The Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision 2027 due to Israel ‘sensitivities’
Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel’s inclusion.
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Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine
Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
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Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy
The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.
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‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exile
Thousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Public broadcaster says country’s participation cannot be justified amid ‘appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza’.
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Which artists have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine?
Supporting acts of Sheeran’s US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying ‘Free Palestine’.
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Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
The British musician said it was important to “set out some facts” after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
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Who is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?
Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran’s US tour.
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Who is NFL billionaire Robert Kraft?
Who is Robert Kraft, the Epstein-linked NFL billionaire and why did he get Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour?
Published On 15 Sep 2026
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Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stance
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.
Published On 14 Sep 2026
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