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Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Split Over Gaza Comments Sparks Music Industry Storm

Ed Sheeran faces backlash and a massive social media loss after parting ways with Macklemore, who now launches a Free Palestine tour in response.

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Ed Sheeran breaks down on stage amid tour backlash

Global News ↗

Sheeran expresses regret and calls Gaza situation unjustifiable

El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo. ↗

Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy after protests and band departures

Le Monde ↗

Sheeran loses nearly 500,000 Instagram followers in one week

Arab News ↗

Macklemore announces Free Palestine gigs across Europe

Daily Mail ↗

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  1. Ecarté des concerts d'Ed Sheeran, Macklemore organise sa propre tournée "Free Palestine"
    Franceinfo
  2. Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour following Ed Sheeran fallout
    Global News
  3. Ed Sheeran's Macklemore mess has rocked his public image. PR pros say fans will be more forgiving than you think.
    Business Insider
  4. Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Concerts After Exiting Ed Sheeran Tour
    New York Times - Middle East
  5. Macklemore anuncia una gira en honor a las víctimas de Palestina tras su expulsión del tour de Ed Sheeran
    elEconomista.es

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  1. Ed Sheeran loses almost 500,000 followers amid Macklemore row
    Arab News

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  1. Ed Sheeran obligé de prendre la parole sur le rappeur Macklemore et son soutien à la Palestine, après deux semaines de polémique
    Le Monde

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  1. Ed Sheeran rompe su silencio sobre Gaza tras escándalo con Macklemore: “Cometí errores y lo siento muchísimo”
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  2. Ed Sheeran breaks down during 1st concert amid Macklemore tour fallout
    Global News