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Macklemore's long history of controversy from Grammy wins to 'Free Palestine' concert remarks

September 16, 2026

Macklemore's long history of controversy from Grammy wins to 'Free Palestine' concert remarks

Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks and controversial moments long predate his removal from Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour" over his "Hind's Hall" performance.

Ed Sheeran says he tried to ‘build a bridge’ over Macklemore tour spot before venues said no

September 15, 2026

Ed Sheeran says he tried to ‘build a bridge’ over Macklemore tour spot before venues said no

Ed Sheeran says Macklemore's removal from his "Loop Tour" was the concert promoter's decision, not his, after U.S. venues threatened to pull shows.

Michael Rapaport cheers Macklemore getting dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour, says 'f--- you'

September 15, 2026

Michael Rapaport cheers Macklemore getting dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour, says 'f--- you'

Michael Rapaport celebrated Macklemore being kicked off Ed Sheeran's tour on Monday after the singer repeatedly shouted "Free Palestine" from the stage.

'How can you fight during a love song?' Riley Green defuses crowd fight at New Mexico show

September 15, 2026

'How can you fight during a love song?' Riley Green defuses crowd fight at New Mexico show

Riley Green paused his Albuquerque concert to calmly break up a crowd fight during a love song, then cracked jokes about the whole situation.

Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik draws line on politics at concerts: 'I'm not going to lecture you'

September 14, 2026

Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik draws line on politics at concerts: 'I'm not going to lecture you'

John Rzeznik told Rick Beato he won't lecture Goo Goo Dolls fans about politics, saying concertgoers deserve to leave feeling better than they arrived.

Macklemore doubles down after getting kicked off Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine stance

September 14, 2026

Macklemore doubles down after getting kicked off Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine stance

Macklemore claims Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to give Ed Sheeran an ultimatum over his "Free Palestine" remarks on the U.S. Loop Tour.

Ella Langley's viral performance with Muscadine Bloodline at Penn State takes over the internet

September 14, 2026

Ella Langley's viral performance with Muscadine Bloodline at Penn State takes over the internet

Video of Ella Langley performing with Muscadine Bloodline at Penn State is gaining serious traction on Instagram amid her record-breaking run.

Country singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, voice behind family band Taylor Made, dies at 56

September 12, 2026

Country singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, voice behind family band Taylor Made, dies at 56

Brian "Nashville" Duckworth performed with family band Taylor Made and scored a Billboard hit before his death at age 56 at his home Sept. 7.

Pink hits back amid backlash for criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks

September 12, 2026

Pink hits back amid backlash for criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks

Pink doubles down on criticism of Macklemore after his "Free Palestine" chants and anti-Israel song performance at a concert, sharing an emotional statement as a Jewish mom.

Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky welcome their first child together: report

September 12, 2026

Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky welcome their first child together: report

Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have reportedly welcomed their first child together, fulfilling the singer's long-expressed desire for motherhood.