(RNS) — In a world full of Robert Krafts, Ed Sheerans and Macklemores, we need to remember that we are the band.
Religion News Service•Andre Henry3h ago
Charlotte Church says Ed Sheeran chose capitalism over "doing the right thing".
BBC5h ago
(RNS) — Come for a story about Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft. Stay for a good post-Yom Kippur tale.
Religion News Service•Kerry Staurseth6h ago
Church, a prominent supporter of Palestinian causes, criticises Sheeran over removal of Macklemore from US tour Charlotte Church has accused Ed Sheeran of choosing “consumerism and capitalism over doing the right thing” over the removal of his friend and support act Macklemore from his US tour. Sheeran’s tour was thrown into crisis after Macklemore made “free Palestine” declarations on stage . After a significant backlash, including pressure from the owners of stadiums hosting scheduled shows, the rapper was removed from the tour. Shortly afterwards, Sheeran’s other support acts quit in solidarity. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent22 Sept
Ed Sheeran's concert in Philadelphia brought out protesters last weekend ... though that may be small potatoes when compared to the protest that's scheduled near the stadium on Saturday. Another demonstration is set for this weekend outside one of…
TMZ•TMZ Staff22 Sept
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 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, but Sheeran has indeed replaced the backing musicians. Vedika Bahl fact-checks in Truth or Fake.
"SNL UK" has taken aim at both Ed Sheeran and King Charles in its cold open.
The English superstar's comments come after opening act Macklemore was dropped from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments he made from the stage at an earlier show in New Jersey.
ABC News21 Sept
"SNL UK" Weekend Update anchors Ania Magliano and Paddy Young have taken aim at Ed Sheeran.
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation.
Euronews21 SeptThe sketch also brought back Princess Diana -- in the form of a defiant A.I. assistant.
Ed Sheeran revealed that he had to drastically alter his stage performance for his Philadelphia concert ... and it was all because he was worried fans might pelt him mid-show! At one point in the performance ... he told the crowd that he initially…
TMZ•TMZ Staff20 Sept
Pop star has faced boycott calls since rapper Macklemore was removed from tour after shouting ‘free Palestine’ at concert Ed Sheeran has opened a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening is “catastrophic and unjustifiable”, in his first show since his tour was plunged into turmoil. “My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives,” Sheeran said on Saturday, adding that he wanted his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Guardian staff and agencies20 Sept
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.
Deutsche Welle20 Sept
Princess Diana made a royal return to SNL UK – only this time as a “Deeply Intelligent, Autonomous, Neurokinetic Android.” Jack Shep’s celebrated impression of the late royal was back in episode two of the Sky show last night, in a cold open that skewered her former husband, King Charles III, Ed Sheeran and artificial […]
Deadline•Jesse Whittock20 Sept
The English singer-songwriter opened his show sharing his opinions on Gaza, noting that while 7 October attacks were horrific, the Israeli response which killed countless women and children was “catastrophic” and “disproportionate”.
Euronews20 Sept
Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.
BBC20 Sept
The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
BBC20 Sept
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.
BBC20 Sept