Sheeran to Perform Solo After Tour Exodus Over Gaza

Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday, possibly alone, after opening acts dropped out over Macklemore's expulsion from his US tour. Macklemore was removed after saying "free Palestine" at a New Jersey show on September 5. Palestinian groups have called for a boycott of Sheeran's world tour, while artists in Gaza painted a mural honoring Macklemore.