Tag

Tour Controversy

All articles tagged with #tour controversy

entertainment11 days ago•1 min saved

Slipknot's 2027 Stadium Tour Sparks Backlash Over Marilyn Manson Support Slot

Slipknot has announced a 19-date stadium tour for 2027, kicking off at London's Wembley Stadium on July 3. The lineup includes Marilyn Manson as a support act for the UK and South American legs, a decision that has triggered significant fan backlash due to past abuse allegations against the musician. While some fans criticize the booking, others defend it as a logical pairing given the overlapping fanbases. Ticket presales begin September 29, with general sales starting October 2.

via BBC|

#entertainment #live-nation #marilyn-manson

entertainment16 days ago•20 min saved

Sheeran Loses 500,000 Followers as Kraft Donations and Tour Fallout Escalate

Ed Sheeran has lost nearly 500,000 Instagram followers since rapper Macklemore was removed from his Loop Tour for pro-Palestine remarks. The controversy has intensified after billionaire Robert Kraft, who pressured venue owners to drop Macklemore, was exposed for donating millions to pro-Israel groups. Sheeran has faced backlash from family, fans, and former opening acts, though he maintains the decision was made by tour promoters.

via pagesix.com|

#ed-sheeran #entertainment #macklemore

music19 days ago•6 min saved

Sheeran defends Gaza stance, blames venues for Macklemore’s tour exit

Ahead of a Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran defended his Gaza remarks while denying responsibility for Macklemore’s removal from the tour, blaming promoter Messina Touring Group and noting Robert Kraft’s involvement; Macklemore pledged to donate tour earnings to Palestinian aid, Kraft matched with a donation, and Sheeran brought in replacement band members as he stressed the tour would continue and used the moment to address humanitarian issues.

via Pitchfork|

#ed-sheeran #freedom-of-speech #gaza-israel-conflict

entertainment19 days ago•4 min saved

Sheeran's Philly show pivots to unity amid Macklemore tour controversy

At his Philadelphia show, Ed Sheeran addressed the week-long controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from the tour and his own political remarks, performing solo, apologizing to fans and emphasizing unity and safety at concerts. He noted promoters decided to drop Macklemore, discussed humanitarian concerns in Israel and Gaza, and urged that the tour be a space for everyone, with opening acts and Beoga dropping out and backup musicians filling in for the set.

via usatoday.com|

#ed-sheeran #entertainment #free-palestine

entertainment22 days ago•6 min saved

Palestine aid dispute upends Ed Sheeran’s North American tour as Macklemore is dropped

Rapper Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian statements led to his removal from Ed Sheeran’s North American tour, as billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft weighs matching a donation to aid Palestinians; other opening acts quit in solidarity, while Sheeran defends keeping politics offstage and navigates venue-owner influence over tour decisions.

via The Washington Post|

#ed-sheeran #entertainment #macklemore

entertainment22 days ago•2 min saved

Kraft says Sheeran asked for $2M donation to Palestinian relief amid tour fallout

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million for Palestinian relief to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation after Macklemore was dropped from the tour for pro-Palestinian remarks; Sheeran plans to reach out to more venue owners to boost donations as four other opening acts exit the tour, while Macklemore stresses that antisemitism is real but criticism of Israel should not be conflated with hatred of Jewish people. The Loop Tour continues in North America through Nov. 7.

via CNBC|

#donations #ed-sheeran #entertainment

entertainment24 days ago•4 min saved

Ed Sheeran defends tour after Macklemore exits over Palestine remarks

Ed Sheeran responded to backlash after Macklemore was removed from his North American tour following the rapper’s "Free Palestine" remarks at MetLife Stadium. Promoters and venue owners objected to Macklemore’s appearance, and while Sheeran said the promoter’s decision was final, he noted he had tried to broker conversations and would not abandon fans or the crew. He emphasized using his platform to bring people together, acknowledged having personal views on the conflict, and said the tour will continue through November.

via The Guardian|

#ed-sheeran #entertainment #free-palestine

music1 month ago•17 min saved

Crockett Keeps Feud Alive: Twin Temple Drama Draws Jack White Into the Spotlight

Charley Crockett reasserts his month-long beef with Twin Temple, saying he dropped the Satanic-themed duo from his tour due to their stage production and paid them in full, accusing Twin Temple of fabricating the drop. He also blasts Jack White for allegedly using the controversy to boost ticket sales and says he lost respect for White, while lamenting how the media covered the episode.

via Rolling Stone|

#charley-crockett #jack-white #music

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Lawmakers Tour Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detainee Facility

Democratic and Republican lawmakers visited the controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility in Florida, where they expressed concerns over transparency, costs, and environmental impact, with some accusing the state of staging a pre-planned tour to showcase the facility.

via Politico|

#alligator-alcatraz #democratic-lawmakers #florida