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Ed Sheeran Discusses Philadelphia Stage Setup Change Due to Security Concerns

"I didn't know what this audience would be like tonight. I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me." Ed Sheeran Says Security Concerns Caused Him to Change Stage Setup in Philadelphia Alex You

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Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza Situation at Concert

Sheeran performed a solo concert Saturday night. Opener Macklemore was dropped from the tour this week for his "free Palestine" comments, and other supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.

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Ed Sheeran & Macklemore Tour Controversy Timeline

The rapper was dropped from the trek after condemning the violence in Gaza onstage.

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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Palestine Aid

“Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting,” the rapper wrote on Instagram

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Ed Sheeran Says Security Concerns Caused Him to Change Stage Setup in Philadelphia

"I didn't know what this audience would be like tonight. I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me." Ed Sheeran Says Security Concerns Caused Him to Change Stage Setup in Philadelphia Alex Young

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Ed Sheeran Says Situation in Gaza Is ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ at Philadelphia Tour Stop

Sheeran performed a solo concert Saturday night. Opener Macklemore was dropped from the tour this week for his "free Palestine" comments, and other supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.

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Ed Sheeran Discusses Macklemore Controversy and Gaza Conflict

Sheeran opened his concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from the tour and his own views on Israel and Palestine. Ed Sheeran Addresses Mack

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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Palestine Aid, Challenges Kraft to Match

“Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting,” the rapper wrote on Instagram

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Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Removal and Gaza at Philadelphia Concert

Sheeran opened his concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from the tour and his own views on Israel and Palestine. Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Removal and Gaza at Philadelphia Concert Alex Young

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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Palestine Aid from Ed Sheeran Tour, Challenges Robert Kraft

“Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting,” the rapper wrote on Instagram

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Kes Talks Stevie Wonder Joining Him on Stage & Teases New Music | Caribbean Music Awards 2026

Kes caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.

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Céline Dion Connects with Fans in Spontaneous Paris Performance

Dion felt the power of love from fans (and they felt it from her) in a heartwarming moment after night three of her Paris concert residency.

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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Palestine Aid

“Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting,” the rapper wrote on Instagram

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Céline Dion Hops Atop a Car to Sing With Crowd of Fans in Paris

Dion felt the power of love from fans (and they felt it from her) in a heartwarming moment after night three of her Paris concert residency.

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AFEM Announces LinkedIn Live: The Cycle to Amsterdam Dance Event

AFEM is pleased to present a LinkedIn Live conversation about the ADE Cycle, the charity ride that takes participants from London to Amsterdam Dance Event in support of Bridges for Music.

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Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry

Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru

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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Palestine Aid

“Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting,” the rapper wrote on Instagram

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AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live on ADE Cycle Charity Ride

AFEM is pleased to present a LinkedIn Live conversation about the ADE Cycle, the charity ride that takes participants from London to Amsterdam Dance Event in support of Bridges for Music.

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Frances Shillito on Safeguarding in the Music Industry

Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru

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Natanael Cano Kicks Off Stadium Tour

The genre pioneer brought special guests, new music and a volatile-yet-commanding stage presence to Estadio GNP Seguros on Friday (Sept. 18).