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What Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran in 40-min call that saw Macklemore dropped from tour

What Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran in 40-min call that saw Macklemore dropped from tour

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This New details have emerged about the 40-minute phone call in which New Englands Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that he would not host Macklemore at his stadium following his onstage show of support for Palestinian people. Last week, Kraft was spurred into action after he learned that Macklemore — the rapper best known for his hits “Thrift Shop” and “Same Love” — had given a political speech about Israel’s genocide in Gaza and led the crowd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a “free Palestine” chant while opening at Sheeran’s U.S. Loop tour the previous weekend. The 85-year-old billionaire called up Sheeran, his longtime friend who had even performed at his 2022 wedding, and explained that he and other NFL owners would not allow Macklemore to perform at their venues, according to a new report by the Wall Street Journal. …

Samsung Just Dropped One UI 9 — Here’s What Changes on Your Phone Today

Samsung Just Dropped One UI 9 — Here’s What Changes on Your Phone Today

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Samsung has officially launched the One UI 9 update, starting with the Galaxy S26 series and gradually expanding to other Galaxy devices in the coming months. This update introduces a range of features designed to enhance personalization, productivity, security, and overall usability. Whether you own a Galaxy S26 Ultra or a Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, […] The post Samsung Just Dropped One UI 9 — Here’s What Changes on Your Phone Today appeared first on Geeky Gadgets. Source link

Four supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over Palestine comments

Four supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore is dropped over Palestine comments

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped over pro-Palestinian remarks he made on stage. Hours after Sheeran said he would not be drawn into a public debate about the Gaza war, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham, and Finneas said on Instagram that they were withdrawing from the tour. Rowe was one of Macklemore’s replacements for Sheeran’s remaining U.S. dates, while Beoga was serving as Sheeran’s touring band. Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother and musical collaborator, was due to tour with Sheeran in South America later this year. “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed,” Finneas wrote. “I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.” Aaron Rowe’s message read in part, “I don’t take the decision …

Ed Sheeran breaks silence after Macklemore dropped from tour over Palestine comments

Ed Sheeran breaks silence after Macklemore dropped from tour over Palestine comments

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Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Ed Sheeran is breaking his silence after Macklemore was dropped from his tour over his remarks in support of Palestinians. Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, shared a statement Monday on Instagram alleging that he was banned from opening for Sheeran on his remaining U.S. tour dates because of statements he made on stage in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank while opening for the singer in New Jersey earlier this month. The rapper said in his statement that Sheeran told him that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft personally told him that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts after his call to “Free Palestine,” which had led to a petition demanding his removal from the tour. In an Instagram post shared Tuesday with the caption, “It’s important that I set out some …

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence After Macklemore Is Dropped From His Tour

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence After Macklemore Is Dropped From His Tour

Published by Sam Flores

Ed Sheeran has spoken out for the first time since Macklemore was dropped as his tour’s support act following comments the Grammy-winning rapper had made on stage in support of Palestine. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lego House singer shared a statement on Instagram, telling his followers that he felt it was “important that I set out some facts”. Writing in bullet points, he explained: “I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy. There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated.” Ed continued: “Macklemore asked to join my tour last year and I agreed, because I respect him as an artist. As with all my support acts, I agree that they play a setlist of their choosing. “After Macklemore’s performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they would pull the shows if he was still supporting.” During these New Jersey shows, Macklemore voiced his support for …

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy | Censorship News

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacy | Censorship News

Published by Sam Flores

Gillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore’s rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances. Billionaire Robert Kraft has confirmed that Macklemore has been barred from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, after the rapper said his support for Palestine led to his being dropped from pop star Ed Sheeran’s tour. Kraft said in a statement received by Al Jazeera on Monday that Macklemore’s recent performances and what he described as a “broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery” led Gillette Stadium, which is owned and operated by the Kraft group, to determine that his appearances there on September 25 and 26 “would cross that line”. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf,” Kraft said. “But that advocacy should not come at the expense of the Jewish community or obscure the responsibility of Hamas … whose horrific actions have caused immeasurable suffering for Palestinians and Israelis alike.” Kraft’s statement came after Macklemore claimed Sheeran …

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s US tour dates. It comes after Macklemore made comments in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank while opening for the singer in New Jersey earlier this month. The promoter for the American side of Sheeran’s Loop Tour, Messina Touring Group, said in a statement that they were told by venues of future dates on the tour that “they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup”. “Which would result in the cancellation of the tour and impact hundreds of thousands of fans,” a spokesperson continued to Rolling Stone. “After discussions with stakeholders, Macklemore will not be performing on the remaining support dates.” The ‘Thrift Shop’ rapper was opening for Ed Sheeran on the US leg of his tour (Getty) The Independent has contacted Sheeran and …

‘I grew my hair and dropped out of society after hearing Black Sabbath’: J Mascis’s honest playlist

‘I grew my hair and dropped out of society after hearing Black Sabbath’: J Mascis’s honest playlist

Published by Sam Flores

What’s the first song you fell in love with?Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. Monsters appealed to me as a kid. I found it funny, not spooky. Since I had a kid, Halloween has become the biggest holiday of the year. What was the first single you bought?I bought Darlin’ by the Beach Boys with the money I would steal from my mom. I always liked the Beach Boys. I remember they were quite unhip for a while: I played them at a gig around 1989 before we came on and people hated it. Now they’ve become more hip again. What’s the song you do at karaoke?Here Comes My Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It’s a little high for me but I can usually squeak it out. My wife liked that the first time I did it, so I guess since she likes it I tend to keep doing it. What’s the best song to play at a party?I’ve DJ’d with my wife a couple of times recently, and What’s She Done to …

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Dropped by BBC

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Dropped by BBC

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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, you may now sashay away. After eight seasons, the beloved British spinoff of RuPaul’s franchise-spawning competition has been dropped by the BBC, with the broadcaster citing “significant financial pressures.” In April, the BBC announced a plan to cut 1,800 staffers in a bid to save £500 million ($678m). A representative told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday: “As the BBC continues to navigate significant financial pressures and deliver the savings required of us, we have had to make some very difficult choices, none of which have been taken lightly.” The series currently runs on BBC Three and iPlayer. The rep continued that future shows — and its spin-off, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vs The World — will instead be broadcast on Wow Presents Plus, a platform owned by Drag Race UK production company World of Wonder. “The BBC is incredibly proud of all eleven series of this groundbreaking show and we would like to thank RuPaul, World of Wonder and everyone involved, both on and off screen,” the rep added. “We are certain that …