Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has been thrown into controversy after rapper Macklemore, who said "Free Palestine" at a concert, was dropped as an opening act.

- Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs during "Ed Sheeran's Play: Live from New York" presented by TikTok at Domino Square in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Sept. 13, 2025. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP,

The remaining opening acts for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour have quit in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was dismissed from his opening spot for pro-Palestine comments. Following Sheeran’s statement Tuesday where he attributed the decision to boot Macklemore to the tour’s promoters,

Ed Sheeran says the tour promoter removed Macklemore following backlash over his pro-Palestinian remarks, and stadium owner Robert Kraft also objected.

The late Dolly Parton is sharing a new video message, which was recorded before she died in August. The Americana Music Association released Parton’s video Wednesday, which was submitted as part of her acceptance of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards.

Dolly Parton had one last message for her fans. The late country music legend, who died last month at the age of 80, was posthumously awarded the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards on Wednesday.

Dolly Parton posthumously accepted a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 American Awards & Honors in a touching video message on Wednesday (Sept. 16).

A pre-recorded video message from Dolly Parton served as the emotional centerpiece of the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards. The ceremony delivered an unforgettable moment when a video message from Parton was broadcast.

Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning musician best known for the hit "Barely Breathing," is in critical condition, his team announced.

Singer-composer Duncan Sheik, known for his song "Barely Breathing" and the musical "Spring Awakening," is in critical condition, his family announced. (AP Photo)

Duncan is currently receiving medical care and remains in critical but stable condition," read the post. "Out of respect for Duncan and our family, we will not be sharing any further medical details at this time.

Duncan Sheik, the singer who won a Grammy nomination for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing," is currently in critical condition.

Pop music legend Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27. This will be her first performance on the show in 23 years.

The Queen of Pop will return to the VMA stage for the first time since her iconic 2003 performance with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott

Lisa, Shaboozey, Raye and more will take the stage to perform at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna is set to open the awards show.

The Queen of Pop will open the night, just as she did at the 2003 VMAs. Her latest record, Confessions II, the spirited follow-up to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor, was promoted through a series of parties called Club Confessions that could serve as the perfect inspiration for her comeback — though Madonna has never quite been all that predictable.

Jefferson White's Jimmy Hurdstrom is heading back to Montana. The Yellowstone fan favorite will return as a recurring character in season 2 of Marshals, the CBS spinoff starring L

Jefferson White's Jimmy will reunite with Kayce Dutton (played by star Luke Grimes) in the CBS spinoff. Jimmy is back. The Yellowstone character will be making his return to the Dutton universe, as Jefferson White is galloping over to the cast of Marshals for season two.

A familiar face in the Yellowstone universe will be returning for Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan's Marshals in a recurring role.

A Yellowstone fan-favorite is coming back for more. The actor is set to reprise his role in Taylor Sheridan‘s Marshals Season 2. According to the latest reports from Deadline, Jefferson White will