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Ed Sheeran’s tour is unraveling after Macklemore was dropped as an opener for speaking out on Palestine — a move allegedly orchestrated by promoter Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium. The fallout has triggered a domino effect, with other acts including Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga pulling out, citing moral duty and resistance to money-driven silence. Macklemore’s response? A $1 million donation to Palestinian aid groups — and a challenge to Kraft to match it. Kraft accepted, though charities remain unnamed. Meanwhile, Ed remains quiet, sticking to his stance that his concerts aren’t political forums — but the optics are undeniable, and artists are demanding accountability.

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