Ed Sheeran opens a solo concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza, saying what's happening is "catastrophic and unjustifiable".

In short:

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran has returned to the stage after he became embroiled in a controversy that saw four supporting acts quit his Loop Tour.

Rapper Macklemore was dropped from the tour after owners of stadiums hosting upcoming shows objected to his pro-Palestinian comments on stage, prompting other supporting acts to quit.

Pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside the Philadelphia stadium where Sheeran is performing.

    • BooBees@fedinsfw.appEnglish
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      23 days ago

      He looks like he’s about to tell me why I can’t have a raise and why I have to come in on my days off to cover Stefanie’s shifts at Wendy’s even though I covered Jenny’s last week.