Ed Sheeran concert tour sparks sharp backlash and public rows

UPDATE - follow-up to 'A maelstrom of his own making': how Ed Sheeran's tour turned into a full-blown culture war - The Guardian: Pop star Ed Sheeran finds his recent concert tour caught in a fierce public debate involving music figures and ethicists. Kyle reacted strongly to the ongoing row, calling the situation a major problem. At the same time, actors from the show Hacks criticized Sheeran over a related Macklemore controversy. Experts on ethics and media analysts are now debating whether trying to stay apolitical amounts to taking a political stance. Commentary also points to past music acts like the Beatles to examine how pop stars get pulled into geopolitical conflicts, including disputes tied to Gaza.