Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium Shows Canceled After Storm Warning Amid Tour Controversy

The Boston Globe • 09月25日 15:30

The Loop Tour shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium were called off due to an approaching storm, following earlier disputes over the removal of rapper Macklemore from the bill.

Slate Magazine • 09月22日 10:43

Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field proceeded despite protests and the withdrawal of opening acts after Macklemore was dropped from the tour over his pro-Palestine statements.

Defector • 09月21日 20:17

Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia, delivering a statement on recent tour adjustments and the Israel-Palestine conflict, after criticism over the removal of a supporting act.

Rolling Stone • 09月20日 16:48

Ed Sheeran opened his Philadelphia Loop Tour show on Saturday, addressing recent controversy over the removal of opening act Macklemore and noting the presence of small pro-Palestine protests outside the venue.

Page Six • 09月20日 16:03

Ed Sheeran omitted the B stage and delayed the start of his Philadelphia concert, citing safety concerns following the dismissal of Macklemore from his Loop Tour.

Variety • 09月20日 15:29

During a performance at Lincoln Financial Field, Ed Sheeran delivered an emotional speech about the Israel-Palestine conflict, while a small pro-Palestinian protest outside the venue drew limited attention from attendees.

USA Today • 09月20日 14:27

During his September 19 show in Philadelphia, Ed Sheeran addressed the removal of opening acts and expressed his views on the Israel-Gaza war, emphasizing the concert’s aim as a neutral space for fans.

Pitchfork • 09月20日 14:02

At a Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran condemned the violence in Gaza, expressed concern over venue censorship, and responded to criticism surrounding rapper Macklemore's removal from his tour.

TMZ • 09月20日 13:36

The singer said he removed a planned B-stage performance at Lincoln Financial Field because he feared objects could be thrown at him, amid recent tour disruptions linked to a fellow artist’s political remarks.

NBC News • 09月20日 04:26

At a Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran called the civilian toll in Gaza catastrophic and unjustifiable, while protests over the removal of rapper Macklemore from his tour continued outside the stadium.

NPR • 09月20日 03:34

Ed Sheeran told a Philadelphia audience that the attacks in Gaza are catastrophic and unjustifiable, as his tour faces backlash after opening act Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian remarks.

The Hollywood Reporter • 09月20日 02:48

During his Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran spoke about the controversy over rapper Macklemore's removal from the tour and expressed concern over the Israel-Palestine conflict, while the concert proceeded without opening acts.

Variety • 09月19日 23:01

Around 100 pro-Palestinian protesters assembled outside Lincoln Financial Field before Ed Sheeran's concert, highlighting opposition to the removal of rapper Macklemore from the tour.

Fox News • 09月19日 21:55

Fans attending Ed Sheeran's show at Lincoln Financial Field encountered pro-Palestinian protesters waving flags and chanting slogans, a week after rapper Macklemore was removed from the tour.

TMZ • 09月19日 17:21

Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after comments on the Israel-Palestine conflict, prompting public statements from the rapper, the tour organizer, and legal representatives.

yahoo.com • 09月19日 14:55

Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert will proceed without opening acts or his backing band after they withdrew in protest of Macklemore's removal from the tour over his pro-Palestinian remarks.

Yahoo • 09月19日 03:04

On his Friday show, Bill Maher mentioned Macklemore's 2014 stage outfit that was criticized as antisemitic while commenting on the rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian statements.

Rolling Stone • 09月18日 23:38

Ken Casey said the decision to drop Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour conflicts with the sense of camaraderie he values among touring musicians.

Rolling Stone • 09月18日 20:31

Aaron Rowe defended Ed Sheeran’s handling of a tour dispute and urged attention on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and alleged attempts to suppress pro-Palestinian voices.

Page Six • 09月17日 21:17

The rapper was photographed strolling with his mother and father in Seattle following his removal from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour amid a dispute over comments on the Gaza conflict.

foxnews.com • 09月17日 20:32

Dave Portnoy publicly supported Robert Kraft's decision to bar rapper Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium, citing the artist's prior antisemitic incidents and recent pro-Palestinian statements.

npr.org • 09月17日 18:26

Several acts have left Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour following Macklemore's on-stage comments about the Gaza conflict, prompting debate over venue owners' influence on performers and free speech.

New York Post • 09月17日 07:33

The rapper was taken off the second night of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour at MetLife Stadium after stadium owners said they had been assured he would not make political statements.