Macklemore doubles down on ‘Free Palestine’ stance at first show after being kicked off Ed Sheeran’s tour
His shows sold out immediately while Sheeran’s popularity has waned since the scandal.
Israel Hamas Conflict
Vigils held to mark October 7 anniversary of Hamas attack
Vigils are taking place across Australia today to mark three years since the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 people.
Ed Sheeran may be forced to cancel shows at the centre of Macklemore scandal
Meanwhile, the rapper has announced fresh tour dates of his own.
‘Great powers’ cannot rule the world, PM says in UN speech
Anthony Albanese has addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Ed Sheeran admits he ‘made mistakes’ over Macklemore controversy
This is Sheeran’s first show since the Macklemore controversy.
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All the actors, musicians and celebrities taking sides in Ed Sheeran, Macklemore saga
All the celebrities speaking out about the ongoing scandal.
Radio station pulls Ed Sheeran’s songs from airwaves as tour saga fallout continues
The wild week for Ed Sheeran continues to get worse, just hours before he’s due back on stage.
Guy Sebastian wades into Ed Sheeran tour debacle after other opening acts speak out
Since the saga snowballed, a number of high-profile performers, including Aussies and Kiwis, have had their say.
UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements, accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
The UK says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians, in a significant toughening of Britain’s stance toward a longtime ally.
Penny Wong says relationship with Israel ‘in a difficult time’ after Frankcom findings
Wong strongly condemned the decision not to pursue criminal charges, and insisted the government was considering “next steps”.