How Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' stance derailed Ed Sheeran's entire tour
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Macklemore's ouster from Ed Sheeran's world tour over his support for Palestinians continued to snowball as other opening acts, and Sheeran's own backing band, quit in solidarity. Macklemore was dropped after calling for a 'Free Palestine' and referring to the war in Gaza as 'genocide' live on stage. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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