Pop, Protests & Palestine: Ed Sheeran’s Moral Maze
A clash over music, politics and Palestine is putting freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has sparked a backlash around Ed Sheeran’s US tour, raisin
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19.09.2026
YouTube star Ms Rachel to match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine aid donation
Educator talks of ‘moral obligation’ and urges ‘every wealthy white celebrity’ to make similar donationYouTube star Ms Rachel has said she is matching rapper Macklemore’s $1m donation to organizations
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18.09.2026
Ms. Rachel to Match Macklemore’s $1 Million Donation to Support Palestine: ‘I Invite Every Wealthy White Celebrity’ to Do the Same
Rachel Accurso, the children’s entertainer known as Ms. Rachel who rose to prominence on YouTube before striking a deal to bring her videos to Netflix, announced on Instagram that she is matching Mack
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17.09.2026
UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions
Having warned London of 'consequences' for sanctions, Israel targets UK charities, campaign groups and Palestine Action.
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17.09.2026
Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid: 'I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation'
The rapper, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for saying "Free Palestine" on stage, has challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.
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17.09.2026
US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year running
The Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Was
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17.09.2026
Macklemore Donating $1 Million Ed Sheeran Tour Earnings to Palestine Aid, Invites Robert Kraft to Match Him
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17.09.2026
Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine
Rapper, who was dropped from tour after his speech in support of Palestine, challenges Robert Kraft to do the sameMacklemore has announced that he will donate the $1m salary he was paid as an opening
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16.09.2026
Macklemore Donating $1 Million Salary from Ed Sheeran Tour to Support Palestine: ‘I Invite Robert Kraft to Match My Donation’
Macklemore has announced that he’ll be donating the $1 million in net earnings he received from supporting Ed Sheeran on his Loop Tour to organizations working to support the Palestinian people, and i
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16.09.2026
‘Edward Said: Between Worlds’ Review: A Documentary That Connects the Renowned Intellectual’s Life to the History of Palestine
In “Edward Said: Between Worlds,” documentarian Maiken Baird does not follow the tried-and-true formula of a bio-doc. Instead of trying to cram a whole lifetime in under two hours, she lets the protag
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16.09.2026
Ed Sheeran: All supporting acts quit tour over Macklemore Palestine controversy
Ed Sheeran’s US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making com
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16.09.2026
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop out
More artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. A
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16.09.2026
AOC Says Robert Kraft Lined Up Stadiums to Censor Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Comments
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following a pressure campaign over his speech in support of Palestinians
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16.09.2026
Finneas Drops Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore: ‘I Stand With Palestine and Its People’
Finneas has joined singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Irish band Beoga in dropping out of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after fellow opener Macklemore was dismissed for expressing his support of
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15.09.2026
Ed Sheeran Says Dropping Macklemore From Tour Was ‘Promoter’s Decision, Not Mine,’ Explains Why He’s Not Speaking Out on Israel and Palestine
Ed Sheeran has commented on the decision to drop Macklemore from his U.S. Loop tour after the rapper made forceful “free Palestine” comments on stage during a political speech during the rapper’s perf
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15.09.2026
Bye-Bye, Palestine
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15.09.2026
Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisis
New B'Tselem report frames events on ground as Israel's 'project of elimination' of Palestinians.
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15.09.2026
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks
American rapper Macklemore announced on Monday that he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after saying "Free Palestine" during a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The Grammy winner’s remov
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15.09.2026
Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
World
aljazeera.com
14.09.2026
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy
Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.
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aljazeera.com
14.09.2026