Ed Sheeran removes Macklemore from US tour after rapper's pro-Palestinian comments

Ed Sheeran, the British singer, faces backlash after removing American rapper Macklemore from his US tour. Macklemore had voiced support for Palestinians on stage. Sheeran said the decision was made by promoters, not him, and that he avoids politics to protect his young audience. Critics accuse him of ignoring child deaths in Gaza. Industry experts doubt the controversy will hurt his career significantly.