation banning full-face Islamic headwear from schools. Plus: US rapper Macklemore announces a new "Free Palestine" tour that will raise funds for humanitarian groups.
Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
The rapper will offer three recitals in Paris, Dublin and London after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for his position in favour of the Palestinian people
Macklemore has announced the “Free Palestine” tour, with three shows set for Dublin (Oct. 26), Paris (Oct. 29) and London (Oct. 30). The news comes after the Grammy-winning rapper was infamously dropped as opener from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after making “Free Palestine” speeches while on stage at two concerts at MetLife Stadium in New […]
Charlotte Church says Ed Sheeran chose capitalism over "doing the right thing".
Ed Sheeran's controversial US tour has sparked a wave of viral rumours. A false claim that his music was removed from Spotify racked up more than 3 million views on X, despite his music remaining available. Another video, viewed over 14 million times, falsely suggested Sheeran was now defiantly performing solo after all his support acts withdrew. But not only is the footage dated, Sheeran has in fact replaced the backing musicians. Vedika Bahl fact-checks in Truth or Fake.
“SNL U.K.” brought back Jack Shep’s fan-favorite Princess Diana impression on Saturday night, this time in a cold open starring Lady Di as King Charles’ personal AI assistant. The sketch riffed on the King’s AI summit in Scotland on Thursday, where he met with several tech executives, as well as the drama over the new […]
Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.
The singer admits that he has made "difficult decisions" in the midst of the controversy for withdrawing one of his broadcasters for his support for Palestine
English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements citing their support for Palestinians. While some concert goers could be seen trying to sell their tickets on Saturday, others have voiced their support for the 'Shape of You' singer. Story by Charlotte Hughes.
Sheeran called the Hamas-led attack in Israel "horrific" and described the war in Gaza as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" during his first concert since the Macklemore controversy erupted.
The show in Philadelphia comes after rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments.
Ed Sheeran apologized on Saturday for the polemic that erupted this week when rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour of the British singer for which he had to secure the first parts due to pro-Palestinian comments. "What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate," said Ed Sheeran at the opening of his first concert in Philadelphia.
Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.
Some Ed Sheeran fans say they are excited to enjoy music and are not there for politics after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for making pro-Palestinian comments.
