Ed Sheeran loses nearly 500,000 Instagram followers after dropping Macklemore from US tour

British singer Ed Sheeran lost nearly 500,000 Instagram followers in one week after dropping rapper Macklemore from his US tour. The removal followed Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments on stage. Sheeran apologized during a concert, but criticism continued. Macklemore pledged $1 million to Palestinian aid, and Sheeran donated $2 million. Fans attempted to cancel tickets, and some celebrities criticized Sheeran. Sheeran is scheduled to perform at Gillette Stadium on September 25.