Published September 19, 2026 at 9:38 PM ET · Updated September 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM ET
Ed Sheeran apologizes during first show after Macklemore controversy
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Ed Sheeran returned to the stage for his first show since the Macklemore controversy. He became emotional, apologized to the audience, and admitted mistakes while addressing the controversy at his Philadelphia show.
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