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Ed Sheeran is confronting a growing free-speech controversy after Macklemore was dropped from his tour following pro-Palestinian remarks and other supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.

Sheeran resumed the tour in Philadelphia, condemning both the Oct. 7 attacks and the devastation in Gaza while criticizing efforts by venues to pre-approve performers’ content.