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Which artist has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s American tour? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

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Dent, N. (2026, September 17). Which artist has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s American tour? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/which-artist-has-been-dropped-from-ed-sheeran-s-american-tour-take-the-brisbane-times-quiz-20260917-p60y53.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The article by Nick Dent invites readers to take a quiz about which artist has been removed from Ed Sheeran's upcoming American tour. It does not provide specific details about the artist or the dates of the tour but directs interested parties to participate in the Brisbane Times Quiz for more information.

Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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