First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now, the empty stage is telling a different story.
How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- · VarietyMacklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Speech
- · BBC EntertainmentMacklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
- · Rolling StoneRepression of Free Speech Is Never the Way
- · VarietyProtestors March Outside Ed Sheeran Concert After Macklemore Was Dropped From Tour: ‘It’s Not Going to Stop Until Palestine is Free’
- · VarietyEd Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’
- · Rolling StoneEd Sheeran Breaks Silence on Israel-Gaza at First Show Amid Tour Controversy: ‘I Cannot Hide How I Feel About It Anymore’
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