@dailymail: Ed Sheeran has addressed Macklemore's removal from his U.S. tour, saying the decision was made by the promoter and was not his. Sheeran said venues threatened to pull upcoming shows following Macklemore's performances in New Jersey, prompting him to spend the week trying to find a solution with venues, promoters and activists. 'I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine,' Sheeran said, calling the suffering on both sides 'a human tragedy.' He also defended his decision not to use his professional platform for politics, saying his shows are intended to be a place of 'unity, joy, escapism, love' and somewhere everyone feels welcome. #edsheeran #macklemore #news #celebrity