The backlash over Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour continues … with a prominent Pro-Palestine group in Philly announcing a protest outside his show this weekend ... TMZ has learned.
The group, Philly Palestine Coalition, and another organization named Shut Down D&Z are urging people to come show support for their cause on September 19 outside the Lincoln Financial Center.
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"Billionaires, Zionists & Warmongers out of Philly" the group states, in a flyer for the event, shared with us.
President Trump is threatening to rip down the Kennedy Center, and he apparently means business ... because he was photographed reviewing plans to demolish the iconic building.
As you can see, 47 was snapped on Air Force One after landing on the tarmac ... and his eyes are glued to a large printout that says "Kennedy Center" next to what looks like the word "DEMOLISHED."
The photog took the pic Wednesday night after Trump said he would close or rip down the Washington, D.C. building if his administration didn't receive proper recognition.
Hasan Piker claims the United States has committed more terrorism than Al-Qaeda, at least "pound for pound" ... including the alleged bombing of an Iranian elementary school.
The streamer made the controversial remarks on "The Axios Show" ... claiming, "We have caused tremendous terror all around the world."
Citing the February bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh school that left some 120 kids dead, Hasan says ... "If you're killing 140 schoolgirls, that is an act of terror."
NFL owners were allegedly assured Macklemore wouldn't mention Palestine during the second night of Ed Sheeran's tour stop at MetLife Stadium ... but he did anyway, according to a new report.
According to The Wall Street Journal, several NFL team owners complained about Macklemore's pro-Palestinian messaging following the first night of the New Jersey shows. WSJ sources say the owners were assured he would remove all references to Palestine from his second night performance ... but he ultimately kept them in.
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The report does not identify who made that promise to the owners. Macklemore later blamed New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for drawing a line in the sand and getting him removed from the tour.
Paramount told California officials negotiating a settlement Tuesday, "we're done" ... and said the studio was moving out of California, but our sources now say they are back at the bargaining table, but the clock is running out.
Sources directly involved in the negotiation tell TMZ ... State and L.A. officials were planning on a statement from Paramount Tuesday, announcing its move out of Cali. But, one key source says, "We're back in a constructive place, but still in a red zone." The source adds, "It's by no means terminal, but the next 48 hour are critical." We're told if a settlement is possible, it's gonna come in the next 2 days ... otherwise, it's not going to happen.
Robert Kraft is taking Macklemore up on his challenge to donate $1 million to help Palestinians ... and Kraft is doubling it.
The New England Patriots owner says Ed Sheeran called him before Macklemore publicly challenged him to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian relief groups ... and says he committed $2 million to aid in the region.
Kraft says Ed now plans to reach out to other venue owners as they try to work together on humanitarian relief.
Nominating Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024 wasn't a mistake ... at least not according to Rep.. Jim Clyburn.
Charlie caught up with the South Carolina congressman in D.C. Wednesday ... and asked whether the former vice president could end up on the 2028 ticket.
Charlie asked if Democrats should avoid making the same mistake twice ... noting Kamala already lost to Donald Trump already -- but Clyburn was quick to say it was no mistake on the first go.
Dave Portnoy says Robert Kraft is the hero in his showdown with Macklemore... sticking up for the billionaire owner while branding the rapper an antisemite.
The Barstool Sports founder laid into Macklemore online Wednesday afternoon ... pointing to some super offensive BS he's done in the past -- including an outfit he wore back in 2014 that many believe was a shocking, antisemitic caricature of a Jewish person.
Dave shared the pic of Macklemore in the outfit -- huge fake crooked nose and beard plastered to his face -- while he put his arm up in what looks like a Nazi salute.
Colin Kaepernick says the way Robert Kraft and his fellow NFL stadium are treating Macklemore echoes his own situation when he knelt during the national anthem ... and he hopes others will finally see what he's been saying all along.
The former NFL quarterback appeared on "The MeidasTouch Podcast" in an episode published Wednesday ... and he discussed Macklemore being booted from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Colin says Kraft and other stadium owners working together to silence Macklemore proves they are willing to collude. He made collusion claims during his own controversy, but folks weren't buying it back then.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne says anyone who is ripping Sydney Sweeneyfor stripping down to her birthday suit in some recent commercials is just jealous of her smoking hot body ... and if she had the goods, she might never cover up!!!
Jacobgot the Congresswoman from Texas and asked her about Sydney using sex to sell all sorts of things ... from clothing to undergarments to sports betting websites.
Sydney's catching some flak for her methods, but Rep. Van Duyne sees no issues ... telling Jacob, "If I looked anything like her naked, I don't know if I would ever wear clothes."
Macklemore is putting his money where his mouth is ... pledging to donate the $1 million he earned on Ed Sheeran's "Loop" Tour to Palestinian relief groups ... and challenging Robert Kraftto match him.
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And Macklemore made sure Kraft got the message ... writing, "Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting" ... before inviting the Patriots owner to match the $1 million donation.
Rep. Randy Fine is firing back at the free-speech defense of Macklemore ... saying the rapper can spew all the "antisemitic garbage" he wants, but nobody has to give him a stage.
Charlie caught up with the Florida congressman Wednesday, one day after AOC told us Robert Kraft and other stadium owners were trying to silence Macklemore over his pro-Palestinian comments.
Fine sees it very differently ... pointing to Macklemore's infamous 2014 costume -- a bushy wig and beard with a large prosthetic nose -- and saying that history matters when looking at the controversy now.
Rep. Lauren Boebert says late-night votes on Capitol Hill can get rowdy ... and this time, she says it was Democrats bringing the extra energy ... and she wonders if they're showing some liquid courage.
Jacobcaught up with the Colorado congresswoman outside the Capitol Tuesday night after a lengthy House session -- lawmakers didn't adjourn until 10:44 PM -- and right off the bat you can tell the vibe feels more like an after-party.
Boebert was dressed way more casually than your typical day on the Hill -- rocking an American flag sweater and pants -- though she made sure to point out she still had heels on.
When we asked what the vibe is like during those late-night votes, Boebert said her Freedom Caucus crew is usually the rowdy bunch ... joking they're sometimes under the influence of a little "Holy Ghost fire."
Sunny -- the Obama family's cherished Portuguese water dog who lived in the White House -- has died, according to Barack Obama.
Obama, the 44th president of the United States, just posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, revealing the sad news that Sunny had passed away after giving so much love to their family from when she first came into their lives during Barack's second term between 2013 and 2017. He also posted a series of photos, one of which included the Obamas and Sunny meeting Pope Francis in 2015.
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Obama said even their first dog, Bo, loved Sunny, who was described as a "force of nature and "athletic and full of boundless energy." 44 also wrote that Sunny would easily leap over hedges on the WH's South Lawn and chase "squirrels, birds and anything else that moved."
Charlie Kirk's family is making moves to sue Utah Valley University for what they call "stunning failures and reckless decisions" regarding security and planning ... TMZ has learned.
The Kirk family has filed a notice revealing they intend to sue ... a legal step that maintains the family's statute of limitations so that they can file a lawsuit. The notice, obtained by TMZ, alleges "the UVU Parties created a foreseeable danger to Charlie."
The Kirk family attorney adds ... "Those decisions ultimately rendered Mr. Kirk helpless to the rooftop shooter in an assassination that could have been avoided had the UVU Parties only taken reasonable steps to plan and oversee a safe event, steps outlined below that have been standard practice for other universities hosting controversial speakers."
