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Sep 16, 2026, 7:19 AM

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CULTURETHE BRIEF09/16/26

Ed Sheeran Tour Collapses Over Macklemore Gaza Support

Ed Sheeran's tour imploded after Macklemore was dropped for pro-Palestinian statements and all remaining support acts quit in protest.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸All four remaining support acts quit the tour after Macklemore's removal. — Axios, BBC Culture
  • ▸Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian statements during September 4-5 MetLife Stadium shows. — Axios, Daily Wire
  • ▸Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham, and Finneas all announced Tuesday they were leaving. — Axios
  • ▸Venues threatened to pull their shows if Macklemore remained on the tour. — Daily Wire
CULTURETHE BRIEF09/16/26

Emmy Awards 2026: Matthew Rhys Makes History

Welsh actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Matthew Rhys won both lead acting categories at the 2026 Emmy Awards in one night. — NPR Culture, BBC Culture
  • ▸Apple took home 28 trophies total, with a record 14 for freshman comedy "Widow's Bay." — NBC News
  • ▸Mariska Hargitay hosted the Emmy Awards ceremony. — Salon
CULTURETHE BRIEF09/16/26

Kennedy Center Faces Closure and Financial Crisis

The Kennedy Center board voted to close the historic arts venue amid dire financial and structural problems.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The Kennedy Center announced it faces bankruptcy and cannot pay staff within weeks. — NPR Culture, BBC Culture
  • ▸A court ruled that Trump's name cannot be added to the building. — NPR Culture, BBC Culture
  • ▸The Kennedy Center board said only President Trump can "rescue" the institution. — NPR Culture
CULTURETHE BRIEF09/16/26

Prosecutors Drop Death Penalty for Nick Reiner

Los Angeles County prosecutors announced they will not seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner in his murder case.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office consulted with Reiner's siblings about their wishes before deciding not to seek death penalty. — NPR Culture
CULTURETHE BRIEF09/16/26

Costume Designer Bob Mackie Dies at 87

Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, known as the "Sultan of Sequins," died at age 87.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Mackie created iconic costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner, and Elton John. — BBC Culture