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Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash – National
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Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash – National

Macklemore is donating $1 million of his earnings from supporting Ed Sheeran‘s Loop Tour to Palestinian relief funds and is urging Robert Kraft, among other stadium owners hosting the Thinking Out Loud singer’s tour, to follow suit. Macklemore said Wednesday in an Instagram post that he wants to “bring the conversation back to where it belongs: to the Palestinian people,” and will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran’s tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people. Story continues below advertisement “I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation. Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting. A Palestinian life is no less valuable than any other life on ...
Kim Kardashian awarded 1 euro by Paris court for 2016 robbery – National
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Kim Kardashian awarded 1 euro by Paris court for 2016 robbery – National

A Paris court awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro ($1.61 CAD) on Tuesday for being the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016, the amount of compensation she asked for, the Associated Press reported, citing a lawyer involved in the case. In a joint statement with her stylist Simone Harouche, who was in the same apartment as Kardashian when she was robbed, the SKIMS founder said she was not seeking compensation for the incident, which she described as “the most terrifying experience of my life.” 0:54 Kim Kardashian arrives to court as witness in Paris robbery trial “The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us. ...
Ed Sheeran’s support acts all withdraw from tour after Macklemore’s removal – National
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Ed Sheeran’s support acts all withdraw from tour after Macklemore’s removal – National

All of Ed Sheeran‘s remaining support acts have dropped out of his tour amid growing criticism after Macklemore was removed from the bill for comments he made on the tour stage in support of a Palestinian state. Finneas, who was scheduled to open for Sheeran in November on the South American leg of the Shape of You singer’s Loop Tour, pulled out Tuesday, writing in an Instagram post, “Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people.” Story continues below advertisement He withdrew hours after Sheeran posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, citing pressure from concert venues to remove Macklemore from the tour after he said  “free Pa...
Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore’s tour exit: ‘I am not complicit’ – National
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence on Macklemore’s tour exit: ‘I am not complicit’ – National

Ed Sheeran has commented on the decision to drop Macklemore as the opener from the remaining dates of his Loop Tour following the rapper’s onstage comments supporting a Palestinian state. The 35-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a statement on Tuesday, saying, “I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy. There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated. Macklemore asked to join my tour last year and I agreed, because I respect him as an artist. As with all my support acts, I agree that they play a setlist of their choosing.”Sheeran said that after Macklemore’s performances at his New Jersey shows, venues on his upcoming tour dates “communicated that ...
2026 Emmy Awards: See the night’s most stunning red carpet looks – National
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2026 Emmy Awards: See the night’s most stunning red carpet looks – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet was a star-studded affair, welcoming TV’s finest talent for a showstopping display of glamour. From small-screen veterans to breakout stars, celebrities turned heads in a dazzling array of looks.Law and Order: SVU actress Mariska Hargitay hosted the illustrious evening that saw The Pitt’s Noah Wyle secure his second Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series win, and Hacks‘ leading lady Jean Smart take home her 5th Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.Rob Reiner was posthumously awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in season 4 of The Bear, and Canadian actor Michael J. Fox was recognized with the...
Alec Baldwin says new documentary on ‘Rust’ shooting shows ‘me at my worst’ – National
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Alec Baldwin says new documentary on ‘Rust’ shooting shows ‘me at my worst’ – National

Alec Baldwin is opening up about the tragic Rust shooting and revealing that people are going to see him at his “worst” in the trailer for his new documentary, The Trial of Alec Baldwin. The new documentary follows the 2021 shooting on the set of Rust that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and Baldwin’s manslaughter trial, in which a New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting.The case was resolved in December 2024 after prosecutors withdrew their appeal of the July 2024 dismissal. 3:32 Alec Baldwin breaks down in tears as judge dismisses ‘Rust’ manslaughter case ...