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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
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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
One headline specifies Macklemore was 'dumped' by Ed Sheeran, while others use the broader term 'controversy' to describe the preceding event.
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What happened Macklemore said he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour for making political statements on stage.
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CenterMacklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Sep 25, 12:06 AM
Ed Sheeran loses nearly half a million followers on Instagram
Ed Sheeran was embroiled in controversy after dropping Macklemore from his tour over statements supporting Palestine
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Radio New ZealandNews report · Sep 24, 11:31 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped by Ed Sheeran
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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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ABC News Australia Top StoriesNews report · Sep 24, 11:10 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows
The American rapper, who has been an outspoken critic of Israel's assault on Gaza, was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US shows for making pro-Palestinian comments.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 24, 10:30 PM
Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran controversy
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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
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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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews 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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Sep 24, 9:49 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.
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Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 13 sources · 1 bucket.