Irish radio station removes Ed Sheeran songs amid Macklemore controversy
Most outlets reported that an Irish radio station removed Ed Sheeran’s music from airplay in response to the Macklemore controversy. The News International framed the decision as a direct reaction to Macklemore being removed from Sheeran’s US tour, while Minute Mirror linked the move to a public call-out from a Game of Thrones star. Both excerpts emphasize the connection between the Macklemore incident and the radio station’s action but differ slightly in the framing of the trigger.
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Irish Radio pulls Ed Sheeran songs as Game of Thrones star calls him out
Ed Sheeran is facing fresh backlash over the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop
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Ed Sheeran's music taken off air by Irish radio station over Macklemore controversy
An Irish radio station has taken Ed Sheeran’s music off air after rapper Macklemore was removed from his US tour.The radio station Classic Hits Radio took the decision to remove Ed Sheeran’s songs for the "foreseeable future" following a wave of listener complaints.The Irish station,...
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