Roger Waters ripped Ed Sheeran a new one for kicking Macklemore off his tour over the singer's pro-Palestine views, going so far as to call Ed a "prick!"
The Pink Floyd legend unloaded on Ed in a video he posted on X and, in classic Roger fashion, the rocker didn't hold back one bit, kicking things off with a graphic that mockingly read, "Ed Who?"
Roger then appeared on screen and dove into his "little message" for Ed, saying there are 2 types of people in this world. First, Roger said, there are those who do the right thing, like the rapper Macklemore. Then Roger stated there are sadly others who are "pricks' like Ed, who do the wrong thing.
Chris Brown is slamming Texas State Representative Venton Jones after he apologized for honoring the singer amid backlash.
The singer is pissed at Jones for apologizing for appearing on stage with Chris to announce that Chris had been placed in the Congressional Record for his musical and entertainment achievements, along with Usher.
Jones made the apology Tuesday on Don Lemon's show after the politician caught heat for honoring a woman abuser ... as you know, Brown was convicted of physically abusing Rihanna in 2009.
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U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was also on stage with Jones, appearing with the singer and Jones at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday to present him with the honor and shower him with praise.
At first, Brown gave thanks to Jones and Crockett for the award, but after Jones made his public apology, Brown slammed him on Instagram, writing Tuesday night that Jones "immediately started tap dancing and apologizing because he didn't wanna lose voters or support."
Brown also wrote that he didn't ask for the award and was just "minding my damn business" when they came to him with the honor. Brown went on to say, "I have a great idea.. how about yall leave me the f*** alone and let me focus on the fans."
Charlie caught up with the congresswoman from New York on Tuesday ... and, just like he asked Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Charlieasked her a few questions about Macklemore's unceremonious ousting from Ed's tour.
AOC's taking Tlaib's advice ... she's boycotting Ed because she says he's complicit in Robert Kraft and other stadium owners' efforts to silence Macklemore.
Ed Sheeran's tour just got a whole lot more empty ... with Finneasnow being the newest artist to call it quits on joining the Irish singer's crew, amid Macklemorebeing booted for his "Free Palestine" comments.
Finneas -- song-writer and brother to Billie Eilish -- was set to open for Sheeran for 6 shows in his South American leg in late November and early December ... however, Finneas announced his decision to drop out after Macklemore was kicked off the tour on Monday.
The singer took to Instagram saying "Artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed. I have decided to withdraw from my upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran. I stand with Palestine and its people."
Texas State Representative Venton Jones is backpedaling a bit after celebrating Chris Brown over the weekend ... 'cause now he's apologizing.
The politician cleared the air with Don Lemon and said he was sorry for triggering victims of domestic violence.
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As you know, Jones -- alongside Rep. Jasmine Crockett and producer RoccStar -- took the stage during Breezy and Usher's recent tour stop in Arlington to give the duo a Congressional Record recognition.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib is raking Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft over the coals after Macklemore was kicked off Ed's tour for his pro-Palestine rhetoric ... telling us she has no respect for Ed or Kraft.
Charlie caught up with the Representative from Michigan on Tuesday ... and she says she instantly lost respect for Ed when he dropped Macklemore from his remaining tour dates amid mounting pressure.
Rep. Tlaib says it always feels like Palestinians are always an exception ... claiming other groups get full-throated support during humanitarian crises -- but not Palestinians.
Ed Sheeran is breaking his silence after Macklemore called him out for kicking him off his tour ... and he says he's not to blame because he didn't make the final call.
The singer took to social media Tuesday, writing, "I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The suffering and pain caused on both sides is a human tragedy."
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Ed said Macklemore asked him to be a part of the tour, and he agreed because he respects “him as an artist.” He said he allows his opening acts to play their own setlist.
Ms. Rachel is slamming Ed Sheeran for kicking Macklemore off his tour as his opening act following backlash over Macklemore's pro-Palestine remarks.
The popular children's creator, who has received heat for supporting Palestine, criticized Ed in a social media post ... claiming the singer "had an opportunity to show that we won't be bullied into punishing people for supporting Palestine."
She said Ed "caved to people who refuse to accept what the world knows. A genocide is happening in Gaza."
Ms. Rachel added, "We all need to speak out against it."
The folks who call the shots for the Super Bowl halftime show have two megastars at the top of their list for the 2027 event ... Justin Bieber and Harry Styles.
Sources tell us both singers are high on Roc Nation's short list. Jay-Z and his company are partnered with the NFL, and as the league's "live music entertainment strategist," Jay has final say on the halftime performer.
We're told Justin and Harry have not been approached about the show yet ... and sources tell us Justin and Harry are both unlikely to take the gig if they are finally approached.
Gladys Knight's son is worried her husband is going to push her so hard to keep working that it will kill her.
Shanga Hankerson told The Detroit News that William McDowell -- the R&B legend's husband and manager -- is working her too hard. The alarming comment comes after his mother announced last month she'd be cutting back on her live performances amid concerns from her fans and people on tour.
Gladys has played multiple shows recently, and her son says of her husband, "He never intended to stop any tour dates, as you can see for yourself."
Shanga then dropped the hammer ... "My belief and fear is that he intends to literally try to work her until she passes away. And you can quote me on that."
Robert Kraft is firing back at Macklemore ... confirming to TMZ he did not want the rapper performing at Gillette Stadium and accusing him of crossing the line with antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
Macklemore claimed Monday Ed Sheeran told him Kraft objected to his involvement in the tour after his pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium went viral ... and Kraft says there was a reason.
Kraft tells TMZ ... "Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech."
12:32 PM PT --Robert Kraft has fired back at Macklemore ... accusing him of crossing the line with antisemitic rhetoric and imagery.
Macklemore says Robert Kraft and a group of other stadium owners basically shut the door on him ... he claims the New England Patriots owner told Ed Sheeran the singer could not play at his venue if Macklemore was involved.
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In a lengthy statement shared to Instagram on Monday, Macklemore says Ed told him Kraft called after the rapper's pro-Palestine comments at MetLife Stadium went viral ... with Kraft allegedly saying Macklemore would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium, which Kraft owns.
Macklemore claims Kraft then got other stadium owners on board ... and Ed was handed an ultimatum -- drop Macklemore or lose access to their stadiums.
Macklemore is being sent home from Ed Sheeran's tour after catching major heat over his pro-Palestine onstage remarks ... and the show will go on without him.
Rolling Stone reports Macklemore has been dropped from the remaining tour dates ... after several venues allegedly told the tour they would not allow him to perform.
As TMZ previously reported, Macklemore caused a stir during Ed's MetLife Stadium stop earlier this month ... telling the crowd "Free Palestine" before performing his protest song "Hind's Hall."
Rep. Jasmine Crockett took a break from battling it out in D.C. to give Chris Brown and Usher their flowers ... literally putting their careers into the Congressional Record during their Texas tour stop.
The Texas Congresswoman hit the stage Saturday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington during Chris and Usher's "R&B Tour" ... joining State Rep. Venton Jones and producer Roccstar for the surprise honor.
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Crockett told the crowd she "couldn't miss this night" before recognizing Breezy -- and Usher -- for their decades in music and entertainment, saying she wanted their impact officially documented in the Congressional Record.
Harry Styles gaveJalen Brunson the ultimate New York love during Night 9 of his Madison Square Garden residency ... stopping his show to single out the Knicks superstar from the crowd.
Styles was performing Saturday night when he spotted Brunson in the audience and decided there was no way he was letting the moment pass without giving him a shoutout.
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Harry reminded the crowd they were inside the home of the reigning NBA champions before turning his attention to Brunson ... calling him the "King of New York." The arena erupted as the Knicks captain took in the unexpected recognition.
