Ed Sheeran Apologizes For ‘Making Mistakes,’ Calls Gaza Situation ‘Unjustifiable’ Amid Macklemore Tour Controversy
Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding his Loop Tour during a concert in Philadelphia on Saturday, apologizing to fans and speaking publicly about the war in Gaza after a turbulent week that saw multiple supporting acts withdraw from his tour. Opening his performance at Lincoln Financial Field without an opening act, Sheeran acknowledged the difficult decisions surrounding the tour and said he was sorry for the way events had unfolded. “I am making mistakes and I’m so, so sorry,” Sheeran told the audience, according to multiple reports. The comments followed the removal of rapper Macklemore from Sheeran’s U.S. tour after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian remarks during a performance in New Jersey earlier this month. Sheeran has said the decision was made by the tour promoter rather than by him. The promoter, Messina Touring Group, said venues had indicated that they would not allow concerts to proceed with Macklemore on the lineup, potentially putting the remaining U.S. tour da...