Ed Sheeran tears up on stage at Philadelphia show as he is pushed into awkward U-turn amid Israel controversy
The 35-year-old singer-songwriter returned to the stage in Philadelphia on Saturday night for the first time since 43-year-old Macklemore, real name Benjamin Haggerty, was axed from the tour.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 20, 2026, 2:04 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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