Robert Kraft, the US stadium owner who had pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore removed as Ed Sheeran's opening act, says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region". It came after Macklemore said he would donate $1m (£750,000) to Palestinian organisations, challenging Kraft to match him.

Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour raises bigger questions about free speech, venue power and who controls the stage.

Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore. The rapper was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage

The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.

Hannah Einbinder, Ms. Rachel, Bernie Sanders and more all spoke out against Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.

Musical acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Beoga and Aaron Rowe have dropped out as openers for the North American leg of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following the dismissal of fellow supporting act Macklemore

Ed Sheeran faces backlash in Ireland after Macklemore's removal from his U.S. tour sparked a row, with politicians, musicians and broadcasters speaking out.