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Last update: 6 hours agoMusic & Politics Backlash: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” speech while opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium has triggered petitions and calls to remove him from the rest of the Loop Tour, with supporters and critics clashing over whether a concert stage should be used for one-sided messaging. Pop Culture Feud: Pink has weighed in on the controversy, reposting criticism of Macklemore and later firing back at backlash with blunt, pro-freedom messages. Congo in the Spotlight: Macklemore’s remarks explicitly included “free Congo,” keeping Central Africa in the headlines even as the row centers on Gaza and Israel. Local Arts Moment: Congolese rumba star Fally Ipupa electrified Nairobi at Uhuru Gardens—fans danced for hours, though the night also saw reports of phone theft. Media Deal: Arte France’s streamer arte.tv and ARTE are set to air Thomas Lafarge’s documentary “Tax Me (If You Can),” which has landed multiple European broadcaster deals. Arts & Community Events: Cork’s Culture Night 2026 will stage 150+ free events, including Congolese rumba and Afrobeat in Skibbereen.
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