20 days ago
Macklemore on Wednesday pledged to donate the "entire $1 million" of his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to Palestinian relief organizations, days after he was dropped from the tour over his pro-Palestinian comments.
He also invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who said Macklemore wouldn't be welcome at Gillette Stadium for the tour's scheduled performances at the end of September, to match his donation. Within hours, Kraft released a statement saying Sheeran had already asked him to match his $2 million donation to humanitarian aid in the region.
Their statements come amid a growing controversy following Macklemore's removal that has seen all of Sheeran's supporting acts quit the tour. Sheeran is set to play in Philadelphia this weekend.
Sheeran broke his silence about Macklemore's removal from the tour on Tuesday, saying it wasn't his decision but the promoter's. Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, Sheeran said.
Here's how the controversy began — and how it continues to unfold.
#million #saying
He also invited New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who said Macklemore wouldn't be welcome at Gillette Stadium for the tour's scheduled performances at the end of September, to match his donation. Within hours, Kraft released a statement saying Sheeran had already asked him to match his $2 million donation to humanitarian aid in the region.
Their statements come amid a growing controversy following Macklemore's removal that has seen all of Sheeran's supporting acts quit the tour. Sheeran is set to play in Philadelphia this weekend.
Sheeran broke his silence about Macklemore's removal from the tour on Tuesday, saying it wasn't his decision but the promoter's. Macklemore's contract for the tour was with the promoter, Sheeran said.
Here's how the controversy began — and how it continues to unfold.
#million #saying
20 days ago
The fate of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour is suddenly uncertain after all of the British singer's remaining opening acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped from the remaining North American dates over pro-Palestinian comments.
Hours after Sheeran released a statement saying it was the promoter's decision to remove Macklemore from the tour and not his, the rest of his supporting acts — Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Danish pop band Lukas Graham and songwriter Finneas — as well as Sheeran's house band, Beoga, announced that they were pulling out in protest.
"Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed," Finneas, the brother of Billie Eilish, wrote in a note posted to Instagram. "I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people."
The Irish artists cited their country's history of oppression in their decisions to drop out.
"I don't take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life, I could never thank him enough for this," Rowe wrote in his own Instagram post. "But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation. I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children."
#irish #Instagram
Hours after Sheeran released a statement saying it was the promoter's decision to remove Macklemore from the tour and not his, the rest of his supporting acts — Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Danish pop band Lukas Graham and songwriter Finneas — as well as Sheeran's house band, Beoga, announced that they were pulling out in protest.
"Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed," Finneas, the brother of Billie Eilish, wrote in a note posted to Instagram. "I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people."
The Irish artists cited their country's history of oppression in their decisions to drop out.
"I don't take the decision lightly. Ed has been a friend to me and has changed my life, I could never thank him enough for this," Rowe wrote in his own Instagram post. "But as Irish people we know all too well about genocide, forced famine and violent occupation. I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children."
#irish #Instagram
22 days ago
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Ed Sheeran that he couldn't let Macklemore perform at Gillette Stadium over his stance on Palestine. He has now released a statement explaining why.
The new NFL season is underway, and the New England Patriots started out with a loss against the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch.
However, attention has quickly turned away from the court to start this week. Patriots owner Robert Kraft was named by artist Macklemore as someone who asked Ed Sheeran to not let him perform at the Gillette Stadium.
Now, Kraft has released a statement explaining his side of the issue.
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia
#Patriots #england #robert #gillette
The new NFL season is underway, and the New England Patriots started out with a loss against the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch.
However, attention has quickly turned away from the court to start this week. Patriots owner Robert Kraft was named by artist Macklemore as someone who asked Ed Sheeran to not let him perform at the Gillette Stadium.
Now, Kraft has released a statement explaining his side of the issue.
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia
#Patriots #england #robert #gillette
22 days ago
Amid the news that Macklemore has been dropped as an opener from Ed Sheeran's North American tour, the rapper has alleged that New England owner Robert Kraft intervened to get him removed.
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, Macklemore alleged that Kraft had called Sheeran ahead of the singer's concert at Gillette Stadium, which is owned by Kraft. In what Macklemore called a "f***ed up position" for Sheeran, Kraft allegedly barred Macklemore from performing in the stadium and had "rallied" other stadium owners to issue an "ultimatum."
"Last Monday, in the middle of all the media attention surrounding Pink and what I said at MetLife, Ed told me that Robert Kraft called him," Macklemore wrote. "Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues."
Macklemore opened for Sheeran on Sept. 4 and 5 at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. During his performance, Macklemore called for a "Free Palestine" in a speech before performing his song "Hind's Hall," which was written in support of pro-Palestine protests. The performance drew criticism from many, including singer P!nk, and received a significant amount of media attention.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, has been vocal about his support for Palestine in recent years, something that he said challenged Sheeran's "typical apolitical stance."
#stadium #called #told #robert
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, Macklemore alleged that Kraft had called Sheeran ahead of the singer's concert at Gillette Stadium, which is owned by Kraft. In what Macklemore called a "f***ed up position" for Sheeran, Kraft allegedly barred Macklemore from performing in the stadium and had "rallied" other stadium owners to issue an "ultimatum."
"Last Monday, in the middle of all the media attention surrounding Pink and what I said at MetLife, Ed told me that Robert Kraft called him," Macklemore wrote. "Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues."
Macklemore opened for Sheeran on Sept. 4 and 5 at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. During his performance, Macklemore called for a "Free Palestine" in a speech before performing his song "Hind's Hall," which was written in support of pro-Palestine protests. The performance drew criticism from many, including singer P!nk, and received a significant amount of media attention.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Haggerty, has been vocal about his support for Palestine in recent years, something that he said challenged Sheeran's "typical apolitical stance."
#stadium #called #told #robert
25 days ago
The honeymoon phase is far from over for Travis Kelce.
The NFL star, who married Taylor Swift over the summer in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden, opened up more about the high-profile nuptials during a preview of his upcoming ESPN interview with Chris Berman.
Swift and Kelce tied the knot at the iconic New York City venue on July 3. The star-studded wedding featured a bevy of A-list guests, including Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler and Zoë Kravitz.
"Marrying Taylor was more than I could have ever dreamed it to be because of all the people that showed up," Kelce, 36, said, according to footage obtained by "Entertainment Tonight." "And the amount of, you know, love that was in the air."
Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, who also appeared in the interview, shared the sentiment.
#city #star #interview
The NFL star, who married Taylor Swift over the summer in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden, opened up more about the high-profile nuptials during a preview of his upcoming ESPN interview with Chris Berman.
Swift and Kelce tied the knot at the iconic New York City venue on July 3. The star-studded wedding featured a bevy of A-list guests, including Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler and Zoë Kravitz.
"Marrying Taylor was more than I could have ever dreamed it to be because of all the people that showed up," Kelce, 36, said, according to footage obtained by "Entertainment Tonight." "And the amount of, you know, love that was in the air."
Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, who also appeared in the interview, shared the sentiment.
#city #star #interview
29 days ago
Pop star Pink is under fire online for resharing an anti-Israel message and then following it up with a series of Instagram posts directed at her detractors.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, supported British musician Ed Sheeran on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a show called Loop Tour on September 4 and 5. Donning a keffiyeh in front of an 80,000-strong audience, the rapper shouted "Free Palestine" and addressed Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying that they are not being forgotten.
"Every human being walking on this earth deserves exactly the same freedom," he added, as reported by Variety.
The rapper then performed his protest song "Hind's Hall," which featured flashes of Gaza on the stadium screens. Macklemore referenced Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, named after student demonstrators at Columbia University who renamed a campus building in her honor. The rapper then addressed Jewish concertgoers, saying that criticizing Israel and condemning their actions as genocide is not a condemnation of Jewish people and that his message is a message of peace and dignity for everyone.
American pop diva, whose legal name is Alecia Beth Moore Hart, posted a video with the message "Awful" to her Instagram Story, claiming that Jewish fans who came to see Sheeran's performance are exposed to propaganda against Israel. According to Pink, Macklemore's speech and video presentation amount to a false accusation of genocide, and people who came to the concert are entitled to "apologies and refunds."
#Instagram #macklemore
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, supported British musician Ed Sheeran on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in a show called Loop Tour on September 4 and 5. Donning a keffiyeh in front of an 80,000-strong audience, the rapper shouted "Free Palestine" and addressed Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying that they are not being forgotten.
"Every human being walking on this earth deserves exactly the same freedom," he added, as reported by Variety.
The rapper then performed his protest song "Hind's Hall," which featured flashes of Gaza on the stadium screens. Macklemore referenced Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, named after student demonstrators at Columbia University who renamed a campus building in her honor. The rapper then addressed Jewish concertgoers, saying that criticizing Israel and condemning their actions as genocide is not a condemnation of Jewish people and that his message is a message of peace and dignity for everyone.
American pop diva, whose legal name is Alecia Beth Moore Hart, posted a video with the message "Awful" to her Instagram Story, claiming that Jewish fans who came to see Sheeran's performance are exposed to propaganda against Israel. According to Pink, Macklemore's speech and video presentation amount to a false accusation of genocide, and people who came to the concert are entitled to "apologies and refunds."
#Instagram #macklemore
29 days ago
Pink faced backlash after reposting a statement from an advocacy group calling for an apology from Macklemore for advocating for Palestinians during his opening act for Ed Sheeran in New Jersey.
Pink reposted the message from the group StopAntisemitism on her Instagram stories. The message started with the word "Awful," suggesting that Jewish fans had purchased their tickets to see Sheeran but instead experienced what it referred to as anti-Israel propaganda. According to the group, the Seattle rapper had accused Israel of falsely committing a genocide, and concertgoers were owed an apology and a refund. Pink did not comment and has not yet given a reason for posting the message.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, performed for Ed Sheeran in MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 as part of his Loop Tour. Dressed in a keffiyeh, the rapper told the crowd of more than 80,000 people that he wanted to stand in the stadium and say, "Free Palestine." He mentioned that he hoped people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank knew they had not been forgotten and that every human being deserved freedom.
Macklemore then sang "Hind's Hall," a protest song he released in 2024, as images of Gaza played on the stadium screens. Moreover, the rapper spoke directly to the Jewish audience, saying that criticizing Israel was not criticizing them.
His performance led the Israeli American Council to file a petition asking Sheeran and his management to remove the rapper from other tour dates. The petition referred to his show as a concert and not a rally for activists and politics. It also claimed that Macklemore used his global platform to promote a one-sided political agenda. The petition asked whether the speech and visuals were approved before the event.
#macklemore #sheeran #petition
Pink reposted the message from the group StopAntisemitism on her Instagram stories. The message started with the word "Awful," suggesting that Jewish fans had purchased their tickets to see Sheeran but instead experienced what it referred to as anti-Israel propaganda. According to the group, the Seattle rapper had accused Israel of falsely committing a genocide, and concertgoers were owed an apology and a refund. Pink did not comment and has not yet given a reason for posting the message.
Macklemore, whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, performed for Ed Sheeran in MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 as part of his Loop Tour. Dressed in a keffiyeh, the rapper told the crowd of more than 80,000 people that he wanted to stand in the stadium and say, "Free Palestine." He mentioned that he hoped people in Gaza and the occupied West Bank knew they had not been forgotten and that every human being deserved freedom.
Macklemore then sang "Hind's Hall," a protest song he released in 2024, as images of Gaza played on the stadium screens. Moreover, the rapper spoke directly to the Jewish audience, saying that criticizing Israel was not criticizing them.
His performance led the Israeli American Council to file a petition asking Sheeran and his management to remove the rapper from other tour dates. The petition referred to his show as a concert and not a rally for activists and politics. It also claimed that Macklemore used his global platform to promote a one-sided political agenda. The petition asked whether the speech and visuals were approved before the event.
#macklemore #sheeran #petition
29 days ago
Taylor Swift was reportedly keeping her distance from Ed Sheeran after a political controversy followed his MetLife Stadium shows. The longtime friends remained close, but an insider claimed Swift wanted to avoid being pulled into Macklemore's Palestine message.
Macklemore, who joined Sheeran's tour as a special guest, called for "Free Palestine" during his set. He also performed "Hind's Hall" while images from Gaza appeared behind him, turning the concert into a political flashpoint.
Rob Shuter revealed on his Substack that Swift was deliberately creating some distance from Sheeran after the performance. A source told his Naughty But Nice column, "Taylor wants no part of this."
"She loves Ed, but she is incredibly careful about what becomes attached to her name," the source continued. "She isn't inheriting somebody else's political controversy because they're friends." The report did not suggest Swift had ended her friendship with Sheeran. Instead, the insider described the move as a matter of protecting her public image.
"This isn't Taylor turning against Ed," the source said. "It's Taylor protecting Taylor. She knows one text, one photograph, one comment can become an international headline."
#taylor #sheeran
Macklemore, who joined Sheeran's tour as a special guest, called for "Free Palestine" during his set. He also performed "Hind's Hall" while images from Gaza appeared behind him, turning the concert into a political flashpoint.
Rob Shuter revealed on his Substack that Swift was deliberately creating some distance from Sheeran after the performance. A source told his Naughty But Nice column, "Taylor wants no part of this."
"She loves Ed, but she is incredibly careful about what becomes attached to her name," the source continued. "She isn't inheriting somebody else's political controversy because they're friends." The report did not suggest Swift had ended her friendship with Sheeran. Instead, the insider described the move as a matter of protecting her public image.
"This isn't Taylor turning against Ed," the source said. "It's Taylor protecting Taylor. She knows one text, one photograph, one comment can become an international headline."
#taylor #sheeran
1 month ago
Travis Kelce has shared details about his "magical" wedding to Taylor Swift.
The American football player opened up about their nuptials on the latest New Heights podcast episode, released on Wednesday.
Flashing a glimpse of his new gold wedding ring, Travis told his brother Jason Kelce, "At this point, we're what, over a month out? It's been so much fun. I wish it could've lasted even longer than it did; it felt like it just happened in the blink of an eye."
It's been nearly two months since he and the Shake It Off singer tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on 3 July. The ceremony, officiated by Adam Sandler, saw the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player say I do in front of 1,000 guests.
"It's a night out we'll never forget," Travis continued. "Me and Taylor are so thankful for everybody that showed up, from the vows to just seeing everyone, to how much fun we had, throughout the entire evening and hearing that kind of be relayed through everybody's stories of the night. And it was just so magical, man."
The star-studded guest list included Brad Pitt, Paul McCartney, Lena Dunham, Ed Sheeran, the Haim sisters, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Grant, Dakota Johnson, and Sabrina Carpenter, among many more famous names.
#taylor #player #night #swift
The American football player opened up about their nuptials on the latest New Heights podcast episode, released on Wednesday.
Flashing a glimpse of his new gold wedding ring, Travis told his brother Jason Kelce, "At this point, we're what, over a month out? It's been so much fun. I wish it could've lasted even longer than it did; it felt like it just happened in the blink of an eye."
It's been nearly two months since he and the Shake It Off singer tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on 3 July. The ceremony, officiated by Adam Sandler, saw the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs player say I do in front of 1,000 guests.
"It's a night out we'll never forget," Travis continued. "Me and Taylor are so thankful for everybody that showed up, from the vows to just seeing everyone, to how much fun we had, throughout the entire evening and hearing that kind of be relayed through everybody's stories of the night. And it was just so magical, man."
The star-studded guest list included Brad Pitt, Paul McCartney, Lena Dunham, Ed Sheeran, the Haim sisters, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Grant, Dakota Johnson, and Sabrina Carpenter, among many more famous names.
#taylor #player #night #swift
2 months ago
OSHKOSH − Apparently, vintage shopping is a bit of a "Bad Habit" for the stars, too.
Oshkosh thrift store 01 Vintage is on one heck of a run, having welcomed Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to the store just days after NBA star guard Tyrese Haliburton also popped in for some merch.
Both 01 Vintage's Facebook and Instagram pages were all the buzz this weekend, with the downtown Oshkosh thrift shop dropping posts showing Haliburton and Sheeran in the store within mere hours of each other.
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Sheeran appeared to be passing through the city en route to Toronto fresh off his latest stop on the Loop Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Aug. 15.
#oshkosh #sheeran #vintage #apparently
Oshkosh thrift store 01 Vintage is on one heck of a run, having welcomed Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to the store just days after NBA star guard Tyrese Haliburton also popped in for some merch.
Both 01 Vintage's Facebook and Instagram pages were all the buzz this weekend, with the downtown Oshkosh thrift shop dropping posts showing Haliburton and Sheeran in the store within mere hours of each other.
Read more news: Watch a plane take shape in seven days at AirVenture in 2027
Sheeran appeared to be passing through the city en route to Toronto fresh off his latest stop on the Loop Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Aug. 15.
#oshkosh #sheeran #vintage #apparently
2 months ago
Ed Sheeran has been fined for failing to insure his Aston Martin as it undergoes restoration.
The British singer-songwriter was handed the penalty by Bradford Magistrates' Court after his 1966 Aston Martin was mistakenly left uninsured while being converted into an electric vehicle.
Sheeran sent the silver car to Aston Workshop Ltd for restoration in 2021 and claims he has not driven it since.
However, in December last year, the DVLA flagged that the Shape of You hitmaker had failed to pay for insurance on the vehicle while it was being refurbished.
In response, Sheeran told the court by letter that he believed the workshop's insurance covered the car and that the Aston Martin had not been on the road for five years.
The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to keeping a motor vehicle that did not meet insurance requirements.
#martin #bradford
The British singer-songwriter was handed the penalty by Bradford Magistrates' Court after his 1966 Aston Martin was mistakenly left uninsured while being converted into an electric vehicle.
Sheeran sent the silver car to Aston Workshop Ltd for restoration in 2021 and claims he has not driven it since.
However, in December last year, the DVLA flagged that the Shape of You hitmaker had failed to pay for insurance on the vehicle while it was being refurbished.
In response, Sheeran told the court by letter that he believed the workshop's insurance covered the car and that the Aston Martin had not been on the road for five years.
The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to keeping a motor vehicle that did not meet insurance requirements.
#martin #bradford
2 months ago
Ed Sheeran has been convicted and fined for failing to insure his classic Aston Martin while it was being restored and converted to an electric car.
The singer-songwriter sent the the silver 1966 model for an overhaul in 2021, but in December 2025 the DVLA spotted Sheeran had not paid for insurance while restoration work was under way.
Sheeran, 35, told Bradford Magistrates' Court on Friday by letter that he believed the workshop's insurance covered his car and the Aston Martin had not been on the road for the past five years.
But he pleaded guilty to keeping a motor vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements and was ordered to pay a £666 fine, £100 costs and a £266 victim surcharge.
Sheeran was prosecuted by the DVLA in a behind closed doors hearing and submitted a letter of explanation to accompany his guilty plea.
#magistrates
The singer-songwriter sent the the silver 1966 model for an overhaul in 2021, but in December 2025 the DVLA spotted Sheeran had not paid for insurance while restoration work was under way.
Sheeran, 35, told Bradford Magistrates' Court on Friday by letter that he believed the workshop's insurance covered his car and the Aston Martin had not been on the road for the past five years.
But he pleaded guilty to keeping a motor vehicle which does not meet insurance requirements and was ordered to pay a £666 fine, £100 costs and a £266 victim surcharge.
Sheeran was prosecuted by the DVLA in a behind closed doors hearing and submitted a letter of explanation to accompany his guilty plea.
#magistrates
2 months ago
As far as Karlie Kloss is concerned, what happens in the Swift squad stays in the Swift squad.
During an appearance on the "Today" show Tuesday, July 28, the supermodel and pal of pop superstar Taylor Swift spoke about attending the singer's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden earlier this month.
Kloss, 33, was spotted at the star-studded nuptials alongside husband and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. The couple were among several A-list attendees at the July 3 ceremony, which included guests such as Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler and Zoë Kravitz.
Kloss, who appeared on the morning talk show to discuss her children's book "Spaghetti Code," was asked what it was like to attend "the wedding of the summer."
More Swift wedding guests speak out: Travis Kelce was 'a puddle' seeing Taylor Swift, Joe Buck says
#swift #show
During an appearance on the "Today" show Tuesday, July 28, the supermodel and pal of pop superstar Taylor Swift spoke about attending the singer's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden earlier this month.
Kloss, 33, was spotted at the star-studded nuptials alongside husband and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. The couple were among several A-list attendees at the July 3 ceremony, which included guests such as Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler and Zoë Kravitz.
Kloss, who appeared on the morning talk show to discuss her children's book "Spaghetti Code," was asked what it was like to attend "the wedding of the summer."
More Swift wedding guests speak out: Travis Kelce was 'a puddle' seeing Taylor Swift, Joe Buck says
#swift #show
2 months ago
A clip from Ed Sheeran's appearance on "The Louis Theroux Podcast" has recently resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed debate over differences between British and American attitudes toward alcohol.
"Americans call something 'alcoholism' that Brits simply call 'culture.' Maybe one or two pints at the end of a workday," the singer said during the 2025 podcast.
"On a Friday you'll have 6 pints and a bottle of wine. It's not alcoholism to drink every day here … It's just the culture."
Nightly Glass Of Wine May Not Be As Harmless As Many People Think, Study Suggests
Americans and Britons consume similar amounts of alcohol overall, with the average adult drinking about 9.7 liters of pure alcohol per year, according to the World Health Organization.
#podcast #louis
"Americans call something 'alcoholism' that Brits simply call 'culture.' Maybe one or two pints at the end of a workday," the singer said during the 2025 podcast.
"On a Friday you'll have 6 pints and a bottle of wine. It's not alcoholism to drink every day here … It's just the culture."
Nightly Glass Of Wine May Not Be As Harmless As Many People Think, Study Suggests
Americans and Britons consume similar amounts of alcohol overall, with the average adult drinking about 9.7 liters of pure alcohol per year, according to the World Health Organization.
#podcast #louis
3 months ago
Ed Sheeran has paid a visit to the England World Cup football camp, continuing a tradition that started in 2021.
An Instagram video shared on Thursday shows the British pop star visiting the players at team camp in Kansas City, Missouri, and greeting people with hugs.
"In 2021, Harry (Kane) got me down for the camp, and I met everyone, and I've just been to every one ever since," Sheeran said of the England captain. "We bonded."
The video also shows the artist singing his song Castle on the Hill for the players on an acoustic guitar.
Sheeran expressed his belief that England could win the tournament, saying, "Anyone can win, and I think it'll be us."
England next play Norway on Saturday. The World Cup Final on 19 July will feature a halftime show starring Coldplay, Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira.
An Instagram video shared on Thursday shows the British pop star visiting the players at team camp in Kansas City, Missouri, and greeting people with hugs.
"In 2021, Harry (Kane) got me down for the camp, and I met everyone, and I've just been to every one ever since," Sheeran said of the England captain. "We bonded."
The video also shows the artist singing his song Castle on the Hill for the players on an acoustic guitar.
Sheeran expressed his belief that England could win the tournament, saying, "Anyone can win, and I think it'll be us."
England next play Norway on Saturday. The World Cup Final on 19 July will feature a halftime show starring Coldplay, Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira.
3 months ago
Taylor Swift's upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce is already one of the biggest celebrity moments of 2026. But for some fans who say that Swift's influence loomed large over their own big days, it's also a sweet full-circle moment.
That includes Los Angeles-based Alex Goldschmidt, who, in 2019, went viral when Swift herself performed at his engagement party after he popped the question to his now-husband Ross.
Goldschmidt, who works in social media, met Swift backstage at an Ed Sheeran concert. He said the two hit it off so well that she later asked him to be in her music video for her 2014 single "Shake It Off." They stayed in touch — but Goldschmidt tells Yahoo that he first felt a connection with the pop star just from listening to her music.
"Growing up gay in a time when it was just becoming more normalized was hard," he says. "But her music is like listening to a diary and having a reflective moment to sit with your thoughts and feelings."
In 2019, Goldschmidt listened to her song "King of My Heart," from her 2017 album Reputation — and decided to propose. He emailed Swift to tell her how her song inspired him to take the plunge. So, Swift showed up at their engagement party with a guitar in hand. She performed an acoustic version of "King of My Heart" and snapped photos with Goldschmidt's family and friends. She even gifted the couple a Le Labo candle and "sweet note."
That includes Los Angeles-based Alex Goldschmidt, who, in 2019, went viral when Swift herself performed at his engagement party after he popped the question to his now-husband Ross.
Goldschmidt, who works in social media, met Swift backstage at an Ed Sheeran concert. He said the two hit it off so well that she later asked him to be in her music video for her 2014 single "Shake It Off." They stayed in touch — but Goldschmidt tells Yahoo that he first felt a connection with the pop star just from listening to her music.
"Growing up gay in a time when it was just becoming more normalized was hard," he says. "But her music is like listening to a diary and having a reflective moment to sit with your thoughts and feelings."
In 2019, Goldschmidt listened to her song "King of My Heart," from her 2017 album Reputation — and decided to propose. He emailed Swift to tell her how her song inspired him to take the plunge. So, Swift showed up at their engagement party with a guitar in hand. She performed an acoustic version of "King of My Heart" and snapped photos with Goldschmidt's family and friends. She even gifted the couple a Le Labo candle and "sweet note."
3 months ago
Ed Sheeran stepped out to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding in N.Y.C. on July 3
Sheeran was spotted in a powder blue tux, while his wife Cherry Seaborn wore a yellow dress
Sheeran and have collaborated on several occasions since touring together in 2012
Ed Sheeran is part of "The A Team"!
The "Perfect" singer-songwriter, 35, and wife Cherry Seaborn stepped out for his longtime friend Taylor Swift's star-studded wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on July 3. The pair were spotted in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood before heading uptown to Madison Square Garden for the expected celebration. Sheeran rocked a powder blue tux with a T-shirt and Nike sneakers, while Seaborn wore a yellow dress with platform heels and a silver clutch.
Sheeran was spotted in a powder blue tux, while his wife Cherry Seaborn wore a yellow dress
Sheeran and have collaborated on several occasions since touring together in 2012
Ed Sheeran is part of "The A Team"!
The "Perfect" singer-songwriter, 35, and wife Cherry Seaborn stepped out for his longtime friend Taylor Swift's star-studded wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on July 3. The pair were spotted in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood before heading uptown to Madison Square Garden for the expected celebration. Sheeran rocked a powder blue tux with a T-shirt and Nike sneakers, while Seaborn wore a yellow dress with platform heels and a silver clutch.
3 months ago
Harry Styles has reportedly been invited to Taylor Swift's wedding, but will not attend.
The pair dated from 2012 to 2013. Styles is reportedly the inspiration behind Swift's track, Out of the Woods.
Swift invited Styles to her New York nuptials this weekend, according to Variety. However, he won't be attending because he is in the middle of his Together, Together tour in London.
However, reports claim that Styles' fiancée Zoe Kravitz will be there without him. Swift and Kravitz are longtime friends, and Kravitz is a credited songwriter on Swift's song, Lavender Haze.
Other high-profile guests are believed to include Bella and Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and Ice Spice. Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini and Jack Antonoff are also expected to be there.
According to Variety, official digital invites all contained watermarks with guest names. Each invite came with an NDA. It's believed guests have been told to be in New York City by the morning of July 3 and await further details.
The pair dated from 2012 to 2013. Styles is reportedly the inspiration behind Swift's track, Out of the Woods.
Swift invited Styles to her New York nuptials this weekend, according to Variety. However, he won't be attending because he is in the middle of his Together, Together tour in London.
However, reports claim that Styles' fiancée Zoe Kravitz will be there without him. Swift and Kravitz are longtime friends, and Kravitz is a credited songwriter on Swift's song, Lavender Haze.
Other high-profile guests are believed to include Bella and Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran and Ice Spice. Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini and Jack Antonoff are also expected to be there.
According to Variety, official digital invites all contained watermarks with guest names. Each invite came with an NDA. It's believed guests have been told to be in New York City by the morning of July 3 and await further details.
3 months ago
Ed Sheeran and Aaron Dessner were spotted in upstate New York on June 30, just about 60 miles away from Dessner's Hudson Valley recording studio
In New York City on the same night, Sabrina Carpenter was seen enjoying dinner at Emmett's on Grove
Swift's three close friends seem to be spending time in the area just a few days before she's expected to tie the knot with fiancé Travis Kelce
Three of Taylor Swift's close pals are officially in New York just a few days before she's reportedly set to marry fiancé Travis Kelce.
On Tuesday, June 30, Ed Sheeran and Aaron Dessner were both spotted in upstate New York, enjoying a meal at BuonaSera on the Lake in Malta, New York. Owner Danielle Hartwyk shared a selfie with the "Shape of You" singer on her Instagram, writing in her caption that they'd received a "surprise visit" from Sheeran and Dessner.
In New York City on the same night, Sabrina Carpenter was seen enjoying dinner at Emmett's on Grove
Swift's three close friends seem to be spending time in the area just a few days before she's expected to tie the knot with fiancé Travis Kelce
Three of Taylor Swift's close pals are officially in New York just a few days before she's reportedly set to marry fiancé Travis Kelce.
On Tuesday, June 30, Ed Sheeran and Aaron Dessner were both spotted in upstate New York, enjoying a meal at BuonaSera on the Lake in Malta, New York. Owner Danielle Hartwyk shared a selfie with the "Shape of You" singer on her Instagram, writing in her caption that they'd received a "surprise visit" from Sheeran and Dessner.
3 months ago
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may be about to host the biggest celebrity event in years, and reportedly, it's all set to happen at Madison Square Garden.
According to Page Six, sources close to the couple say the Friday bash will host over 1,000 guests. "I've heard Taylor invited so many people it's going to be bigger than the Met Gala," one industry insider told the outlet.
A more intimate gathering of around 100 people is also planned for Thursday, reportedly the rehearsal dinner.
Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are both reportedly set to perform at the wedding. Ed Sheeran is widely expected to perform too, and Swift basically confirmed it herself.
When a radio host asked whether Sheeran would sing at her wedding, she laughed and said, "It would be hard to keep him from it, I think!"
According to Page Six, sources close to the couple say the Friday bash will host over 1,000 guests. "I've heard Taylor invited so many people it's going to be bigger than the Met Gala," one industry insider told the outlet.
A more intimate gathering of around 100 people is also planned for Thursday, reportedly the rehearsal dinner.
Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are both reportedly set to perform at the wedding. Ed Sheeran is widely expected to perform too, and Swift basically confirmed it herself.
When a radio host asked whether Sheeran would sing at her wedding, she laughed and said, "It would be hard to keep him from it, I think!"
3 months ago
The journey to stardom is rarely straightforward, with many of today's biggest celebrities finding their big breaks in the most unpredictable moments. Whether stumbled upon in diners or discovered on jumbotrons, these stars prove that luck, timing, and a bit of serendipity can truly change lives. Here's a look at the unique and unexpected paths that launched these stars' careers.
Natalie Portman's Hollywood fate was sealed while she was just grabbing a simple slice of pizza after dance class. An agent from Revlon spotted her and changed her life forever with a single conversation, as reported by Biography. That serendipitous moment launched one of the most celebrated acting careers of her generation.
Sometimes the jumbotron really is a ticket to fame. Pamela Anderson's infectious energy and beauty were first broadcast to thousands during a BC Lions Canadian Football League game at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, instantly making her a national sensation and paving the way for her to become TV's iconic "C.J. Parker," per Daily Hive. She's since become both an entertainment powerhouse and a passionate animal rights activist.
A regular night out in Iowa City turned into a turning point for Ashton Kutcher. Discovered by a modeling scout at The Airliner bar while attending the University of Iowa, he won the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" competition and was soon on his way to New York, as reported by The Daily Iowan. His all-American charm quickly led to a career-making role on That '70s Show. From there, his charisma and comedic timing made him a staple in Hollywood.
Before stadiums and chart-topping hits, Ed Sheeran played wherever he could and networked tirelessly. His big break came after impressing Jamie Foxx so much that the Oscar-winning actor invited him to stay at his Hollywood home — a move Sheeran credits with getting his career off the ground, according to Variety. Hard work and hustle, backed by a bit of kindness, changed everything for the singer-songwriter.
Natalie Portman's Hollywood fate was sealed while she was just grabbing a simple slice of pizza after dance class. An agent from Revlon spotted her and changed her life forever with a single conversation, as reported by Biography. That serendipitous moment launched one of the most celebrated acting careers of her generation.
Sometimes the jumbotron really is a ticket to fame. Pamela Anderson's infectious energy and beauty were first broadcast to thousands during a BC Lions Canadian Football League game at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, instantly making her a national sensation and paving the way for her to become TV's iconic "C.J. Parker," per Daily Hive. She's since become both an entertainment powerhouse and a passionate animal rights activist.
A regular night out in Iowa City turned into a turning point for Ashton Kutcher. Discovered by a modeling scout at The Airliner bar while attending the University of Iowa, he won the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" competition and was soon on his way to New York, as reported by The Daily Iowan. His all-American charm quickly led to a career-making role on That '70s Show. From there, his charisma and comedic timing made him a staple in Hollywood.
Before stadiums and chart-topping hits, Ed Sheeran played wherever he could and networked tirelessly. His big break came after impressing Jamie Foxx so much that the Oscar-winning actor invited him to stay at his Hollywood home — a move Sheeran credits with getting his career off the ground, according to Variety. Hard work and hustle, backed by a bit of kindness, changed everything for the singer-songwriter.
3 months ago
Earlier this month, Dodgers Nation’s Robert Butler III broke down who would star in a biopic of this ongoing Dodgers dynasty.
Now, he’s back with more Hollywood stars portraying your favorite Dodgers, including one Dodger who could play himself.
We’ve detailed out a couple of the selections below, but check out the video to get the full list.
Maybe we’re just “Thinking Out Loud” here, but reliever Will Klein and his bushy ginger beard call for a specific look.
Ed Sheeran may be English, but he’s a very notable ginger with some acting experience, including as a soldier in “Game of Thrones.”
Now, he’s back with more Hollywood stars portraying your favorite Dodgers, including one Dodger who could play himself.
We’ve detailed out a couple of the selections below, but check out the video to get the full list.
Maybe we’re just “Thinking Out Loud” here, but reliever Will Klein and his bushy ginger beard call for a specific look.
Ed Sheeran may be English, but he’s a very notable ginger with some acting experience, including as a soldier in “Game of Thrones.”
