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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
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Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
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What happened Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
The headline split KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles frames it as "Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy". CNA Singapore frames it as "Macklemore hits back with 'Free Palestine Tour' after Sheeran split".
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Radio New ZealandNews report · Sep 24, 11:31 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped by Ed Sheeran
The American rapper will begin with shows in Dublin, Paris and London next month, with the proceeds from the gigs going to Palestinian organisations.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 24, 9:49 PM
Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations
The tour kicks off in Europe next month, with additional dates and artists to be announced soon.
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CNA SingaporeNews report · Sep 24, 9:23 PM
Macklemore hits back with 'Free Palestine Tour' after Sheeran split
US rapper Macklemore announced his own “Free Palestine Tour”, with all proceeds going to organisations supporting Palestinians, after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour following pro-P...
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