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Hermès shows lighter leather looks as shares fall — 2dNadège Vanhée showed Hermès Spring/Summer 2027 sheer knits and lighter leather as shares fell 39%; Sofia Vergara and Emmy Rossum fanned themselves in the heat.

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Rachel Meyers The lighter leather and sheer knits seem practical for that heatwave, though the 39 percent share drop must be hitting investors hard.

Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran removal — Sep 24, 2026Macklemore set Free Palestine dates in Dublin, Paris and London after a Sheeran-tour drop, pledging about $1M and saying the billionaire class should not decide who gets a stage.

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Sam Okafor Macklemore turning the removal into his own tour with proceeds going to help is a smart response to the situation.

Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Tour Dispute in Philadelphia — Sep 17, 2026An Irish radio station, Classic Hits Radio, has removed Ed Sheeran’s music from its playlists for the foreseeable future after listener feedback amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s US tour following his Gaza remarks, with Irish artists Aaron Rowe and Beoga also leaving the tour in protest. The station said the decision reflects listening to its audience and supporting Irish artists, and it stressed the move is not a personal judgment on Sheeran and is under review.

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Three Openers Withdraw From Sheeran Tour Over Palestine — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was removed and several opening acts—Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga—withdraw from Ed Sheeran's The Loop tour in solidarity with Palestine, highlighting coordinated artist protests over Gaza. Advocacy groups and critics urge Sheeran to cancel or rethink the tour amid pressure from pro-Israel donors, fueling a broader backlash against the event.

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Sam Okafor Sheeran should cancel the tour dates if his openers are this united against performing amid the Gaza conflict.

Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — 5dMacklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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Nor’easter Forces Cancellation of Sheeran Shows — Sep 22, 2026Ticketmaster will allow refunds for Ed Sheeran’s two Gillette Stadium concerts after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell intervened following more than 170 complaints over major lineup changes. The changes came after Macklemore was dropped amid controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks and other opening acts withdrew; refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before showtime.

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Storm Warnings Cancel Two Ed Sheeran Concerts — Sep 25, 2026Ed Sheeran's two Gillette Stadium shows Friday and Saturday were canceled over nor'easter warnings; Messina Touring cited fan and staff safety, with Ticketmaster refunds automatic.

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Nicole Hardy Safety first with that storm coming in, but it's still a shame for all the fans who had plans to see him at Gillette.

Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine’ Tour — Sep 23, 2026After Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks, resale prices for Sheeran’s upcoming Massachusetts shows fell about 14%–15%, while activists planned protests; reporting cautions that prices often decline as concerts approach. Macklemore, meanwhile, is set to perform a solo show at Red Rocks, where resale tickets have surged in price.

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Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Dispute at Philadelphia Concert — Sep 17, 2026Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia show will feature a substantial police presence and heightened security after Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour, with both pro-Palestinian demonstrations and artist solidarity walkouts prompting precautions. The controversy has transformed the event into a high-stakes security incident with ongoing industry fallout and expectations of protests outside Lincoln Financial Field.

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Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation Unjustifiable Amid Tour Crisis — Sep 20, 2026Ed Sheeran in Philadelphia called Oct. 7 horrific and Gaza catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate after Macklemore and all four openers left his tour.

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Dana Whitfield Ed Sheeran is right to call the response in Gaza disproportionate even after losing his openers over it.

Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Dropping Macklemore, Addresses Gaza at Philly Show — Sep 20, 2026Singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s cr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield Ed should have kept Macklemore on the tour instead of caving to pressure, but at least he owned up to it on stage.

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Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — Sep 14, 2026Macklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

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Chris Dalton The venues were right to push back since those comments risked turning concerts into protests instead of music events.

Macklemore Pledges $1 Million for Palestinian Relief — Sep 16, 2026Macklemore pledged his $1M Loop Tour earnings to six Palestinian relief groups, saying "Palestinian lives are worth protecting," and invited Kraft to match; Kraft pledged $2M after a Sheeran call.

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Derek Foss Macklemore donating his full tour earnings directly to those six groups sets a strong example for other artists.

Meme speculates Dave Matthews will skip Ed Sheeran tour — Sep 19, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — Sep 11, 2026Travis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

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Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

Macklemore Defends 'Free Palestine' Remarks at Ed Sheeran Concert After CriticismEntertainment — Sep 7, 2026

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Karoline Leavitt Says Press Left In ‘Sheer Silence’ Over Retirement Mine, DOGE Exposes DC ‘Rot’ — Feb 13, 2025White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday on Fox News that the press was left in “sheer silence” over the resurfacing of a limestone mine in Pennsylvania being used to hoard federal retirement files…

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Google Blasted for What It Did on Homepage for Memorial Day: ‘Sheer Disrespect’Opinion — May 30, 2023Google is being taken to task for its Memorial Day doodle which many say is disrespectful to the sacrifices of our veterans. For those not in the know, Google regularly decorates its homepage with illustrations as a way…

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Pritzker Tells Trump ‘Do Not Come To Chicago’ — Aug 26, 2025You almost have to admire the sheer lack of self-awareness coming out of Chicago and Springfield right now. Almost. President Donald Trump floats the idea of expanding his wildly successful federal takeover of D.C. law…

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Scarborough Calls Fauci Hearing a ‘Clown Show’ — Jul 30, 2026Joe Scarborough was not impressed with how Republicans behaved at Dr. Anthony Fauci’s hearing Wednesday, calling it a “clown show.” Scarborough, “host of Morning Joe,” said GOP senators engaged “sheer political theater”…

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Former CIA Director John Brennan Issues Response to Prosecution Referral — Oct 24, 2025Oh, the audacity. The sheer nerve. The former CIA Director- John Brennan who once signed off on an intel statement calling the Hunter Biden laptop “Russian disinformation” right before a presidential election — is now…

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Men Spot Moose Stuck in Mud Up to Its Head, Tie Straps Around Antlers to Pull Animal to SafetyReporting — Sep 3, 2021If you ask the professionals what the best way for a person to approach and help a moose is, the answer is a simple “don’t.” Given the sheer size and ferocity of the awkwardly proportioned beasts, it’s generally wise to…

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Unemployment Claims Spike, Highest in US History in DecadesReporting — Mar 26, 2020The number of jobless claims in the United States spiked to an all-time record high of nearly 3.3 million last week as many cities go on lockdown and businesses shutter due to the coronavirus outbreak. The sheer number…

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