Ed Sheeran resumes tour with no openers: "I'm so, so sorry"

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British pop star Ed Sheeran began his concert tour again this weekend in Philadelphia without any opening acts, which has caused some controversy. Outside the venue at Lincoln Financial Field, reporter Jared Ochacher noted that Sheeran personally apologized to fans for not having openers during his performance.

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Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making pro-Palestinian comments at concerts. The rapper was removed following his chants of “Free Palestine” and criticism of Israel's actions as apartheid and genocide during performances in New Jersey. Promoters for the tour, Messina Touring Group, confirmed they received notifications from American venues that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform, potentially resulting in tour cancellation. Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium where Sheeran was scheduled to play, reportedly pressured Sheeran over Macklemore’s involvement. In response, Charlotte Church criticized Ed Sheeran during a concert for prioritizing profits over addressing the Gaza conflict.

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“While both articles discuss Ed Sheeran's tour without opening acts due to Macklemore being dropped, they refer to different stages of the event: one is about the initial situation and the other is reporting on the tour resuming with no openers.”

Ed Sheeran resumes tour with no openers: "I'm so, so sorry"

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