Ed Sheeran Tour Faces Political Fallout | Los Angeles News

Ed Sheeran’s tour is in chaos after Macklemore was axed for performing a protest song and speaking out for Palestine — a move that sparked backlash from Jewish advocacy groups and venue owners who cited “hate speech” concerns. The fallout? A domino effect: Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham, and even Sheeran’s own band Beoga have all dropped out, citing solidarity with Palestine and outrage over corporate control of artistic expression. Macklemore insists his message wasn’t anti-Jewish and says he only needed two shows to make his point — hoping the fallout won’t hurt his friendship with Ed. This isn’t just about music — it’s a collision of politics, protest, and profit on a global stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-09-15/ed-sheeran-tour-finneas-aaron-rowe-macklemore-removal More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/311b50726d090b0f Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews