2026-09-14
Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's tour after making remarks about the Gaza conflict during a concert at MetLife Stadium. Ed Sheeran subsequently made public comments addressing the situation.
Center coverage (Newsweek) reports the event in a neutral, factual manner, focusing on Ed Sheeran's response without characterizing Macklemore's remarks. Right-leaning outlets frame Macklemore's comments in strongly negative terms, labeling them antisemitic, anti-Israel, or pro-Islamist, and portray Macklemore himself dismissively (e.g., 'has-been,' 'washed-up'). Right coverage also highlights reactions from Jewish and pro-Israel groups, a Fox commentator's criticism, and a Dearborn, Michigan mayor's supportive outreach to Macklemore, framing the latter as evidence of a 'Muslim enclave' rallying behind him. No left-leaning coverage was provided for comparison.
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia show Saturday night by admitting to “making mistakes”—maybe not quite the apology some people were hoping for. It was the star musician’s first performance since billionaire Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran and his team to remove Macklemore from his stadium tour ove…
The debate over Palestine, Gaza and Israel continues to reverberate throughout politics and pop culture. Anger erupted after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's tour. Sheeran said Macklemore was dropped as an opening act because venue owners objected to his pro-Palestine comments on stage. Sh…
The leaders of many Jewish organizations need to understand what their constituents think about Israel.
Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of, among a ton of other stuff, the New England Patriots and its stadium, allegedly pressured Ed Sheeran and his team to remove rapper Macklemore from his tour after Macklemore voiced support for Palestinians amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. All four of the rem…
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