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Ed Sheeran hit by viral false claims after Macklemore controversy

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.

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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments

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.

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In the turmoil, Ed Sheeran denounces the situation in Gaza and acknowledges "mistakes"

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.

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Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’

Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last […]

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Gazatis paint a mural in honor of Macklemore after being excluded from Ed Sheeran's tour

In a ruined building in Gaza, the Kazakh people thank Macklemore for his support through a rapper mural wrapped in the Palestinian flag. Macklemore yelled "Free Palestine" during a concert in New Jersey in which he participated as a television player of British singer Ed Sheeran, which was worth excluding from the rest of the tour. According to Sheeran, the decision was not yours, but from the owners of the stadiums and the tour promoter. The case unleashed a wave of solidarity and donations for Gaza.

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Ed Sheeran, only after the veto to Macklemore and his cry for "Free Palestine"

Saying "Free Palestine" on a stage cost Macklemore his place on Ed Sheeran's American tour. The rapper was removed after ruling on Gaza and the West Bank, following a request from the Israeli-American council and the opposition of several stadiums owners. Sheeran claims that the decision was not his, but of the promoters and the headquarters, but the controversy has not stopped growing: several of the invited artists and television players, including Finneas, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe, left the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.