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Taylor Swift quiet as friend Ed Sheeran takes heat over Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' concert fiasco

September 18, 2026

Taylor Swift quiet as friend Ed Sheeran takes heat over Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' concert fiasco

Taylor Swift's silence on Ed Sheeran's Macklemore controversy raises questions as the fallout over "Free Palestine" chants continues to escalate.

Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ singer, dead at 56

September 18, 2026

Duncan Sheik, ‘Barely Breathing’ singer, dead at 56

Duncan Sheik, the voice behind "Barely Breathing" and Tony-winning "Spring Awakening," died from organ failure at 56, his mother confirmed.

Riley Green drops 19-track album 'That's Just Me' and country music fans can't get enough

September 18, 2026

Riley Green drops 19-track album 'That's Just Me' and country music fans can't get enough

Riley Green's new album "That's Just Me" dropped with 19 tracks, and the emotional "Lookout Mountain" featuring Randy Owen is already a standout.

Colin Kaepernick accuses NFL of 'colluding' against Macklemore amid 'Free Palestine' controversy

September 17, 2026

Colin Kaepernick accuses NFL of 'colluding' against Macklemore amid 'Free Palestine' controversy

Colin Kaepernick accuses businessman Robert Kraft and NFL stadium owners of "openly colluding" to force Macklemore off Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" date.

Barstool chief Dave Portnoy blasts Macklemore's shady past, strongly supports Patriots owner Robert Kraft

September 17, 2026

Barstool chief Dave Portnoy blasts Macklemore's shady past, strongly supports Patriots owner Robert Kraft

Dave Portnoy backed Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium ban on Macklemore, slamming the rapper's antisemitic history and political rants on Ed Sheeran's tour.

Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removal

September 17, 2026

Ed Sheeran faces growing backlash as radio station bans songs, protest groups respond to Macklemore's removal

Classic Hits Radio announced it will stop playing Ed Sheeran's music after backlash over Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour over Gaza protests.

Mackenzie Phillips makes new claims about father's alleged abuse

September 17, 2026

Mackenzie Phillips makes new claims about father's alleged abuse

Mackenzie Phillips revealed a letter from a family friend corroborated her abuse claims against father John Phillips on Valerie Bertinelli's podcast.

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian aid organizations after Ed Sheeran tour fallout

September 16, 2026

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian aid organizations after Ed Sheeran tour fallout

Macklemore is donating $1 million from Ed Sheeran's U.S. "Loop Tour" to Palestinian aid groups and challenged Robert Kraft to match his contribution.

Hannah Einbinder's brutal message to Ed Sheeran fuels growing celebrity revolt over Macklemore tour drama

September 16, 2026

Hannah Einbinder's brutal message to Ed Sheeran fuels growing celebrity revolt over Macklemore tour drama

Hannah Einbinder roasted Ed Sheeran on Instagram after Macklemore was dropped from the "Loop Tour" over his onstage pro-Palestinian comments.

Jelly Roll says he could walk away from country music if God tells him to: ‘Y’all will never see me again’

September 16, 2026

Jelly Roll says he could walk away from country music if God tells him to: ‘Y’all will never see me again’

After three Grammys, a Grand Ole Opry membership and his divorce from Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll says he may walk away from country music for good.