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Sep 20, 2026, 7:18 AM

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CULTURETHE BRIEF09/20/26

Ed Sheeran called Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' at first concert since Macklemore's tour departure over pro-Palestinian remarks.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Ed Sheeran made statements about Gaza at a concert following Macklemore's removal from his tour. — NBC News, BBC Culture
▸Sheeran spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. — BBC Culture
▸Protesters gathered outside Lincoln Financial stadium to denounce Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's 'Loop' tour. — NBC News

CULTURETHE BRIEFDEVELOPING09/20/26

Activists held a 'joyful protest' outside the Kennedy Center after a board vote to close the national arts venue.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sep 18: Judge Limits Kennedy Center Changes

Sep 20: Board voted to close venue; activists protested

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸A group called Hands Off the Arts organized the Friday protest outside the Kennedy Center after closure was voted on. — NPR Culture

CULTURETHE BRIEF09/20/26

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting Emmy prizes on the same evening.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Matthew Rhys from Cardiff made historic Emmy wins as the first to win two lead acting prizes in one night. — BBC Culture