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Ed Sheeran denied involvement in removing Macklemore from his tour, attributing the decision to promoter Messina Touring Group. Sheeran clarified that he had allowed Macklemore to perform his chosen setlist, including political remarks, prior to the removal decision being made by the promoter. Kraft did not dispute Macklemore's assertions regarding the ultimatum given to Sheeran about venue access.
Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Emmys on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The five-time Emmy winner and Parkinson's advocacy leader was honored for philanthropic efforts aligning with Bob Hope's altruism in telecommunications. During his speech, Fox stated that his foundation is close to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Actress Hayden Panettiere was recognized during the In Memoriam segment of the Emmy Awards broadcast on Monday. Her tribute, introduced by Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy, featured a photo and Noah Kahan's rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Panettiere died last month in South Carolina.
Law enforcement sources indicate actress Hayden Panettiere died after taking a single oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl at her Greenville, South Carolina residence. The DEA is focusing on incriminating text messages between Panettiere and her alleged dealer Brian Hickerson as part of the investigation into her death.
Stephen Colbert confirmed he is co-writing Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film Shadow of the Past alongside Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee. This announcement followed The Late Show winning five Emmys on September 14, including variety series, editing, and directing awards.
HuffPost argues that children's entertainer Ms. Rachel criticized Ed Sheeran for his apolitical stance amid the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's tour. The commentary contends that Sheeran failed to support Palestine advocacy, contrasting his silence with Rachel's call to speak out against the situation in Gaza.
The report details rapper Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to backlash over his pro-Palestine statements. It outlines venue owners' ultimatums and Macklemore's assertion that neutrality is impossible between oppressor and oppressed, questioning whether the partnership can survive this political divergence.
USA Today reports that Harry Styles has announced a 2027 world tour with 25 new stadium dates across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The piece details ticket sales waves and outlines the schedule following his ongoing Madison Square Garden residency, providing logistical information for fans.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine designated Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day after the country music icon died at age 80. Requests for special license plates tripled, and her Imagination Library has provided over 28 million free books to Ohio children since 2019.
Savannah Guthrie thanked Allison Janney for her compassion during The Today Show, following Janney's Emmy win where she honored Guthrie's missing mother. Co-host Willie Geist shared the FBI tip line as Guthrie urged the public to provide anonymous information regarding Nancy Guthrie, abducted in February.