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When a Contest Became a Protest | Entertainment and Celebrity News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
When Guitar Center launched a contest to find an opener for Ed Sheeran, they didn’t expect it to turn into a global protest stage. Just days after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s tour for his pro-Palestine stance — and with every other act following suit — the contest site flooded with memes and messages supporting Palestine, turning a music gig into a digital rallying cry. It’s a wild moment where art and activism collided, showing how fans are using even the smallest platforms to amplify their voices — and proving that in today’s world, no stage is too small for dissent. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://ew.com/ed-sheeran-guitar-center-opening-act-contest-macklemore-controversy-12125237 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/adf12cc7a00533c8 Report issues to [email protected].